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Shirokane no Mori

御宿 白金の森

Eight detached villas with private hot spring baths at a farm-run auberge in Kikuchi

★ 2.0|Kikuchi
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ABOUT

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♨️Eight detached villas with private hot spring baths at a farm-run auberge in Kikuchi

Kumamoto · Shirokane no Mori

A farmer's auberge in the forest
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A farmer's auberge in the forest

  • 🌳A "farm auberge" run by farmers, combining detached villas, a hot spring and a restaurant.
  • 🏡Eight detached villas sit on a hillside surrounded by Kikuchi's nature.
  • ⏰Check-in 15:00 and check-out 12:00 allow a stay of up to 21 hours.
Free-flowing hot spring bath in every villa
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Free-flowing hot spring bath in every villa

  • ♨️Every villa has an indoor bath fed 100% by free-flowing natural hot spring water.
  • 🌄Soak in the spacious tub morning or night while looking out at the scenery.
  • 🧴Amenities use traditional Japanese herbal ingredients, from shampoo to lotion.
73 m² detached villas
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73 m² detached villas

  • 🛋️Each 73.22 m² villa has a bedroom, sunroom, hot spring bath, outdoor terrace, washroom and toilet, for 2 adults.
  • 🌿Relax in the sunroom or on the terrace with views of Kikuchi's nature.
  • 👘Yukata sewn from fine linen and Eco-Win far-infrared radiant climate control are provided.
Dinner: Aso akagyu and horse sashimi kaiseki
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Dinner: Aso akagyu and horse sashimi kaiseki

  • 🥩A creative kaiseki featuring Kumamoto's basashi horse sashimi and akagyu beef.
  • 🍽️The standard course has eight dishes with grilled akagyu loin as the main.
  • 🦪The upgraded course offers Wao premium Kuroge Wagyu fillet and lava-grilled abalone.
Breakfast with Cocco Farm eggs
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Breakfast with Cocco Farm eggs

  • 🍚Kikuchi rice cooked in a clay pot, topped with Cocco Farm eggs for tamago kake gohan.
  • 🥗Seasonal salad and small dishes made from ingredients chosen by the head chef.
  • 🍳The Western breakfast has an omelet, local vegetables and fruit, and three jams including one from the property's bananas.
Kogane-no-yu large bath
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Kogane-no-yu large bath

  • ♨️Sodium bicarbonate spring water from 1,000 m underground, with no added water, heating or recirculation.
  • 🟤The amber, silky water is free for overnight guests.
  • 🛏️Besides the large bath, there is a relaxation room to lie down in and a lobby.
Hilltop restaurant Shikinori
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Hilltop restaurant Shikinori

  • 🏔️Meals are served in private rooms at the hilltop restaurant overlooking the Kuradake range.
  • 🚗A shuttle car runs between the villas and the restaurant.
  • 🍶Local sake, shochu and Kumamoto wines are available.
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Access

  • ✈️About 30 minutes by car from Kumamoto Airport.
  • 📍Located in Shirokane, Morikita, Kikuchi City, Kumamoto.
  • 🚗Best reached by car or rental car.
73 m² detached villas
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73 m² detached villas

  • 🛋️Each 73.22 m² villa has a bedroom, sunroom, hot spring bath, outdoor terrace, washroom and toilet, for 2 adults.
  • 🌿Relax in the sunroom or on the terrace with views of Kikuchi's nature.
  • 👘Yukata sewn from fine linen and Eco-Win far-infrared radiant climate control are provided.
Dinner: Aso akagyu and horse sashimi kaiseki
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Dinner: Aso akagyu and horse sashimi kaiseki

  • 🥩A creative kaiseki featuring Kumamoto's basashi horse sashimi and akagyu beef.
  • 🍽️The standard course has eight dishes with grilled akagyu loin as the main.
  • 🦪The upgraded course offers Wao premium Kuroge Wagyu fillet and lava-grilled abalone.

Every villa has its own free-flowing hot spring bath, and the noon check-out lets you linger. Note that rooms have beds rather than tatami, and capacity is 2 adults, so it is not suited to families.

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Property Description This is an auberge consisting of detached guest rooms where you can spend unordinary time while enjoying crisp air and seasonal scenery to your heart's content. Property Access 30 minutes by car from Kumamoto airport

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POLICY

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Check In/Check Out Policy · Check In: 15:00 · Check Out: 12:00 · Last Check In: 17:00

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FAQ

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What are the check-in and check-out times at Shirokane no Mori?
Check-in starts at 15:00 and check-out is by 12:00.
Where is Shirokane no Mori located?
It is in Kikuchi. Address: 2016-1 Shirokane, Morikita.
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.

Check-in / Check-out

Check-in

15:00

15:00 ~ 21:00

Check-out

12:00

Until 12:00

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