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Yamakawa ZENZO

3.0 star property
Travelers find a peaceful retreat at Yamakawa ZENZO, where the healing powers of mineral hot springs combine with garden serenity for a restorative getaway

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Yamakawa ZENZO creates a tranquil environment where guests can experience the therapeutic benefits of an indoor mineral hot spring. The property features a beautiful garden that enhances the peaceful atmosphere. Visitors appreciate the convenience of free WiFi in all rooms.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
The current price is ￥60,000
￥66,000 total
Feb 19 - Feb 20

Room options

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Economy Twin Room | In-room safe, soundproofing, free WiFi

Economy Twin Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bathtub and shower
Spring water bathtub
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Futons

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Executive Suite Room | In-room safe, soundproofing, free WiFi

Executive Suite Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bathtub and shower
Spring water bathtub
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 5 Twin Futons
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About the neighborhood

Oguni is home to Yamakawa ZENZO. Sujiyu Onsen and Tsuetate Onsen are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Yaba-Hita-Hikosan Quasi-National Park and Aso Kuju National Park. Jizobaru Fishining Center and Kuju Natural Zoo are also worth visiting. Visit our Oguni travel guide
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869-2505, Kumamoto, Oguni, 1426, Kitazato

What's nearby

  • Mount Yufu
    Aso Kuju National Park
    23 min drive - 19.6 km
  • Yufuin_KinrinLake_553248621532763210_02
    Kinrin Lake
    50 min drive - 41.5 km
  • Yaba-Hita-Hikosan Quasi-National Park
    3 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Nabegataki
    17 min drive - 12.4 km
  • Kuju Mountains
    19 min drive - 15.7 km

Getting around

  • Aso Station
    31 min drive
  • Kumamoto Airport (KMJ)
    89 min drive

Restaurants

  • 岡本とうふ店
    5 min drive
  • よしぶ
    6 min drive
  • 手打ち蕎麦天晴
    19 min walk
  • 北里バラン
    4 min drive
  • めしや おふくろ
    7 min drive

About this property

Yamakawa ZENZO

Property highlights
Yamakawa ZENZO provides amenities like an indoor mineral hot spring (onsen) and a garden. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • A front-desk safe
Room features
All guestrooms at Yamakawa ZENZO have perks such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi and safes.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with spring water tubs and toilets with electronic bidets
  • Wardrobes/closets, refrigerators, and electric kettles

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite self parking

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Turndown service

Outdoors

  • Garden

Spa

  • Public indoor mineral hot springs (onsen)
  • Public outdoor mineral hot springs (onsen)
  • Yukata (Japanese robes)

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Spring water bathtub
  • Toilet with electronic bidet
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 20

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 9:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children younger than 20 are not allowed at this adults-only property; all guests 20 and older are welcome

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 public bathing facility
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Guests under 20 years old are not permitted at this adults-only property
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

Yamakawa ZENZO Oguni
Yamakawa ZENZO Ryokan
Yamakawa ZENZO Ryokan Oguni

Frequently asked questions

Is Yamakawa ZENZO pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Yamakawa ZENZO?

As of Feb 3, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Yamakawa ZENZO on Feb 19, 2026 start from ￥60,000, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Yamakawa ZENZO?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Yamakawa ZENZO?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Yamakawa ZENZO located?

Situated in Oguni, this ryokan is 1.9 mi (3.1 km) from Yaba-Hita-Hikosan Quasi-National Park and 2.1 mi (3.4 km) from Kitazatoshiba Saburo Memorial. Road Station Oguni Yu Station and Jizobaru Fishining Center are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Reviews

Yamakawa ZENZO Reviews

8.8

Excellent

8.2

Cleanliness

8.0

Location

9.0

Staff & service

8.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 24 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 24 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 24 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 24 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 24 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Rex

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A bit out of the way but definitely worth it!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dennis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mui yee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good for service
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Melvyn

Liked: Staff & service

Room with Attached Onsen

The room assigned to us was really good with an attached outdoor onsen and bath. Room was a little small and the futon wasn't as comfortable as what we were accustomed to in Japan. Being in the mountains we had 2 uninvited critters in our room. One was some flying insect and the other was a centipede which really freaked us out. It actually found it's way into our toiletry bag and lucky we spotted it before we stuck our hand in. The onsen in our room was good and clean. However the public onsen my wife and I found it not clean to Japan standard. There were beetles, spiders and cobwebs in and around the onsen. There was basically nothing close by so having half board is a must. We did and the dinner did not disappoint. Our only complaint would be that the aircon for some reason could not be switched on and it was very hot in the dining room. Overall we were satisfied, especially with our room with the attached onsen. Other aspects we feel can be improved. We would not likely return.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

2/10 Terrible

Greg

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Arrived around 1245 pm and noticed nobody was at the ryokan. Searched the facility and noticed unkept rooms and the kitchen was filthy
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Miki

Liked: Staff & service
部屋付きのお風呂はお湯も雰囲気もとても良かったので、少しお部屋に手を入れたら、もっと良い宿になると思いました
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mui yee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
上年12月份入住，浸溫泉特別舒服，由於今次夏天關係，溫泉水比較熱。
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chun Wing Daniel

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

員工有禮

員工非常有禮，樂於解答我們的問題。
附近的山景
酒店門前
客房門前走廊
窗外景色
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

??

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
숙소 및 개별욕실 만족 스럽습니다. 다만 음료, 간단한 간식 거리등은 구매가 불가 합니다. 미리준비해 가야 ㅎ
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

tomomi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
夜のお食事、朝食共に、とっても美味しかったです。スタッフさんのおもてなし、絶妙な間の接客で、癒されました。お部屋に温泉があるのもありがたかったです。是非また行きたいです。
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Chigusa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
宿泊した部屋は広くて二人では広すぎるくらいでした。天井が高く吹き抜けだったのでそう感じたのだと思います ただ、蜘蛛の巣があったりしたのでちょっと残念でした その部屋に露天風呂がありいつでも入浴できました 囲炉裏の夕食も素材の味を生かしてとても美味しかったです
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maki

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
お食事もとても美味しくて、スタッフの方の接客もとても良くて、また行きたいと思える宿でした。
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

개별 노천탕 최고

찾아가는 길에 좀 실수를 해서 고생했지만 머무는 동안 다 잊혀질 정도로 만족한 스테이였어요 개별 노천탕 최고, 다만 대욕장은 대부분 사용치 않아서 그런지 청결상태 매우 아쉬웠습니다 저녁과 조식 맛있었어요
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

SATOMI

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

大満足です！

3回泊まりました∩^ω^∩ 温泉も料理も接客も素晴らしいと思います！ いつも若い男性スタッフとの会話がひそかに楽しみです♪これからも頑張ってください♪また行きます∩^ω^∩
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

静かな宿でした

各部屋に露天風呂が付いており、いつでも温泉に入れて贅沢でした。スタッフさんもみな丁寧で、夕食はモダンな囲炉裏で味も見た目も楽しめました。朝食がもっと温かければなお嬉しかったです。
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
great place to stay. staff was very friendly. unfortunately the public baths were under renovation and we only had the baths in the room. although good and private, unable to enjoy being fully in an onsen. also it’s not hot enough. food was unique and special but meat was a bit too raw and tough, hence chewy. team needs to put a timer perhaps to standardise the cooking of the food
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

??

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

10/10 Excellent

Lin Tak

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

MINGCHUN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hyun

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

CHI SHING

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

kouji

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020