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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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Property highlights

    • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.2)

    • Breakfast info

    • Vegan

    • Free private parking available on-site


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Room type
Number of guests
 
2 single beds
and
2 futon beds
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
10
Facilities
10
Cleanliness
10
Comfort
10
Value for money
8.9
Location
8.2
Free WiFi
10
High score for Minami Aso

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Jimmy
    Singapore 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 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 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 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 Switzerland
    Really delicate vegetarian cuisine Clean and beautiful accomodation Owners are very nice !
  • Emmanuelle
    France 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 France
    Tout. Vaste appartement. Excellente cuisine végétarienne accompagnée d'un saké d'Aso.
  • Sarah
    Japan 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

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10
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住職 釋智征
At the foot of Aso is a temple of Shinshu Otani faction, with a view of Mt. Aso in front of the eyes.
The priest is baking bread from the early morning. Bomori creates a Buddhist cuisine. In the morning and evening we read the sutras in the temple. Please participate freely.
Takezaki water source boasting 120 tons of spring water at a nearby walking course with a car There is a hot spring facility in about 2 minutes.
Language spoken: Japanese

Property surroundings

Facilities of Ryokoji Temple
Great 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

Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Free 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 rules
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Check-in
From 15:00 to 18:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 06:00 to 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Curfew
Entry to the property will be closed between the hours of 21:00 and 06:00
Children and beds

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.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Cards accepted at this property
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.

The fine print
Need-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.

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