Hitoyoshi Ryokan

♨️90 years by the Kuma River, a hot spring ryokan now a cultural property

Kumamoto · Hitoyoshi Ryokan

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Natural Hot Spring, Straight from the Source

• ♨️A sodium bicarbonate-chloride spring flowing kakenagashi, straight from the source
• 🛁An 80cm-deep wooden bench tub and a spacious natural-stone communal bath, swapped by time of day
• 🕒Guests can bathe 24 hours a day in alkaline water that leaves skin feeling silky

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Private Baths

• 🔑Two private baths, available for about an hour whenever free, no reservation needed
• 🧴Bath amenities including shampoo, toner, lotion, and cleansing foam
• 💧A renowned spring said to aid digestion, and safe to drink

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Showa-Era Tatami Rooms

• 🏯Tatami rooms unchanged since the inn's founding, for a traditional stay steeped in the Showa era
• 👪Spacious rooms for families and groups, plus Japanese-style rooms with a modern touch
• 📶All rooms are non-smoking with free Wi-Fi, a refrigerator, and a washlet toilet

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Authentic Kaiseki Cuisine

• 🍽️An authentic kaiseki course produced by Japanese chef Takeo Hondo
• 🐟The course's highlight is salt-grilled Kuma River ayu, in season from June
• 🍚Rice steamed from Hinohikari grown with spring water from the Hitoyoshi basin

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Seasonal Ingredients Raised Locally

• 🐖A hotpot of richly marbled Kuma black pork, raised for nine months or more
• 🍄Golden tamogi mushrooms from nearby Asagiri and other local ingredients
• 🐠Yamame trout from Hitoyoshi and Kuma round out a table full of local flavor

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A Registered Tangible Cultural Property

• 🏛️Founded in 1934, the building was designated a national Registered Tangible Cultural Property in 2012
• 🪵A 90-year-old wooden ryokan regarded as a masterpiece of modern Japanese architecture
• 🌊A source of pride for Hitoyoshi, rebuilt after the 2020 Kuma River flood

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Garden and Facilities

• 🌿A courtyard garden of seasonal scenery, with a shrine to the 'god of hot springs' in one corner
• 🍶A retro-style lounge to unwind after bathing, plus a 60-tatami banquet hall
• 🛍️A shop selling specialties from Hitoyoshi, Kuma, and Kumamoto

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Location and Access

• 🚉JR Hitoyoshi Station is the nearest, marked by the red bridge and gate beside Aoi Aso Shrine
• 🚌About 50 minutes by bus from Kagoshima Airport, alighting at Hitoyoshi IC
• 🅿️Free 24-hour parking for 38 cars, no reservation needed

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Showa-Era Tatami Rooms

• 🏯Tatami rooms unchanged since the inn's founding, for a traditional stay steeped in the Showa era
• 👪Spacious rooms for families and groups, plus Japanese-style rooms with a modern touch
• 📶All rooms are non-smoking with free Wi-Fi, a refrigerator, and a washlet toilet

4

Authentic Kaiseki Cuisine

• 🍽️An authentic kaiseki course produced by Japanese chef Takeo Hondo
• 🐟The course's highlight is salt-grilled Kuma River ayu, in season from June
• 🍚Rice steamed from Hinohikari grown with spring water from the Hitoyoshi basin

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Give yourself over to the spring water nurtured by the Kuma River and the flavors of the season at this cultural-property ryokan, steeped in 90 years of history. Tatami rooms preserving the charm of the Showa era and silky spring water color a night in Hitoyoshi with something special.

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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.

체크인·체크아웃 · 체크인: 15:00 · 체크아웃: 10:00 · 최종 체크인: 20:00

* Translated from information supplied by the property; 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 Hitoyoshi Ryokan?

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

Where is Hitoyoshi Ryokan located?

It is in Kurokawa · Kumamoto Hitoyoshi. Address: 160 Kamiaoimachi.

How much does one night cost?

Recent lowest observed rate starts from ₩347,791 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.