Yamashinobu
869-2402 Kumamoto, Minamioguni, Manganji 5960, Japan – Great location - show map
Surrounded by forest, tranquil Yamashinobu features public and private hot spring baths, an astronomical observatory and a piano. Some Japanese-style accommodations boast a private open-air hot spring bath. Free Wi-Fi and a choice of colourful free-use yukata robes are available. Guests at Yamashinobu can unwind in an outdoor or indoor public hot spring bath, or reserve a hot spring for private use. The hotel has a library, a souvenir shop and drinks vending machines. Massages can be arranged. Air-conditioned accommodations feature a tatami (woven-straw) floor, a low table with seating cushions and traditional futon bedding. Amenities include an LCD TV, a fridge and a safe. Some units have a shared bathroom and toilet. Yamashinobu offers a Japanese breakfast and a traditional multi-course kaiseki dinner. Both are served at the dining room. After dinner, guests are welcome to enjoy local sake wine or tea free of charge at the property’s traditional hearth. The Japanese-style spa hotel is a 10-minute drive from Mangan-ji Temple and a 40-minute drive from Aso-Kuju National Park. JR Aso Station is a 40-minute bus drive, and the hotel can pick up guests from Kurokawa Onsen bus stop free of charge, at advance reservation.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.9 for a two-person trip.
Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap
- Free parking
- Non-smoking rooms
- Free WiFi
- Family rooms
- Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
Property highlights
Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.9)
Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.
Breakfast info
Asian
Free private parking available on-site
Open-air bath, Public Bath, Hot spring bath
Property practices
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See what guests loved the most:
Adrian
United Kingdom“Fantastic range of indoor and outdoor public and private onsen at the property. (Note it’s not in Kurokawa Onsen town, but about 2km away. However, everything you need is here.) Super friendly welcome. Great traditional Japanese room. Stargazing,...”- Charles
Taiwan“food was delicious. The staff were very kind and tried very best to explain the service and facility. Especially, the environment of 露天風呂 was awesome.” 
Samo
Belgium“An unforgettable experience! This was the first time my wife and I visited an onsen ryokan and we were completely blown away! The facility is settled in the middle of nature in complete serenity. You instantly notice great attention to the tiniest...”
Property surroundings
Facilities of YamashinobuGreat facilities! Review score, 9.7
- Free parking
- Non-smoking rooms
- Free WiFi
- Family rooms
- Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Bidet
- Toilet
- Free toiletries
- Hairdryer
- Garden
- Coffee machine
- Electric kettle
- Refrigerator
- Tatami (traditional Japanese flooring)
- Flat-screen TV
- TV
- Kid mealsAdditional charge
- Tea/Coffee maker
- Street parking
- Shuttle service
- Daily housekeeping
- Vending machine (drinks)
- Luggage storage
- Invoice provided
- Board games/puzzles
- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV outside property
- Smoke alarms
- Security alarm
- Key access
- 24-hour security
- Safety deposit box
- Hypoallergenic
- Designated smoking area
- Air conditioning
- Non-smoking throughout
- Heating
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
- Entire unit located on ground floor
- Bath/Hot spring
- Full body massage
- Public Bath
- Open-air bath
- Hot spring bath
- MassageAdditional charge
- English
- Japanese
Cancellation/
prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.
Curfew
Entry to the property will be closed between the hours of 22:00 and 06:00
Children and beds
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.
No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Groups
When booking more than 4 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Cash
Yamashinobu accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 22:00 and 08:00.
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
The fine printNeed-to-know information for guests at this property
To use the property's free shuttle, please make a reservation at time of booking.
Guests with a tattoo may not be permitted to enter public bathing areas and other public facilities.
Please contact the property in advance if you have any food allergies. Please note the requests cannot be guaranteed, and the property cannot prepare fish-free or meat-free meals.
Please note that groups of 8 or more guests are not accepted.
The maximum length of stay is 2 nights. Consecutive stays exceeding 2 nights is not possible.
Please make sure to inform the property in advance if you expect to arrive later than your expected arrival time. If the property is not informed by 17:00 your day of arrival, your booking may be cancelled.
Please inform Yamashinobu in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.
Payment before arrival via bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.
Guests with tattoos may not be permitted to use the property’s public bathing areas or other facilities where the tattoos might be visible to other guests.
Guests must check in by 18:00:00 to eat dinner at this property. Guests who check in after this time may not be served dinner, and no refund will be given.
This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.
Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 08:00:00.
Guests with tattoos are only allowed to use private bathing areas and other private facilities.
FAQs about Yamashinobu
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Guests staying at Yamashinobu can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 9.5).
Breakfast option(s) include:
- Asian
- À la carte
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Yamashinobu offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):
- Massage
- Hot spring bath
- Public Bath
- Full body massage
- Open-air bath
- Bath/Hot spring
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Yes, Yamashinobu is popular with guests booking family stays.
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Room options at Yamashinobu include:
- Family
- Quadruple
- Twin
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Yamashinobu is 1.9 miles from the centre of Minamioguni. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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Check-in at Yamashinobu is from 15:00, and check-out is until 10:00.
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The prices at Yamashinobu may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.
