Best Minamiaso Hotels

Overall good. You can go again. I was worried if there was a picture of Goemon bath because there was no picture of the Goemon bath, but there is a Goemon [Wind] bath properly. It is not something to make a fire and boil yourself. It used to be a goemon bath that boiled with fire, but now I put hot water in the old goemon bath. (There is also a clean inner bath in the room) The facilities were clean and the rooms were spacious 々 comfortable. The barbecue space outside is easy to use, and the lighting is bright at night and I don't feel any inconvenience. Don't forget to prepare the net. I think the refrigerator is small if it is large, so I think it is good to bring a cooler box in summer.

The lodge is close to the mount aso with a handful of cozy rooms. The host is kind and friendly. They serve well curated dinner and breakfast in japanese western style. It has been a nice stay.

The resort location is accessible actually by bus from tateno 立野 station and the last bus is in the evening you may check the timetable online. We did not drive and leaving the accommodation is less convenient because all taxis were booked out but the staff was very friendly as to driving us to the nearby train station to continue our journey to Aso Volcano. Service was good. The private onzen was amazing and we were able to use it for one hour. The public bath was good too but the amenities they provided inside were not as enough, eg they don't have comb for ladies and make up removing pads. Other than that, cleanliness was amazing and staff were friendly, rooms had amazing Mountain View's.

On my trip to Aso Volcano, I stayed at Asunara Resort this time. Their mushroom house is very cute and can accommodate 4 people. The bathroom is very narrow and tall people may bump their heads. The dressing room outside is also very small. It is also easy for others to see when changing clothes. Speaking of entertainment facilities, there are hot springs and steam rooms. But you have to pay for it at your own expense, ¥3000 all-inclusive. The farmhouse and game facilities are also charged separately. Remember to arrange the time for the activities. Check-in at the resort is at 4 o'clock and check-out at 10 o'clock. The zoo enters at 9 o'clock and closes at 5 o'clock. I usually pick up a room in the afternoon after visiting the volcano, and then visit the zoo the next day (at my own expense). In the end, I give up visiting the zoo, which is a pity.

It was the best location to see the stars! Starry sky tour, the best. There was a small planetarium, and some people were snoring in less than five minutes to a comfortable voice. The observatory's telescope has ２ and it's a little blurred, but I saw the stars explained in the planetarium. The starry sky observation in the grassland was warm in the sleeping bag, and the bonfire and hot drink were delicious. I could see the starry sky as I saw in the planetarium. I was surprised that the room was in the woods but there were no insects at all. The surroundings are rich in nature, and it is a very pleasant place to hear the voices of birds and frogs. The appearance and furniture were cute, and when I fell on the bed, I saw the stars from the skylight. The breakfast was very delicious, despite the suddenness. The water from the tap water is natural water from Aso, and when I take a bath, it smells soft and gentle. Amenities were also available and comfortable. It is a fairy tale nearby, and it is recommended to touch animals.

As soon as you enter the hotel, you will be greeted warmly. The waiter was smiling, spoke politely, and had no problem communicating in simple English. The hotel is not new, but it is well maintained, clean and comfortable, making it easy to relax and have a rest. Facing Mount Aso, the scenery is beautiful. The room is large, has a private hot spring in the room, and the dinner is rich and delicious. It's about half an hour's drive from Aso Nakadake. It's highly recommended if you're chartering a car or traveling by car.

I originally wanted to go to Kurokawa Onsen, but it was too popular and all the good hotels were booked. When looking for alternative options, I accidentally noticed Minami Aso Village. Although it is not as well-known as Kurokawa, its comprehensive index is not inferior at all. In terms of transportation, take the Hohi Main Line from Kumamoto to Higo Otsu and then change to the same line to Tateno Station. There are also trains that can go directly to Tateno Station, but there are not many trains. Most of them go to Higo Otsu, so you have to change once. In addition, please note that IC cards cannot be swiped at Tateno Station, and all cards cannot be used. Remember to buy a ticket when taking a bus to Tateno Station, and never swipe the card when entering the station. After arriving at Tateno Station, change to Minami Aso Railway. This is a private railway line that focuses on One Piece. It is very distinctive and the scenery along the way is also very healing. It is considered a tourist attraction. Note that Minami Aso Railway cannot swipe cards. Get on the train at the back door to get a ticket, and get off the train at the front door to pay cash. If you don’t have change, you can use the two change machines on the train to exchange, which is very convenient. The nearest station to the hotel is Hakusui-kogen Station. You can contact the hotel in advance to arrange a time. They can pick you up at the station. If you find it troublesome and want to walk around and see the rural scenery of Japan, it took us about an hour to walk to the hotel and take pictures along the way. The second half was a bit tiring because it was a climb. In terms of attractions, we went to the popular Kamishiromi Kumanoza Shrine. It was worth the trip. The hotel was also very considerate to help pick us up at Hakusui-kogen Station. From here, take the tram to Takamori Station, and then change to the Sanko Bus Kamishiromi Loop Line. The back mountain of the hotel is actually quite nice to visit. We found an ancient site called Sixteen Arhats on the map and wanted to explore it. Unfortunately, the epidemic has not been maintained for several years, and the road up the mountain is broken and cannot be walked, but the scenery along the way is still good. In terms of dining, the hotel includes two meals, both of which are eaten in the room. The main dishes are sukiyaki, small hot pot and steamed beef. The side dishes are sashimi, horse meat sashimi, pot, steamed food, etc., which are very rich and taste good. As for the hot springs, the hotel's feature is that each room has its own private hot spring, which should be more in line with the preferences of Chinese people and also suitable for couples. I basically took three hot springs a day during the few days I stayed there, which was not too comfortable.

Not too much or too little. Clean and spacious room. The hot springs attached to the room are not big, but enough to enjoy. The food is not gorgeous, but it is not too much, so I am satisfied. You can see the building on the pond in the lounge where you can drink coffee and the atmosphere is good and it is good to take pictures.