Kuju Highlands Observatory - 10 min drive - 11.0 km
Kuju Mountains - 12 min drive - 13.3 km
Daikanbo - 21 min drive - 21.2 km
Mount Aso - 45 min drive - 48.1 km
Getting around
Kumamoto (KMJ) - 59 min drive
Bungotaketa Station - 31 min drive
Amagase Station - 34 min drive
Akamizu station - 34 min drive
Restaurants
クシタニカフェ 阿蘇店 - 6 min drive
九重森林公園スキー場 - 11 min drive
パティスリー 麓 - 3 min drive
とうふ吉祥 - 4 min drive
味処 なか - 3 min drive
About this property
Yamashinobu
When visiting Minamioguni, Yamashinobu is a great choice to consider. Guests indulge in massages, then grab a bite to eat at the restaurant. Fellow travellers like the overall property condition.
Languages
English, Japanese
At a glance
Hotel size
12 rooms
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 6 PM
Minimum check-in age – 18
Check-out time is 10 AM
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 10 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Required at check-in
Cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Children
Children (2 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room using existing bedding
No cots (infant beds)
Pets
Pets not allowed
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
Free on-site self-parking
Other information
Designated smoking areas
Property amenities
Food and drink
Free full breakfast each morning 8:30 AM–9:30 AM
Restaurant
Travelling with children
Children stay for free (see details)
Services
Front desk (limited hours)
Luggage storage
Facilities
Library
Room amenities
Be entertained
Flat-screen television
Home comfort
Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Sleep well
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Bidet
Free toiletries
Hairdryer
Towels
Toothbrush and toothpaste
Stay connected
Free WiFi
Phone
Food and drink
Fridge
More
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Special features
Spa
Services include massages. Public bath/onsen services include an indoor mineral hot spring (onsen) and a yukata (Japanese robe). These services feature separate men's and women's areas. The ryokan bathing area is open 24 hours a day.
Fees & policies
Mandatory fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or checkout. Fees may include applicable taxes:
A bathing tax, collected at the property, may be charged. The bathing tax applies to properties with hot springs and ranges from JPY 150-500 per person, per night based on local regulations. Please note that further exemptions may apply.
Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve access to the hot springs and access to the public bath facility
Policies
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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.
This property does not have lifts.
This property accepts credit cards and cash.
Please note that some properties do not permit guests with tattoos to use the on-site public bathing facilities.
Also known as
Yamashinobu Ryokan
Yamashinobu Minamioguni
Yamashinobu Ryokan Minamioguni
Frequently asked questions
Does Yamashinobu offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Yamashinobu does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Yamashinobu?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Yamashinobu?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Yamashinobu?
Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 6 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.
Are there restaurants at or near Yamashinobu?
Yes, there's an on-site restaurant.
Yamashinobu Reviews
Reviews
10
Exceptional
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10/10
Cleanliness
10/10
Staff & service
10/10
Amenities
9.8/10
Property conditions & facilities
10/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
24 December 2019
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!
Verified traveller
2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
28 October 2019
best place ever. third time here. property is very clean and food is interesting!
Verified traveller
2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
20 April 2019
Is a hidden gem, great place,service and food. Amazing!!!
Verified traveller
1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
8 April 2019
Verified traveller
1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
13 March 2019
Rustic charm
The setting is wonderful. The onzen has many choices and settings. Food is rustic type but good.
Verified traveller
1-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
15 February 2019
Verified traveller
2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
9 March 2018
Top notch service and facilities
The place was great. We arranged for them to pick up our luggage first from the bus stop so that we could stroll around the streets of Kurokawa, and they came back to pick us up again at check-in time. The baths especially the outdoor ones were spectacular. Dinner was the usual fanfare of many small courses and we were impressed. Attention to detail - the staff noted from dinner that my friend was left-handed and placed the chopsticks and spoons "the other way round" for breakfast the following day. We were pleasantly surprised by this thoughtful and heart-warming gesture.
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.
4인 가족이 묵기에 조금 좁았지만 친절한 서비스와 여유있는 온천을 즐길 수있어서 만족합니다.
Verified traveller
1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
22 April 2019
お食事がとっても美味しかったです。
TOSHIE
TOSHIE, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
17 March 2019
최고의 음식 최고의 서비스를 받고왔어요ㅎ 꼭 가보세요
YOUNGJIN
YOUNGJIN, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
14 February 2019
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.
Verified traveller
1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
9 February 2019
Verified traveller
1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
27 January 2019
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