Tamana Onsen Yamamomiji no Yado Happoen

♨️A century-old Tamana Onsen inn where all 12 rooms have a private spring-fed bath

Kumamoto · Yamamomiji no Yado Happoen

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A Century-Old Inn Among Mountain Maples

• 🍁A hot spring inn with around 100 years of history, set on 2,500 tsubo of grounds surrounded by mountain maples.
• 🌿The spacious grounds hold a Japanese garden that changes its look with every season.
• 🏯There are only 12 rooms: six West Wing Japanese rooms, five South Wing suites and one luxury suite.

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Spring-Fed Semi-Open-Air Bath in Every Room

• ♨️All 12 rooms have a semi-open-air bath with free-flowing spring water, available 24 hours a day.
• 💧Tamana Onsen has flowed for over 1,300 years; legend says a wounded white heron healed itself in its water.
• ✨The clear simple spring (pH 7.6, 38.1°C at the source) feels silky and is known as a 'beauty bath'.

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Tatami Bath and Open-Air Bath

• 🧘The large 'Tatami Bath' has a tatami-lined, non-slip floor, so older guests and small children can bathe with peace of mind.
• 🍂The open-air bath is surrounded by nature, with autumn leaves to admire in fall.
• 🕒Open 15:00–23:00 and 6:00–9:30; handrails have been installed in the large bath and all in-room baths.

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Spacious Rooms of 70–120㎡

• 🛏️West Wing Japanese rooms are about 70㎡, with 10- and 6-mat tatami rooms plus a private dining room; children are welcome.
• 🛋️The five South Wing suites are each 100㎡ with a massage chair, and each has its own character.
• 🌟The luxury suite 'Kurenai' is 120㎡ with a terrace and the largest semi-open-air bath, including a reclining bath.

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Kaiseki in Your Private Dining Room

• 🍅Dinner is a seasonal kaiseki featuring the signature tomato hot pot made with Tamana tomatoes and seafood.
• 🥩Local ingredients include Kumamoto Kuroge wagyu 'Wao', Ajisai beef and fish from the Ariake Sea.
• 🍚Breakfast brings miso soup with Nankan-age tofu and rice cooked in a clay pot; both meals are served in your room's dining area.

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Lobby and Lounge

• 🏮Check in at the lobby decorated with kumiko latticework while enjoying local sweets and tea.
• ☕The 'Danwashitsu' lounge next to the large bath offers 14 kinds of tea and coffee free of charge.
• 🕯️Guests can borrow an aroma lamp with three original blends and choose their pillow; the shop sells Kumamon goods.

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Nearby Sights and Access

• 🌸The Yamada wisteria (about 200 years old), around 6 minutes by car, blooms from mid-April to early May.
• 🌊About 7 minutes by car is the Daimei Kaishoro, a road into the sea that appears only at low tide.
• 🚃About 5 minutes by car from JR Tamana Station; a free shuttle runs from Shin-Tamana and Tamana stations (book by phone at least 5 days ahead).
• 🚗About 15 minutes from Kikusui IC on the Kyushu Expressway; parking for 20 cars.

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Tatami Bath and Open-Air Bath

• 🧘The large 'Tatami Bath' has a tatami-lined, non-slip floor, so older guests and small children can bathe with peace of mind.
• 🍂The open-air bath is surrounded by nature, with autumn leaves to admire in fall.
• 🕒Open 15:00–23:00 and 6:00–9:30; handrails have been installed in the large bath and all in-room baths.

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Spacious Rooms of 70–120㎡

• 🛏️West Wing Japanese rooms are about 70㎡, with 10- and 6-mat tatami rooms plus a private dining room; children are welcome.
• 🛋️The five South Wing suites are each 100㎡ with a massage chair, and each has its own character.
• 🌟The luxury suite 'Kurenai' is 120㎡ with a terrace and the largest semi-open-air bath, including a reclining bath.

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With a spring-fed bath and in-room dining in every one of its 12 rooms, this is an inn for relaxing in complete privacy. Note that the South Wing suites and the luxury suite do not accept children aged 12 and under, and the shuttle requires advance phone booking.

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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.

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Check In/Check Out Policy · Check In: 15:00 · Check Out: 10:00 · Last Check In: 18:00

* These policies are the property's own text, in English; the cancellation policy shown at booking takes precedence.

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

What are the check-in and check-out times at Tamana Onsen Yamamomiji no Yado Happoen?

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

Where is Tamana Onsen Yamamomiji no Yado Happoen located?

It is in Tamana. Address: 627 Ryuganji.

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.