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Yamashinobu

3.0 star property
Ryokan in Minamioguni with free breakfast and a restaurant

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Spa
Japanese-Style Room with Shared Bathroom | In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets
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Japanese-Style Cottage with Open-Air Bath | In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets
Property grounds
Yamashinobu offers a genuine retreat with its soothing indoor mineral hot spring and convenient 24-hour public bath. Guests start their day with a full breakfast and can later browse the library or dine at the restaurant where free WiFi keeps them connected.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included
  • Restaurant

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Japanese-Style Cottage with Open-Air Bath | In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Japanese-Style Cottage with Open-Air Bath

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Bidet
Separate bathtub and shower
Spring water bathtub
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 6
  • 6 Twin Futons

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Japanese-Style Twin Room with Open-Air Bath | In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Japanese-Style Twin Room with Open-Air Bath

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Spring water bathtub
Hair dryer
Bidet
Separate bathtub and shower
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Futons

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Japanese-Style Room with Shared Bathroom | In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Japanese-Style Room with Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Bidet
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Futons

About the neighborhood

Minamioguni is home to Yamashinobu. Kitazatoshiba Saburo Memorial and Kokonoe Yume Otsurihashi are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Kuju Highlands Observatory and Kuju Flower Park. Jizobaru Fishining Center and Ubuyama Farm are also worth visiting.
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5960, Manganji, Minamioguni, Kumamoto, 869-2402

What's nearby

  • Meotodaki Fall - 3 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • Kuju Highlands Observatory - 11 min drive - 8.1 miles
  • Kuju Mountains - 14 min drive - 9.5 miles
  • Kuju Flower Park - 18 min drive - 10.5 miles
  • Daikanbo - 23 min drive - 13.5 miles

Getting around

  • Bungotaketa Station - 31 min drive
  • Kumamoto Airport (KMJ) - 59 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪郷土料理 八菜家 - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪レストランカフェ わろく屋 - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪陽だまりの家 - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪自然薯料理 やまたけ - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪井野屋 - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Yamashinobu

Property highlights
You can look forward to free full breakfast, an indoor mineral hot spring (onsen), and a library at Yamashinobu. For some rest and relaxation, visit the 24-hour public bath. Free in-room WiFi and a restaurant are available to all guests.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Free self parking
  • Luggage storage
  • Guest reviews give good marks for the overall condition
Room features
All guestrooms at Yamashinobu offer comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and safes.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bidets, free toiletries, and hair dryers
  • Refrigerators, electric kettles, and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 8:30 AM to 9:30 AM
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Library

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Spa

  • 24-hour public bath
  • Massage
  • Public indoor mineral hot springs (onsen)
  • Public outdoor mineral hot springs (onsen)
  • Separate men/women areas in public bath
  • Yukata (Japanese robes)

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 6 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 10 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 2 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: JPY 150.00 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 15 years of age.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve access to the hot springs and access to the public bathing facility
This property accepts credit cards and cash

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
The Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour, and Welfare requires all international visitors to submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels, etc. ); additionally, lodging proprietors are required to photocopy passports for all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file
Please note that some properties do not permit guests with tattoos to use the onsite public bathing facilities

Property is also known as

Yamashinobu Inn Minamioguni
Yamashinobu Inn
Yamashinobu Minamioguni
Yamashinobu Ryokan
Yamashinobu Minamioguni
Yamashinobu Ryokan Minamioguni

Frequently asked questions

Is Yamashinobu pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Yamashinobu?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Yamashinobu?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 6 PM.

What time is check-out at Yamashinobu?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is Yamashinobu located?

Situated in Minamioguni, this ryokan is within 3 mi (5 km) of Meotodaki Fall, Aso Kuju National Park, and Hiranodai Kogen Observation Deck. Kuju Highlands Observatory and Ikeyama Suigen are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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Reviews

Yamashinobu Reviews

10

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

8.8

Location

10

Staff & service

10

Eco-friendliness

9.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 29 out of 32 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 32 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 32 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 32 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 32 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

jongmoon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

가족여행 괜찮은 료칸

객실 및 서비스 품질 비교적 좋았습니다.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2018

10/10 Excellent

Masae

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
布団がとても気持ちよく、ゆっくり出来ました。風呂上がりの飲み物が、夕方も朝方もあるといいなあと思いました。
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
非常に全てにおいて満足致しました。
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Hyoeun

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is the place to visit if you want a quiet and relaxing onsen experience. This family run ryokan is easy to find and offers a truly traditional Japanese experience. The traditional washoku breakfast and dinner were superb. The private baths are clean and makes the ryokan experience even more pleasing. On my list of places to visit again next year!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Taeyeon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
best place ever. third time here. property is very clean and food is interesting!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Sandy, China

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
住过的日本温泉酒店中最喜欢的一家，性价比很高！ 环境非常安静， 有三个私汤和两个大众汤（一个室内一个室外）， 晚上还有观星活动，非常幸运的看到了土星。 料理也非常棒！满分推荐！
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good ryokan

Water in onsen, scenery, dinner(kaiseki) and breakfast are absolutely good and staffs are very kind. I’d like to find bad experience but there is no bad thing. I recommend that yamashinobu is good for everyone.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

MASAMI

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

控えめな夕食だったけど　素晴らしい滞在でした

センスのよい設えで、もちろん清潔　24時間のかけ流しの内風呂が部屋に備わる贅沢 ひさしぶりに親子川の字の3式の寝具をならべてくつろぎました 夕食はおいしいけどちょっと量や品数は少なめ　朝食も上品だけどあまり特徴のない内容 サービスはやさしく、適度な距離感　気持ちよくすごせました
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

가족여행

4인 가족이 묵기에 조금 좁았지만 친절한 서비스와 여유있는 온천을 즐길 수있어서 만족합니다.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

8/10 Good

TOSHIE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
お食事がとっても美味しかったです。
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Is a hidden gem, great place,service and food. Amazing！！！
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

YOUNGJIN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
최고의 음식 최고의 서비스를 받고왔어요ㅎ 꼭 가보세요
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Rustic charm

The setting is wonderful. The onzen has many choices and settings. Food is rustic type but good.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
시골 한적한 곳에 있기 때문에 가는데 꽤나 시간이 걸립니다. 저는 렌터카를 이용했습니다. 픽업 서비스도 요청하면 해주는 것으로 알고 있습니다. 조용한 시골이라 별이 정말 잘보입니다. 아쉽게도 저는 날씨 문제로 이용하지 못했지만, 료칸 내 천문대에서 9시부터 9시 반까지 천체망원경 관람을 할 수가 있습니다. 근처에 편의점 등이 없기 때문에 필요한 용품 및 간식 등은 미리 사가시는걸 추천합니다. 가이세키 정식은 해산물 위주로 나왔습니다. 맛은 꽤나 좋았습니다. 노천 온천은 상당히 좋았습니다. 다만 개인탕(가족탕) 같은 경우 물이 좀 꽤나 뜨거웠습니다. 서비스는 너무 친절해서 좋았습니다. 한적한 시골의 전통적인 료칸을 느끼고싶다면 추천합니다.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Hyun Jeong

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

정말 좋았던 료칸

부모님 만족도 최고였어요 앞서 2박은 다른 료칸에서 묵었는데 여기가 제일 좋았고 방도 산속이지만 따뜻했고 가이세키도 좋았고 밤에 천문관측 서비스도 좋았고요 직원분들이 무엇보다 행복해보였고 친절하셨습니다. 송영이 되어서 쿠로가와 역에서 왔다갔다했어요 다음에 재방문 또 하고싶어요
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

EUNJEONG

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

대만족합니다

너무 만족해요 온천도 가이세키정식도 대만족
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018

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