Miyama Sanso
9.4
Exceptional(316 reviews)
6393 Manganji, Minamioguni, Aso District, Kumamoto 869-2402, Japan
+81 967-44-1101
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Hotel Description
Miyama Mountain Lodge
Nestled in a tranquil forested area, Miyama Sanso is a polished hot spring inn that offers a serene escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Located at 6393 Manganji, Minamioguni, Aso District, Kumamoto 869-2402, Japan, this beautiful inn is just 2 km from Highway 442, providing easy access to the surrounding attractions. Guests can explore nearby Higotai Park, located 10 km away, or enjoy skiing at the Kuju Forest Park Ski Area, which is only 11 km from the inn. The setting not only allows for a peaceful retreat but also invites adventure and exploration in the stunning natural surroundings, making it an ideal destination for both relaxation and outdoor activities.
The rooms at Miyama Sanso are designed to ensure comfort and tranquility, featuring Internet access, flat-screen TVs, and tea and coffeemaking equipment. Each room offers a sitting area and is equipped with either whirlpool or soaking tubs filled with geothermal water, providing a unique and soothing bathing experience. Some rooms are adorned with traditional Japanese elements, including tatami mats and short-legged tables, while others boast private balconies for guests to enjoy the beautiful forest views. Whether you're looking for a cozy retreat or a luxurious experience, the ambiance of the rooms enhances the overall comfort of your stay.
Special amenities at Miyama Sanso include a natural onsen, where guests can relax in soothing hot spring baths, as well as a public bath facility that utilizes the region’s famous geothermal waters. The understated restaurant offers a menu that showcases local cuisine, ensuring that guests experience the best of the area's culinary offerings. The inn also provides complimentary parking for added convenience.
Transportation is easily accessible from Miyama Sanso, with major airports within reach. Yamaguchi Ube Airport is approximately a 3-hour taxi ride, while Oita Airport is about 1 hour and 35 minutes away. Other nearby airports include Fukuoka Airport and Kumamoto Airport, both of which offer convenient access to the inn. For those relying on public transportation, transit times vary, making it easy for guests to plan their travel accordingly.
Miyama Sanso prioritizes health and safety, ensuring that guests feel secure during their stay. The hotel implements rigorous cleaning protocols and maintains high hygiene standards in all areas, including the guest rooms and public spaces.
When it comes to activities, guests can immerse themselves in the local culture by visiting the nearby Kurokawa Onsen, just a 6-minute drive from the inn, or explore the upscale Hozantei, renowned for its private open-air hot tubs, located only 5 minutes away. For nature lovers, the Kuju Flower Park offers colorful flower fields and greenhouses filled with tropical plants, just 17 minutes from the hotel. Adventurous guests can also take a scenic trip to the Kokonoe Yume Otsurii, a stunning pedestrian suspension bridge that provides breathtaking valley and waterfall views, situated about 33 minutes away.
Dining options in the area include a range of local eateries that cater to diverse tastes. Guests can savor regional delicacies and enjoy the warm hospitality that characterizes the local dining scene. Each restaurant offers unique culinary experiences, ensuring that guests can indulge in a variety of flavors during their stay.
In summary, Miyama Sanso is a perfect destination for those seeking a blend of relaxation, culture, and natural beauty. We warmly invite you to experience the unique offerings of our inn, where comfort meets tranquility, creating an unforgettable getaway.
The rooms at Miyama Sanso are designed to ensure comfort and tranquility, featuring Internet access, flat-screen TVs, and tea and coffeemaking equipment. Each room offers a sitting area and is equipped with either whirlpool or soaking tubs filled with geothermal water, providing a unique and soothing bathing experience. Some rooms are adorned with traditional Japanese elements, including tatami mats and short-legged tables, while others boast private balconies for guests to enjoy the beautiful forest views. Whether you're looking for a cozy retreat or a luxurious experience, the ambiance of the rooms enhances the overall comfort of your stay.
Special amenities at Miyama Sanso include a natural onsen, where guests can relax in soothing hot spring baths, as well as a public bath facility that utilizes the region’s famous geothermal waters. The understated restaurant offers a menu that showcases local cuisine, ensuring that guests experience the best of the area's culinary offerings. The inn also provides complimentary parking for added convenience.
Transportation is easily accessible from Miyama Sanso, with major airports within reach. Yamaguchi Ube Airport is approximately a 3-hour taxi ride, while Oita Airport is about 1 hour and 35 minutes away. Other nearby airports include Fukuoka Airport and Kumamoto Airport, both of which offer convenient access to the inn. For those relying on public transportation, transit times vary, making it easy for guests to plan their travel accordingly.
Miyama Sanso prioritizes health and safety, ensuring that guests feel secure during their stay. The hotel implements rigorous cleaning protocols and maintains high hygiene standards in all areas, including the guest rooms and public spaces.
When it comes to activities, guests can immerse themselves in the local culture by visiting the nearby Kurokawa Onsen, just a 6-minute drive from the inn, or explore the upscale Hozantei, renowned for its private open-air hot tubs, located only 5 minutes away. For nature lovers, the Kuju Flower Park offers colorful flower fields and greenhouses filled with tropical plants, just 17 minutes from the hotel. Adventurous guests can also take a scenic trip to the Kokonoe Yume Otsurii, a stunning pedestrian suspension bridge that provides breathtaking valley and waterfall views, situated about 33 minutes away.
Dining options in the area include a range of local eateries that cater to diverse tastes. Guests can savor regional delicacies and enjoy the warm hospitality that characterizes the local dining scene. Each restaurant offers unique culinary experiences, ensuring that guests can indulge in a variety of flavors during their stay.
In summary, Miyama Sanso is a perfect destination for those seeking a blend of relaxation, culture, and natural beauty. We warmly invite you to experience the unique offerings of our inn, where comfort meets tranquility, creating an unforgettable getaway.
The Most Outstanding Trait
1. Guests praised the bathrooms for their unique design and comfort
2. Just a 5-minute drive to Hozantei, a renowned hot spring inn
3. The service received high praise from multiple guests
4. Guests frequently mentioned the exceptional hot springs experience
5. Guests praised the breakfast for its variety and quality
6.6 Good
Location rating
Top sights
Kurokawa Onsen
6 min
Hozantei5 min
Kuju Flower Park17 min
Kokonoe Yume Otsuribashi33 min
Kujurenzan52 min
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Good to know
| Check-in | 15:00 |
| Check-out | 11:00 |
| Location rating | 6.6 |
| Nearest airport | Kumamoto Airport |
| Travel time to airport | 1 hr 12 min |
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Location
6393 Manganji, Minamioguni, Aso District, Kumamoto 869-2402, Japan
Airports:
Yamaguchi Ube Airport
Taxi: 3 hr 12 min
Transit: 5 hr 4 min
Oita Airport
Taxi: 1 hr 35 min
Transit: 5 hr 25 min
Fukuoka Airport
Taxi: 1 hr 58 min
Transit: 2 hr 32 min
Kumamoto Airport
Taxi: 1 hr 12 min
Transit: 2 hr 8 min
Kitakyushu Airport
Taxi: 2 hr 13 min
Transit: 4 hr 52 min
Nearby locations
6.6
Good Location
In a serene, forested area, this polished hot spring inn is 2 km from Highway 442, 10 km from Higotai Park and 11 km from the Kuju Forest Park Ski Area.
Top Attractions
Amenities and Facilities
Parking & transportation
Parking
Transfer
Pets
No pets
Public bath
Public bath
Natural onsen
Open air bath
Accessibility
Wheelchair rental
Food & drink
Restaurant
Wellness
No fitness center
Internet
Wi-Fi
Pools
No pools
Rooms
Air conditioning
Reviews
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9.1
131 reviews
Wonderful
101
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18
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4
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3
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2
Stefano Oliveira
5/5
Magical experience in Miyama Sanso, this ryokan is situated in a beautiful location and grants you free access to all of its sister hotels onsen (that are gorgeous by the way).We had such a great time, and were really taken care of by the very kind staff. Great food and great facilities, perfect for a special honeymoon trip
nyc doll
1/5
I stayed for 2 consecutive nights.I arrived early, so I waited until 3pm.As soon as I entered the room, the first thing I noticed was that it was cold. Even though I arrived early and knew I was going to check in, there was no consideration given to keeping the room warm. There is a photo of a kotatsu, but the kotatsu cannot be used yet. Since I couldn't use the kotatsu, I thought I had no choice but to use the air conditioner, but when I looked at the air conditioner, it was full of dust! I asked them to clean it immediately.Then I went to the public bath. First of all, the indoor bath in the large public bath was lukewarm. When I took a bath in the open-air bath, it was so lukewarm that I couldn't stay in it. I had no choice but to take a shower to warm myself up.The food on the first day was not very good and I left it almost inedible.A staff member came to apologize for the hot spring in the room getting too hot during our meal, and when I told him that I couldn't use the hot spring in the public bath because it was lukewarm, he said that the pump had stopped working. If I hadn't said anything, I'm sure he would have remained silent without an apology. Wouldn't you normally call the customer to inform them?The room was still dusty and I couldn't get a good rest. I was so worried that I wanted to cancel the second night, but there were no other accommodations available that day, so I gave up.On the second day, when I asked for additional bath towels, I was told that there would be an additional charge. When I asked him about it on the first day, I told him he hadn't said anything like that, and he said he would check. After that, I was told that since I had not informed them on the first day, there would be no additional charge. Is there a place like this?And strangely enough, the food on the second day was delicious. The people who deal with it are also doing a good job.It's strange that when you stay for consecutive nights, the food only tastes better on the second day.My foreign friends and my Japanese friends who like hot springs also told me that it was a place they were interested in, but I told them that it was really bad and I couldn't introduce it to them.I'm very disappointed because Ikkyu's reviews weren't great.I think it can be helped if they were stingy with everything and stayed in a cheap accommodation, but I'm very disappointed.The service was so bad that I regret choosing this place. I have many other thoughts, but I will never use it again. It was a very unpleasant and tiring trip.
kou a
5/5
Thank you for always providing such a wonderful space.Thank you to the staff for being so kind to us.It is also wonderful that the rice field god Saa is enshrined and rice is grown on the premises.If possible, please attach it to the rice field god.I think it would be a good idea to remove the red bandana.
HOエイ
2/5
Good point: Open-air bath at sister hotelCons: Food, service, and facilities are not worth the price.◾️MealsIt's a passing score. However, I was not impressed with the content, which I will probably forget after a month.◾️ServiceIt doesn't have a luxurious feel, and the customer service is simple enough for an inn that costs 10,000 yen per night. Personally, the first room tour was superfluous. I wanted to enjoy it with my companion as soon as possible... I was wondering if you could come out... and I felt sorry for thinking that way.The instructions for the meals are as per the manual. Part-time job feeling.◾️Hot springThe bath at Miyama Sanso is the worst.The temperature of the indoor bath is too hot. The upper layer of the open air is thick, and the middle and lower layers are so cold that they can be mistaken for water.Although I visited during the season before the leaves started falling, it was definitely the bath with the most leaves dancing in my life. It's not floating, it's sinking a lot inside. It's inferior to public baths that cost 500 yen.The bath at the sister hotel was of the highest quality among all the hotels. The spring quality is good, the scenery is pretty good, there are many different types of baths, and it's fun to stop by and walk along the path that leads to the baths naked.◾️Room/FacilitiesThe room has a rustic open-air bath and is a good score.The interior is clean, but there are some scratches and it doesn't feel luxurious.I really appreciate that the yukata and pajamas are separate, and the quality of the pajamas is excellent.Overall review: I think it would have been a good memory if it was around 20,000 yen. 40,000 yen per night is too much. No revisit.
jiro kazemakase
5/5
It is divided into the Yamamizuki main building and the annex, and the annex is expensive, but all the indoor baths are bathed in hot spring water.You can enjoy forest bathing from the window, which is perfect.You can be picked up by an electric cart for transportation.The beds are semi-double and comfortable. It's relaxing.
まるいかめ
5/5
good
Room 5
Service 5
Location5
mako
5/5
Visited on a weekday evening. The road to get there is quite narrow and winding, so you need to be careful. However, the inn felt like another world.The bathroom in the main building is simply wonderful. One of the top hot springs I've ever visited. I arrived early on a weekday, so there was no one else there but me, and all the baths were private (lol), so it was a great feeling.The food was delicious, and I was impressed by the hospitality of the young staff.I was satisfied with the starry sky that seemed to fall from the open-air bath in my room. I would like to see you again.
Flora Lao
5/5
Beautiful environmentThe food is a surprise
猫
5/5
We stayed for consecutive nights!The food was delicious and the hot springs were the perfect temperature and felt great. Thank you very much to the staff for taking great care of us.Perhaps because it was a rainy day, the ground on the grounds was very slippery. I thought it would be better to be careful about the compatibility between the sandals and the ground.
nao trunks
5/5
I was able to take a break from everyday life and spend some time relaxing.Each dish is delicious, and the food is served in beautiful bowls.There are hot springs, indoor baths, and open-air baths, so I was able to forget about the time and enjoy it.
Chelsea Pun (思思賢 Chill My Babe)
5/5
Highly Recommended Kurokawa OnsenThis Kyushu self-drive trip was packed with incredible experiences. Before heading up to Mt. Aso, I'd recommend spending a night at the serene Kurokawa Onsen area to unwind at the hot springs. Among the many ryokans, we chose the remote "Yamamizuki Bettei Miyama Sansou" nestled in the mountains. With only a handful of rooms, it provided a wonderfully peaceful stay.The Japanese-style and Western-style accommodation package with 1 night and 2 meals was about 34,000 yen per person. The service, food quality, and overall resort standards were exceptional. The highlight was the perfectly-cooked wagyu beef and delicate seasonal kaiseki dinner.Our room was a standalone cottage with a comfortable Japanese-style living room. The private onsen in our room, surrounded by a Japanese garden, offered maximum privacy and serenity. We could stroll in the garden and enjoy coffee while admiring the river views in the morning.The delicately steamed seasonal vegetables at breakfast were incredibly sweet and tasty, accompanied by Japanese rice and other side dishes - a wonderfully nourishing start to the day.I'd recommend this for self-driving travelers, but be cautious on the mountain roads and aim to arrive before sunset.
CP
Chelsea P
5/5
This Kyushu self-drive trip was incredibly packed with experiences. We stayed at three different hot spring resorts along the way, and I'll introduce them one by one. Before heading up to Mt. …
紙谷康法
4/5
First of all, the room is a calm and quiet space.The room is clean but not suitable for young people!In terms of service, when the weather is bad such as rain, you can call a cart using the extension line and the cart will come right away, and they will carry your luggage when you check in and check out. Meals are well-balanced and healthy. There's a nutritionist among the cooks! The taste is absolutely delicious, but it's not suitable for young people! Finally, you can take a bath in the outdoor bath, the indoor bath, and the popular inn Yamamizuki next door. Out of all of them, I felt that the indoor bath was the best.My skin is rough and full of wrinkles, and I get hyaluronic acid injections at the hospital once a week, but when I take this indoor bath, it becomes smoother and smoother. That's helpful
Tommy
4/5
From the center of Kurokawa Onsen, it's a short drive up the mountain. The road to the inn is so narrow that it is impossible to separate from each other, so those who are not confident in driving may have a hard time. The rooms are separate from each other, and the hot springs in each room are also nice. A relatively new inn within Kurokawa Onsen.
Connie Yeung
5/5
10-3 payment soup is 600 yen, first-class environment and first-class service, worth a try
TM
Trip.com Member
5/5
It's great, I enjoy it, the food is delicious
tak “tak” 1986
5/5
I used it with my family including small children.The building is relatively new in Kurokawa Onsenkyo.The room and bathroom were very clean.The entire property looked like a village from a Japanese folk tale, and there were streams and rice fields here and there, making it a fun place not only to be in the room but also to walk to the restaurant. .To say the least, I had the most extraordinary experience.The staff were wonderful, not too formal in a good way, and had a pleasant approach to customer service.I'll come back later.
TM
Trip.com Member
4.6/5
Shenshan Villa is an excellent hot spring hotel. The room is beautiful and comfortable, and it also comes with an outdoor hot spring, so you can relax and enjoy the view. …
TM
Trip.com Member
4.5/5
Compared to Shinmeikan, with 120 years of tradition, and Miyama Sansouyamamizuki, which opened in 2014 with all rooms as private rooms, following Shinmeikan and Yamamizuki, which opened in 1989, the facilities were …
Asuka Ruri
5/5
Kaiseki cuisine delicious
Room 5
Service 5
Location5