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Luxury
4.0 star property
9.8

Exceptional

Luxury upscale guesthouse near Takachiho Gorge

At Ryokan Shinsen, you can look forward to a coffee shop/cafe, a Japanese garden, and a restaurant. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

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A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a TV, and a wooden floor.

Luxury Triple Room, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom

  • 80 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

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A traditional Japanese-style hotel room with two beds, a sitting area with a chair, and a large window with a view.

Twin Room, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom

  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

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A traditional Japanese-style room with tatami flooring, a low table, a sofa, and a television.

Premium Villa, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom

  • 100 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 3 Twin Futons and 2 Large Twin Beds

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A hotel room with a bed, a TV, a desk, and a wardrobe.

Deluxe Double Room, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 90 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Futons

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A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low table with cushions, and a sliding door.

Room, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Futons

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A spacious bedroom with two large beds, a sofa, and a dining area.

Luxury Twin Room, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom

  • 60 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

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A modern living room with a sliding glass door leading to a deck, a wooden table, and two leather chairs.

Twin Room, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom

  • 60 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

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A hotel room with a sofa, a bed, a nightstand, and a wooden floor.

Luxury Triple Room, 3 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom

  • 60 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Large Twin Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

About the neighborhood

Takachiho is home to Ryokan Shinsen. Takachiho Gorge and Sobo-Katamuki Quasi-National Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Takachiho Amaterasu Railway and Takachiho Gorge Freshwater Fish Aquarium. Visit our Takachiho travel guide
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1127-5 Oaza-Mitai, Takachiho, Miyazaki-ken, 882-1101

What's nearby

  • A waterfall cascading down a rocky gorge surrounded by lush green vegetation.
    Takachiho Gorge
    16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Takachiho Gamadase Market
    4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Takachihocho Heated Swmming Pool
    7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Takachiho Shrine
    9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Takachiho Gorge Freshwater Fish Aquarium
    19 min walk - 1.0 mile

Getting around

  • Miyazaki Airport (KMI)
    129 min drive

Restaurants

  • 神楽宿
    2 min drive
  • ともえまる食堂
    4 min walk
  • 天庵
    6 min walk
  • お食事処 千穂の家
    3 min drive
  • たかちほ食堂
    13 min walk

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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
  • Limited onsite self parking

Food and drink

  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Kaiseki meal

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden

Spa

  • Yukata (Japanese robes)

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Down comforter
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LCD TV

Food and drink

  • Espresso maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 6 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • Diners Club
  • JCB International
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or 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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Ryokan Shinsen pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Ryokan Shinsen?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 6 PM.

What time is check-out at Ryokan Shinsen?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Ryokan Shinsen located?

Situated in Takachiho, this luxury guesthouse is within 1 mi (2 km) of Takachiho Gamadase Market and Takachiho Gorge. Takachiho Shrine and Sobo-Katamuki Quasi-National Park are also within 10 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Ryokan Shinsen Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

9.2

Location

10

Staff & service

9.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 35 out of 39 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 39 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 39 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 39 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 39 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

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The staff was very friendly in a not intrusive way. We felt this comes from the heart. Wonderful (if you like Japanese) food. t was a wonderful stay and we would go there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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By far the crown jewelry of our honeymoon stays. Thowe the cost may give you hart burn the expense I would not trade for 2x the cost. It was the most spiritual stop on our trip, i felt like a royalty wail there. They have everything you need and they are located close to many cool attractions.
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10/10 Excellent

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出迎えから見送りまで、終始きめ細やかなおもてなしを受けることができました。食事が美味しいのはもちろんのこと、器や部屋の装飾、整備されたお庭など目を見張るものがありました。 ちょうど伺った日が誕生日でしたが、夕食食べて帰ってきた時に思いがけないサプライズしていただき、感激✨ 高千穂の中心部にあり、移動するにもとても便利な場所です。 高千穂神社の夜神楽では、送迎していただけるだけでなく、靴入れの袋や座布団なども貸していただき、まさに至れり尽くせりな素敵な旅館でした。 個人的には、二日間にわたりお世話していただいた仲居さんが、笑顔の素敵なとても感じの良い方で家族一同楽しく過ごさせていただきました。 ぜひまたお邪魔させていただきたいですね。次は離れのお宿で😊
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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食事、庭園
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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スタッフの対応が素晴らしく、きめ細やかな対応に非常に感服いたしました。
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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チェックインもお部屋でスムーズ、お抹茶と時候のお菓子のサービスも嬉しいですね。 お夕食、朝食ともにお食事がとても美味しく個室でゆっくりいただくことができました。 浴衣選びも楽しく、選んだ浴衣で夜神楽を楽しみました。 スタッフの方々の応対も素晴らしかったです。 この度はお世話になりました。
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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部屋、食事、お酒、お風呂、接客全て良かったです。夕食のオプションに鮎の塩焼きを頂きましたが、宮崎なのでお肉のオプションが有っても良かったと思います。
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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8/10 Good

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餐好吃 但真的太貴了 沒有到達此價值
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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日本のすばらしさを久しぶりに思い出しました。

スタッフの皆様の心配りから入口の佇まい、お庭の手入れまで、ああ、日本ってこんな感じだったよね、という懐かしさとともにホスピタリティのすばらしさに感動しました。また、食事がすばらしかった！どれも美味しく大満足でした。部屋風呂はさすがにちょっとくたびれた感はあるかな？という感じはありましたが、ゆったりとしていてお部屋ですごす落ち着いた時間をおくることができました。お値段がちょっとお高く感じるかもしれませんが、晩ご飯と朝食のクオリティを考えると全然高くないです。前日、別エリアの某海外グループホテルに宿泊しましたが、宿泊費自体はここより安かったですが、飲食合わせるとかわらないなぁ、という印象です。ホスピタリティだったりサービス面を考えると、こっちの方が100倍上！でした。またいきたいお宿です。
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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先日はお世話になりました。急遽決まった旅行でしたが、お知り合いの方に教えて頂き予約出来て嬉しかったです。チェックインからアウトまで、細やかな温かいお心遣いに感動しました。事前に観光についての情報や滞在中にもおすすめをお聞き出来た事で、高千穂周辺の観光も充実して回る事が出来て素敵な思い出が出来ました。またお伺い出来る事を楽しみに、余韻も楽しんで過ごします。本当に有り難うございました。
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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お食事も大変美味しく、接客も大変よかったです。
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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最高級のお宿です。

快適な時間を過ごすことが出来ました。 大きなお心遣いに感謝しています。 いろいろ有難うございました。
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022
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10/10 Excellent

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さすが神仙としか、いいようがないですね。

とても心地よいおもてなしでした。ありがとうございます。夕食、朝食はもちろん、室内のしつらえもさすが神仙ですね。雨が降っていたので、高級車での神楽への送迎もとっても助かりました。他のお客様と接することはなく、コロナ対策も完璧と言えます。安心して、滞在できました。ホテルでもっとゆっくりしたかったのですが、高千穂で遊びたいこともたくさんあり、ぎりぎりに入り、さっさと出かけるみたいなことに。今度はゆっくり滞在したいです。
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021
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10/10 Excellent

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着いた時から帰る時まで、素敵なご対応に癒されました。車で行きましたが駐車場の警備の方も車が見えなくなるまで見送りされてました。 また是非来てみたいと思える宿でした。
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021
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8/10 Good

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お料理も美味しくてスタッフさんの対応も良かったです。あとお風呂が露天風呂だった最高でした。
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020
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10/10 Excellent

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5 stars service

You will be treated and served like a king. Ladies can choose your favourite colorful kimono and they will service you to wear it on in your room. A well-prepared Kaiseki dinner we’ve never experienced before. It’s really value for money :)
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019
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10/10 Excellent

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Perfect ryokan

The best ryokan I ever stay. Great amenities. Heat wooden floor, heat floor mat.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019
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10/10 Excellent

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The staff were extremely attentive and helpful. They took care to adjust the kaiseki meals to the tastes of our 9 yo daughter. When we arrived well before check-in, they collected our luggage from the bus station and drove us down to the gorge. After a delicious meal, the drove us to and from the Kagura. Everything about the stay was wonderful.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019
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10/10 Excellent

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They treat you like a king! They have amazing breakfast and dinner ceremonies : each dish is a masterpiece of culinary art ( and there are like 9-10 courses consisting of small appetizer size dishes) Food is delicious and very healthy but still filling and is served in style - beautiful plates, each dish design is carefully arranged on the plate to create esthetic appeal You live in a tradition setting little house with your own private zen garden, hot tub on the back patio, Inside the house spacious rooms looks like Japanese history museum and there is 2 options - you can sleep on the mattress traditional style or on the bed - both very comfortable There is a bathroom and restroom inside and another restroom in a small structure right outside of the patio in the back just in case Staff is very helpful in terms of guidance where to go in the area for more attractions besides Takashiho gorge ( which is 25 min walk from the hotel) - and they can arrange taxi to mount Aso, taxi to view sunrise over the mountains and taxi to view rice fields - all unforgettable experience and photo opportunities And obviously the gorge itself located close by is amazing especially boat ride So to summarize- even though it takes 3 hours by bus to get there from Fukuoka to see the Takashiho gorge it is this kind of special hotel experience that makes it worthwhile because it creates a harmony between enjoying nature and enjoying unique hotel amenities
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019
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10/10 Excellent

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他のお客様と会うこともなく、とても静かで快適に過ごせました。 従業員の方もとても親切丁寧で、こちらの要望に対して、真摯に対応して下さり、良い１日を過ごす事が出来ました。
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019
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10/10 Excellent

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グレードの高いサービスでした。

高級感あふれるお宿でした。完全にプライバシーも守られていて大変満足です。少しわがままも言わせてもらいましたが、オールクリアでした！スタッフの方の細かい心遣いに癒され良い旅になりました。ありがとうございました。
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018
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10/10 Excellent

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期待以上

至るところに気遣いがあり、ゆっくりできました。離れの露天風呂も人工温泉ながら思ったより良かった。風邪を引いてしまい、ホコリっぽいと咳がでる状態でしたが、部屋の空気がきれいなのか、さほど苦しい思いもせず助かりました。機会があればまた泊まりたいと思える数少ない宿の１つとなりました。
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018
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10/10 Excellent

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Amazing.

The hotel staff were very accommodating and friendly. The food was spectacular. Everything about this stay was awesome. I would go back, and although it was expensive, it was well worth the money (10 course dinner and ~6 course breakfast included). We were able to get by okay with English which was nice. There was a private outdoor hot tub and indoor shower that connected to the outside. Nice little Japanese garden in our backyard of our room. We went to the Shrine in the evening and they dressed us up in Yukata's to attend. This was very fun.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2018
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10/10 Excellent

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Outstanding Japanese experience

Everything was perfect. The room, staff, amazing food and service.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018
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6/10 Okay

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Nice try

The staff was wonderful, the food excellent, but the room was a disappointment. It was kind of a cross between a log cabin and Trader Vic’s. There were two tree trunks used as part of a room divider, and a faux skylight above the middle of the room. Quite odd. Couldn’t justify the expense even as a splurge.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2018