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Ryokans in Kurokawa · Kumamoto

Sen No Mori

はなれの宿 千の森

Kurokawa · Kumamoto onsen ryokan — Three villas alone, wrapped in the forests of Aso

★ 5.0TrustYou 96/100 · 48 reviews|AsoFrom ₩1,173,097 / night (2 adults)
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🌲Three villas alone, wrapped in the forests of Aso

Kumamoto · Hanare no Yado Sen no Mori

Detached Villas in the Forest
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Detached Villas in the Forest

  • 🏡Just three detached villas (hanare), set in forest left largely as it was
  • 📏81–108 sqm Japanese-Western villas, sleeping two to five guests
  • 🖼Tall ceilings and wide windows keep the Aso forest in view from anywhere inside
Living Room and Bedroom
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Living Room and Bedroom

  • 🛋Past the earthen entry is the living space, where everything in the fridge is complimentary
  • 🛏Two beds in the bedroom to take the road out of your legs
  • 📺A DVD player means films and music in the room whenever you like
A Half-Open-Air Bath of Aso Spring Water
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A Half-Open-Air Bath of Aso Spring Water

  • 🛁A soft-textured half-open-air bath filled with Aso's own spring water
  • 🌿Soak with green forest and a clear stream in front of you
  • 💧Not a hot spring, but a private bath of pure Aso spring water
The Limonite Stone Bath
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The Limonite Stone Bath

  • ♨️A private one-person stone sauna beside the bath
  • 🌋Warmed with Aso's ochre limonite earth
  • 🧘Time entirely your own, inside a quiet villa
Creative Kaiseki from Kyoto's Gion
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Creative Kaiseki from Kyoto's Gion

  • 🍳Creative kaiseki by a chef who trained in Gion, Kyoto
  • 🍃Seasonal courses built on ingredients the kitchen insists come from nearby
  • 🍚Most of the rice and vegetables are grown by the owner's eldest son, with Aso water
Private Terraces
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Private Terraces

  • 🌾The Shirasagi villa has two terraces, ringed by forest and clear water
  • 🍃Step outside and the scents and sounds of the forest are all around
  • 🛁The half-open-air bath opens straight onto the terrace, making it feel wider still
The Nature of Aso
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The Nature of Aso

  • 🦌The grounds are forest, and deer and tanuki sometimes wander through
  • 🐦Birds, insects, and the Ichi-no-kawa river running past the property
  • 🌊A helicopter plan takes in the Nakadake crater, Komezuka, and Kusasenri
Access and Amenities
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Access and Amenities

  • 🚆A five-minute walk from Ichinokawa Station on the JR Hohi Main Line
  • 🚗About 30 minutes from Kumamoto Airport, with free pickup (reservation required)
  • 💄Shampoo and other amenities are by MIKIMOTO
A Half-Open-Air Bath of Aso Spring Water
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A Half-Open-Air Bath of Aso Spring Water

  • 🛁A soft-textured half-open-air bath filled with Aso's own spring water
  • 🌿Soak with green forest and a clear stream in front of you
  • 💧Not a hot spring, but a private bath of pure Aso spring water
The Limonite Stone Bath
4

The Limonite Stone Bath

  • ♨️A private one-person stone sauna beside the bath
  • 🌋Warmed with Aso's ochre limonite earth
  • 🧘Time entirely your own, inside a quiet villa

Three detached villas, and the forest, water, and wind of Aso entirely to yourself. Creative kaiseki from a chef trained in Kyoto's Gion, and a half-open-air bath fed by Aso spring water, complete a grown-up kind of quiet.

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Read the property's own description▾

'천 개의 숲'이라는 이름이 말해주듯이, 손대지 않은 자연의 숲이 우거진 가운데 자리 잡은, 별채 3실 한정의 숙소입니다. 천연 용출수, 신선한 공기, 대지가 키운 산채의 미각. 온몸으로 '아소의 풍요로움'을 느낄 수 있습니다. 아소 구마모토 공항에서 차로 30분, JR 호히선 시노카와역에서 도보 5분의 좋은 입지. 새로운 감각의 릴렉세이션이 여기에 있습니다. *Wi-Fi 완비 *겨울철에는 전 객실 온돌 난방 완비

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POLICY

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체크인·체크아웃 · 체크인: 14:00 · 체크아웃: 12:00 · 최종 체크인: 19:00

* Translated from information supplied by the property; the cancellation policy shown at booking takes precedence.

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FAQ

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What are the check-in and check-out times at Sen No Mori?
Check-in starts at 14:00 and check-out is by 12:00.
Where is Sen No Mori located?
It is in Kurokawa · Kumamoto Aso. Address: 1983-1 Nagakusa, Aso-shi, Kumamoto.
How much does one night cost?
Recent lowest observed rate starts from ₩1,173,097 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.

Traveler ratings

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96/100

48 reviews

Check-in / Check-out

Check-in

14:00

14:00 ~ 12:00

Check-out

12:00

Until 12:00

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