Ogiso

♨️A single hot-spring house, hidden like a secret in the foothills of Aso

Kumamoto · Ogiso

1

Ogi Onsen — 100% Source Water

• ♨️A natural kakenagashi hot spring, letting 64.7-degree source water flow straight through
• 🧖A sodium bicarbonate-chloride-sulfate spring, mildly alkaline, hypotonic and high in temperature
• 🌿Waters known to ease joint pain, muscle pain, neuralgia, and fatigue

2

Open-Air Baths With Views of Aso

• 🏔️'Gairin no Yu' (mixed bathing), an open-air bath with a sweeping view of the Aso mountains
• 🪨'Kodachi no Yu,' rock-lined open-air baths for men and women, set with large boulders
• 🌅Open mountain views paired with the glow of sunset

3

Hinoki and Family Baths

• 🛁'Hinoki no Yu,' an indoor cypress-wood bath for a slow, quiet soak
• 👨‍👩‍👧A private family bath, roomy enough for 3–4 adults
• 💧The women's bath is known as 'Bihada no Yu,' a bath for smooth skin

4

Mountain Kaiseki Cuisine

• 🍚Fragrant, chewy rice cooked from the home-grown variety 'Akikeshiki'
• 🐟Dishes featuring yamame river trout and Kumamoto's signature basashi (horse sashimi)
• 🥬A mountain-village kaiseki built from seasonal wild greens and organic vegetables

5

The Dining Room 'Komorebi'

• 🍽️A quiet meal served in the dining room 'Komorebi'
• 🪑Floor seating, with backrest floor chairs (zaisu) available on request
• 🌾The owner insists on organic ingredients, for both safety and flavor

6

Rooms — Main Building and Annex

• 🌲Single-story wooden annex rooms built from reclaimed timber over a century old
• ♨️Annex rooms come with their own indoor and open-air baths, for a hot spring all to yourself
• 🪵Main-building Japanese rooms carry the warmth of wood, a comfortable place to rest

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Nature Fills the House

• 🏞️A solitary hot-spring ryokan surrounded by the Aso highlands and forest
• 🐦Quiet hours filled with rustling leaves and birdsong
• 🛍️Amenities include a gift shop, shuttle service, and vending machines (no elevator)

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Access

• 🚗A quiet setting about 5 minutes by car from Kurokawa Onsen
• 🚌About an hour by car (45km) from Hita IC or Kokonoe IC; highway buses run from Fukuoka toward Kurokawa Onsen
• 🚐Pickup from the nearest bus stop for guests arriving by public transport (arrange when booking)

3

Hinoki and Family Baths

• 🛁'Hinoki no Yu,' an indoor cypress-wood bath for a slow, quiet soak
• 👨‍👩‍👧A private family bath, roomy enough for 3–4 adults
• 💧The women's bath is known as 'Bihada no Yu,' a bath for smooth skin

4

Mountain Kaiseki Cuisine

• 🍚Fragrant, chewy rice cooked from the home-grown variety 'Akikeshiki'
• 🐟Dishes featuring yamame river trout and Kumamoto's signature basashi (horse sashimi)
• 🥬A mountain-village kaiseki built from seasonal wild greens and organic vegetables

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A ryokan that offers the luxury of doing nothing at all, rather than any grandeur. In a single house standing alone in the foothills of Aso, find complete rest in an open-air bath fed by 64.7-degree source water and a mountain-village kaiseki made with home-grown rice.

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* This introduction was compiled from information published by each property (official website and similar sources), so some details may differ from what you find on the day. It is AI-assisted and can contain errors — please check the official website and the details shown at booking before you reserve.

From onsen etiquette to check-in — the things worth knowing first.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Ogiso?

Check-in starts at 15:00 and check-out is by 10:00.

Where is Ogiso located?

It is in Kurokawa · Kumamoto Aso-gun. Address: 2871-1 Manganji, Minamioguni-machi, Aso-gun, Kumamoto.

How much does one night cost?

Recent lowest observed rate starts from ₩511,137 per night for two adults. Rates vary by date and room type, so a live search is most accurate.

What is the cancellation and refund policy?

Free-cancellation deadlines vary by rate plan and are shown with each room. Cancelling before the deadline gives a full refund.