★★★★★ Manganji 5725, Minamioguni, JP
8.8 guest rating· 7 reviews
Hikyou Shirakawagensen Sansou Takefue holds a five-star rating in its official classification, the requirement for every property in the Hotels of Earth collection.
The service side of those stars shows in its listing: Sauna and Spa/wellness center.
Geothermal Relaxation : Nestled 42 km from Mount Aso, enjoy a serene escape in Minamioguni with access to a sauna, hot spring bath, and spa facilities.
Traditional Comfort : Experience authentic Japanese hospitality in rooms with air conditioning, open-air baths, and tatami flooring.
Culinary Delights : Indulge in a variety of breakfast options, including continental, American, or Asian dishes, and unwind at the on-site bar for a relaxing evening.
Book your peaceful retreat at Hikyou Shirakawagensen Sansou Takefue today for a rejuvenating getaway amidst geothermal wonders and tranquil surroundings.
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Sleeps 2 · 2× Queen bed
The private open-air bath is a top feature of this suite. This suite comes with 1 living room, 1 separate bedroom and 2 bathrooms with a bath and free toiletries. The air-conditioned suite features a flat-screen TV, tatami, a tea and coffee maker and yukata. The unit has 2 beds.
Sleeps 4 · 4× Futon Mat
This suite features a private open-air bath. This suite features 1 living room, 1 separate bedroom and 1 bathroom with a bath and free toiletries. The air-conditioned suite features a flat-screen TV, tatami, a tea and coffee maker and yukata. The unit has 4 futons.
Sleeps 4 · 4× Futon Mat
The private open-air bath is a top feature of this suite. This suite comes with 1 living room, 1 separate bedroom and 1 bathroom with a bath and free toiletries. The suite features air conditioning, tatami, a tea and coffee maker, yukata, as well as a flat-screen TV. The unit has 4 futons.
Sleeps 4 · 4× Futon Mat
The private open-air bath is a top feature of this suite. This suite includes 1 living room, 1 separate bedroom and 2 bathrooms with a bath and free toiletries. The suite offers air conditioning, tatami, a tea and coffee maker, yukata, as well as a flat-screen TV. The unit has 4 futons.
Sleeps 2 · 2× Double bed
Guests will have a special experience as the suite offers a private open-air bath. This suite consists of 1 living room, 1 separate bedroom and 1 bathroom with a bath and free toiletries. The suite provides air conditioning, tatami, a tea and coffee maker, yukata, as well as a flat-screen TV. The unit offers 2 beds.
Sleeps 4 · 4× Futon Mat
This suite's special feature is the private open-air bath. This suite consists of 1 living room, 1 separate bedroom and 1 bathroom with a bath and free toiletries. The air-conditioned suite provides a flat-screen TV, tatami, a tea and coffee maker and yukata. The unit offers 4 futons.
Sleeps 4 · 4× Futon Mat
This suite features a private open-air bath. This suite features 1 living room, 1 separate bedroom and 2 bathrooms with a bath and free toiletries. This suite is air-conditioned and has a flat-screen TV, tatami, a tea and coffee maker and yukata. The unit has 4 futons.
Sleeps 3 · 3× Futon Mat
This suite's special feature is the private open-air bath. This suite consists of 1 living room, 1 separate bedroom and 2 bathrooms with a bath and free toiletries. This suite is air-conditioned and features a flat-screen TV, tatami, a tea and coffee maker and yukata. The unit offers 3 futons.
Sleeps 4 · 4× Futon Mat
This suite provides a private open-air bath. This suite consists of 1 living room, 1 separate bedroom and 1 bathroom with a bath and free toiletries. This suite is air-conditioned and features a flat-screen TV, tatami, a tea and coffee maker and yukata. The unit offers 4 futons.
Sleeps 3 · 3× Futon Mat
The private open-air bath is a top feature of this suite. This suite comes with 1 living room, 1 separate bedroom and 2 bathrooms with a bath and free toiletries. This suite is air-conditioned and has a flat-screen TV, tatami, a tea and coffee maker and yukata. The unit has 3 futons.
Manganji 5725, Minamioguni, JP
Guest review
10.0I love this traditional Onsen Ryokan. The staff was super nice and the breakfast and dinner was super generous. We had to ask them to stop bringing food.
− There was not a lof of space for my luggages. and not a lot of drawer space for my clothes. But I didn't go out much and only needed 1 pair of clothes during my stay.
Guest review
9.0The location is perfect for a short getaway! The room is beautiful and comfortable. Staff are helpful and cheerful.The half board meals were delicious and very filling. They also gave us plenty of goodies for the road!
− The rooms, albeit nice, were showing signs of age. Found old towels and a used swimsuit lying around in rental onsen, which kind of dampened the mood to relax.
Exceptional
10.0I liked the location of the hotel and attention the staff gave to us. Every room has a private onsen which was also a major plus and ours was very large. Food was excellent.
− I wished the staff explained a bit more of the property to us. While discovering was nice, there were something they could do better such as explaining the onsen bookings and how to get to them.
Little things could have made this special
6.0Great location (lots of nearby towns, hikes and vistas that are breathtaking). Incredible greeting from the staff as you arrive. Privacy due to the small number of guests. Excellent food of very high standards in overwhelming quantities, including a very memorable meal of bbq in the garden while it rained. Lovely wardrobe of clothes including warmer wear for evenings and chilly weather. Beautiful and special private onsens in the room.
− It felt like something that must have been really special historically had been made formulaic and perfunctory. I left feeling management had commercialised what used to be an out of the world experience and not allowed for anything beyond designated components. Our butler was amazingly warm and polite, but he was stretched across multiple guests which meant he wasn’t available as often as we would expect, was sometimes late to our meal start times, did not help us sit down or get something to drink the first time we went to the garden to listen to the flute player. A daily itinerary was given to us on day 1 but never again. The citrus fruits used in our room’s onsen were taken away after use on day two and never replaced. The booking we made for one of the onsens at the hotel was forgotten; we arrived at the lobby at the appointed time, they took 10 minutes to find the booking and then rather than extending the booking to compensate still asked us to be done within 35 minutes (rather than the full hour). At small luxury hotels elsewhere, the GM would make an effort to stop by and check on guests but we didn’t experience that here and in fact were met with coldness. Similarly, if we asked about things to do near the hotel, there would be a plethora of options and an offer to help arrange things — but we struggled with that here. We asked about using the indoor dining areas within the hotel that were often empty and were told this wouldn’t be an option — without explanation. The flute player’s performances were the same every night which feels strange considering the price point. I would not visit again sadly.
Guests with children must inform the property at time of booking. Please specify how many children will be staying and their respective ages in the special request box.
Please note, adult rates are applicable to children.
A deposit may be required at the property.
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
Children of any age are allowed.
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Pets are not allowed.
WiFi is available in the hotel rooms and is free of charge.