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Ryokan Yamatoya

2.5 star property
Ryokan with free parking, steps from Takachiho Gamadase Market

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Property entrance
Public bath
Standard Japanese Style Room with Private Bathroom | Room amenity
Standard Twin Room | Free WiFi
Restaurant
Located near Takachiho Shrine, Ryokan Yamatoya offers guests a tranquil retreat with its indoor public bath where visitors can unwind after a day of exploration. The property serves full breakfast options, and the nearby Tamatare Falls provides an excellent excursion opportunity.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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Japanese Style Room with Shared Bathroom | Free WiFi

Japanese Style Room with Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Toilet with electronic bidet
2 bathrooms
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Futons

About the neighborhood

Map
1148 Mitai, Nishiusuki-gun, Takachiho, Miyazaki, 882-1101

What's nearby

  • Takachiho Shrine - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Takachiho Gorge - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Takachiho Gorge Freshwater Fish Aquarium - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Manai Falls - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Takachiho-kyō - 2 min drive - 1.2 miles

Getting around

  • Bungotaketa Station - 45 min drive
  • Kumamoto Airport (KMJ) - 93 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪ともえまる食堂 - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪高千穂牛レストラン 和 - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪たかちほ食堂 - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪肉工房 初栄 - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪てんつくてん - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Ryokan Yamatoya

Ryokan near Takachiho Shrine
Located close to Takachiho Gamadase Market and Tamatare Falls, Ryokan Yamatoya provides an indoor public bath (no minerals). Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), free newspapers, and a water dispenser
  • Luggage storage, a front-desk safe, and smoke-free premises
Room features
All guestrooms at Ryokan Yamatoya have comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi.
Other amenities include:
  • 2 bathrooms with toilets with electronic bidets and free toiletries
  • Heating 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

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:00 AM to 8:00 AM for a fee: JPY 1,000 per person

Things to do

  • Karaoke

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Turndown service

Spa

  • Public indoor bath (no minerals)
  • Separate men/women areas in public bath
  • Yukata (Japanese robes)

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • 2 shared bathrooms
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Toilet with electronic bidet

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Heating (climate-controlled)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 7 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 3 PM - 10 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Meals are not included in the room rate for children ages 5 and younger who are included in the reservation.
Guests booked in Half Board rates must check-in by 5 PM to receive dinner.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals welcome)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 5 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

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately JPY 1000 per person

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

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

Ryokan Yamatoya Takachiho
Yamatoya Takachiho
Ryokan Yamatoya Ryokan
Ryokan Yamatoya Takachiho
Ryokan Yamatoya Ryokan Takachiho

Frequently asked questions

Is Ryokan Yamatoya pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Ryokan Yamatoya?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Ryokan Yamatoya?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 7 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Ryokan Yamatoya?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is Ryokan Yamatoya located?

Situated in Takachiho, this ryokan is within a 10-minute walk of Takachiho Gamadase Market and Takachiho Shrine. Aratate Shrine and Tamatare Falls are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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Ryokan Yamatoya Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 21 out of 45 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 45 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 45 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 45 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 45 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Wing Wah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
上落要走樓梯，有行李便不方便，有很多車位可以泊車，整體來說還可以
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were extremely nice and helpful, top tier service.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

清潔感のある素敵な宿

安い価格でありながらご飯も部屋もサービスもすごく良かったです。 ありがとうございました。 〈部屋について〉 琉球畳でとても清潔感のある部屋でした。 ちゃんとした洗面台がないのが気になりましたが、男なのでそこまで問題はありませんでした。お風呂もきれいでした。 〈ご飯〉 量がとても多く、満足感のある内容でした。 とてもお得に感じました。 〈サービス〉 スタッフさんはとても丁寧で、素敵な方々でした。
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020

6/10 Okay

Winley

Liked: Cleanliness
沒有電梯，晚上10時後沒有熱水供應， 温泉只在17:00-22:00開放
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

トイレが…

部屋のトイレがすごい狭い。体の大きい人にはきついかも。 全体的に清潔でスタッフの方も親切だった。食事は夕食・朝食ともとてもおいしかったが、量が結構多くて残すのが申し訳なかった。
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
スタッフの方がとにかく、素晴らしいです。 温かい真心に心が癒されました。 ご飯も栄養バランスのとれた、美味しく、 素晴らしいお料理でした。 露天風呂があればさらに最高ですが、 このお値段でこのクオリティとこの満足感！！ 必ず、つぎもこちらに行きます。
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
雖然房間牆壁上發現蟑螂，住宿體驗大減折扣，但負責人於深夜仍願意即時安排更換房間，算是處理得不錯。
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
老闆娘懂英文。職員有禮，我住3樓(地面係1樓)，冇電梯，嬸嬸堅持代送行理上房(一手包辦2個細喼，1手提袋)。食物幾好，但相對濃味。有歷史的旅館，廁所細而且好像有味，但家人話聞唔到。其他住客全為日本人，所以好安靜。近巴士站。散步去其他景點唔算太遠。
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
スタッフの対応が、とても気持ちが良かった。
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
料理が美味しいです。風呂のスリッパを間違えて履いて行く人がいる。間違われないような工夫があると良い。
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
staffs are very kind and polite. the ofuro a bit too small for the amount of guess.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019

6/10 Okay

Kai Ming, Hong Kong

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

員工服務出色

員工服務十分出色, 膳食妥當 房間面積不, 沒有電梯(三層樓), 溫泉似小浴缸, 只在晚上開放, 適合自駕遊人士
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Chien Hung

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

員工親切 空間舒適的傳統日式旅館

員工親切 入住時還會協助搬行李 房間乾淨 空間夠大 缺點是吸煙區設計在室內走道 (但排風作的夠好 房間內聞不到煙味) 對外窗的隔音不太好 路上的車經過的聲音滿大的
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019

6/10 Okay

Richard

Liked: Staff & service

Yamatoya Ryokan

It’s not a bad place! It’s just that for me with my osteoarthritic knee condition, this place is quite inconvenient! Our room on the second level was old and a little musty! It’s right next to the road and the traffic noises were quite loud towards the latter part of the evening! Plus the paper screen windows is translucent so sleep at night is difficult as there’s no way to darken the light! The hot bath room is on the fourth level; assessible only by climbing up 14 extremely steep steps! There’s not much grip for the rails as they were part of the structural beams and rather thick! And the timing of this hot bath is rather unusual! It only opens from 5pm till 10:30pm daily! The rest of the time we have to use the high bathtub inside our small toilet for shower! And hot water there is only turned on at 7:00am! No way can we shower earlier than that...making it very inconvenient! Breakfast was quite good and we’re healthy local selections! This is served at the hall at level one. There’s even a coffee machine we can help ourselves to! The ryokan is about a ten minute walk towards the Takachiho Shrine which is highly recommended! Visit at night (8:00pm till 9:00pm) for an introductory dance program to the YoKagura Mask dancers! During the day, the 1800 years old shrine is a calm and peaceful place of worship set in an ancient cider grove! This ryokan is about an eight minute walk to the main bus terminal.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Polite staffs who were very happy to help throughout our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
露天風呂があるとの事でしたが、使っていないようだったのが残念でした。
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Tien Wang

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

食宿

一泊二食吃的不錯
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019

6/10 Okay

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Location is good with local market, famous Miyazaki beef restaurant, convenience store and other eateries all within easy access by foot. Staff speaks English and free parking conveniently around the corner. Although we booked a non smoking room, the smoking spot is just outside our room so this is a big turn off for non smokers like us. For light sleeper, to note that there is no blind and the street traffic is rather audible too.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

yunmi

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

만족!

들어가자마자 엄청 추웠지만 히터 틀고 나서는 따뜻하게 잘 지내다가 왔어요~
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Perfect location to explore the city

Nice Japanese-style room with everything that you might need. Dinner is delicious. Just the public bath is quite simple, don’t expect something more than a shower and big bath tub. Location is perfect! 5mins from the bus terminal.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff are the most sincere and helpful i have met while visiting Japan. Tbey are very mindful of the guest request, my sister request for a seat during dinner instead od sitting on tatami floor. The next morning breakfast they make sure that one seat is placed at the table reserved for our breakfast. Excellent service!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018

8/10 Good

shen yen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
環境不錯,床好睡
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

みょと, 東京

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
この懐かしい感じ。 期待以上でした。 バスターミナルからも近くて嬉しい。 次は食事付きにします。 電源が弱いのか？コンセントから充電ができませんでした。
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Great location and I love staying in tatami rooms. Bath is not very good. Hallways smells strong of tobacco smoke. Felt too expensive for what you got.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
お風呂は7:00〜22:30だったので、観光夜神楽が終わったらすぐ入らないと、という人で混み合った。 皆とてもあたたかい、素敵な店員さんでした。
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018

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