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About this property
Spacious Accommodations: Ryokan Yayanoyu in Kumamoto offers spacious adults-only rooms with private bathrooms. Each room features air-conditioning, a private open-air bath, and a dining area. Relaxing Facilities: Guests can enjoy a hot spring bath, open-air bath, and free WiFi. Additional amenities include a restaurant, bar, and free on-site private parking. Dining Experience: The romantic restaurant serves Italian and Japanese cuisines for dinner. Breakfast is highly rated by guests. Local Attractions: Located 14 mi from Kumamoto Airport, the ryokan is near hot spring areas such as Hirayama Hot Spring (8.7 mi) and Kuroishi Station (8.1 mi).
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.0 for a two-person trip.
Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap
Most popular amenities
- Non-smoking rooms
- Free parking
- Free Wifi
- Restaurant
- Bar
- Breakfast
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Chun
Netherlands
“Staff at the property was very nice and friendly, food there is perfect. The private onsen is spacious, nothing to complain about. Our the day of our departure our car couldn't start up due to battery issue, the owner came to help quickly which...” - Kwan
Australia
“Friendly owner. Nice food. Wonderful private hot spring in the backyard.” - Nikol
Israel
“The The food was excellent, the service was kind. Everything was excellent.” - Georg
Austria
“If you want original japanese feeling. it is the place to be. Breakfast and dinner were of outstanding quality. The staff tried everything,to make it for you an unforgetable expierence. The hot private Onsen is an extra plus for those who stay in...” - Tracey
Canada
“We enjoyed everything about this lovely, small ryokan. Almost no English is spoken here as very few western tourists visits. Google Translate was a life saver. The owner is incredibly friendly and helpful. Our room was large and our private...” - Teo
Singapore
“Big private onsen Nice dinner set up Nice food Dinner and breakfast” - Sharlene
Australia
“Cozy room with my own outdoor Onsen. Extremely friendly staff. Food was simply superb!” - Constance
Singapore
“The staff were fabulous. Polite, friendly and helpful. Non English speaking, but we communicated via Google Translate. The outdoor onsen was very refreshing. Water was hot at the right temperature.” - Joe
New Zealand
“Very relaxing and private getaway. The rooms are very generous for 1-2 people. The private onsen was really hot and worked a treat. Food was exceptional for both dinner and breakfast. Wouldn't hesitate to doing this experience again if I am...” - Chi
Hong Kong
“The food and drinks were excellent. The staff were very friendly and service was excellent.”
Area info
Restaurants
- Restaurant
- CuisineItalian • Japanese
- Open forDinner
- AmbienceRomantic
House rules
Child policies
Children not allowed.
Crib and extra bed policies
Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.








The fine print
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Please inform Ryokan Yayanoyu of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Guests with tattoos may not be permitted to use the property’s public bathing areas or other facilities where the tattoos might be visible to other guests.
An accommodation tax per person, per night is not included in the price and must be paid at the property.
This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.
Quiet hours are between 21:00:00 and 06:00:00.
In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property currently isn't accepting guests from certain countries on dates where such guidelines exist.
In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.
Food and beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to the coronavirus (COVID-19).
In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property can only accept bookings from essential workers/permitted travelers on dates where such guidelines exist. Reasonable evidence must be provided on arrival. If it isn't provided, your booking will be canceled on arrival.
As a result of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has temporarily suspended its shuttle services.
Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.
In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary, and other relevant info on dates where such guidelines exist.
Spa and gym facilities at this property are unavailable due to the coronavirus (COVID-19).
Due to coronavirus (COVID-19), this property adheres to strict physical distancing measures.
Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), make sure you're booking this property in accordance with the destination's local government guidelines, including (but not limited to) the purpose of travel and maximum group size.
Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.
It's not possible to stay at this property for coronavirus (COVID-19) quarantine purposes.