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Sozankyo

3.5 star property
Ryokan in Aso with 24-hour front desk and restaurant

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Breakfast and dinner served, Japanese cuisine
Garden
Japanese Room w/Shared Bathroom (2nd floor)
Public bath
Interior

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
Uchinomaki 145, Aso, Kumamoto, 869-2301
  • Cuddly Dominion
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Aso Kuju National Park
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Daikanbo
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Kumamoto (KMJ)
    ‪53 min drive‬

Room options

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Japanese Superior

Japanese Superior

Highlights

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

View all photos for Japanese Room with Shared Bathroom (3rd Floor)

Japanese Room with Shared Bathroom (3rd Floor)

Japanese Room with Shared Bathroom (3rd Floor)

Highlights

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

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Japanese Room with Open Air Bath

Japanese Room with Open Air Bath

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Toilet with electronic bidet
Separate bath and shower
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Desk
  • 45 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Single Futon

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Semi-Double with Open Air Bath

Semi-Double with Open Air Bath

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Toilet with electronic bidet
Separate bath and shower
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Desk
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Japanese Room w/Shared Bathroom (2nd floor)

Japanese Room w/Shared Bathroom (2nd floor)

Japanese Room w/Shared Bathroom (2nd floor)

Highlights

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

About the area

Aso

At Sozankyo, you'll be 22.8 km (14.2 mi) from Mount Aso. Highlights at this ryokan include a restaurant, free self-parking and a bar/lounge. .The restaurant, Komorebi, serves Japanese cuisine and is open for breakfast and dinner. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas and coffee/tea in a common area. .In the area of this 3.5-property class Aso ryokan, you'll find Aso Kuju National Park.

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

  • Aso station - 13 min drive
  • Kumamoto (KMJ) - 53 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

Ryokan in Aso with 24-hour front desk and restaurant
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. Sozankyo also features coffee/tea in common area, room service (during limited hours), and a front desk safe. Free self parking is available.
  • 22 guestrooms or units
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Lift
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Sozankyo offers 22 air-conditioned accommodations, with a safe. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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

Languages

English, Japanese

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • Komorebi

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Spa

  • Massage
  • Public bath open from 3:00 PM - 10:00 AM
  • Public indoor mineral hot springs (onsen)
  • Separate men/women areas in public bath
  • Yukata (Japanese robes)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Toilet with electronic bidet
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Limited room service
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: JPY 150.00 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 12 years of age.

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve access to the hot springs and access to the public bath facility
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve access to the hot springs and access to the public bath facility. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, JCB International and cash.

We should mention

  • As required by the Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare, all international visitors must submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels etc). Also, it's required that lodging proprietors photocopy the passports of all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file.
  • Please note that some properties do not permit guests with tattoos to use the on-site public bathing facilities.

Property is also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Sozankyo?

Sozankyo offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Sozankyo?

Yep, Sozankyo has a free self car park.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Sozankyo?

No, Sozankyo does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Sozankyo?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves Japanese cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at Sozankyo?

Check-in begins at 3 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Sozankyo?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Sozankyo Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 79 out of 124 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 42 out of 124 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 124 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 124 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 124 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Siu Ching

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Bernard WK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

SUICHI

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

SUICHI

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing hotel
Delicious food and excellent service!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Keith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018

8/10 Good

Lee Aik

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Silvia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Won Soon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great onsen hotel
Excellent private onsen in the room. Recommend to take the Japanese room.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2017

10/10 Excellent

Cristina, Los Angeles, CA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2017

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.

10/10 Excellent

FamilyTraveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.

10/10 Excellent

Lewis, Toronto

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.

10/10 Excellent

misako

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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。
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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。
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Shinno

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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。
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

YOSHIMI

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Yuri

Business traveller, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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。
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020

8/10 Good

tomonori

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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。
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020