Yamashinobu
869-2402 Kumamoto, Minamioguni, Manganji 5960, Japan – Great location - show map
Yamashinobu
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.
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- Free parking
- Non-smoking rooms
- Free WiFi
- Family rooms
- Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
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Guests who stayed here loved
- JustinHong Kong“The hospitality, in the room facilities and the food are all exceptional”
- NathalieSwitzerland“Amazing Ryokan! The three Kashikiriburo make this place a wonderful experience for different gender couples, and the Irori allows you to chat with the other guests in a very cozy setting. The staff was incredibly helpful and kind, truly a Japanese...”
- JamesUnited Kingdom“Nice baths. The room was spacious. Staff were very helpful. The sake room with the fire was quite a nice touch. Great views over the rice fields. The breakfast and dinner were very elaborate but not really to our tastes.”
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
House rulesYamashinobu takes special requests - add in the next step!
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.
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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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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Yes, Yamashinobu is popular with guests booking family stays.
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Guests staying at Yamashinobu can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.8).
Breakfast option(s) include:
- Asian
- À la carte
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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.
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Room options at Yamashinobu include:
- Family
- Quadruple
- Twin
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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