Set in Takachiho, within 800 metres of Takachiho Shrine and 1.9 km of Takachiho Gorge Freshwater Fish Aquarium, Solest Takachiho Hotel offers accommodation with a restaurant and free WiFi throughout...
Anthony
Australia
Every aspect of this accommodation was impressive. The facade is very modern ad was reflected in the dining area, lobby, accommodation floors and the rooms themselves. Nature abounds in the surrounds of this picturesque town. Within walking distance to Takachiho Jinja and the Kagura performance. Best to drive to the gorge from here.
Offering quiet street views, Guest House Iwato is an accommodation located in Takachiho, 7.4 km from Takachiho Shrine and 8.5 km from Takachiho Gorge Freshwater Fish Aquarium.
JL117
Australia
The photos on booking.com don't do this place justice. The house is super clean and the bathroom looks brand new. Very warm and homely feeling. The staff was so polite and helpful. She even gave us a house tour and was smiling all the time. She even called a nearby restaurant to help us make a booking for dinner. Very good value for money.
Boasting a balcony with mountain views, a garden and barbecue facilities, Kashi Besso Takachiho can be found in Takachiho, close to Takachiho Shrine and a 11-minute walk from Takachiho Gorge...
Justine
Singapore
Strategic location near the gorge. Strong wifi and electricity. Spacious for a group of 4
Located a 20-minute walk away from Takachiho Bus Centre, Takachiho B&B Ukigumo offers views of Takachiho Gorge. Free WiFi is offered and free private parking is available on site.
Guest House Shizuho, a property with a shared lounge, is located in Takachiho, 2.2 km from Takachiho Gorge Freshwater Fish Aquarium, 7.4 km from Amanoiwato Shrine, as well as 50 km from Aso Shrine.
Located just a 5-minute drive from famous Takachiho-kyo Gorge, Imakuni Ryokan offers Japanese-style accommodation surrounded by tranquil nature. It features a large public bath with mountain views.
Laura
United Kingdom
Located next to Takachiho bus terminal and 35min walk from the Takachiho gorge. The room was very quiet, spacious and comfortable.
Located in Gokase, 47 km from Mount Aso, Guesthouse EL CAMPO features air-conditioned rooms and a garden. This guest house provides free private parking and a shared kitchen.
Hannah
Australia
Great price and well equipped lodge. The owner was very friendly.
Located in Gokase and only 48 km from Mount Aso, Gokase Campsite Camping and Guesthouse provides accommodation with mountain views, free WiFi and free private parking.
Alexandra
Australia
The views from the cabin were superb and the remote location is a lovely disconnect.
Located within 44 km of Mount Aso and 50 km of Lake Ezu, omusubi guest house (JAPANESE STYLE) features rooms with air conditioning and a shared bathroom in Mamihara.
Jillian
Australia
The guest house was spacious, had everything you'd need and was very clean. Rie and her staff were welcoming and friendly. Although Rie was busy, she took the time to ask about my plans, suggested places to visit, showed me around Mamihara and picked me up from one of the sightseeing sites as it was a hot day when I visited. Thanks Rie! 😊
43 km from Mount Aso, hostel+cafe たね is a recently renovated property situated in Hōgano and features air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi and private parking. The guest house has family rooms.
Rachel
Canada
Wonderful place! A warm and welcoming couple runs this place. The food was exceptional. Highly recommend!
Takachiho is about 1 hrs. 20 minutes drive from Kumamoto...
Takachiho is about 1 hrs. 20 minutes drive from Kumamoto Airport and is easy to reach in a rental car. The scenery en route is amazing! The Gorge is stunning but not very long. The rowing boat trip is relatively expensive, ¥5100 for 30 minutes for a max of 3 people, but it is great fun with wonderful photo opportunities! You can walk some of the way along the river but part of the path is still damaged. There are several nice shrines in the area, one of which does nightly Kagura dance performances (1 hour for ¥1000). We stayed 2 nights in a lovely Ryokan at the end of our holiday and it was a great way to finiour trip to Japan.
Lucy
Ireland
10
Scored 10
A hiker's dream. Lots of trails, stairs, nature, waterfalls.
A hiker's dream. Lots of trails, stairs, nature, waterfalls. The rice terraces' views are amazing. Farm animals. My kids and I loved it all. The boating on the Gorge was a great fun experience!
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Anonymous
United States
10
Scored 10
Takachiho is an absolutely beautiful place!
Takachiho is an absolutely beautiful place! The gorge was one of the most incredible places I have ever been in my life and I will definitely be returning one day with my family. I cannot recommend this place enough.
The locals were so friendly! Literally everyone I spoke to was so kind and helpful, when I panicked and got myself lost they were so wonderful. Even kids walking home from school said hi as they passed me!
The only catch is that if you’re flying into Kumamoto Airport, there is only one bus that will take you to Takachiho and it’s over two hours to travel and only comes twice a day. You have to be very organised because if you miss that bus, it’s not easy to get there if you aren’t renting a car.
While you’re in the area, you should also check out Iwato Shrine and the Amaterasu Railway. The railway is a great way to get a better view of the valley from above -so long as you have a head for heights!
Overall, I would say seeing Takachiho is a must if you’re visiting Japan!
Tash
Japan
10
Scored 10
Ryokan Shinsen was absolutely AMAZING!
Ryokan Shinsen was absolutely AMAZING! Everything from communication before through our stay was exceptional. The food was the best we have had in Japan (we have lived here 2 and a half years). The service was top notch and the private onsen was wonderful. Highly recommend.
Janice
United States
8.0
Scored 8.0
Highly recommending the nature trail walk from Manai falls...
Highly recommending the nature trail walk from Manai falls to Takachiho Shrine. It offers better view than boating ard the waterfall. If time allows, do go to Amanoiwato Shrine - the view at Amano Yasukawara is awesome. If you eat beef, lunch at Nagomi is one of the best option!
Yan
Malaysia
8.0
Scored 8.0
A small town, but filled with culture and beautiful nature.
A small town, but filled with culture and beautiful nature. I really enjoyed the shrine and getting some omamori as gifts. The gorge was beautiful, but unfortunately the water was a little muddy when we went, and we couldn't ride the row boats due to high tide. Despite this, it was a great stay and I would want to come back to see it during Autumn season as I heard its really beautiful.
1. Great location - walking distance to Takachiho bus terminal, taxi and local train station, tourist association, shops, restaurants, Takachiho Gorge, shrines and tourist attractions.
2. Clean and comfortable futon beds on tatami mat. Spacious room good for 2 pax.
3. Friendly guesthouse owner.
4. Free coffee and tea bags.
5. No cooking facilities but can heat up food with microwave oven provided next to reception counter.
6. Can chit-chat with room guests from other countries at reception area till 10pm.
We came to Takachiho to visit the famous gorge and when looking at accommodation, there were little around. Ryokan Shinsen was definitely more on the pricer side, however having stayed the 2 nights, I would be more than keen to stay here again. The facilities and rooms were immaculate. The service was excellent, very attentive. Breakfast and dinner were included in the stay and it's definitely an experience. There is plenty of parking if you're planning on driving and close to tourist attractions.
This was the best ryokan we've ever stayed in Japan! Not only it was exceptionally clean and located in a very quiet neighborhood, but there were also rooms with private bathrooms, which is quite rare to find! The staff was very friendly and helpful. Takachiho gorge is only 10 minutes away, there's a direct road to it just around the corner of the hotel. If you get lucky enough you might even see an owl at night!
Comfortable stay located in the heart of Takachiho - close to the Gorge and the Takachiho Jinja where there is the Yokagura between Nov and Feb. The staff were super responsive and also recommended dinner places- also making the reservations for us. The hotel also provides cushions for the Yokagura performance. Rooms were large, clean and comfortable for 3 of us. There is ample on-site parking.
The dinner was simple and good. We had Pork shabu... and a small buffet breakfast that was good.. a mix of western and japanese.. So its good to book with dinner and breakfast. Hotel is just 2mins walk away from a big drug store that sells everything... .glad I chose this hotel.. as i only needed a place to rest and stopover for my long driving trip from west to east of kyushu.
Check in was simple, instructions provided by the staff was clear. Staff members were very friendly at check in, dinner and breakfast. The food was excellent and the hot bath in the room was very enjoyable. Thoroughly enjoyed our stay there, provided a convenient location for touring around Takachiho.
The location is great which is around 15mins walking from the Takachiho tourist centre, and it only takes few minutes walking to Takachiho Gorge.
The staff shows excellent hospitality in answering my questions about visiting Takachiho. I will definitely come back and live here again!
This is an EXCEPTIONALLY GREAT ryokan. We stayed in a villa that had a private onsen bath, heated floors, manicured Japanese garden and all amenities. The meals were excellent. The staff was great. This is truly a first class ryokan that I would highly recommend to everyone.
Absolutely massive private tatami room. Free parking, and in a pretty good location. We left our car at the hostel, easy walking distance to restaurants. Maybe 20ish minutes to the Takachiho Shrine, and another 10-15 to get down to the gorge.
The room is big and the location is great. It's about 15-20 min walk to Takachiho Gorge.
Wide selections of breakfast and they are all delicious.
One staff also helped us to book the restaurant for our dinner and suggest the nice one for us.
Small but clean and comfortable apartment. Location is close to takachiho gorge by car. Host is friendly and kindly arrange for a jacket we left behind delivered to our next destination. Thank you.
Free Tea, Coffee and water in the lobby but also the locations is very convenient to visit Takachiho Gorge and Takachiho-jinja. Everything was clean and quiet during the night.
A nice, cozy and clean hotel which is relatively new. Hotel service staff were excellent, very friendly and always ready to help; they made our stay truly enjoyable.
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