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Ryokan

Ryokan Shougen Sansou

Tamana City, Kumamoto
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An award-winning ryokan with modern architecture / Specialty cuisine served in-room with seasonal views of the beautiful garden / Skin-beautifying bath available

Guest review score

Excellent
Reviews: 66
4.3

Access

Shin-Tamana Station
23 min walk
Tamana Station
11 min drive
Higo-Ikura Station
16 min drive

Property facilities

  • Parking lot
  • Open-air bath (hot spring)
  • Completely non-smoking
  • Vending machine
  • Meeting room
  • Japanese garden

Explore our rooms and plans

Price (low to high)
3 room types
[Guest room example] Enjoy a relaxing stay while looking out at the 4,350m2 Japanese garden.
No smoking
1 x Futon
Garden view
174.4 ft²
Max 5 adults / 4 children
Room facilities
  • Wi-Fi in room (free)
  • Bath and toilet available
  • Phone
  • Digital broadcast
  • Down comforter
  • Bidet toilet
  • [Breakfast] Enjoy fresh local rice and vegetables.
    Meal
    Breakfast
    Price for:
    1 night
     | 
     | 
    $182.05
    Taxes & fees incl.
    Plan details

    [One night stay with breakfast included☆Check-in u [Breakfast]

    Recommended for those who want to have a hearty breakfast♪ 5 minutes by car from Shin-Tamana Station on the Shinkansen Line/JR Tamana Station. Please come to Shogen Sanso, which is easily accessible♪ ■Meals■ [Breakfast] For breakfast, which incorporates locally sourced seasonal ingredients, we offer "gojiru," a dish unique to the Tamana region made by grinding soybeans into miso soup. Please enjoy it with "Nankanage," a specialty of the Kumamoto Nankan region. (*For breakfast, a Japanese set meal will be prepared at the dining venue.) ■About the hot spring■ The hot spring at our inn is a 100% natural hot spring that flows directly from the source. The garden open-air bath that continues from the large bath also has a waterfall bath, so please enjoy it at your leisure.

    $182.05
    Taxes & fees incl.
    1 room 2 guests 1 night
    Meals
    • Breakfast
  • The second floor guest rooms overlook the 4500m2 garden. The start of your journey.
    Meal
    Dinner
    Dinner in room
    Price for:
    1 night
     | 
     | 
    $218.52
    Taxes & fees incl.
    Plan details

    [Relax in the morning ☆ Sleep-in plan] Dinner only [Dinner]

    This plan does not include breakfast and is for dinner only. Perfect for those who leave early the next morning or who are not good at mornings☆ ・‥‥…━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━……‥‥・★☆☆ [Dinner] Enjoy seasonal kaiseki cuisine incorporating local Kumamoto ingredients. Enjoy your meal slowly while looking at the garden that boasts a century of history. (※Dinner starts at 5:30 p.m. and ends at 7:00 p.m.) ☆You can also change to our most popular "Sakura (horse meat) kaiseki" for an additional 2,750 yen. If you would like to do so, please contact us by the day before. There is no breakfast, so please enjoy your time at your own pace♪ ■Hot spring■ Our hot spring is a 100% natural hot spring that flows directly from the source. The garden open-air bath that continues from the large bath also has a waterfall, so please enjoy it at your leisure.

    $218.52
    Taxes & fees incl.
    1 room 2 guests 1 night
    Meals
    • Dinner
    Dining locations
    • Dinner in room
  • Seasonal Kaiseki Cuisine/Example
    Meal
    Breakfast
    Dinner
    Dinner in room
    Price for:
    1 night
     | 
     | 
    $227.94
    Taxes & fees incl.
    Plan details

    [Shogen Sanso Standard Plan] Relax and enjoy in-ro [Breakfast] [Dinner]

    This plan allows you to enjoy a seasonal kaiseki meal in your room at your leisure. It is patronized by a wide range of people, from first-timers to repeat customers♪ ・‥‥…━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━……‥‥・★☆☆ [Dinner] Enjoy seasonal kaiseki cuisine incorporating local Kumamoto ingredients. Enjoy a leisurely meal in your room without worrying about your surroundings while gazing at the garden that boasts a century of history. (※Dinner starts at 5:30pm, with the last meal at 7pm) [Breakfast] Focusing on locally sourced ingredients, the miso soup is made from crushed soybeans and is unique to the Tamana region, and is served with "Nankan Age", a specialty of the Kumamoto Nankan region♪ (For breakfast, a Japanese set meal will be prepared in the dining area) ■About the hot spring■ The hot spring at our hotel is a 100% natural hot spring that flows directly from the source. The garden open-air bath that leads from the large bath also has a waterfall bath, so please enjoy it at your leisure.

    $227.94
    Taxes & fees incl.
    1 room 2 guests 1 night
    Meals
    • Breakfast
    • Dinner
    Dining locations
    • Dinner in room
Room details

[10 tatami] overlooking the 1350 tsubo garden [Japanese room] [Non-smoking] [Garden view]

No smoking
1 x Futon
Garden view
174.4 ft²
Max 5 adults / 4 children
Room facilities
  • Wi-Fi in room (free)
  • Bath and toilet available
  • Phone
  • Digital broadcast
  • Down comforter
  • Bidet toilet
  • Safe deposit box
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet available in room
  • Individual air conditioning
Amenities
  • Hairbrushes
  • Toothbrush sets
  • Body soap
  • Bath towels
  • Tissues
  • Face towels
  • Slippers
  • Yukata
  • Hand soap
  • Hair dryers
  • Face wash
  • Conditioner
  • Razors
  • Shampoo
[Bettei Sakura / Example of a Western-style room] A semi-open-air bath attached to the room.
[Bettei Sakura / Western-style room example] Bedroom. A Simmons bed ensures a good night's sleep.
[Annex Sakura / Western-style room example] Living space. Equipped with a 55-inch large TV.
No smoking
1 x Single bed
647.4 ft²
Max 3 adults / 2 children
Room facilities
  • Wi-Fi in room (free)
  • Bathtub available
  • Bath and toilet separated
  • Bath and toilet available
  • Private cottage room
  • Balcony / Terrace
  • [Bettei Sakura / Western-style room example] Regular beds are provided for up to three guests, instead of extra beds.
    Meal
    Breakfast (private dining room)
    Price for:
    1 night
     | 
     | 
    $392.91
    Taxes & fees incl.
    Plan details

    [Bettei Sakura] Trial stay at the villa ☆ Room onl [Room only]

    For those who want to try out a stay at the villa. This plan is recommended for those who plan to eat outside. Once you check in, your own space and time will begin. Enjoy a luxurious and relaxing time in the semi-open-air bath attached to your room. ■Rooms■ The villa is limited to four groups per day, with two "Western-style" rooms and two "Japanese-Western" rooms. Each room has a semi-open-air bath attached, so you can enjoy the free-flowing hot spring whenever you like. Please feel free to use the contents of the refrigerator. Please enjoy a special, relaxing time at the villa. Please feel free to drink the drinks in the refrigerator. Guests at the villa can also use the large public bath at the main building of Shogen Sanso. (The villa is across the road from the property, so there is a slight distance between them) ■Meals■ *Meals are not included. *Check-out time for the Annex is 11am (10am for the main building) *The Annex is an adult-only facility. Guests with children are requested to stay in the main building. *Only the main building allows guests to view the garden from their rooms. ★About parking: If you are staying at Annex Sakura, it is located a short distance up the hill from the main building parking lot. There is a separate front desk, so please come directly.

    $392.91
    Taxes & fees incl.
    1 room 2 guests 1 night
    Meals
    • Room only
    Dining locations
    • Breakfast (private dining room)
  • [Bettei Sakura / Example of a Western-style room] Relax while looking outside from the terrace.
    Meal
    Breakfast
    Breakfast (private dining room)
    Price for:
    1 night
     | 
     | 
    $444.04
    Taxes & fees incl.
    Plan details

    [Bettei Sakura] Enjoy a casual stay at the villa ☆ [Breakfast]

    For those who want to enjoy a casual trip or try a stay at a villa. Enjoy a luxurious and relaxing time in the semi-open-air bath attached to your room, and a ryokan breakfast that will please your body. ■Rooms■ The villa is limited to four groups per day, with two "Western-style rooms" and two "Japanese-Western-style rooms". Each room has a semi-open-air bath, so you can enjoy the hot spring water whenever you like. Please feel free to use the contents of the refrigerator. Please enjoy a special time relaxing at the villa. Please feel free to drink the drinks in the refrigerator. Guests at the villa can also use the large public bath at the main building of Shogen Sanso. (The villa is across the road from the property, so there is a slight distance between the two) ■Meals■ [Breakfast] Please enjoy the villa's special breakfast. *Meals will be prepared in the private dining room. (*Breakfast starts at 8am and 8:30am) *Check-out for the Annex is at 11am (10am for the main building) *The Annex is an adult-only facility. Guests with children are requested to stay in the main building. *Only the main building allows guests to view the garden from their rooms. ★About the parking lot: If you are staying at Annex Sakura, it is located a short distance uphill from the main building parking lot. There is a separate front desk, so please come directly.

    $444.04
    Taxes & fees incl.
    1 room 2 guests 1 night
    Meals
    • Breakfast
    Dining locations
    • Breakfast (private dining room)
  • [Annex/Sakura] Exterior at night
    Meal
    Breakfast
    Dinner
    Dinner (private dining room)
    Breakfast (private dining room)
    Price for:
    1 night
     | 
     | 
    $559.50
    Taxes & fees incl.
    Plan details

    [Rakuten Super Sale] [Bettei Sakura] Spend a speci [Breakfast] [Dinner]

    Limited to 4 groups per day. Enjoy a luxurious time with a room with a semi-open-air bath and special cuisine. ■Rooms■ The annex is limited to 4 groups per day, with 2 "Western-style" rooms and 2 "Japanese-Western-style" rooms. Each room has a semi-open-air bath, so you can enjoy the hot spring water whenever you like. Feel free to use the contents of the refrigerator. Please enjoy a special time relaxing at the annex. Please feel free to drink the drinks in the refrigerator. Guests at the annex can also use the large public bath in the main building of Shogen Sanso. (The annex is located across the road, so there is a slight distance between the bath and the main building.) ■Meals■ ≪One drink service included≫ Enjoy the annex's special kaiseki meal, made with an abundance of luxurious ingredients. The head chef personally selects the ingredients and uses his skill to create a variety of dishes that incorporate the freshest seasonal ingredients. Please enjoy your meal in a private dining room. (※Dinner starts at 18:00 and 18:30. Last order 20:30) ※Contents change depending on the season and supplies. [Breakfast] Please enjoy the special breakfast at the annex. ※Meals will be prepared in the private dining room. (※Breakfast starts at 8:00 and 8:30) Check-out time at the annex is 11:00 (10:00 for the main building) ※The annex is an adult-only facility. Guests with children are requested to use the main building. ※Only the main building allows you to view the garden from the guest rooms. ★About the parking lot/If you are coming to the annex Sakura, it is located a little uphill from the main building parking lot. There is a separate front desk, so please come directly.

    $559.50
    Taxes & fees incl.
    1 room 2 guests 1 night
    Meals
    • Breakfast
    • Dinner
    Dining locations
    • Dinner (private dining room)
    • Breakfast (private dining room)
Room details

Bettei Sakura/Western style room [Luxury] [Suite] [Triple room] [Non-smoking]

No smoking
1 x Single bed
647.4 ft²
Max 3 adults / 2 children
Room facilities
  • Wi-Fi in room (free)
  • Bathtub available
  • Bath and toilet separated
  • Bath and toilet available
  • Private cottage room
  • Balcony / Terrace
  • Living room
  • Over 430 square feet
  • Digital broadcast
  • Shade curtain
  • Down comforter
  • Bidet toilet
  • Safe deposit box
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet available in room
  • Individual air conditioning
Open-air bath
  • Open-air bath in room
  • Semi open-air bath in room (directly sourced hot spring)
Amenities
  • Toothbrush sets
  • Body soap
  • Cotton swabs
  • Pajamas
  • Bath towels
  • Tissues
  • Face towels
  • Slippers
  • Hair dryers
  • Conditioner
  • Razors
  • Shampoo
[Bettei Sakura / Japanese-Western room example] A semi-open-air bath attached to the room. Enjoy a luxurious time without being disturbed by anyone.
[Bettei Sakura / Japanese-Western room example] Bedroom. A comfortable sleep is guaranteed with a Simmons bed.
[Bettei Sakura / Example of a Japanese-Western room] A spacious space with a bedroom, living room, Japanese-style room, and semi-open-air bath.
No smoking
1 x Futon, 1 x Single bed
732.5 ft²
Max 4 adults / 3 children
Room facilities
  • Wi-Fi in room (free)
  • Bathtub available
  • Bath and toilet separated
  • Bath and toilet available
  • Balcony / Terrace
  • Living room
  • [Bettei Sakura / Western-style room example] Regular beds are provided for up to three guests, instead of extra beds.
    Meal
    Breakfast (private dining room)
    Price for:
    1 night
     | 
     | 
    $422.51
    Taxes & fees incl.
    Plan details

    [Bettei Sakura] Trial stay at the villa ☆ Room onl [Room only]

    For those who want to try out a stay at the villa. This plan is recommended for those who plan to eat outside. Once you check in, your own space and time will begin. Enjoy a luxurious and relaxing time in the semi-open-air bath attached to your room. ■Rooms■ The villa is limited to four groups per day, with two "Western-style" rooms and two "Japanese-Western" rooms. Each room has a semi-open-air bath attached, so you can enjoy the free-flowing hot spring whenever you like. Please feel free to use the contents of the refrigerator. Please enjoy a special, relaxing time at the villa. Please feel free to drink the drinks in the refrigerator. Guests at the villa can also use the large public bath at the main building of Shogen Sanso. (The villa is across the road from the property, so there is a slight distance between them) ■Meals■ *Meals are not included. *Check-out time for the Annex is 11am (10am for the main building) *The Annex is an adult-only facility. Guests with children are requested to stay in the main building. *Only the main building allows guests to view the garden from their rooms. ★About parking: If you are staying at Annex Sakura, it is located a short distance up the hill from the main building parking lot. There is a separate front desk, so please come directly.

    $422.51
    Taxes & fees incl.
    1 room 2 guests 1 night
    Meals
    • Room only
    Dining locations
    • Breakfast (private dining room)
  • [Bettei Sakura / Example of a Western-style room] Relax while looking outside from the terrace.
    Meal
    Breakfast
    Breakfast (private dining room)
    Price for:
    1 night
     | 
     | 
    $473.65
    Taxes & fees incl.
    Plan details

    [Bettei Sakura] Enjoy a casual stay at the villa ☆ [Breakfast]

    For those who want to enjoy a casual trip or try a stay at a villa. Enjoy a luxurious and relaxing time in the semi-open-air bath attached to your room, and a ryokan breakfast that will please your body. ■Rooms■ The villa is limited to four groups per day, with two "Western-style rooms" and two "Japanese-Western-style rooms". Each room has a semi-open-air bath, so you can enjoy the hot spring water whenever you like. Please feel free to use the contents of the refrigerator. Please enjoy a special time relaxing at the villa. Please feel free to drink the drinks in the refrigerator. Guests at the villa can also use the large public bath at the main building of Shogen Sanso. (The villa is across the road from the property, so there is a slight distance between the two) ■Meals■ [Breakfast] Please enjoy the villa's special breakfast. *Meals will be prepared in the private dining room. (*Breakfast starts at 8am and 8:30am) *Check-out for the Annex is at 11am (10am for the main building) *The Annex is an adult-only facility. Guests with children are requested to stay in the main building. *Only the main building allows guests to view the garden from their rooms. ★About the parking lot: If you are staying at Annex Sakura, it is located a short distance uphill from the main building parking lot. There is a separate front desk, so please come directly.

    $473.65
    Taxes & fees incl.
    1 room 2 guests 1 night
    Meals
    • Breakfast
    Dining locations
    • Breakfast (private dining room)
  • [Annex/Sakura] Exterior at night
    Meal
    Breakfast
    Dinner
    Dinner (private dining room)
    Breakfast (private dining room)
    Price for:
    1 night
     | 
     | 
    $586.14
    Taxes & fees incl.
    Plan details

    [Rakuten Super Sale] [Bettei Sakura] Spend a speci [Breakfast] [Dinner]

    Limited to 4 groups per day. Enjoy a luxurious time with a room with a semi-open-air bath and special cuisine. ■Rooms■ The annex is limited to 4 groups per day, with 2 "Western-style" rooms and 2 "Japanese-Western-style" rooms. Each room has a semi-open-air bath, so you can enjoy the hot spring water whenever you like. Feel free to use the contents of the refrigerator. Please enjoy a special time relaxing at the annex. Please feel free to drink the drinks in the refrigerator. Guests at the annex can also use the large public bath in the main building of Shogen Sanso. (The annex is located across the road, so there is a slight distance between the bath and the main building.) ■Meals■ ≪One drink service included≫ Enjoy the annex's special kaiseki meal, made with an abundance of luxurious ingredients. The head chef personally selects the ingredients and uses his skill to create a variety of dishes that incorporate the freshest seasonal ingredients. Please enjoy your meal in a private dining room. (※Dinner starts at 18:00 and 18:30. Last order 20:30) ※Contents change depending on the season and supplies. [Breakfast] Please enjoy the special breakfast at the annex. ※Meals will be prepared in the private dining room. (※Breakfast starts at 8:00 and 8:30) Check-out time at the annex is 11:00 (10:00 for the main building) ※The annex is an adult-only facility. Guests with children are requested to use the main building. ※Only the main building allows you to view the garden from the guest rooms. ★About the parking lot/If you are coming to the annex Sakura, it is located a little uphill from the main building parking lot. There is a separate front desk, so please come directly.

    $586.14
    Taxes & fees incl.
    1 room 2 guests 1 night
    Meals
    • Breakfast
    • Dinner
    Dining locations
    • Dinner (private dining room)
    • Breakfast (private dining room)
Room details

Bettei Sakura/Japanese-Western room [Luxury] [Japanese-western room] [Non-smoking]

No smoking
1 x Futon, 1 x Single bed
732.5 ft²
Max 4 adults / 3 children
Room facilities
  • Wi-Fi in room (free)
  • Bathtub available
  • Bath and toilet separated
  • Bath and toilet available
  • Balcony / Terrace
  • Living room
  • Over 430 square feet
  • Digital broadcast
  • Shade curtain
  • Down comforter
  • Bidet toilet
  • Safe deposit box
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet available in room
  • Individual air conditioning
Open-air bath
  • Open-air bath in room
  • Semi open-air bath in room (directly sourced hot spring)
Amenities
  • Toothbrush sets
  • Body soap
  • Cotton swabs
  • Pajamas
  • Bath towels
  • Tissues
  • Face towels
  • Slippers
  • Hand soap
  • Hair dryers
  • Conditioner
  • Razors
  • Shampoo