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Sozankyo
3.5 star property

Comfortable ryokan with 24-hour front desk and restaurant

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Sozankyo

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Breakfast and dinner served, Japanese cuisine
Property grounds
In-room safe, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets
Breakfast and dinner served, Japanese cuisine
In-room safe, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Overview of Sozankyo

Reviews
9.2

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking includedParking includedParking included
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • RestaurantRestaurantRestaurant
  • BarBarBar
  • Room serviceRoom serviceRoom service
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning

Explore the area

Map
Uchinomaki 145, Aso, Kumamoto, 869-2301
  • Popular LocationCuddly Dominion8 min drive
  • Popular LocationAso Kuju National Park9 min drive
  • Popular LocationDaikanbo10 min drive
  • AirportKumamoto (KMJ)55 min drive
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Room options

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In-room safe, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Japanese Superior

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Toilet with electronic bidet
Desk
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • 388 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Single Futon

View all photos for Japanese Room with Shared Bathroom (3rd Floor)

In-room safe, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Japanese Room with Shared Bathroom (3rd Floor)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Toilet with electronic bidet
Desk
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • 284 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Futons

View all photos for Japanese Room with Open Air Bath

In-room safe, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Japanese Room with Open Air Bath

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Toilet with electronic bidet
Hairdryer
Separate bath and shower
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • 484 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Single Futon

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In-room safe, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Semi-Double with Open Air Bath

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Toilet with electronic bidet
Hairdryer
Separate bath and shower
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • 388 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Japanese Room w/Shared Bathroom (2nd floor)

In-room safe, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Japanese Room w/Shared Bathroom (2nd floor)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Toilet with electronic bidet
Desk
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Futons

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About the area

Aso

Sozankyo is located in Aso. Aso Shrine and Yoshidajyo Gokenjyokumiba are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Hanaasobi Garden and Road Station Aso. Cuddly Dominion and Aso Farm Land are also worth visiting.
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What's nearby

  • Cuddly Dominion - 8 min drive
  • Aso Kuju National Park - 9 min drive
  • Daikanbo - 10 min drive
  • Aso Farm Land - 13 min drive
  • Mount Aso - 23 min drive

Getting around

  • Aso station - 13 min drive
  • Kumamoto (KMJ) - 53 min drive

Restaurants

  • ほっともっと - 11 min walk
  • 食堂 すぴいかん。 - 2 min walk
  • Bakery Genki - 13 min walk
  • チュンチュンラーメン - 10 min walk
  • やきにくの郷・発見伝 - 2 min walk

About this property

Sozankyo

Property highlights
At Sozankyo, you can look forward to an indoor mineral hot spring (onsen), a bar and a restaurant. Treat yourself to a massage or other spa services. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • Free self-parking
  • Bike hire, an electric car charging station and a 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage, a front desk safe and a lift
Room features
All guest rooms at Sozankyo include perks, such as air conditioning, as well as amenities, such as free WiFi and safes.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Fridges, daily housekeeping and desks

Languages

English, Japanese

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and public transport

  • Free self-parking on site
  • Electric car charging station on site

Food and drink

  • 1 restaurant
  • 1 bar
  • Room service available
  • Coffee/tea in a common area

Restaurants on site

  • Komorebi

Things to do

  • Bike rentals

Family friendly

  • Fridge

Conveniences

  • Ballroom
  • Lift
  • Front-desk safe

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Luggage storage

Spa

  • Indoor mineral hot springs (onsen)
  • Massages
  • Public bath open from 3:00 PM to 10:00 AM
  • Separate men/women areas in public bath
  • Yukata (Japanese robe)

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets

Bathroom

  • Electronic bidet
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Fridge

More

  • Desk
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 7:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 7 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A bathing tax, collected at the property, may be charged. The bathing tax applies to properties with hot springs and ranges from JPY 150-500 per person, per night based on local regulations. Please note that further exemptions may apply.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve access to the hot springs
This property accepts credit cards and cash

We should mention

The Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare requires all international visitors to submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels, etc. ); additionally, lodging proprietors are required to photocopy passports for all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file

Property is also known as

Sozankyo Inn Aso
Sozankyo Inn
Sozankyo Aso
Sozankyo Aso
Sozankyo Ryokan
Sozankyo Ryokan Aso

Frequently asked questions

Is Sozankyo pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Sozankyo?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Sozankyo?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 7:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Sozankyo?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Sozankyo located?

Situated in Aso, this ryokan is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Hanaasobi Garden and within 6 miles (10 km) of Road Station Aso and Cuddly Dominion. Kodainosato Museum of Art and Aso Shrine are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Sozankyo Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 79 out of 124 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 42 out of 124 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 124 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 124 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 124 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Siu Ching

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
An excellent place for your vacation!
We had a lovely time at Sekoen. Everyone there is very professional. Their smiling faces really light the the days of guests. The meals are very delicious and they are very thoughtful to include local delicacy in their dishes. I am especially impressed with the way they serve the breakfast and dinner. They explain the ingredients and the way to enjoy food in details so they we can not only enjoy the food, but also get to know more about the local food culture. We stayed there for 2 nights and we were upgraded to a bigger room with private bath on the second night. We really enjoyed it. My big thanks to everyone at Seikoen to make my stay there extremely enjoyable. I will definitley recommend the place.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is a very traditional Japanese onsen in a very traditional Japanese town. It is not ultra luxurious but the whole atmosphere gives you a really good Japanese experience. What was really outstanding though - and we ate at really good places on this trip - was their dinner. Exceptional.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Bernard WK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A Jewel in Town
Enjoyed the private onsen that overlooks the garden. Must have been a great sight in Spring and Summer. Service was good both at the reception and the restaurant. It's one of the better looking hotels in the area.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful experience.
It was my first ryokan and knocked me off my feet. After a month it felt like the first truly Japanese lodging experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a beautiful onsen hotel with exceptional staff. The food was varied and first rate. Nothing was too difficult to accommodate during our stay. A great base for the sites in and around Aso.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

SUICHI

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely small hotel with outstanding service
Its really welcoming hotel. We stayed one night and got treated very well with all staff. Will recommend to everyone.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice plac with great staffs. walking distance to nearby restaurants. better rent a car to drive around as the buses are not that frequent. room is clean and spacious.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

SUICHI

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing hotel
Delicious food and excellent service!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Keith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay highly recommended.
Superb and attentive service. Dinners and breakfasts were very good and the staff noted our preferences (no raw meats for one child). The private onsen were very comfortable. Rooms were a little bit cold but not unbeatable.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018

8/10 Good

Lee Aik

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018