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Sozankyo

3.5 star property
Aso ryokan with restaurant and bar/lounge

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Breakfast and dinner served, Japanese cuisine
Japanese Room with Open Air Bath | In-room safe, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets
Bar (on property)
Garden
Spa

Reviews

9.2 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Electric vehicle charging point
    Electric vehicle charging point
  • Bar
    Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
    24/7 front desk
  • Onsen
    Onsen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Room service
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Air conditioning
  • Front-desk safe
  • Luggage storage
  • Ballroom
  • Bike rental
Feel at home
  • Refrigerator
  • Television
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Elevator
  • Free self parking

Room options

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Japanese Superior | In-room safe, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Japanese Superior

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Toilet with electronic bidet
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Twin Futon

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Japanese Room with Shared Bathroom (3rd Floor) | In-room safe, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Japanese Room with Shared Bathroom (3rd Floor)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Toilet with electronic bidet
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Futons

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Japanese Room with Open Air Bath | In-room safe, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Japanese Room with Open Air Bath

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Toilet with electronic bidet
Separate bathtub and shower
Hair dryer
In-room safe
  • 45 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Futon

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Semi-Double with Open Air Bath | In-room safe, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Semi-Double with Open Air Bath

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Toilet with electronic bidet
Separate bathtub and shower
Hair dryer
In-room safe
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Japanese Room w/Shared Bathroom (2nd floor) | In-room safe, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Japanese Room w/Shared Bathroom (2nd floor)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Toilet with electronic bidet
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Futons

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About the neighborhood

Map
Uchinomaki 145, Aso, Kumamoto, 869-2301

What's nearby

  • Cuddly Dominion - 8 min drive - 7.7 km
  • Aso Kuju National Park - 9 min drive - 10.5 km
  • Daikanbo - 10 min drive - 10.1 km
  • Aso Shrine - 11 min drive - 9.7 km
  • Mount Aso - 23 min drive - 22.8 km

Getting around

  • Kumamoto Airport (KMJ) - 53 min drive
  • Aso station - 13 min drive
  • Miyaji station - 17 min drive
  • Akamizu station - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪ほっともっと - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪食堂 すぴいかん。 - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪チュンチュンラーメン - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪やきにくの郷・発見伝 - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Bath - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Sozankyo

When visiting Aso, Sozankyo is a great choice to consider. Guests can indulge in massages and enjoy Japanese cuisine at Komorebi, which is open for breakfast and dinner.

Languages

English, Japanese

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 22 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM
  • Late check-in subject to availability
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
  • Check-out time is 11:00 AM

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions.

Special check-in instructions

  • Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
  • To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
  • If you are planning to arrive after 7 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Required at check-in

  • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required
  • Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

  • No cribs (infant beds)

Pets

  • Pets not allowed
  • Service animals welcome

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas
  • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

  • Free onsite self parking
  • Electric vehicle charging point on site

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Room service (limited hours)

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Bicycle rentals

Facilities

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk

Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Flat-screen television

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Electronic bidet
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Phone

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe

Special features

Spa

Services include massages. Public bath/onsen services include an indoor mineral hot springs (Japanese-style onsen) and a yukata (Japanese robe). These services feature separate men and women areas. The ryokan bathing area is open from 3:00 PM to 10:00 AM.

Dining

Komorebi - This restaurant specializes in Japanese cuisine and serves breakfast and dinner.

Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. Fees may include applicable taxes:
  • A bathing tax, collected at the property, may be charged. The bathing tax applies to properties with hot springs and ranges from JPY 150-500 per person, per night based on local regulations. Please note that further exemptions may apply.

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve access to the hot springs and access to the public bathing facility

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 accepts credit cards and cash.
Please note that some properties do not permit guests with tattoos to use the onsite public bathing facilities.

Also known as

Sozankyo Inn Aso
Sozankyo Inn
Sozankyo Aso
Sozankyo Aso
Sozankyo Ryokan
Sozankyo Ryokan Aso

Frequently asked questions

Does Sozankyo offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Sozankyo 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 Sozankyo?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
Is parking offered on site at Sozankyo?
Yes, there's free self parking. Electric vehicle charging is available.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Sozankyo?
Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.
What is there to do at Sozankyo and nearby?
Have fun during the warmer months with activities such as cycling.
Are there restaurants at or near Sozankyo?
Yes, Komorebi offers Japanese cuisine.
What's the area around Sozankyo like?
Sozankyo is located a short 13-minute walk from Hanaasobi Garden.

Sozankyo Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

An excellent place for your vacation!
We had a lovely time at Sekoen. Everyone there is very professional. Their smiling faces really light the the days of guests. The meals are very delicious and they are very thoughtful to include local delicacy in their dishes. I am especially impressed with the way they serve the breakfast and dinner. They explain the ingredients and the way to enjoy food in details so they we can not only enjoy the food, but also get to know more about the local food culture. We stayed there for 2 nights and we were upgraded to a bigger room with private bath on the second night. We really enjoyed it. My big thanks to everyone at Seikoen to make my stay there extremely enjoyable. I will definitley recommend the place.
Siu Ching, 1-night trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

It is a very traditional Japanese onsen in a very traditional Japanese town. It is not ultra luxurious but the whole atmosphere gives you a really good Japanese experience. What was really outstanding though - and we ate at really good places on this trip - was their dinner. Exceptional.
1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

A Jewel in Town
Enjoyed the private onsen that overlooks the garden. Must have been a great sight in Spring and Summer. Service was good both at the reception and the restaurant. It's one of the better looking hotels in the area.
Bernard WK, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful experience.
It was my first ryokan and knocked me off my feet. After a month it felt like the first truly Japanese lodging experience.
Brian, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

This is a beautiful onsen hotel with exceptional staff. The food was varied and first rate. Nothing was too difficult to accommodate during our stay. A great base for the sites in and around Aso.
3-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely small hotel with outstanding service
Its really welcoming hotel. We stayed one night and got treated very well with all staff. Will recommend to everyone.
SUICHI, 1-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Nice plac with great staffs. walking distance to nearby restaurants. better rent a car to drive around as the buses are not that frequent. room is clean and spacious.
2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Amazing hotel
Delicious food and excellent service!
SUICHI, 1-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great stay highly recommended.
Superb and attentive service. Dinners and breakfasts were very good and the staff noted our preferences (no raw meats for one child). The private onsen were very comfortable. Rooms were a little bit cold but not unbeatable.
Keith, 2-night family trip
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8/10 Very Good

Lee Aik, 1-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Silvia, 1-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

No frill Roykan with excellence service and onsen
It's our second visit to this Roykan. Last was just 3 months ago. We like the friendly and attentive services and they have a lady staff who speak good english. We booked the half board package and the dinner was pretty good and serving was generous. Breakfast is simple and we enjoy the local produce like fresh milk and yoghurt. The green tea pudding was heavenly. IF you are looking for a buffet spread then this is nowhere near it. So why this place? Well it is right on the Route 212 and if are going north to Kurokawa area, this is an excellent choice. The other consideration is the cost, so grab it if the deal is on. And the onsen bath is good as there are 2 private bath where you can reserved for family use. The hot spring water is really great for relaxation. Nearby, Aso Farmland, the kiddo place is just 20 mins drive away. And you can drive up to Mount Aso in about 40mins.
Won Soon, 2-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great onsen hotel
Excellent private onsen in the room. Recommend to take the Japanese room.
1-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Perfect stay
Sozankyo goes above and beyond to meet the needs of their guests. The traditional inn is surrounded by beautiful, tranquil gardens, the staff is lovely and the onsens are terrific. The food tends toward adventurous and authentic but is also quite delicious.
Cristina, 3-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

A unique experience
A great experience with great onsen, nice room and great food. My room toilet is a kind of smelly, I complained about it but the staff insisted that it is the freshener aroma??? since I stay one night, I just let it go.
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Quiet and relaxing getaway
We spent 2 nights in its Japanese-styled room. The staff were friendly and helpful. We requested for a bigger room with a small room attached so our 3 year old can sleep earlier in a quieter environment. The hotel was very happy to make the arrangement without extra charge. Highlight of the stay was their private hot springs - my 3 year old was definitely fasniated by the experience. We were being served breakfast in their private room, which was another homely experience. Being in a non-urban part of Japan, language has always been a worry. But Suzankyo is staffed with fluent-English speaking staff, which made our stay a convenient one. We will definitely recommend Suzankyo for the homely and traditional Japanese experience.
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great location with great services
This is my second time staying here and I couldn't be happier with the accommodation and the friendly services.
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

また泊まりたい。
モダンでとても綺麗にしている宿。部屋はとても快適、大浴場には替えのタオルがあり、気持ちよくすごせた。夕飯は頂かず、朝食のみのプランであったが、朝食は地産地消でとてもよかった。おすすめです。
misako, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very Good

受付のスタッフ、食事処のスタッフ 皆さん　心地よい対応をして下さいました。家族風呂も雰囲気よく使えました。
1-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Shinno, 1-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

いい旅館です
旅館の方々のサービスは行き届いていて快適に宿泊できました。へやの入口が狭すぎるのが残念でした。
1-night family trip
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8/10 Very Good

1-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

YOSHIMI, 1-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

阿蘇に行くなら泊まりたい。
いつも快適に泊まらせて頂いて今回3回目の宿泊でした。 お湯がとにかく最高に本物でびっくりします。 お食事も大変美味しく大満足です。 阿蘇へ行く時はまた泊まりたいです。
Yuri, 1-night business trip
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8/10 Very Good

細かな気遣いがありがたい
冬場のチェックアウト時に、わざわざポットにお湯をいれて車まで持ってきてくれました。 最初から最後まで細かなところまで気が行き届いていて、大満足でした。
tomonori, 1-night trip with friends
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