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Yamakawa ZENZO

Property class: 3

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A stone pool with large rocks, surrounded by a wooden structure and a wooden fence.
A traditional Japanese-style room with tatami flooring, a low wooden table with cushions, and a view of a forest through large windows.
A rock garden with a wooden bench and a small pond.
A long wooden bench with cushions, a wooden table with cups and saucers, and large windows offering a view of a forested area.
A traditional Japanese garden with a stone hot spring, wooden fences, and a view of a traditional building.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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1426, Kitazato, Oguni, Kumamoto, 869-2505
  • Place, Yaba-Hita-Hikosan Quasi-National Park
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Kitazatoshiba Saburo Memorial
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Road Station Oguni Yu Station
    ‪11 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Economy Twin Room

A tatami mat room with a sliding door, a small table with a tea set, and a wall-mounted air conditioner.

Economy Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Futons

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A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, sliding doors, and a view of a forest through large windows.

Executive Suite Room

  • Sleeps 5
  • 5 Twin Futons

About the neighborhood

Oguni

Yamakawa ZENZO is located within a few miles (5 km) of Yaba-Hita-Hikosan Quasi-National Park and Kitazatoshiba Saburo Memorial. This 3-star ryokan welcomes guests with in-room amenities like refrigerators, electric kettles, and flat-screen TVs.

What's nearby

  • Yaba-Hita-Hikosan Quasi-National Park - 5 min drive - 2.6 miles
  • Kitazatoshiba Saburo Memorial - 5 min drive - 2.4 miles
  • Road Station Oguni Yu Station - 11 min drive - 5.6 miles
  • Sakamoto Zenzo Museum of Art - 16 min drive - 8.1 miles
  • Kuju Mountains - 19 min drive - 10.7 miles

Getting around

  • Aso Station - 31 min drive
  • Kumamoto Airport (KMJ) - 89 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪樂樂 - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪あるくカフェ - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪北里バラン - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪おぐに天然食ほこすぎ - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪手打ち蕎麦天晴 - ‬19 min walk

About this property

Yamakawa ZENZO

Yamakawa ZENZO features free WiFi in public areas and a garden. If you drive, put free parking to good use. Front-desk staff can help secure valuables, and provide local restaurant recommendations.
Guests can enjoy free WiFi and flat-screen TVs. Bathrooms offer spring water baths, hair dryers, and free toiletries. Refrigerators, electric kettles, and safes are also available.
Public bath/onsen services include an indoor mineral hot springs (Japanese-style onsen) and a yukata (Japanese robe).

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite self parking

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Turndown service

Outdoors

  • Garden

Spa

  • Public indoor mineral hot springs (onsen)
  • Public outdoor mineral hot springs (onsen)
  • Yukata (Japanese robes)

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Spring water bathtub
  • Toilet with electronic bidet
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 20

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 9:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

  • Children younger than 20 are not permitted to stay at this adults-only property (only guests 20 and older are allowed)

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • Diners Club
  • JCB International
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

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 public bathing facility
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
  • Check-in: 4:00 PM—-6:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 20
The front desk is available during limited hours. Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve access to the public bathing facility.
  • This property accepts credit cards and cash.
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • As required by the Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour, and Welfare, all international visitors must submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels, etc. ). Also, it's required that lodging proprietors photocopy the passports of all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file.
  • There are no elevators.
  • Please note that some properties do not permit guests with tattoos to use the onsite public bathing facilities.

Property is also known as

Yamakawa ZENZO Oguni
Yamakawa ZENZO Ryokan
Yamakawa ZENZO Ryokan Oguni

Frequently asked questions

Are free cancellation options available at Yamakawa ZENZO?

Yamakawa ZENZO provides free cancellation on some room rates. For specific requirements, take a look at the cancellation policy on our site.

What can I see around Yamakawa ZENZO?

This ryokan is located in Oguni, close to Tsuetate Onsen, Sujiyu Onsen, and Meotodaki Fall. You'll also find Yaba-Hita-Hikosan Quasi-National Park and Kitazatoshiba Saburo Memorial within a short drive.

Does Yamakawa ZENZO have a casino?

No, Yamakawa ZENZO doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Yamakawa ZENZO?

No, there is no indoor pool at this ryokan.

Does Yamakawa ZENZO feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

No, Yamakawa ZENZO doesn't have a restaurant that serves breakfast.

Does Yamakawa ZENZO allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at Yamakawa ZENZO.

What is the closest airport to Yamakawa ZENZO?

The closest major airport to Yamakawa ZENZO is Kumamoto Airport (KMJ), which is about 26.4 mi away.

Yamakawa ZENZO Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 24 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 24 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 24 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 24 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 24 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

6.4/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A bit out of the way but definitely worth it!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good for service
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Arrived around 1245 pm and noticed nobody was at the ryokan. Searched the facility and noticed unkept rooms and the kitchen was filthy
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
great place to stay. staff was very friendly. unfortunately the public baths were under renovation and we only had the baths in the room. although good and private, unable to enjoy being fully in an onsen. also it’s not hot enough. food was unique and special but meat was a bit too raw and tough, hence chewy. team needs to put a timer perhaps to standardise the cooking of the food
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Staff & service

Room with Attached Onsen

The room assigned to us was really good with an attached outdoor onsen and bath. Room was a little small and the futon wasn't as comfortable as what we were accustomed to in Japan. Being in the mountains we had 2 uninvited critters in our room. One was some flying insect and the other was a centipede which really freaked us out. It actually found it's way into our toiletry bag and lucky we spotted it before we stuck our hand in. The onsen in our room was good and clean. However the public onsen my wife and I found it not clean to Japan standard. There were beetles, spiders and cobwebs in and around the onsen. There was basically nothing close by so having half board is a must. We did and the dinner did not disappoint. Our only complaint would be that the aircon for some reason could not be switched on and it was very hot in the dining room. Overall we were satisfied, especially with our room with the attached onsen. Other aspects we feel can be improved. We would not likely return.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Staff & service
部屋付きのお風呂はお湯も雰囲気もとても良かったので、少しお部屋に手を入れたら、もっと良い宿になると思いました
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
上年12月份入住，浸溫泉特別舒服，由於今次夏天關係，溫泉水比較熱。
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

員工有禮

員工非常有禮，樂於解答我們的問題。
附近的山景
酒店門前
客房門前走廊
窗外景色
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
숙소 및 개별욕실 만족 스럽습니다. 다만 음료, 간단한 간식 거리등은 구매가 불가 합니다. 미리준비해 가야 ㅎ
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
夜のお食事、朝食共に、とっても美味しかったです。スタッフさんのおもてなし、絶妙な間の接客で、癒されました。お部屋に温泉があるのもありがたかったです。是非また行きたいです。
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
宿泊した部屋は広くて二人では広すぎるくらいでした。天井が高く吹き抜けだったのでそう感じたのだと思います ただ、蜘蛛の巣があったりしたのでちょっと残念でした その部屋に露天風呂がありいつでも入浴できました 囲炉裏の夕食も素材の味を生かしてとても美味しかったです
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
お食事もとても美味しくて、スタッフの方の接客もとても良くて、また行きたいと思える宿でした。
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

개별 노천탕 최고

찾아가는 길에 좀 실수를 해서 고생했지만 머무는 동안 다 잊혀질 정도로 만족한 스테이였어요 개별 노천탕 최고, 다만 대욕장은 대부분 사용치 않아서 그런지 청결상태 매우 아쉬웠습니다 저녁과 조식 맛있었어요
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

大満足です！

3回泊まりました∩^ω^∩ 温泉も料理も接客も素晴らしいと思います！ いつも若い男性スタッフとの会話がひそかに楽しみです♪これからも頑張ってください♪また行きます∩^ω^∩
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

静かな宿でした

各部屋に露天風呂が付いており、いつでも温泉に入れて贅沢でした。スタッフさんもみな丁寧で、夕食はモダンな囲炉裏で味も見た目も楽しめました。朝食がもっと温かければなお嬉しかったです。
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020