1506 Otohime, Aso City, Kumamoto Prefecture, 869-2226, JapanView hotel details
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61 reviews
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Location8.6
Amenities8.7
Service9.5
Cleanliness9.3
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Doris_Ding
Japanese Room, Mountain View, Non-Smoking (12 Tatami Mats)
Stayed in May 2026
Family
2 reviews
8.0/10
Very good
Posted on Jun 29, 2026
I really enjoyed the tranquility here. Even though it was a tatami room, I slept incredibly well.
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Guest User
Japanese Room, Non-Smoking (6 Tatami Mats)
Stayed in May 2026
Couple
7 reviews
7.0/10
Posted on Jun 14, 2026
It was a good experience if you wanna try the real Japanese style of accommodation. The location was a bit far, hence you definitely need a car to stay in this hotel. They also provide traditional breakfast. Overall, it was a good experience.
Guest User
Japanese-Style Room-Main Building
Stayed in Mar 2026
Traveling with friends
11 reviews
10/10
Outstanding
Posted on Apr 24, 2026
Tatami room was clean, enjoy with Japanese hot bath. Good Japanese breakfast
Guest User
Japanese-Style Room-Main Building
Stayed in Dec 2025
Couple
4 reviews
7.5/10
Posted on Jan 21, 2026
There was only one staff member, but the service felt genuinely warm and sincere. The facilities and environment were average, but acceptable considering the hotel's price.
The hotel room was spacious, but the bathroom was separate and a short walk away. Even though it was close, it was quite cold! Right across the street is a golf club, so you can literally wake up and walk a minute to enjoy a great breakfast!
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hattiecen2007
Japanese-Style Room-Main Building
Stayed in Jan 2026
Traveling with friends
6 reviews
8.5/10
Very good
Posted on Feb 24, 2026
There's no shower in the room, but there are 4 public baths with private-use tags you can hang on the door. Overall, it's very clean and has a traditional Japanese feel. The room itself is also quite spacious.
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Guest User
Japanese Room, Non-Smoking (6 Tatami Mats)
Stayed in Dec 2025
Traveling with friends
19 reviews
10/10
Outstanding
Posted on Jan 31, 2026
The breakfast was delicious and substantial. The hot spring is private, but it's first-come, first-served. You have to shower outside the room, and it closes quite early. If you're going as a couple, remember you won't be able to shower after your intimate moments, so bring wet wipes for your partner.
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Tan Peng Ann
Japanese Room, Non-Smoking (6 Tatami Mats)
Stayed in Mar 2026
Couple
13 reviews
10/10
Outstanding
Posted on Apr 18, 2026
Comfortable room, nice private bath and delicious breakfast
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Standard Japanese-Style Room-Main Building
Stayed in Oct 2025
Couple
4 reviews
5.0/10
Posted on Nov 28, 2025
Most things at Minshuku Asogen were fine, but the shower water made my hair extremely sticky — almost like it was coated with something. It became tangled and rough, and I even experienced hair fall. This one issue really made my whole experience bad.
I absolutely loved this guesthouse; it truly embodied the traditional Japanese accommodation style. Although the bathing facilities were located outside the main building, each one had its own unique and charming design. We also found some wonderful family-run restaurants nearby. For guests with a car, convenience was excellent, as there was a convenience store just a 5-minute drive away. This guesthouse provided me with a truly comfortable and restful sleep.
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Standard Japanese-Style Room-Main Building
Stayed in May 2025
Solo traveler
6 reviews
9.5/10
Amazing
Posted on Jun 24, 2025
The guesthouse is fantastic! While its location might be a bit inconvenient if you don't have a car, as it's quite a distance from the train station, both the rooms and the hot spring baths are very comfortable. They also provide washing machines and vending machines (laundry pods/detergent cost extra). The guesthouse staff offered excellent service; the next day, when I couldn't find a bus, they even drove me directly to the station. I'm truly grateful for that! I would definitely choose to stay here again next time!
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Japanese Room, Mountain View, Non-Smoking (12 Tatami Mats)
Loved the place, stayed in a tatami room. Very nice private hot spring bath outside, very clean, of a little dated. Breakfast was good, 7 out of ten. Would love to come again.