Minamiasa Tawarayama Onsen Ryokan Chikurakutei

♨️Every Room Its Own Cottage, Every Bath Facing the Forests of Aso

Kumamoto, Minamiaso · Tawarayama Onsen Ryokan Chikurakutei

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Standalone Cottages, Private Open-Air Baths

• 🏡Every room is a separate cottage scattered through the forest — a fully private stay with no neighbors to worry about.
• ♨️Each cottage has its own open-air bath, so you can soak whenever you like, on your own schedule.
• 🌿Set beside the forests and gardens of Minamiaso, the layout is built for time that passes quietly and entirely your own.

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A Gentle Alkaline Simple Spring

• 💧An alkaline simple spring, mild and soft to the touch — gentle enough on skin to earn the name 'beauty bath.'
• 🛁A spacious indoor communal bath with floor-to-ceiling windows lets you soak alongside the changing seasons outside.
• ⏰Open 15:30–21:00 and 06:00–09:00, with a short cleaning break in between.

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Kaiseki Finished with Aso Akaushi Beef

• 🥩The signature dish is akaushi, red cattle raised on the grasslands of Aso, prized for its rich, deep umami.
• 🍽️A carefully composed kaiseki course draws on seasonal ingredients from Kumamoto and Aso.
• 🚪Meals are served in a fully private dining room, so you can relax without a thought for other guests.

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Garden and Lounge, Connected to the Forest

• 🪵The lobby greets you calmly, with seasonal decor and bamboo lighting.
• 🛍️A corner of the lobby offers Aso souvenirs and sweets to browse and buy.
• 🌳Garden and rest areas link the buildings, ideal for a stroll during your stay.

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Scenery Held in the Forests of Aso

• 🌲A wooden deck and lounge surrounded by dense trees offer a place to rest and take in the green forest.
• 🦆Birds pass between garden and forest in a quiet setting where nature itself is the backdrop.
• 🍁From spring greenery to autumn color, the seasons of the Aso caldera unfold up close.

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A Base for Aso's Outdoor Activities

• 🪂A great base for activities like paragliding and hot-air ballooning that take in Aso's vast nature.
• 🏺The location also puts pottery, horseback riding, and stargazing within easy reach.
• 🌌Spend the day out in nature, then close it in your private open-air bath under the stars.

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Close to Kumamoto Airport

• 🚗About 35 minutes by car from Kumamoto Airport, or a 20-minute walk from Aso-Choyo Station.
• 🚉A free pre-booked pickup service is available from Choyo Station or the Kinokoyu Onsen entrance for those arriving by public transport.
• 🔌Two EV chargers in the parking lot make things easy for electric-vehicle guests.

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Kaiseki Finished with Aso Akaushi Beef

• 🥩The signature dish is akaushi, red cattle raised on the grasslands of Aso, prized for its rich, deep umami.
• 🍽️A carefully composed kaiseki course draws on seasonal ingredients from Kumamoto and Aso.
• 🚪Meals are served in a fully private dining room, so you can relax without a thought for other guests.

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Garden and Lounge, Connected to the Forest

• 🪵The lobby greets you calmly, with seasonal decor and bamboo lighting.
• 🛍️A corner of the lobby offers Aso souvenirs and sweets to browse and buy.
• 🌳Garden and rest areas link the buildings, ideal for a stroll during your stay.

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With every room its own detached cottage and its own private open-air bath, Chikurakutei is a ryokan made for time entirely your own, deep in the forests of Aso. Gentle spring water, a kaiseki course starring Aso akaushi beef, and outdoor activities amid vast nature — an ideal place to fill a special day with someone who matters.

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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: 15:30 · 체크아웃: 11:00 · 최종 체크인: 18:30

* 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 Minamiasa Tawarayama Onsen Ryokan Chikurakutei?

Check-in starts at 15:30 and check-out is by 11:00.

Where is Minamiasa Tawarayama Onsen Ryokan Chikurakutei located?

It is in Kurokawa · Kumamoto Aso-gun. Address: 3208-1 Kain Minamiasomura.

How much does one night cost?

Recent lowest observed rate starts from ₩756,757 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.