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Bettei Soan

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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
The current price is $459
$417 nightly
$459 total
Jul 6 - Jul 7

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5-145 Kain, Minamiaso, Kumamoto-ken, 8691411
  • Place, Aso Kuju National Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Minamiaso Tourist Information Center
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Aso Minami Aso Rural Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Kumamoto (KMJ)
    ‪42 min drive‬

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Hakuun Villa, Japanese Sukiya style, Double Room with Open-Air Bath(Check-in by 6PM) | Bathroom | Separate tub and shower, spring water tub, free toiletries, hair dryer

Hakuun Villa, Japanese Sukiya style, Double Room with Open-Air Bath(Check-in by 6PM)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 538 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Azumino Villa, Japanese Sukiya style, Double Room with Open-Air Bath (Check-in by 6PM) | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, bed sheets

Azumino Villa, Japanese Sukiya style, Double Room with Open-Air Bath (Check-in by 6PM)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 646 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Nagomi Villa, Japanese Traditional Style, Double Room with Open-Air Bath(Check-in by 6PM) | Bathroom | Separate tub and shower, spring water tub, free toiletries, hair dryer

Nagomi Villa, Japanese Traditional Style, Double Room with Open-Air Bath(Check-in by 6PM)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 538 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Yukino-Shita Villa, Japanese Traditional Style, Twin Room with Open-Air Bath(Check-in by 6PM) | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, bed sheets

Yukino-Shita Villa, Japanese Traditional Style, Twin Room with Open-Air Bath(Check-in by 6PM)

  • 538 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

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Yurin Villa, Modern Japanese Style, Twin Room With Private Indoor Hot Spring (Check-in by 6PM) | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, bed sheets

Yurin Villa, Modern Japanese Style, Twin Room With Private Indoor Hot Spring (Check-in by 6PM)

  • 753 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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Tsukino-Shizuku Villa, Modern Japanese Style, Twin Room With Open-Air Bath(Check-in by 6PM) | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, bed sheets

Tsukino-Shizuku Villa, Modern Japanese Style, Twin Room With Open-Air Bath(Check-in by 6PM)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 646 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

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Unsui Villa, Japanese Sukiya style, Maisonette Double Room With Open-Air Bath(Check-in by 6PM) | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, bed sheets

Unsui Villa, Japanese Sukiya style, Maisonette Double Room With Open-Air Bath(Check-in by 6PM)

  • 646 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Kijima Villa, Japanese Traditional Style, Twin Room With Open-Air Bath(Check-in by 6PM) | In-room dining

Kijima Villa, Japanese Traditional Style, Twin Room With Open-Air Bath(Check-in by 6PM)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 646 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

View all photos for Sagano, Japanese Sukiya style, Twin Room With Open-Air Bath(Check-in by 6PM)

Sagano, Japanese Sukiya style, Twin Room With Open-Air Bath(Check-in by 6PM) | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, bed sheets

Sagano, Japanese Sukiya style, Twin Room With Open-Air Bath(Check-in by 6PM)

  • 538 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

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Warabino, Japanese Traditional Style Double Room With Open-Air Bath(Check-in by 6PM) | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, bed sheets

Warabino, Japanese Traditional Style Double Room With Open-Air Bath(Check-in by 6PM)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 646 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

European Style Room1(Romankan)(Maisonette)

  • Sleeps 2

Sukiya Japan Style Room 9 (Azumino)

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

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LCD TV

Yusui Villa, Japanese Traditional style, Twin Room with Open-Air Bath (Check-in by 6PM)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

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Asagiri Villa, Japanese Sukiya Style, Twin Room with Open-Air Bath(Check-in by 6PM) | Living area | LCD TV

Asagiri Villa, Japanese Sukiya Style, Twin Room with Open-Air Bath(Check-in by 6PM)

  • 538 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

View all photos for Eboshi Villa, Japanese Traditional Style, Maisonette Twin Room With Open-Air Bath(Check-in by 6PM)

Eboshi Villa, Japanese Traditional Style, Maisonette Twin Room With Open-Air Bath(Check-in by 6PM) | Bathroom | Separate tub and shower, spring water tub, free toiletries, hair dryer

Eboshi Villa, Japanese Traditional Style, Maisonette Twin Room With Open-Air Bath(Check-in by 6PM)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

View all photos for Sobou Villa, Japanese Sukiya Style, Maisonette Twin Room With Open-Air Bath(Check-in by 6PM)

Sobou Villa, Japanese Sukiya Style, Maisonette Twin Room With Open-Air Bath(Check-in by 6PM) | Living area | LCD TV

Sobou Villa, Japanese Sukiya Style, Maisonette Twin Room With Open-Air Bath(Check-in by 6PM)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

View all photos for Romankan Villa, Western Style, Maisonette Twin with Western-Style Bath(Check-in by 6PM) Non Smoking

Romankan Villa, Western Style, Maisonette Twin with Western-Style Bath(Check-in by 6PM) Non Smoking | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, bed sheets

Romankan Villa, Western Style, Maisonette Twin with Western-Style Bath(Check-in by 6PM) Non Smoking

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

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Goryoukan Villa, Western Style, Maisonette Twin with Western-Style Bath(Check-in by 6PM) Non Smoking | Bathroom | Separate tub and shower, spring water tub, free toiletries, hair dryer

Goryoukan Villa, Western Style, Maisonette Twin with Western-Style Bath(Check-in by 6PM) Non Smoking

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

European Style Room2(Goryoukan)(Maisonette) Non smoking

  • Sleeps 3

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Property amenity
Hotel Yumeshizuku
Minamiaso
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
4.7 out of 5, Exceptional, 209 reviews
$272 nightly
The price is $299
Jul 6 - Jul 7
Hotel Yumeshizuku

About the neighborhood

Minamiaso

Located in Minamiaso, Bettei Soan is in the mountains, within a 5-minute drive of Aso Minami Aso Rural Park and Minamiaso Tourist Information Center. .This ryokan is 4 mi (6.4 km) from Hogihogi Shrine and 4.3 mi (6.9 km) from Aso Kuju National Park.

What's nearby

  • Aso Kuju National Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Minamiaso Tourist Information Center - 3 min drive - 0.9 miles
  • Aso Minami Aso Rural Park - 3 min drive - 0.9 miles
  • Aso Farm Land - 24 min drive - 8.1 miles
  • Kusasenri Observatory - 34 min drive - 11.2 miles

Getting around

  • Tateno station - 19 min drive
  • Kumamoto Airport (KMJ) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪CODONA CAFE - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪あじわい館 - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪そば道場 - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪山水苑 - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪ひみつ基地ゴン - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Bettei Soan

Bettei Soan offers 16 accommodations with indoor private hot tubs and complimentary bottled water. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and coffee/tea makers.

Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers, spring water baths, slippers, and complimentary toiletries. LCD televisions are featured in guestrooms. Housekeeping is offered daily and in-room massages can be requested.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Public bath/onsen services include an outdoor mineral hot springs (Japanese-style onsen) and a yukata (Japanese robe). There are 2 indoor hot springs and 2 outdoor hot springs open between 11:00 AM and 11:00 PM. The temperature in the hot springs is set to 106°F.
Treat yourself to a stay in one of the 16 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring indoor private hot tubs and LCD televisions. Conveniences include refrigerators and coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided daily.
This ryokan features designated smoking areas and hot springs on site.
The front desk is staffed during limited hours.

Property amenities

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a carport

Food and drink

  • Kaiseki meal

Things to do

  • 6 indoor/outdoor hot springs

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • In the mountains

Spa

  • 2 indoor hot springs
  • 2 outdoor hot springs
  • 6 indoor/outdoor hot springs
  • Hot springs open from 11:00 AM - 11:00 PM
  • Hot springs water temperature - 106 ºF
  • In-room massages
  • Public outdoor mineral hot springs (onsen)
  • Yukata (Japanese robes)

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Slippers
  • Spring water bathtub
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 6 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you arrive at the property after hours, you'll need to check in at an alternate location: [Hotel Yumeshizuku front desk]
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Guests with dietary restrictions or food allergies should contact this property 2 days in advance of arrival; special requests are not guaranteed to be accommodated. Requests are not accepted on site.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

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 bathing facility
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Hot springs access available from 11:00 AM to 11:00 PM
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
Please note that some properties do not permit guests with tattoos to use the onsite public bathing facilities

Property is also known as

Bettei Soan Inn Minamiaso
Bettei Soan Minamiaso
Bettei Soan Kumamoto Prefecture/Aso-Gun, Japan
Bettei Soan Ryokan
Bettei Soan Minamiaso
Bettei Soan Ryokan Minamiaso

Bettei Soan Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 118 out of 140 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 20 out of 140 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 140 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 140 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 140 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.8/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent amenities, wonderful and friendly staff, and the room was spacious and clean. I would love to come back for a longer stay next time.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Kwok Ho

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotspring hotel in south Aso
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Jess

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beaitiful ryokan with private onsens and a public bathouse. Both dinner and breakfast were outstanding. Highly recommend if you would like a romantic or releaxing getaway.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Incredible room and service, highly recommend
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Incredible experience, ALL the staff were super friendly and helpful. The room we stayed in was impeccable, even the public bathhouse was very clean and has a very nice atmosphere. The in-room onsen bath although was semi outdoors, still could be heated , the facility was perfect.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We go to the hotel Excellent experience in the hotel, staffs can speak English
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Kim Wai

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff were excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Lauren

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property, meals & staff/services are above expectations! It was golden week and was glad to have stayed here. Minami Aso is beautiful with gorgeous mountains & surroundings.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John

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

Excellent

Impeccable service from the staff. The in room breakfast and supper were incredible.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic place to stay! From the moment we arrived we felt very well cared for. The room(s) were spotless and in beautiful shape. The soaking tub in the room was a real treat that we took advantage of. And the meals were phenomenal!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Kevin Kai Ho

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Nahee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful! Cozy.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place is a wonderful escape. It is very rural and rustic. The wonderful staff will accommodate your every need and the food is incredible. We had such a relaxing stay. Book a room with a private tub. You will not regret it.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Ricky

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

Pleasant and relaxing stay.

Super nice environment! Spacious room can accommodate 4-5 persons with private bath. We only had 3 persons. Large king size bed with firm enough mattress! Staff are very professional and helpful. Great food.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Catherine

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

Perfect

Thsi is the second time we've stayed at Bettei Soan, it's an amazing place to stay. The service is impeccable, the villas are beautiful and have every amenity you could possibly need. The private onsen is wonderful, and the japanese breakfast is delightful. I cannot fault it
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
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10/10 Excellent

MAN HIN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very Nice
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023
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8/10 Good

myungken

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Everything are good. Salty food were concerned..
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
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8/10 Good

ZHAOSEHNG

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The quality of food can be furtherly improved,epecially the side dishes
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
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8/10 Good

Yiching

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
服務人員非常親切
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

CHIENHSIANG

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
乾淨的客房、服務人員彬彬有禮、食物好吃。
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

KAZUHIRO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
お部屋のつくりが機能的でゆったりしてて、お部屋の内湯も素敵だし、本館の真新しい大浴場も本当に良かった。特にサウナは最高。食べ切れないほど美味しい食事、そしてそれにも負けない接客サービス。また是非利用したいと強く思いました。
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

???

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
近くの馬刺し店を聞いたら丁寧に教えて頂きました。お風呂の掛け流しの調子が悪い事を伝えると即対応して貰えて良かったです。
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

MIYOKO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
食事は最高に良かったし、お部屋にお風呂も付いてて良かったが、料金がもう少し安いとまだ良いですね。
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
環境，設施，服務極好
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Teruaki

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
部屋、室内温泉とても素晴らしいです。 食事の質（冷えた焼き魚、天ぷら等）の分だけ少し総合評価は下がりましたが、また行きたいと思える宿です。 ありがとうございました。
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024