Yamashinobu is a Japanese inn and hot spring with just 12 guest rooms in our spacious grounds of nearly 5,000 square meters. Located just five minutes from the Kurokawa Hot Springs, it is a fully authentic Japanese inn featuring traditional wooden construction. The inn features a total of seven baths accessible 24 hours a day, with water rich in minerals that improves the beauty of your skin, including separate indoor and outdoor baths for men and women as well as private baths. At night, you can enjoy star gazing or sip on local sake in front of the fireplace.
Our inn features a total of seven different hot spring baths. In addition to separate indoor and outdoor baths for men and women, there are also three private baths allowing you to enjoy a dip in the hot spring whenever you like. Extra towels are provided in the changing rooms. The private baths can be locked from the inside.
About the Ota Hot SpringsThe Ota Hot Springs are located just five minutes by car from the Kurokawa Hot Springs known throughout Japan. Surrounded by bucolic farmland and abundant nature, here you can enjoy a deep sense of Japan’s four seasons, whether it is the rich forest greenery of springtime, the dance of the fireflies in June and July, the rich colors of autumn, or perhaps even enjoying a toasty outdoor bath in winter while taking in the snowscape. The high quality hot spring water is also known for its skin beautifying minerals.
Enjoy local cuisine in our dining rooms made with abundant ingredients produced by farmers in the community.
Our head chef produces traditional but creative Japanese multi-course meals using locally grown vegetables, rice from our own rice paddies, and brand beef. We even serve the Kumamoto delicacy of horse sashimi (raw horse) for adventurous diners.
Example dinnerThe multi-course dinner, a Japanese tradition, includes delicacies such as Japanese Brown beef and even horse sashimi for the adventurous, as well as the bounty of the mountains including local free-range chicken, fresh river fish, and wild vegetables. Enjoy flavors that can only be experienced here, such as the vegetables grown in our own farm, and our home-made soba (buckwheat) noodles.
※ The menu changes with the seasons
Dinner is served from either 6:00 PM or 6:30 PM.
Drink at the dinner will be extra charge.
Example breakfastBreakfast is served in the dining rooms.
Here you can experience a traditional Japanese breakfast.
Breakfast is served from either 8:30 AM or 9:30 AM.
Our three types of guest rooms are the authentic Japanese style rooms in the main building, cottages featuring both indoor and outdoor baths, and our new building constructed in a cottage style. The hot spring baths in each room can of course be enjoyed at any time of the day or night. Free Wi-Fi is available in every room.
Guest room facilities
Free Wi-Fi, TV, warm water washlet toilet, underfloor heating, refrigerator, hot water pot, air conditioner, telephone, safe, tea set, drip coffee set, face towels, bath towels, tooth brush and toothpaste, razor, hairbrush, hair dryer, yukata robe, haori jacket, pajamas, shampoo, conditioner, and body soap.
How to enjoy the Yamashinobu innIn addition to trying our various baths, we also offer a 30 minute star gazing service from 9:00 PM after dinner on nights with clear skies. Enjoy viewing the seasonal night skies through our large size astronomical telescope. We also provide a free local sake service at our fireplace.
When coming by bus
■From Fukuoka(on the direct Tenjin to Kurokawa Onsen bus)
Tenjin Bus Center → Get off at the Kurokawa Onsen Bus Stop *5 min. by taxi
■From Kumamoto(via the Kumamoto Kotsu Center and Kumamoto Airport)
Take the “Kyushu Odan Bus” to Beppu from Kumamoto Station → Get off at the Kurokawa Onsen Bus Stop *5 min. by taxi
When coming by train
■From Hakata station
Take the Kyudaihonsen Line from Hakata Station → Get off at Hita Station and then take a bus or taxi.
■From Kumamoto station
Take the Hohihonsen Line from Hakata Station → Get off at Aso Station or Miyaji Station, and then take a bus or taxi.
【Basic info】
Guest rooms : 12
Check in : 3:00 PM
Check out : 10:00 AM
*A check out time of 11:00 AM is also available. Please ask us if required.
【Pick-up service】
A pick-up service to collect guests at either the Kurokawa Onsen Bus Stop or Tsuetate Onsen Bus Stop is available.
Pick up : 3:00 PM or later (please ask)
Return: Please ask
Please confirm the following before making your reservation.
【Cancellation fee】30% cancellation fee up to 7 days before the reservation date
50% cancellation fee up to 1 day before the reservation date
100% cancellation fee on the reservation date (and 100% cancellation fee for those who cancel without contacting us).
【Precautions】1. Let us know of any food allergies or restrictions you have when making your reservation.
2. Guests are required to provide us with a phone number or email address where they can be reached on the day of the reservation.
3. Please let us know of your check in time in advance, and contact us on the day if you will be delayed for one hour or more.
4. Please be aware in advance that your reservation will be canceled if we do not hear from you by 8:00 PM on the day.
YAMASHINOBU
5960 Manganji, Minamiogunimachi, Aso-gun, Kumamoto Prefecture, 869-2402
Tel : 0967-44-0188
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