Takachiho Gorge Freshwater Fish Aquarium - 3 min drive - 1.6 km
Takachiho Gorge - 3 min drive - 1.7 km
Manai Falls - 3 min drive - 1.7 km
Getting around
Kumamoto Airport (KMJ) - 95 min drive
Miyazaki Airport (KMI) - 119 min drive
Restaurants
麺菜酒家 あすから〜めん - 8 min walk
そば処天庵 - 6 min walk
高千穂牛レストラン和 - 3 min walk
焼肉初栄 - 8 min walk
純喫茶カリンカ - 7 min walk
About this property
Ryokan Shinsen
Ryokan Shinsen puts you just a 5-minute drive from Takachiho Gorge. Free perks include WiFi and self parking.
Languages
Chinese (Mandarin), Japanese
At a glance
Hotel size
8 rooms
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 6 PM
Check-out time is 11 AM
Restrictions related to your trip
Check COVID-19 restrictions.
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Children
No cribs (infant beds)
Pets
Pets not allowed
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
Free onsite self parking
Onsite parking limited
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Restaurant
Coffee shop
Kaiseki meal
Services
24-hour front desk
Concierge services
Luggage storage
Facilities
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Garden
Room amenities
Be entertained
LCD television
Home comfort
Air conditioning
Espresso maker
Bathrobes and slippers
Sleep well
Down comforter
Premium bedding
Freshen up
Bathtub or shower
Bidet
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
Food and drink
Refrigerator
Free bottled water
More
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Special features
Spa
Public bath/onsen services include a yukata (Japanese robe).
Fees & policies
Policies
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.
This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Also known as
Ryokan Shinsen
Ryokan Shinsen Takachiho
Shinsen Takachiho
Ryokan Shinsen Takachiho
Ryokan Shinsen Guesthouse
Ryokan Shinsen Guesthouse Takachiho
Frequently asked questions
Does Ryokan Shinsen offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Ryokan Shinsen does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Ryokan Shinsen?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Ryokan Shinsen?
Yes, there's free self parking. Parking spots may be limited.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Ryokan Shinsen?
Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 6 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.
What is there to do at Ryokan Shinsen and nearby?
Ryokan Shinsen has a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Ryokan Shinsen?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.
What's the area around Ryokan Shinsen like?
Ryokan Shinsen is a short 5-minute walk from Takachiho Shrine and 18 minutes' walk from Aratate Shrine.
Ryokan Shinsen Reviews
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
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10/10
Cleanliness
10/10
Staff & service
10/10
Amenities
9.8/10
Property conditions & facilities
9.8/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 18, 2024
Verified traveler
1-night trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 29, 2023
BARRY
Verified Travelocity guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 28, 2022
By far the crown jewelry of our honeymoon stays. Thowe the cost may give you hart burn the expense I would not trade for 2x the cost. It was the most spiritual stop on our trip, i felt like a royalty wail there. They have everything you need and they are located close to many cool attractions.
Joshua
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 25, 2019
5 stars service
You will be treated and served like a king. Ladies can choose your favourite colorful kimono and they will service you to wear it on in your room. A well-prepared Kaiseki dinner we’ve never experienced before. It’s really value for money :)
Verified traveler
1-night trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 11, 2019
Perfect ryokan
The best ryokan I ever stay. Great amenities. Heat wooden floor, heat floor mat.
Suwanee
Suwanee, 1-night family trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 7, 2019
The staff were extremely attentive and helpful. They took care to adjust the kaiseki meals to the tastes of our 9 yo daughter. When we arrived well before check-in, they collected our luggage from the bus station and drove us down to the gorge. After a delicious meal, the drove us to and from the Kagura. Everything about the stay was wonderful.
Jon
Jon, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 30, 2019
They treat you like a king!
They have amazing breakfast and dinner ceremonies :
each dish is a masterpiece of culinary art ( and there
are like 9-10 courses consisting of small appetizer size
dishes)
Food is delicious and very healthy but still filling and is
served in style - beautiful plates, each dish design is carefully arranged on the plate to create esthetic
appeal
You live in a tradition setting little house with your
own private zen garden, hot tub on the back patio,
Inside the house spacious rooms looks like Japanese history museum and
there is 2 options - you can sleep on the mattress
traditional style or on the bed - both very comfortable
There is a bathroom and restroom inside and another
restroom in a small structure right outside of the patio in the back just in case
Staff is very helpful in terms of guidance where to
go in the area for more attractions besides Takashiho gorge ( which is 25 min walk from the hotel) -
and they can arrange taxi to mount Aso, taxi to view sunrise over the mountains and taxi to view rice fields - all unforgettable experience and photo opportunities
And obviously the gorge itself located close by is amazing especially boat ride
So to summarize- even though it takes 3 hours by
bus to get there from Fukuoka to see the Takashiho
gorge it is this kind of special hotel experience that
makes it worthwhile because it creates a harmony
between enjoying nature and enjoying unique hotel
amenities
Dmitry
Dmitry, 3-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
May 25, 2019
Verified traveler
2-night trip with friends
Verified Hoteles.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 27, 2018
Verified traveler
1-night family trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 13, 2018
Amazing.
The hotel staff were very accommodating and friendly. The food was spectacular. Everything about this stay was awesome. I would go back, and although it was expensive, it was well worth the money (10 course dinner and ~6 course breakfast included). We were able to get by okay with English which was nice. There was a private outdoor hot tub and indoor shower that connected to the outside. Nice little Japanese garden in our backyard of our room. We went to the Shrine in the evening and they dressed us up in Yukata's to attend. This was very fun.
Verified traveler
1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 6, 2018
Outstanding Japanese experience
Everything was perfect. The room, staff, amazing food and service.
Verified traveler
2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
May 3, 2018
Nice try
The staff was wonderful, the food excellent, but the room was a disappointment. It was kind of a cross between a log cabin and Trader Vic’s. There were two tree trunks used as part of a room divider, and a faux skylight above the middle of the room. Quite odd. Couldn’t justify the expense even as a splurge.