Ryokan Choyo

♨️A morning that starts with a commute to the hot spring, every day

Kumamoto · Minami-Aso Tochigi Onsen Ryokan Choyo

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Onsen

• ♨️Natural hot spring water welling up on-site — the gentle 'Tochigi Onsen,' a neutral, hypotonic, high-temperature simple spring
• 🌡️Source temperature of 51.9°C, in a large bath good for nerve pain, muscle pain, and fatigue recovery
• 🧖The men's bath includes a sauna, plus a medicinal-herb bath, 'Yakuninyu,' blended from carefully chosen herbs

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Large Communal Bath and Sauna

• 🛁Relax at leisure in the spacious communal baths, built generously for both men and women
• 💦Bathing hours are 4:00-10:00 pm (mornings, shower use only)
• 🔥Sweat it out in the sauna, then soak in the communal bath to wash away the day's fatigue

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Guest Room

• 🛏️Non-smoking singles and semi-doubles in the main building (6 rooms total), and smoking singles with unit baths in the new wing (12 rooms total)
• 🏯The main building's Japanese-style rooms (4 rooms) have a wide veranda and the calm feel of a classic onsen ryokan
• 🌸The main building's Japanese-Western rooms (2 rooms), with two single beds plus a 6-mat tatami area, are popular with couples and families

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Cuisine

• 🍚Dinner is a generous, meat-focused omakase set that changes daily
• 🍳Breakfast is a hearty buffet to start the day off right
• 🍶Simple, homestyle cooking, reworked daily so even long stays never feel repetitive

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Facilities

• 🍽️Both dinner and breakfast are served in the restaurant, with both table and floor seating
• 📚The lounge on the main building's 1st floor has manga and magazines for relaxing
• 🛎️The front desk and lobby are on the main building's 2nd floor, with a rest area just behind the desk

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Scenery & Access

• ⛰️Set in Minami-Aso, within the Aso caldera at the heart of Kyushu — open the window and the breeze of southern Aso rolls in
• 🚗About 35 minutes by taxi from Aso Kumamoto Airport, and about 10 minutes by taxi from JR Tateno Station
• 🕔Check-in is 4:00-7:00 pm, and check-out is by 9:00 am

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Guest Room

• 🛏️Non-smoking singles and semi-doubles in the main building (6 rooms total), and smoking singles with unit baths in the new wing (12 rooms total)
• 🏯The main building's Japanese-style rooms (4 rooms) have a wide veranda and the calm feel of a classic onsen ryokan
• 🌸The main building's Japanese-Western rooms (2 rooms), with two single beds plus a 6-mat tatami area, are popular with couples and families

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Cuisine

• 🍚Dinner is a generous, meat-focused omakase set that changes daily
• 🍳Breakfast is a hearty buffet to start the day off right
• 🍶Simple, homestyle cooking, reworked daily so even long stays never feel repetitive

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Ryokan Choyo at Minami-Aso's Tochigi Onsen is built around the idea of 'commuting to the hot spring every day.' It isn't flashy, but with a natural hot spring, generous meals, and fair prices, this practical onsen ryokan washes away the day's fatigue in comfort.

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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 Ryokan Choyo?

Check-in starts at 16:00 and check-out is by 09:00.

Where is Ryokan Choyo located?

It is in Kurokawa · Kumamoto Aso-gun. Address: 3986-1 Kawayo, Minamiaso-mura.

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.