Scenic Hotels in Aso

"Highly recommended! The breakfast and dinner buffets are the highlight, offering a wide variety of delicious options. From 9:00–10:30 pm, you can also enjoy free ramen—a perfect late-night treat. The hotel features a spacious public bath, separated for men and women; remember, tattoos need to be covered. The bath garden is expansive and stunning, especially at sunset. A car is recommended for getting around, and the hotel makes a convenient base for exploring Aso and Takachiho Gorge."

"Aso Tenshuku is the best hotel I've stayed at in Aso City. The room was really spacious and clean, with complete amenities including a TV, air conditioning, heating, and Wi-Fi. Most importantly, the bathroom was also large and very clean, with great water pressure and hot water. The owner, Mr. Lai, is a retired ********* gentleman who came to Japan to enjoy his retirement and opened this hotel. He's friendly, easygoing, and incredibly hospitable. On our first day, he warmly welcomed us and introduced us to nearby shops and attractions. We even shared drinks and chatted together. Since the hotel is very close to convenience stores and supermarkets, and local shops tend to close earlier, guests can buy ingredients at the nearby supermarket and cook at the hotel. The beef there is very affordable."

"Room is big & clean. Pillow not very comfortable. The shower room is small, good to have a shelf to put toilette. Staff are very friendly. They tried their best to communicate with us. Breakfast & dinner spread is very good. But almost similar range after 3 nights can be a little overwhelming. Onsen is good."

"The dinner food is very rich and fresh, the breakfast is as delicious, there is Asu Shrine nearby, and the private hot spring is very enjoyable. Definitely come again next time."

"I couldn’t sleep well. There is a high unblocked window facing the beds. There is no curtain or blinds to cover it. So the room becomes very bright every morning when the sunrise light penetrates through it into the room. It’s very disturbing. This room design seems very odd to me."

"The rooms were spacious and offered fantastic mountain views. The bathtubs were large enough to stretch out in, which was great. A refrigerator was also provided. The only downside is that the reception is located near the golf course and is difficult to find. The building where you stay is quite high up in the mountains. Allow about 15 minutes for the check-in process. However, the view is excellent, offering stunning mountain scenery. There aren't many lights at night, so it's best to arrive early. There was a bench with lights on below, which created a nice atmosphere. Also, as a note of caution, most restaurants on the nearby main street were closed by 7 PM, so we bought our bento boxes from Hirai. If you're planning on having dinner, early check-in is recommended."

"As the first stop of my birthday trip, I chose Aso. Having previously worked as a hotel management professional, I had high expectations for the hotel’s facilities and services. My stay at Kakuman Hotel, along with my traveling companions, was thoroughly enjoyable—from check-in to the overall amenities, everything exceeded our satisfaction. The staff we encountered were exceptionally friendly, whether at the front desk or in the restaurant. Additionally, experiencing hot springs for the first time left us feeling deeply relaxed. Thank you to Kakuman Hotel for adding color to my journey.🙏🏼 While every aspect was highly satisfying, there was a minor shortcoming: the majority of diners in the restaurant were Korean tourists. On my second night, a small incident occurred during dinner. The server assigned me a seat where only tableware and a departure-time notice were placed. After I retrieved my food, I found three Korean guests (two elderly individuals and a middle-aged man) preparing to sit there. I was confused whether I had taken the wrong seat or if there was another reason, so I asked the guests. Unexpectedly, the man loudly called over the female server who had arranged the seat and sharply questioned her in Japanese. The server later found me the correct seat, which was at the table adjacent to the three guests. I felt deeply sorry for the female server being unjustly scolded, and I also did not understand why the Korean man needed to accuse her in such a loud tone—I would have been happy to apologize for my misunderstanding. Regarding the above incident, I would like to offer a suggestion: the tables in the restaurant are each equipped with a bucket of tableware and wet wipes, but there are no numbers or markers to identify the assigned seats. Guests can only rely on placing their own items or memory to remember their seats. I believe I am not the only one who has encountered a similar issue, and the hotel may consider adding markers to each table to make it easier for guests to recognize their assigned seats."

"A beautiful golf resort style hotel with a superb onsen. The only downside was encountering some unruly tourists brushing their teeth inside the onsen area, which was a bit off-putting. However, we still had a great time using the facilities—the free-to-rent board games and table tennis were a lot of fun! Stunning mountain view from the pavilion"

"To be expected in such a small town, the hotel is quite old and dated. The tatami room can accommodate four futons for a family of four, but there is almost no room left for anything else. The public onsen on 1F and roof are included with your stay. This hotel is great value for money if you know what a traditional Japanese onsen hotel is like."

"Like the onsen in the hotel; onsen water is good and big enough for 6-7 person to use. Japanese breakfast served by staff was quite substantial and tasty. The room that we stayed is quiet and faces mountain and park. Bathroom a little small but clean. There wasn’t any wardrobe but there were hooks on the wall and hangers were provided."