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Sozankyo

3.5 star property
Ryokan in Aso with 24-hour front desk and restaurant

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Breakfast and dinner served, Japanese cuisine
Japanese Room w/Shared Bathroom (2nd floor) | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, free WiFi
Japanese Room with Open Air Bath | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, free WiFi
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Sozankyo offers a serene retreat with an indoor mineral hot spring, rejuvenating spa services, and delicious meals at the restaurant. Stay connected with in-room WiFi or unwind at the bar after a day of exploration via bike rentals.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Room options

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Japanese Superior | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, free WiFi

Japanese Superior

Highlights

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

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Japanese Room with Shared Bathroom (3rd Floor) | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, free WiFi

Japanese Room with Shared Bathroom (3rd Floor)

Highlights

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

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Japanese Room with Open Air Bath | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, free WiFi

Japanese Room with Open Air Bath

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Separate bath and shower
Toilet with electronic bidet
Hairdryer
  • 45 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Single Futon

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Semi-Double with Open Air Bath | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, free WiFi

Semi-Double with Open Air Bath

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Separate bath and shower
Toilet with electronic bidet
Hairdryer
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Japanese Room w/Shared Bathroom (2nd floor) | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, free WiFi

Japanese Room w/Shared Bathroom (2nd floor)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Toilet with electronic bidet
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Futons
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About the area

Map
Uchinomaki 145, Aso, Kumamoto, 869-2301

What's nearby

  • Hanaasobi Garden - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Uchinomaki Onsen - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Cuddly Dominion - 8 min drive - 7.2 km
  • Daikanbo - 10 min drive - 9.3 km
  • Aso Kuju National Park - 18 min drive - 14.8 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Rider's Cafe TORQUE - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪大観峰茶屋 - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪いまきん食堂 - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪ASO MOFU - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪レストラン 北山 - ‬15 min drive

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 lift
  • A 24-hour front desk, a front desk safe and coffee/tea in reception
Room features
All guest rooms at Sozankyo include perks, such as premium bedding and air conditioning, as well as amenities, such as free WiFi and safes.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Fridges, daily housekeeping and desks

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

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

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • Komorebi

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Spa

  • Massage
  • Public bath open from 3:00 PM - 10:00 AM
  • Public indoor mineral hot springs (onsen)
  • Separate men/women areas in public bath
  • Yukata (Japanese robes)

Accessibility

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

More

  • Ballroom

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Slippers
  • Toilet with electronic bidet
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Limited room service
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • 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 at the property
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. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: JPY 150.00 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 12 years of age.

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 and access to the public bath facility
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
Please note that some properties do not permit guests with tattoos to use the on-site public bathing facilities

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 within a 15-minute walk of Hanaasobi Garden and Uchinomaki Onsen. Road Station Aso and Cuddly Dominion are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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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

misako

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

また泊まりたい。

モダンでとても綺麗にしている宿。部屋はとても快適、大浴場には替えのタオルがあり、気持ちよくすごせた。夕飯は頂かず、朝食のみのプランであったが、朝食は地産地消でとてもよかった。おすすめです。
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
受付のスタッフ、食事処のスタッフ 皆さん　心地よい対応をして下さいました。家族風呂も雰囲気よく使えました。
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Shinno

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

いい旅館です

旅館の方々のサービスは行き届いていて快適に宿泊できました。へやの入口が狭すぎるのが残念でした。
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

YOSHIMI

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Yuri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

阿蘇に行くなら泊まりたい。

いつも快適に泊まらせて頂いて今回3回目の宿泊でした。 お湯がとにかく最高に本物でびっくりします。 お食事も大変美味しく大満足です。 阿蘇へ行く時はまた泊まりたいです。
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020

8/10 Good

tomonori

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

細かな気遣いがありがたい

冬場のチェックアウト時に、わざわざポットにお湯をいれて車まで持ってきてくれました。 最初から最後まで細かなところまで気が行き届いていて、大満足でした。
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

8/10 Good

CHUN NAN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Yung yu

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
相當滿意的一個住宿體驗，值得推薦
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

SEUNG JIN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

좋은료칸

온천수도 좋고 깔끔한 료칸임. 스태프들이 너무 친절함. 모든 료칸이 그렇듯 다만 겨울엔 좀 추움. 3층까지 있는데 엘리베이터가 없으나 짐은 스태프들이 들어줌.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

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

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
細心，服務態度好，因住二樓，酒店職員主動搬行李，可惜公共浴室
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Unforgettable stay

Great hotel with good Food and service
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

8/10 Good

Opal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

8/10 Good

CHINATSU

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

YUKA

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

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

Yu Wei

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

park

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

美味しいお料理とゆったり客室の温泉旅館

大分のオートポリスに行く為にこちらに滞在しました。 施設自体は新しくない為 第一印象は『普通』でしたが、一歩中へ入れば「キチンとおもてなしをしよう」という気持ちが伝わる接客で、好印象。 食事も土地柄を活かした料理で良かったです。 部屋は11畳洗面＆トイレ付き。風呂を1日目は大浴場 2日目は貸切風呂にしました。貸し切りは、ゆったりと入れてとても気持ちが良かったです。 アニメ『弱虫ペダル』の中にも出てきた旅館だそうで、全巻揃っていたのも興味深いです。与謝野晶子ゆかりの宿、との事ですが時代を経て新しい『聖地』になっているのかもしれません。 とにかく、オートポリスにも車で30分ほどで到着できましたし、途中の景色があまりにも素晴らしく 雄大な自然の絶景を満喫できたので この宿にして良かった！と思えました。 朝食の開始時刻が7：30なのですが、無理言って7：10にしていただきました。わがままを聞いて下さりありがとうございました。おかげさまでレースにも間に合いました。 また次もこちらに泊まりたいなと思っております。
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019