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Ryokan

Ryokan Ayunosato

Hitoyoshi City, Kumamoto, Japan
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An inn on the banks of the Kuma River, one of Japan's largest rapids. The view from the open-air bath is spectacular.

Guest review score

Excellent
Reviews: 56
4.5

Access

Hitoyoshi Station
12 min walk
Sagarahanganjoji Station
4 min drive
Hitoyoshionsen Station
4 min drive

Property facilities

  • Parking lot
  • Hot spring in the building
  • Sauna
  • Private dining
  • Lounge
  • Bar

Explore our rooms and plans

Price (low to high)
2 room types
Western-style room (Renovated in 2023)
No smoking
25 m²
Max 2 adults / 1 child
Room facilities
  • Bath and toilet available
  • "Kura no Yudono" is an open-air bath inspired by the white walls of the Hitoyoshi Castle ruins.
    Only 3 rooms left!
    Free cancellation until 18 Dec
    No meal
    Rakuten Special Offer
    Price for:
    1 night
     | 
     | 
    $467.08
    Taxes & fees incl.

    Coupon

    *The discount is calculated based on the original price.
    Plan details

    【Room Only】Business Plan ~Relax with Plenty of Hot Springs~

    Free cancellation until 18/12/2025 11:59 p.m.(JST)

    Coupon

    *The discount is calculated based on the original price.

    A plan for an overnight stay at a hot spring inn. Relax and soothe your tired body in Hitoyoshi hot springs. *This plan does not include dinner or breakfast. If you would like a plan with meals, please choose the plan with two meals or breakfast. We will introduce restaurants recommended by Ayu no Sato within a 5-10 minute walk. ・Tempura Rakuten (Tempura/Japanese cuisine) A Japanese restaurant where you can enjoy freshly fried tempura right in front of you. 5 minutes walk. TEL) 0966-22-9381 ・Ita-san (Japanese cuisine/Izakaya) A wide variety of menu items. The kawara soba is popular. 3 minutes walk. TEL) 0966-22-5055 ・Mimuro (Sushi) Only 8 seats at the counter. Only 6,000 yen and 10,000 yen courses available, reservations required. 10 minutes walk. TEL) 0966-23-3090 ・Shoen (Yakiniku) High quality Wagyu beef at reasonable prices. 10 minutes walk. TEL) 0966-24-8807 ・Chigaya (Chinese) A wide variety of menu items. It's also good to pair Chinese food with Kuma Shochu. Reservation required. 5 minutes walk. TEL) 0966-48-2016 Please contact the restaurant directly when making a reservation. ************************************ <Check-in> 15:00-21:00 ※If you are arriving later than 18:00 due to traffic conditions on the day, please call us as soon as possible. <Check-out> Until 10:00 ※The front desk may be very crowded around 10:00 when you are checking out. You can check out before 10:00, so please check out and leave with plenty of time. <Open-air bath and large bath> Hitoyoshi Onsen has a thick spring water that is good for your skin. We offer two open-air baths and large baths with different atmospheres, which are alternated for men and women, so that you can enjoy them during your stay.    "Kurano Yudono" The Kurano Yudono is modeled after the walls of Hitoyoshi Castle. It boasts an open-air bath with three types of baths. "Yama-nami no Yuya" A large bath with a sukiya-style design where you can enjoy a bath with a sense of openness. <Internet> Free Wi-Fi available throughout the building

    Rakuten Special Offer
    $467.08
    Taxes & fees incl.
    2 guests 1 night 1 room
    Cancellation policy
    Free cancellation deadline
    18/12/2025 11:59 p.m. (JST)
    10 day(s) before your stay (from 00:00) (JST)
    10%
    7 day(s) before your stay (from 00:00) (JST)
    50%
    1 day(s) before your stay (from 00:00) (JST)
    80%
    0 day(s) before your stay (from 00:00) (JST)
    100%
    No-show
    100%
    The penalty charges are based on the original rate of this room. However, if any discounts are applied, the incurred penalties will not exceed the total discounted amount of the reservation.The exchange rate is fixed when booking.

    Taxes & fees

    Included

    Consumption tax (from 1/10/2019) (Per person per night) 10%

    Excluded*

    Bathing tax (from 1/04/1950) (Per person per night)¥150

    * Excluded taxes and fees are approximated and may vary based on the property. They will be collected at the property at the time of check-in or check-out.

Room details

Western-style room <Renovated in 2023> [Twin room] [Non-smoking]

No smoking
25 m²
Max 2 adults / 1 child
Room facilities
  • Bath and toilet available
Japanese-Classic Room Example
No smoking
River view
Max 4 adults / 2 children
Room facilities
  • Bath and toilet available
  • An example of a banquet meal that makes full use of the bounty of Hitoyoshi Kuma
    Only 1 room left!
    Free cancellation until 18 Dec
    Meal
    Free parking
    Japanese breakfast
    Dinner
    Rakuten Special Offer
    Price for:
    1 night
     | 
     | 
    $721.85
    Taxes & fees incl.

    Coupon

    *The discount is calculated based on the original price.
    Plan details

    Kumamoto Prefecture, Hitoyoshi Hot Springs [Basic Plan] 1 night with 2 meals included [Dinner] [Japanese breakfast]

    Free cancellation until 18/12/2025 11:59 p.m.(JST)

    Coupon

    *The discount is calculated based on the original price.

    This is a standard plan with two meals per night. Please choose your preferred room type. <Dinner> We will prepare a banquet meal unique to Ayu no Sato, using plenty of ingredients from Hitoyoshi Kuma and incorporating historical local cuisine. Dinner time: 17:30-21:00 (last start time 19:00) <Breakfast> You want to start your day with a healthy meal. The wooden box is visually appealing, so open the lid to enjoy. The hot pot dish, which is made with soba dumpling soup, a local dish, and made with milk, is popular. Breakfast time: 7:00-9:00 (last start time 8:30) <Check-in> 15:00-19:00 *If you will be arriving later than 18:00 due to traffic conditions on the day, please call us as soon as possible. <Check-out> Until 10:00 *The front desk may be very crowded around 10:00 when payment is due. You can pay before 10:00, so please allow plenty of time for payment and departure. <Open-air baths and large baths> Hitoyoshi Onsen has thick spring water that is good for your skin. We offer two open-air baths and large baths with different atmospheres for men and women to enjoy during your stay. "Kurano Yudono" The Kurano Yudono is modeled after the walls of Hitoyoshi Castle. It boasts an open-air bath with three types of baths. "Yama-nami no Yuya" This large bath has a sukiya-style design and allows you to enjoy a sense of openness while bathing. <Internet> Free Wi-Fi available throughout the building

    Rakuten Special Offer
    $721.85
    Taxes & fees incl.
    2 guests 1 night 1 room
    Plan benefits
    • Free parking
    Meals
    • Japanese breakfast
    • Dinner
    Cancellation policy
    Free cancellation deadline
    18/12/2025 11:59 p.m. (JST)
    10 day(s) before your stay (from 00:00) (JST)
    10%
    7 day(s) before your stay (from 00:00) (JST)
    50%
    1 day(s) before your stay (from 00:00) (JST)
    80%
    0 day(s) before your stay (from 00:00) (JST)
    100%
    No-show
    100%
    The penalty charges are based on the original rate of this room. However, if any discounts are applied, the incurred penalties will not exceed the total discounted amount of the reservation.The exchange rate is fixed when booking.

    Taxes & fees

    Included

    Consumption tax (from 1/10/2019) (Per person per night) 10%

    Excluded*

    Bathing tax (from 1/04/1950) (Per person per night)¥150

    * Excluded taxes and fees are approximated and may vary based on the property. They will be collected at the property at the time of check-in or check-out.

Room details

Japanese-style Classic Room [Japanese room] [Non-smoking] [River view]

No smoking
River view
Max 4 adults / 2 children
Room facilities
  • Bath and toilet available