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♨️A mountain ryokan where you can enjoy 12 different baths in a single night

Kumamoto, Yamae Village · Yamae Onsen Hotaru

1

Natural Hot Spring from 1,000m Underground, 12 Baths

• ♨️A sodium bicarbonate spring drawn from 1,000 meters underground
• 🌸Cherry blossoms in spring, fireflies in May and June, and starlight in winter — all from the open-air bath
• 🔄The North and South baths swap between men's and women's daily, doubling the experience

2

A Rare Super Negative-Ion Stone Slab Bath

• ✨A negative-ion stone slab bath, rare even nationwide
• 🩺Said to help dilate blood vessels, mildly alkalize the blood, and calm the autonomic nervous system
• 🔥A binchotan charcoal steam bath, uncommon in Kumamoto Prefecture

3

From Sauna to Walking Bath, However You Like

• 🧖A far-infrared dry sauna plus a medium-heat 75°C sauna
• 🚶A walking bath that's easy on the joints, comfortable for older guests too
• ❄️A 17-18°C cold bath for alternating hot-and-cold bathing after the sauna

4

Kaiseki with Yamae Chestnuts and Mountain Vegetables

• 🌰A kaiseki course built around Yamae Village's signature chestnuts and seasonal mountain vegetables
• 🍚Fragrant chestnut rice cooked in a kamado pot
• 🍶The chef's omakase kaiseki adds extras like horse meat

5

Salt-Grilled Yamame Trout from Clear Waters

• 🐟Salt-grilled yamame trout raised in Yamae's clear waters (reservation required the day before)
• 🌰The signature "bikkuri dango," made with whole chestnuts
• 🍳A hearty Japanese breakfast

6

Rooms with Private Open-Air Baths Fed by Flowing Spring Water

• ♨️A private open-air bath fed continuously by the natural spring, exclusive to your room
• 🛋️A private room complete with its own living area
• 🏔️A peaceful setting overlooking the mountain scenery

7

Just 2 Rooms with Hinoki Baths & Spacious Tatami Rooms

• 🌲A room with a hinoki cypress bath filled with flowing spring water (only 2 rooms available)
• 🏯A 10-mat tatami room with mountain views
• 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦A large 20-mat tatami room that sleeps up to 8 guests

8

10 Minutes by Car from Hitoyoshi IC & Station

• 🚗About 10 minutes by car from Hitoyoshi IC on the Kyushu Expressway and Hitoyoshi Station
• 🅿️Free parking for 100 cars
• 🚌Reservation-based shuttle bus service from Hitoyoshi Station

Unwind in 12 different baths and finish with dishes made from Yamae's mountain chestnuts, at this quiet ryokan tucked in the Kyushu mountains.

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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.

Check In/Check Out Policy · Check In: 15:00 · Check Out: 10:00 · Last Check In: 22:00

* These policies are the property's own text, in English; the cancellation policy shown at booking takes precedence.