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Ishiyama Rikyu Gosoku no Kutsu

Amakusa City, Kumamoto
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Located atop a mountain overlooking the East China Sea, this exotic and serene hot spring inn features private open-air baths and is nestled within Unzen-Amakusa National Park.

Guest review score

Very Good
Reviews: 19
4.1

Access

Amakusa Airport
40 min drive
Aso Kumamoto Airport
2 hr 30 min drive
Kumamoto Station
2 hr 30 min drive

Property facilities

  • Parking lot
  • Open-air bath (hot spring)
  • Restaurant
  • Shop
  • Grand bath (hot spring)
  • Room service

Explore our rooms and plans

Price (low to high)
3 room types
Standard room exterior
Standard room: Open-air bath
Standard A-4 Japanese-style room
Mountain view
55.5 m²
Max 4 adults / 3 children
Room facilities
  • Open-air bath in room
  • Bath and toilet available
  • Two or more rooms
  • Internet available in room
  • Private cottage room
  • Bidet toilet
  • Winter cuisine: Jubako style
    Meal
    Breakfast
    Dinner
    Dinner (private dining room)
    Breakfast (private dining room)
    Price for:
    1 night
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     | 
    $529.16
    Taxes & fees incl.
    Plan details

    [Delicious small portions] Local fish sashimi & Am [Breakfast] [Dinner]

    This is a simple dinner plan where hot stone-grilled Amakusa black beef, freshly caught local fish sashimi, and seasonal dishes are served together in a two-tiered bento box. All rooms are detached and have an open-air bath with natural hot spring water. [Dinner] ☆First bento: Assorted dishes from Gosoku (packed with the bounty of Amakusa) ☆Second bento: Assorted sashimi of freshly caught local fish from Amakusa ☆Enjoy the Amakusa black beef while it is grilled on a hot stone ☆Freshly cooked rice and seaweed miso soup ☆Dessert *This is a mini-detox dinner plan where all the dishes are served together. [Breakfast] Breakfast is a typical Amakusa Japanese dish. The menu includes horse mackerel dried in mirin, homemade seaweed paste, miso soup, and more, all made by the mother of a fisherman from Sakitsu, a World Heritage Site. * Dinner and breakfast are served in a private room at the restaurant "Jashumon." Enjoy a 28m cloister reminiscent of a monastery, a statue of Mary, and Gregorian chants in an Amakusa-like space. [The open-air bath in the room is a natural hot spring directly from the source] Enjoy Shimoda Onsen, which boasts over 700 years of history, in the open-air bath in your room. \Specials that make your Gosoku no Kutsu trip twice as fun/ ***Aperitif BAR*** From 3pm to 6pm, we offer self-service Italian beer "Peroni" ***Morning BAR*** From 8:30am to 10am, you can enjoy self-service coffee ***Mugwort dumplings... Handmade mugwort dumplings are available in your room ***Library... Free library book and CD rentals (Accommodation fees) *Children's fees are 2,200 yen extra on Saturdays and days before holidays. Special days designated by the hotel will be charged separately. *Children 2 years of age and older will be charged a facility fee of 5,500 yen. Children under 2 years of age are free if they do not use futons or meals (Guests staying multiple nights) *This is an ECO plan with no room cleaning, only changing of amenities

    $529.16
    Taxes & fees incl.
    1 room 2 guests 1 night
    Meals
    • Breakfast
    • Dinner
    Dining locations
    • Dinner (private dining room)
    • Breakfast (private dining room)
  • Melty Fresh Sea Urchin Festival
    Meal
    Breakfast
    Dinner
    Dinner (private dining room)
    Breakfast (private dining room)
    Price for:
    1 night
     | 
     | 
    $646.75
    Taxes & fees incl.
    Plan details

    \Raw Sea Urchin Festival March to May/[Purple sea [Breakfast] [Dinner]

    Melt-in-the-mouth rich and sweet \Special only available at the start of the fishing season/ A small, delicious, tiered box-style plan available only from mid-March to mid-May Amakusa, home to Gosoku no Kutsu, is a sea urchin producing region. Sea urchins are harvested throughout the year, but once you've tried the purple sea urchins of spring, you'll find they're so delicious you won't be satisfied with any other sea urchin. In addition to purple sea urchin sashimi, hot Amakusa black beef, local fish sashimi, and seasonal dishes are packed in a two-tiered bento box and served all together in a simple dinner plan. All rooms are detached and have an open-air bath with natural hot spring water. [Dinner] ☆ Purple sea urchin sashimi ☆ First layer: Various dishes from Gosho ☆ Second layer: Assorted local fish sashimi ☆ Stone-grilled Amakusa black beef ☆ Freshly cooked rice and seaweed miso soup ☆ Dessert ※ A mini-detox dinner plan that is served all together * Sea urchin is about 20g per serving, and varies depending on the market price. Depending on the weather, it may not be available. [Breakfast] Breakfast is a Japanese dish that is typical of Amakusa Horse mackerel dried in mirin, homemade seaweed paste, and miso soup made by the mother of a fisherman from Sakitsu, a World Heritage Site. * Dinner and breakfast are served in a private room at the restaurant "Jashumon." Enjoy a 28m cloister reminiscent of a monastery, a statue of Mary, and Gregorian chants in an Amakusa-like space. [The open-air bath in the room is a natural hot spring directly from the source] Enjoy Shimoda Onsen, which boasts over 700 years of history, in the open-air bath in your room. \Specials that make your Gosoku no Kutsu trip twice as fun/ ***Aperitif BAR*** From 3pm to 6pm, you can prepare your own Peroni beer. ***Morning BAR*** From 8:30am to 10am, you can enjoy your own coffee. ***Mugwort dumplings... Handmade mugwort dumplings are available in your room. ***Li

    $646.75
    Taxes & fees incl.
    1 room 2 guests 1 night
    Meals
    • Breakfast
    • Dinner
    Dining locations
    • Dinner (private dining room)
    • Breakfast (private dining room)
  • Spring Tempura
    Meal
    Breakfast
    Dinner
    Dinner (private dining room)
    Breakfast (private dining room)
    Price for:
    1 night
     | 
     | 
    $705.55
    Taxes & fees incl.
    Plan details

    [Recommended by our hotel!] Kaiseki cuisine using [Breakfast] [Dinner]

    \Kaiseki cuisine featuring local fish, unique to Amakusa, the island of fishermen/ We serve two seasonal appetizers, a sashimi platter, a bowl of soup, grilled local fish, simmered dishes, fried dishes, and a main course, all of which feature local fish. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Gosoku no Kutsu is a local inn that represents Amakusa. It is located in the mountains of Unzen-Amakusa National Park facing the East China Sea, and is divided into two main zones: Villa A/B zone, which opened in 2002, and Premium Villa C, which opened in 2005. The rooms A, B, and C have different styles, so please choose your favorite room and make a reservation. ----------------------------------------------------------------- [Dinner] Kaiseki cuisine with local fish ◇Villa AB is a private room at the restaurant "Jashumon" Enjoy a special space that is typical of Amakusa, with a statue of Mary in a 28m corridor inspired by a monastery and Gregorian chants playing. ◇Premium Villa C is a private room at "Tensho" The meal will be served in a private room at the restaurant with a high ceiling reminiscent of an Amakusa church. The stone-grilled steamed pot of Amakusa Daio, one of the largest local chickens in Japan, is a specialty dish at Villa C [Breakfast] Breakfast is Japanese food. The menu includes horse mackerel dried in mirin from Sakitsu, a World Heritage Site, with green laver bean paste, miso soup, and more. ◇ Premium Villa C guests can choose between Japanese food or Western food with natural yeast bread [Open-air bath is natural hot spring] Enjoy Shimoda Onsen, which boasts a history of over 700 years, in the open-air bath in your room. \Special benefits that make your Gosoku no Kutsu trip twice as fun/ ***Aperitif BAR*** Self-service Italian beer "Peroni" is available from 3:00 to 6:00 p.m. ***Morning BAR*** Self-service coffee is available from 8:30 to 10:00 a.m. ***Mugwort dumplings... Handmade mugwort dumplings are

    $705.55
    Taxes & fees incl.
    1 room 2 guests 1 night
    Meals
    • Breakfast
    • Dinner
    Dining locations
    • Dinner (private dining room)
    • Breakfast (private dining room)
Room details

[Japanese-western room] [Smoking/non-smoking not specified] [Mountain view]

Mountain view
55.5 m²
Max 4 adults / 3 children
Open-air bath
  • Open-air bath in room
Room facilities
  • Bath and toilet available
  • Two or more rooms
  • Internet available in room
  • Private cottage room
  • Bidet toilet
Superior Villa B: View of the East China Sea from the second floor balcony
View from the superior room
Superior room Japanese style room
Ocean view
90.4 m²
Max 4 adults / 3 children
Room facilities
  • Open-air bath in room
  • Bath and toilet available
  • Two or more rooms
  • Internet available in room
  • Private cottage room
  • Bidet toilet
  • Winter cuisine: Jubako style
    Meal
    Breakfast
    Dinner
    Dinner (private dining room)
    Breakfast (private dining room)
    Price for:
    1 night
     | 
     | 
    $568.36
    Taxes & fees incl.
    Plan details

    [Delicious small portions] Local fish sashimi & Am [Breakfast] [Dinner]

    This is a simple dinner plan where hot stone-grilled Amakusa black beef, freshly caught local fish sashimi, and seasonal dishes are served together in a two-tiered bento box. All rooms are detached and have an open-air bath with natural hot spring water. [Dinner] ☆First bento: Assorted dishes from Gosoku (packed with the bounty of Amakusa) ☆Second bento: Assorted sashimi of freshly caught local fish from Amakusa ☆Enjoy the Amakusa black beef while it is grilled on a hot stone ☆Freshly cooked rice and seaweed miso soup ☆Dessert *This is a mini-detox dinner plan where all the dishes are served together. [Breakfast] Breakfast is a typical Amakusa Japanese dish. The menu includes horse mackerel dried in mirin, homemade seaweed paste, miso soup, and more, all made by the mother of a fisherman from Sakitsu, a World Heritage Site. * Dinner and breakfast are served in a private room at the restaurant "Jashumon." Enjoy a 28m cloister reminiscent of a monastery, a statue of Mary, and Gregorian chants in an Amakusa-like space. [The open-air bath in the room is a natural hot spring directly from the source] Enjoy Shimoda Onsen, which boasts over 700 years of history, in the open-air bath in your room. \Specials that make your Gosoku no Kutsu trip twice as fun/ ***Aperitif BAR*** From 3pm to 6pm, we offer self-service Italian beer "Peroni" ***Morning BAR*** From 8:30am to 10am, you can enjoy self-service coffee ***Mugwort dumplings... Handmade mugwort dumplings are available in your room ***Library... Free library book and CD rentals (Accommodation fees) *Children's fees are 2,200 yen extra on Saturdays and days before holidays. Special days designated by the hotel will be charged separately. *Children 2 years of age and older will be charged a facility fee of 5,500 yen. Children under 2 years of age are free if they do not use futons or meals (Guests staying multiple nights) *This is an ECO plan with no room cleaning, only changing of amenities

    $568.36
    Taxes & fees incl.
    1 room 2 guests 1 night
    Meals
    • Breakfast
    • Dinner
    Dining locations
    • Dinner (private dining room)
    • Breakfast (private dining room)
  • Melty Fresh Sea Urchin Festival
    Meal
    Breakfast
    Dinner
    Dinner (private dining room)
    Breakfast (private dining room)
    Price for:
    1 night
     | 
     | 
    $685.95
    Taxes & fees incl.
    Plan details

    \Raw Sea Urchin Festival March to May/[Purple sea [Breakfast] [Dinner]

    Melt-in-the-mouth rich and sweet \Special only available at the start of the fishing season/ A small, delicious, tiered box-style plan available only from mid-March to mid-May Amakusa, home to Gosoku no Kutsu, is a sea urchin producing region. Sea urchins are harvested throughout the year, but once you've tried the purple sea urchins of spring, you'll find they're so delicious you won't be satisfied with any other sea urchin. In addition to purple sea urchin sashimi, hot Amakusa black beef, local fish sashimi, and seasonal dishes are packed in a two-tiered bento box and served all together in a simple dinner plan. All rooms are detached and have an open-air bath with natural hot spring water. [Dinner] ☆ Purple sea urchin sashimi ☆ First layer: Various dishes from Gosho ☆ Second layer: Assorted local fish sashimi ☆ Stone-grilled Amakusa black beef ☆ Freshly cooked rice and seaweed miso soup ☆ Dessert ※ A mini-detox dinner plan that is served all together * Sea urchin is about 20g per serving, and varies depending on the market price. Depending on the weather, it may not be available. [Breakfast] Breakfast is a Japanese dish that is typical of Amakusa Horse mackerel dried in mirin, homemade seaweed paste, and miso soup made by the mother of a fisherman from Sakitsu, a World Heritage Site. * Dinner and breakfast are served in a private room at the restaurant "Jashumon." Enjoy a 28m cloister reminiscent of a monastery, a statue of Mary, and Gregorian chants in an Amakusa-like space. [The open-air bath in the room is a natural hot spring directly from the source] Enjoy Shimoda Onsen, which boasts over 700 years of history, in the open-air bath in your room. \Specials that make your Gosoku no Kutsu trip twice as fun/ ***Aperitif BAR*** From 3pm to 6pm, you can prepare your own Peroni beer. ***Morning BAR*** From 8:30am to 10am, you can enjoy your own coffee. ***Mugwort dumplings... Handmade mugwort dumplings are available in your room. ***Li

    $685.95
    Taxes & fees incl.
    1 room 2 guests 1 night
    Meals
    • Breakfast
    • Dinner
    Dining locations
    • Dinner (private dining room)
    • Breakfast (private dining room)
  • Spring Tempura
    Meal
    Breakfast
    Dinner
    Dinner (private dining room)
    Breakfast (private dining room)
    Price for:
    1 night
     | 
     | 
    $744.75
    Taxes & fees incl.
    Plan details

    [Recommended by our hotel!] Kaiseki cuisine using [Breakfast] [Dinner]

    \Kaiseki cuisine featuring local fish, unique to Amakusa, the island of fishermen/ We serve two seasonal appetizers, a sashimi platter, a bowl of soup, grilled local fish, simmered dishes, fried dishes, and a main course, all of which feature local fish. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Gosoku no Kutsu is a local inn that represents Amakusa. It is located in the mountains of Unzen-Amakusa National Park facing the East China Sea, and is divided into two main zones: Villa A/B zone, which opened in 2002, and Premium Villa C, which opened in 2005. The rooms A, B, and C have different styles, so please choose your favorite room and make a reservation. ----------------------------------------------------------------- [Dinner] Kaiseki cuisine with local fish ◇Villa AB is a private room at the restaurant "Jashumon" Enjoy a special space that is typical of Amakusa, with a statue of Mary in a 28m corridor inspired by a monastery and Gregorian chants playing. ◇Premium Villa C is a private room at "Tensho" The meal will be served in a private room at the restaurant with a high ceiling reminiscent of an Amakusa church. The stone-grilled steamed pot of Amakusa Daio, one of the largest local chickens in Japan, is a specialty dish at Villa C [Breakfast] Breakfast is Japanese food. The menu includes horse mackerel dried in mirin from Sakitsu, a World Heritage Site, with green laver bean paste, miso soup, and more. ◇ Premium Villa C guests can choose between Japanese food or Western food with natural yeast bread [Open-air bath is natural hot spring] Enjoy Shimoda Onsen, which boasts a history of over 700 years, in the open-air bath in your room. \Special benefits that make your Gosoku no Kutsu trip twice as fun/ ***Aperitif BAR*** Self-service Italian beer "Peroni" is available from 3:00 to 6:00 p.m. ***Morning BAR*** Self-service coffee is available from 8:30 to 10:00 a.m. ***Mugwort dumplings... Handmade mugwort dumplings are

    $744.75
    Taxes & fees incl.
    1 room 2 guests 1 night
    Meals
    • Breakfast
    • Dinner
    Dining locations
    • Dinner (private dining room)
    • Breakfast (private dining room)
Room details

[Japanese-western room] [Smoking/non-smoking not specified] [Mountain view] [Ocean view]

Ocean view
90.4 m²
Max 4 adults / 3 children
Open-air bath
  • Open-air bath in room
Room facilities
  • Bath and toilet available
  • Two or more rooms
  • Internet available in room
  • Private cottage room
  • Bidet toilet
Premium room living room
Premium room bedroom
Premium room: Natural hot spring water straight from the source
Ocean view
82.5 m²
Max 3 adults / 2 children
Room facilities
  • Open-air bath in room
  • Bath and toilet available
  • Internet available in room
  • Private cottage room
  • Bidet toilet
  • Spring Tempura
    Meal
    Breakfast
    Dinner
    Dinner (private dining room)
    Breakfast (private dining room)
    Price for:
    1 night
     | 
     | 
    $1,058.32
    Taxes & fees incl.
    Plan details

    [Recommended by our hotel!] Kaiseki cuisine using [Breakfast] [Dinner]

    \Kaiseki cuisine featuring local fish, unique to Amakusa, the island of fishermen/ We serve two seasonal appetizers, a sashimi platter, a bowl of soup, grilled local fish, simmered dishes, fried dishes, and a main course, all of which feature local fish. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Gosoku no Kutsu is a local inn that represents Amakusa. It is located in the mountains of Unzen-Amakusa National Park facing the East China Sea, and is divided into two main zones: Villa A/B zone, which opened in 2002, and Premium Villa C, which opened in 2005. The rooms A, B, and C have different styles, so please choose your favorite room and make a reservation. ----------------------------------------------------------------- [Dinner] Kaiseki cuisine with local fish ◇Villa AB is a private room at the restaurant "Jashumon" Enjoy a special space that is typical of Amakusa, with a statue of Mary in a 28m corridor inspired by a monastery and Gregorian chants playing. ◇Premium Villa C is a private room at "Tensho" The meal will be served in a private room at the restaurant with a high ceiling reminiscent of an Amakusa church. The stone-grilled steamed pot of Amakusa Daio, one of the largest local chickens in Japan, is a specialty dish at Villa C [Breakfast] Breakfast is Japanese food. The menu includes horse mackerel dried in mirin from Sakitsu, a World Heritage Site, with green laver bean paste, miso soup, and more. ◇ Premium Villa C guests can choose between Japanese food or Western food with natural yeast bread [Open-air bath is natural hot spring] Enjoy Shimoda Onsen, which boasts a history of over 700 years, in the open-air bath in your room. \Special benefits that make your Gosoku no Kutsu trip twice as fun/ ***Aperitif BAR*** Self-service Italian beer "Peroni" is available from 3:00 to 6:00 p.m. ***Morning BAR*** Self-service coffee is available from 8:30 to 10:00 a.m. ***Mugwort dumplings... Handmade mugwort dumplings are

    $1,058.32
    Taxes & fees incl.
    1 room 2 guests 1 night
    Meals
    • Breakfast
    • Dinner
    Dining locations
    • Dinner (private dining room)
    • Breakfast (private dining room)
  • Freshly caught local fish sashimi from Amakusa
    Meal
    Breakfast
    Dinner
    Dinner (private dining room)
    Breakfast (private dining room)
    Price for:
    1 night
     | 
     | 
    $1,136.72
    Taxes & fees incl.
    Plan details

    [Enjoy Amakusa gourmet with fish and black beef] K [Breakfast] [Dinner]

    For customers who want to try the meltingly sweet Amakusa Black Beef! \Enjoy the precious Amakusa Black Beef, born and raised in Amakusa, of which only 400 are shipped annually/ We will serve you a box filled with seasonal dishes, a sashimi platter, soup, Amakusa Black Beef, and fried dishes. [Amakusa Black Beef] Amakusa has been a major beef producer since the Meiji era, and is known nationwide as a producer of excellent black beef such as Tajima beef and Matsusaka beef. [The open-air bath is a natural hot spring that flows directly from the source] Gosoku no Kutsu Onsen is Shimoda Onsen, which boasts a history of over 700 years. Please enjoy the hot spring in the open-air bath in your guest room. [Dinner] ~ Kaiseki cuisine with a focus on freshly caught local fish from Amakusa ◇Villa AB guests can enjoy their meal in a private room at the restaurant "Jashumon"◇ Enjoy a special Amakusa-like space with a 28m corridor reminiscent of a monastery, a statue of Mary beyond it, and Gregorian chants playing. ◇Premium Villa C guests can enjoy their meal in a private room at "Tensho"◇ A kaiseki cuisine with a focus on local fish will be served in a private room at the restaurant with a high ceiling reminiscent of an Amakusa church. The stone-grilled steamed pot of Amakusa Daio, one of the largest local chickens in Japan, is a specialty dish exclusive to Villa C guests [Breakfast] Breakfast is a Japanese dish typical of Amakusa The menu includes horse mackerel dried in mirin, homemade seaweed paste, miso soup, and more, all made by the mother of a fisherman from Sakitsu, a World Heritage Site. ◇ Premium Villa C guests can choose between Japanese food or Western food with handmade natural yeast bread \Special benefits that make your Gosoku no Kutsu trip twice as fun/ ***Aperitif BAR*** We provide self-service Italian beer "Peroni" from 3pm to 6pm ***Morning BAR*** We provide self-service coffee from 8:30am to 10am ***Mugwort dumplings... We pr

    $1,136.72
    Taxes & fees incl.
    1 room 2 guests 1 night
    Meals
    • Breakfast
    • Dinner
    Dining locations
    • Dinner (private dining room)
    • Breakfast (private dining room)
  • Melty Fresh Sea Urchin Festival
    Meal
    Breakfast
    Dinner
    Dinner (private dining room)
    Breakfast (private dining room)
    Price for:
    1 night
     | 
     | 
    $1,175.92
    Taxes & fees incl.
    Plan details

    \Raw Sea Urchin Festival | Special only from March [Breakfast] [Dinner]

    Melt-in-the-mouth rich and sweet \Special only during the opening of the fishing season/This is a kaiseki-style plan that is only available from mid-March to mid-May, where you can enjoy the rare purple sea urchin. Amakusa, home to five pairs of shoes, is a sea urchin producing area. Sea urchins are harvested throughout the year, but once you try spring purple sea urchin, you will not be satisfied with other sea urchins. The catch of spring purple sea urchins has been decreasing year by year, making them very valuable. This is a limited-time plan where you can enjoy the rare purple sea urchin! [Dinner] Purple sea urchin + kaiseki cuisine with local fish unique to Amakusa, the island of fishermen We will serve you purple sea urchin sashimi, two seasonal appetizers, a sashimi platter, a bowl of soup, grilled food (local fish), boiled food, fried food, and a meal, each of which is made with local fish. *Sea urchin is about 20g per portion, and varies depending on the market price. Depending on the weather, we may not be able to stock it. ◇Villa AB is a private room at the restaurant "Jashumon" Enjoy a special Amakusa-like space with a statue of Mary and Gregorian chants playing in a 28m cloister reminiscent of a monastery. ◇Premium Villa C is a private room at "Tensho" Available in a private room at a restaurant with high ceilings reminiscent of an Amakusa church. The stone-grilled steamed pot of Amakusa Daio, one of the largest local chickens in Japan, is a specialty dish at Villa C [Breakfast] Breakfast is Japanese food. World Heritage-registered horse mackerel from Sakitsu, dried in mirin, seaweed paste, and miso soup. ◇Premium Villa C guests can choose between Japanese food or Western food with natural yeast bread [The open-air bath is a natural hot spring that flows directly from the source] Enjoy Shimoda Onsen, which boasts a history of over 700 years, in the open-air bath in your room. \Special perks that make your Gosoku no Kutsu trip twic

    $1,175.92
    Taxes & fees incl.
    1 room 2 guests 1 night
    Meals
    • Breakfast
    • Dinner
    Dining locations
    • Dinner (private dining room)
    • Breakfast (private dining room)
Room details

[Suite] [Twin room] [Smoking/non-smoking not specified] [Mountain view] [Ocean view]

Ocean view
82.5 m²
Max 3 adults / 2 children
Open-air bath
  • Open-air bath in room
Room facilities
  • Bath and toilet available
  • Internet available in room
  • Private cottage room
  • Bidet toilet