Set in Takachiho, within 800 metres of Takachiho Shrine and 1.9 km of Takachiho Gorge Freshwater Fish Aquarium, Solest Takachiho Hotel offers accommodation with a restaurant and free WiFi throughout...
Jodie
Australia
Rooms were very clean, comfortable, and in an excellent location. The staff were very friendly and helpful. There was free guest parking, and the breakfast was great with lots of choice.
Offering quiet street views, Guest House Iwato is an accommodation located in Takachiho, 7.4 km from Takachiho Shrine and 8.5 km from Takachiho Gorge Freshwater Fish Aquarium.
JL117
Australia
The photos on booking.com don't do this place justice. The house is super clean and the bathroom looks brand new. Very warm and homely feeling. The staff was so polite and helpful. She even gave us a house tour and was smiling all the time. She even called a nearby restaurant to help us make a booking for dinner. Very good value for money.
Boasting a balcony with mountain views, a garden and barbecue facilities, Kashi Besso Takachiho can be found in Takachiho, close to Takachiho Shrine and a 11-minute walk from Takachiho Gorge...
Justine
Singapore
Strategic location near the gorge. Strong wifi and electricity. Spacious for a group of 4
A 5-minute drive from the spectacular Takachiho Gorge, Ryokan Shinsen offers rooms with a Japanese-style decor and free Wi-Fi, some of which have open-air baths.
TravelingCat
United States
I appreciated the staff offering me help. They kept my luggage before and after my time, so I could explore the town well. I arrived by bus + foot, and they gave me a ride to the bus station on my return. They dressed me in Yukata(summer kimono) and were ready to chauffeur me to an outdoor evening show, but I declined and enjoyed my bath in my backyard.
Whereas usual Ryokan serves food in your room, this place has two food serving areas, and they walked me to different rooms for dinner and breakfast. I liked the nice garden views from two different locations.
Guest House Shizuho, a property with a shared lounge, is located in Takachiho, 2.2 km from Takachiho Gorge Freshwater Fish Aquarium, 7.4 km from Amanoiwato Shrine, as well as 50 km from Aso Shrine.
Located a 20-minute walk away from Takachiho Bus Centre, Takachiho B&B Ukigumo offers views of Takachiho Gorge. Free WiFi is offered and free private parking is available on site.
Located just a 5-minute drive from famous Takachiho-kyo Gorge, Imakuni Ryokan offers Japanese-style accommodation surrounded by tranquil nature. It features a large public bath with mountain views.
Laura
United Kingdom
Located next to Takachiho bus terminal and 35min walk from the Takachiho gorge. The room was very quiet, spacious and comfortable.
Located in Gokase, 47 km from Mount Aso, Guesthouse EL CAMPO features air-conditioned rooms and a garden. This guest house provides free private parking and a shared kitchen.
Paul
Indonesia
The accommodation itself was really good as well as being an authentic experience.
Located in Gokase and only 48 km from Mount Aso, Gokase Campsite Camping and Guesthouse provides accommodation with mountain views, free WiFi and free private parking.
Alexandra
Australia
The views from the cabin were superb and the remote location is a lovely disconnect.
Located within 44 km of Mount Aso and 50 km of Lake Ezu, omusubi guest house (JAPANESE STYLE） features rooms with air conditioning and a shared bathroom in Mamihara.
Takachiho is about 1 hrs. 20 minutes drive from Kumamoto...
Takachiho is about 1 hrs. 20 minutes drive from Kumamoto Airport and is easy to reach in a rental car. The scenery en route is amazing! The Gorge is stunning but not very long. The rowing boat trip is relatively expensive, ¥5100 for 30 minutes for a max of 3 people, but it is great fun with wonderful photo opportunities! You can walk some of the way along the river but part of the path is still damaged. There are several nice shrines in the area, one of which does nightly Kagura dance performances (1 hour for ¥1000). We stayed 2 nights in a lovely Ryokan at the end of our holiday and it was a great way to finiour trip to Japan.
Lucy
Ireland
10
Scored 10
A hiker's dream. Lots of trails, stairs, nature, waterfalls.
A hiker's dream. Lots of trails, stairs, nature, waterfalls. The rice terraces' views are amazing. Farm animals. My kids and I loved it all. The boating on the Gorge was a great fun experience!
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Anonymous
United States
10
Scored 10
Takachiho is an absolutely beautiful place!
Takachiho is an absolutely beautiful place! The gorge was one of the most incredible places I have ever been in my life and I will definitely be returning one day with my family. I cannot recommend this place enough.
The locals were so friendly! Literally everyone I spoke to was so kind and helpful, when I panicked and got myself lost they were so wonderful. Even kids walking home from school said hi as they passed me!
The only catch is that if you’re flying into Kumamoto Airport, there is only one bus that will take you to Takachiho and it’s over two hours to travel and only comes twice a day. You have to be very organised because if you miss that bus, it’s not easy to get there if you aren’t renting a car.
While you’re in the area, you should also check out Iwato Shrine and the Amaterasu Railway. The railway is a great way to get a better view of the valley from above -so long as you have a head for heights!
Overall, I would say seeing Takachiho is a must if you’re visiting Japan!
Tash
Japan
10
Scored 10
Ryokan Shinsen was absolutely AMAZING!
Ryokan Shinsen was absolutely AMAZING! Everything from communication before through our stay was exceptional. The food was the best we have had in Japan (we have lived here 2 and a half years). The service was top notch and the private onsen was wonderful. Highly recommend.
Janice
United States
8.0
Scored 8.0
Highly recommending the nature trail walk from Manai falls...
Highly recommending the nature trail walk from Manai falls to Takachiho Shrine. It offers better view than boating ard the waterfall. If time allows, do go to Amanoiwato Shrine - the view at Amano Yasukawara is awesome. If you eat beef, lunch at Nagomi is one of the best option!
Yan
Malaysia
8.0
Scored 8.0
A small town, but filled with culture and beautiful nature.
A small town, but filled with culture and beautiful nature. I really enjoyed the shrine and getting some omamori as gifts. The gorge was beautiful, but unfortunately the water was a little muddy when we went, and we couldn't ride the row boats due to high tide. Despite this, it was a great stay and I would want to come back to see it during Autumn season as I heard its really beautiful.
1. Great location - walking distance to Takachiho bus terminal, taxi and local train station, tourist association, shops, restaurants, Takachiho Gorge, shrines and tourist attractions.
2. Clean and comfortable futon beds on tatami mat. Spacious room good for 2 pax.
3. Friendly guesthouse owner.
4. Free coffee and tea bags.
5. No cooking facilities but can heat up food with microwave oven provided next to reception counter.
6. Can chit-chat with room guests from other countries at reception area till 10pm.
Wow! I'm always looking for unique, one-of-a-kind stays and this one made for a stunning experience. Kind owner, gorgeous views, fresh mountain air mixed with the scent of tatami, super spacious interior that made me feel right at home. If you're looking for a sterile, bland apartment rental, perhaps this isn't for you, but if you want something different, something authentic, you'll love it. My favourite stay on my Kyushu trip!
This was the best ryokan we've ever stayed in Japan! Not only it was exceptionally clean and located in a very quiet neighborhood, but there were also rooms with private bathrooms, which is quite rare to find! The staff was very friendly and helpful. Takachiho gorge is only 10 minutes away, there's a direct road to it just around the corner of the hotel. If you get lucky enough you might even see an owl at night!
read in previous reviews that the hotel staff could walk guests to the evening show at 8pm. when we asked them if they could do so, they said no. the hotel is surrounded by funeral parlours and saw empty houses so it would have been nice if they offered to walk us as there are no street lamps. we eventually did not go for the show even tho we bought the tickets . we also saw a big cockroach in the bathroom.
Beautiful establishment. The staff were very kind. We arrived late to the hotel but they made sure we were on time for the theater performance down the road. Every detail about the hotel was perfect, from the moment you arrived to the departure. They did not offer a Western style breakfast, which was the only downside of our experience there. It has a very local vibe to it.
This is a great hotel! It is located in the center of Takachiho, so everything was within about 30 minutes walking distance from the hotel. The facilities were nice and clean, but the best feature was the staff. The staff were very helpful, the recommended restaurants and even took pictures of my friend and I when we checked out.
Check in was simple, instructions provided by the staff was clear. Staff members were very friendly at check in, dinner and breakfast. The food was excellent and the hot bath in the room was very enjoyable. Thoroughly enjoyed our stay there, provided a convenient location for touring around Takachiho.
This is an EXCEPTIONALLY GREAT ryokan. We stayed in a villa that had a private onsen bath, heated floors, manicured Japanese garden and all amenities. The meals were excellent. The staff was great. This is truly a first class ryokan that I would highly recommend to everyone.
We had the unit with the private outdoor bath. The unit is very spacious and well equipped. Host was very helpful and friendly. Helped us with reservation for dinner. A quiet location not far from Takachiho gorge and very near Amanoiwato Shrine.
The room was very nice, the view from it on the mountain as well. There is also a light breakfast (toasts and eggs) included. The place is convenient if you want to go to Takachiho River to ride the boat early morning the next day.
Recommended!
Absolutely massive private tatami room. Free parking, and in a pretty good location. We left our car at the hostel, easy walking distance to restaurants. Maybe 20ish minutes to the Takachiho Shrine, and another 10-15 to get down to the gorge.
The western style beds are very comfortable. Both the breakfast and dinner menu were excellent. They vary the menu everyday as we stayed there for 3 nights.
Very close to the Takachiho shrine.
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