Hotaru No Nagaya

♨️Five detached villas, each with its own spring bath

Kumamoto · Hirayama Onsen Hotaru no Nagaya

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A quiet inn of five villas

• 🏡Every room is a separate detached villa — five in total.
• 🌾It sits in a calm corner of Kumamoto's farmland countryside.
• 🪲Opened in 2002, it is named after a local castle legend of warriors' souls returning as fireflies.

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Pure, untouched spring water

• ♨️100% free-flowing spring water with no added water and no recirculation or filtering.
• 💧Hirayama's colorless, silky-smooth water is known locally as a 'beauty bath'.
• 🛁Every room has its own hot spring bath, so there is no large communal bath.

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Two special villas with open-air baths

• 🪵Ui no Okuyama has an open-air bath with a table in the middle and a reclining spot, plus a round indoor bath lined with three-colored pebbles (2–7 guests).
• 🏮Its living room plus 8- and 6-mat tatami rooms suit families and groups.
• 🌿Rashu also has a table-equipped open-air bath and a square indoor bath, with a living room and 8-mat tatami room (2–3 guests).

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Three new villas with spring baths

• 🪨Hanabishi and Mizuaoi have tubs carved from Indonesian stone; open the large window for a semi-open-air feel.
• 🛏️Both have a twin bedroom and 4.5-mat tatami room; Mizuaoi adds a sunken kotatsu dining table (2–4 guests).
• 🧗Ashi no Ho is the only maisonette, with a stand-up spring bath 120 cm deep (2–3 guests).

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Creative cuisine by the owner-chef

• 👩‍🍳The female owner-chef sources the ingredients and cooks herself.
• 🥢Creative dishes use about 100 ingredients centered on seasonal Kumamoto produce, with a monthly-changing menu.
• 🍽️Meals are served in your own villa.

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In-room amenities and day use

• 📶Free Wi-Fi, washlet toilet, fridge, humidifying air purifier and coffee machine in every room.
• 🧴Yukata, bathrobes, hairdryer, toothbrushes and other basics provided; the whole property is non-smoking.
• ⏱️Besides overnight stays, there are 60-minute private bath sessions and 3-hour, 6-hour and dinner day-use plans with kaiseki meals.

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Getting there

• 🚗About 25 minutes by car from Ueki IC or Kikusui IC on the Kyushu Expressway.
• 🚉About 45 minutes by car from JR Tamana Station, so a rental car is the easiest option.
• 🅿️On-site parking available; phone inquiries are taken 9:00–12:00.

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Two special villas with open-air baths

• 🪵Ui no Okuyama has an open-air bath with a table in the middle and a reclining spot, plus a round indoor bath lined with three-colored pebbles (2–7 guests).
• 🏮Its living room plus 8- and 6-mat tatami rooms suit families and groups.
• 🌿Rashu also has a table-equipped open-air bath and a square indoor bath, with a living room and 8-mat tatami room (2–3 guests).

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Three new villas with spring baths

• 🪨Hanabishi and Mizuaoi have tubs carved from Indonesian stone; open the large window for a semi-open-air feel.
• 🛏️Both have a twin bedroom and 4.5-mat tatami room; Mizuaoi adds a sunken kotatsu dining table (2–4 guests).
• 🧗Ashi no Ho is the only maisonette, with a stand-up spring bath 120 cm deep (2–3 guests).

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Every room is a private villa with its own spring bath, so your stay is quiet and secluded. There is no large communal bath, and it is far from the nearest station, so arriving by car is best.

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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.

♨ Hirayama Onsen · 7 ryokan in this onsen town

• Parking lot
• Smoking is strictly prohibited in all public and private places
• Internet access

From onsen etiquette to check-in — the things worth knowing first.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Hotaru No Nagaya?

Check-in starts at 16:00 and check-out is by 11:00.

Where is Hotaru No Nagaya located?

It is in Yamaga. Address: 5206-7 Hirayama.

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.