Ryokoji Temple
Ryokoji Temple
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About this property
Historic Setting: Ryokoji Temple in Minamiaso offers a spacious ryokan experience within a historic building. Guests enjoy garden and mountain views from their balconies. Comfortable Accommodation: Rooms feature private bathrooms with walk-in showers, air-conditioning, and tatami floors. Additional amenities include free WiFi, tea and coffee makers, and work desks. Dining Experience: A vegan breakfast is served daily. The on-site restaurant offers a variety of menus to suit special diets. Convenient Services: The ryokan provides free private parking, concierge service, and luggage storage. Guests can also enjoy a hot tub and relax in the inner courtyard. Nearby Attractions: Mount Aso is 18 km away, while Kumamoto Castle lies 42 km from the property. Other points of interest include Suizenji Park and Kumamoto Airport, both 25 km distant.
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Most popular facilities
- Free parking
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
- Free WiFi
- Breakfast
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Jimmy
Singapore
“Hosts were really incredibly kind and hospitable, location was great, rooms were really comfortable and the food was really really good! They have really cute cats too. Feels like a once in a lifetime experience!” - Jeroen
Netherlands
“After visiting Mount Aso, we stayed in this Buddhist temple. The accomodation is actually a big apartment, with sitting room, dining room, bathroom and bedroom. Everything is new and with beautiful interior design. The beds are very comfortable...” - A
Malaysia
“The ambiance being next to the temple was great. The meals (dinner and breakfast) were delicious. The food was vegetarian and prepared with much care. It was so very tasty and varied.” - Anthony
Australia
“THE BUDDHIST VEGAN MEALS HERE WERE THE BEST I'VE EVER EXPERIENCED !! Such a beautiful, remote, relaxing accommodation option at the foot of Mount Aso in a very quiet area and away from tourists. The hosts were also so amazing, in displaying the...” - Andrea
Switzerland
“Really delicate vegetarian cuisine Clean and beautiful accomodation Owners are very nice !” - Emmanuelle
France
“Auberge japonaise tenue par un couple très accueillant. Le logement est très grand et extrêmement propre. L'accueil est chaleureux et le dîner et petit-déjeuner sont succulents. Ils ont d'ailleurs fait beaucoup d'efforts pour me proposer un menu...” - Damien
France
“Tout. Vaste appartement. Excellente cuisine végétarienne accompagnée d'un saké d'Aso.” - Sarah
Japan
“Historic and unique lodging on the grounds of a Buddhist temple with stellar vegan kaiseki course breakfast and dinner. Lovely husband and wife caretakers.”
Hosted by 住職 釋智征

Property surroundings
Facilities of Ryokoji TempleGreat facilities! Review score, 10
Most popular facilities
- Free parking
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
- Free WiFi
- Breakfast
Bathroom
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Bidet
- Bath or shower
- Slippers
- Private bathroom
- Toilet
- Free toiletries
- Hairdryer
- Bath
- Shower
Bedroom
- Linen
- Wardrobe or closet
- Dressing room
View
- Inner courtyard view
- Mountain view
- Garden view
- View
Outdoors
- Balcony
Kitchen
- Children's high chair
- Dining table
- Electric kettle
- Refrigerator
Room Amenities
- Tatami (traditional Japanese flooring)
- Socket near the bed
- Drying rack for clothing
- Clothes rack
Activities
- Hot tub
Living Area
- Dining area
- Desk
Media & Technology
- Flat-screen TV
- Satellite channels
- TV
Food & Drink
- Special diet menus (on request)
- Tea/Coffee maker
InternetWiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
ParkingFree private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
- Parking garage
Services
- Daily housekeeping
- Lockers
- Private check-in/check-out
- Concierge service
- Luggage storage
- Meeting/banquet facilities
Reception services
- Invoice provided
Safety & security
- Fire extinguishers
- Smoke alarms
- Key access
- Safety deposit box
General
- Hypoallergenic
- Air conditioning
- Non-smoking throughout
- Heating
- Private entrance
- Interconnected room(s) available
- Chapel/shrine
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
- Entire unit located on ground floor
Languages spoken
- Japanese
House rulesRyokoji Temple takes special requests - add in the next step!
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
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Cot and extra bed policies
Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.






The fine printNeed-to-know information for guests at this property
Please inform Ryokoji Temple in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.
In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.