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A row of stone and wood cabins with pitched roofs, surrounded by lush greenery.

A wooden interior with a bar area, dining table, chairs, and a wood stove.

A wood-burning stove with a tea pot on top, surrounded by stacked firewood and bottles of wine on shelves.

A wooden spiral staircase leading to a bedroom with a bed, a small table, and two chairs.

1. Kujukogen Ginga no Yado Kinoko IIseigo

2.2 km from Kuju Highlands Observatory

Christopher William

￥13,875

￥15,563 total

Oct 5 - Oct 6

A traditional wooden bathhouse with a stone hot spring surrounded by rocks.

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low table, and shoji screens.

A secluded house surrounded by dense forest, with a visible pathway leading to the entrance.

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a tatami mat table, sliding doors, and a view of greenery outside.

2. yamakawaonsen kosugian

12.5 km from Kuju Highlands Observatory

Steffen

￥47,961

￥53,413 total

Oct 12 - Oct 13

3. Shimizu Ryokan

18.2 km from Kuju Highlands Observatory

Vincent

￥33,742

￥37,688 total

Nov 2 - Nov 3

A spacious dining area with a long wooden table and chairs, large windows offering a view of the outdoors, and a cozy seating area with sofas and a coffee table.

A modern building entrance with a stone facade, a glass door, and a sign that reads "Fairfield by Marriott."

A modern multi-story building with a courtyard featuring outdoor seating and greenery.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a bedside table, a mirror, and a small desk area.

4. Fairfield By Marriott Kumamoto Aso

18.2 km from Kuju Highlands Observatory

Hyunjoo

￥22,501

￥27,226 total

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A hot spring area with stone seating and wooden railings.

A modern hotel lobby with a long blue sofa, a small table, and a view of a forested area through large windows.

A spacious room with large windows, a wooden floor, and a green sofa.

A clear pool with visible ripples and steam rising from the water.

5. Yukyou no hibiki YUSAI

6.4 km from Kuju Highlands Observatory

Lin

￥38,729

￥42,902 total

Oct 6 - Oct 7

A tranquil outdoor water feature with rocks and a wooden structure.

A cozy wooden cabin interior with a sofa, round table, and a television.

A cozy room with a dark sofa, a round wooden table, and a large ottoman. There are framed pictures on the wall and a small window with a view.

A bedroom with a bed, a large potted plant, wooden flooring, and a hanging light fixture.

6. Kurasako Onsen Sakura

8.4 km from Kuju Highlands Observatory

Piali

￥19,600

￥21,860 total

Oct 8 - Oct 9

A traditional Japanese structure with a wooden exterior, a stone water feature, and a clear sky.

A wooden interior with a dining table, kitchen area, and a sliding glass door leading to an outdoor patio.

A traditional Japanese house with a tiled roof, a wooden porch, and a stone lantern in the garden.

A wooden deck with picnic tables and a hammock.

7. Kurokawa, Mori no Cottage

5.4 km from Kuju Highlands Observatory

Ken

￥13,050

￥14,400 total

Oct 6 - Oct 7

Chefs preparing food in a professional kitchen with stainless steel appliances and a large cooking surface.

A hot tub with a view of mountains and forest through large windows.

An indoor swimming pool with a hot tub, palm trees, and a bar area.

A tranquil outdoor hot spring area with a wooden structure, large rocks, and lush greenery.

8. Kamenoi Hotel Aso Park Resort

19 km from Kuju Highlands Observatory

Shinichiro

￥18,491

￥20,640 total

Oct 5 - Oct 6

A wooden deck with a hot tub, a hanging chair, and a wooden bench.

A traditional Japanese-style room with tatami flooring, a low wooden bed, and sliding doors.

A wooden deck leading to a traditional Japanese building with a green door and sliding doors.

A modern staircase with wooden steps and metal railings, leading to an upper level.

9. Tsuruya

14.9 km from Kuju Highlands Observatory

Kam Yan

￥47,370

￥52,760 total

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A spa area with a hot spring, wooden walls, and large windows.

A traditional Japanese interior with tatami flooring, a shoji screen, and a small rock garden.

A cozy restaurant interior with wooden furniture, a piano, and a brick fireplace.

A resort with multiple buildings featuring sloped roofs and a central wooden deck.

10. Resonate Club Kuju

6.5 km from Kuju Highlands Observatory

Pierre

￥33,895

￥41,549 total

Oct 6 - Oct 7

A traditional Japanese onsen with a wooden interior, a view of autumn trees outside, and a wooden sliding door.

A traditional Japanese-style room with tatami flooring, a low table, a television, and a refrigerator.

A traditional Japanese building with a wooden entrance, a signboard, and a stone pathway leading to the door.

A traditional Japanese-style room with tatami flooring, two beds, a futon, a small table with a kettle, and a sliding door leading to a balcony.

11. Takitsubo Onsen Ruri no Yu

8.4 km from Kuju Highlands Observatory

"오래된 온천이지만 정말 깔끔하게 관리하시는 것 같아 들어가는 순간 기분이 좋았습니다. 제가 주문을 안 해서인지 원래 식사 불포함인지 모르겠지만 식사도 어디서 할지 친절하게 알려주셨어요. 위치는 온천마을에서 2km 정도 거리가 있어서 차가 있는 경우에 가는 걸 추천합니다. 의치 찾는 데에 어려움이 있었는데 구글맵에서 숙소 이름을 검색해서 가세요. 호텔스닷컴에서 제공하는 주소로는 이상한 곳에 갑니다. 침대도 편안하고 화장실도 넓어서 매우 좋았습니다. 가족들과 또 한 번 가고 싶어요."

Soyoun

￥15,046

￥16,663 total

Oct 15 - Oct 16

A patio with outdoor seating and a well-maintained lawn.

A multi-story building with a flat facade, balconies, and a parking area with trees.

A reception area with two wooden reception desks, a wooden ceiling, and a tiled floor.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a small table, a sofa, a TV, and a view of mountains through a large window.

12. Fairfield By Marriott Kumamoto Aso

18.9 km from Kuju Highlands Observatory

Wing Yan

￥22,531

￥27,262 total

Oct 30 - Oct 31

13. Meisui No Yado Hojuya

6.1 km from Kuju Highlands Observatory

Kazuhiko

￥14,482

￥16,339 total

Oct 16 - Oct 17

A modern indoor hot tub with a view of a forest through a large window.

A modern architectural building with a series of interconnected structures.

A modern living room with a sofa, a coffee table, and a recliner.

A cozy cabin interior with a wooden ceiling, a large bed, a sofa, and a dining table.

14. Glamping Spa Waita

12.3 km from Kuju Highlands Observatory

￥30,188

￥33,622 total

Oct 16 - Oct 17

A campfire at sunset with a clear sky and leaf-covered ground.

A bunk bed room with a ladder, a small table with a lamp, and a view of the outside through a window.

A rustic wooden building with a sloped roof, surrounded by lush green trees.

A rustic wooden cabin with a sloped roof, surrounded by leafless trees and a dry grassy area.

15. Guesthouse Kuju no Kura

5.8 km from Kuju Highlands Observatory

￥9,310

￥10,310 total

Oct 10 - Oct 11

An indoor swimming pool with stone pillars and large windows.

A modern buffet setup with various food stations and a kitchen area in the background.

A hotel room with two beds, a ceiling fan, a seating area with chairs, and a large window.

A modern hotel room with a glass shower enclosure, a seating area with a table and chairs, and a visible bathroom with a bathtub.

16. Kamenoi Hotel Aso

17.5 km from Kuju Highlands Observatory

Daniel

￥34,487

￥38,428 total

Oct 30 - Oct 31

A residential area with houses, a pathway, and a mountainous backdrop.

A residential area with houses, a winding pathway, and a mountain in the background.

A modern living room with a sectional sofa, a wooden coffee table, a TV, and a sliding glass door leading to an outdoor area.

17. Takanosho

17.1 km from Kuju Highlands Observatory

￥46,169

￥51,722 total

Oct 13 - Oct 14

A small, modern cabin with a concrete pathway leading to the entrance, surrounded by tall trees.

A small, dark-colored cabin with a single door and a small window, surrounded by trees.

18. Stay&go Asokurokawa

5.8 km from Kuju Highlands Observatory

￥35,548

￥39,367 total

Oct 19 - Oct 20

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Compare popular hotels close to Kuju Highlands Observatory

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
Kujukogen Ginga no Yado Kinoko IIseigo	9.2 Wonderful 98 reviews	View
yamakawaonsen kosugian	9.8 Exceptional 12 reviews	View
Shimizu Ryokan	9.6 Exceptional 47 reviews	View
Fairfield By Marriott Kumamoto Aso	9.4 Exceptional 252 reviews	View
Yukyou no hibiki YUSAI	9.0 Wonderful 309 reviews	View

Top Kuju Highlands Observatory Hotel Reviews

Ryokan Hachisunoito

10/10 Excellent

"I had a fantastic stay at this hotel, it’s clean, quiet and perfect for onsen. Staff are very friendly and helpful to carry our luggage to the room. There’s a private onsen if you want some privacy. I would recommend"

Nihon No Ashitaba

10/10 Excellent

"Excellent place"

Yufuin Onsen Toshoan

10/10 Excellent

"Boutique bed and breakfast type facility. Had a wonderful time at the hotel. Please keep in mind is a small cozy hotel. There isn't too much amenities but staff was great with what they offer. If you are looking for a nice place to relax with a beautiful mountain backdrop this is the place to be."

Kamenoi Hotel Aso

10/10 Excellent

"Kamenoi is a large resort that offers great breakfast and dinner, large indoor and outdoor baths, friendly staff"

Kamenoi Hotel Aso Park Resort

8/10 Good

"The exterior is a bit old, the room is spacious,"

Rakuten STAY VILLA Yufuin Onsen

10/10 Excellent

"Fully remote/self service. Check in was through a screen. Love the property and amenities. Wish our stay was longer"

Kurokawa Onsen Ryokan Wakaba

8/10 Good

"Liked: Large rooms Did not like: Rigid dining schedule. Food, while plentiful and tasty, was served at a fast pace as the time available for dinner is limited. Private onsen not worthwhile -- water very hot and space cramped. No after dinner option to socialize. Bar very limited and closes (hard close) at 9 pm. Upon asking what people do in the evening we were told-- Onsen (bathe)! It is not everyone's preference to take a hot bath after dinner."

Gekkoju Kurokawa

10/10 Excellent

"It was the perfect gateway into our Ryokan/onsen experience with beautiful & spacious accommodations in a super private and relaxing setting. Having our own onsen with view of the mountains was an absolute dream after a week in the big cities. The attentive staff were exceptional and brought dinner to our room that we cooked over the coals for a unique experience. Overall an incredible retreat to come back to after a busy day of onsen hopping. Truly a first class experience!"

Yusai Bekkan

10/10 Excellent

"Clean and spacious traditional style room. Toilet was somehow a bit too small though, not particularly comfortable to use. Basin (for hand washing after using toilet) was then on the other side of the room which was a bit inconvenient. Hot spring facilities were at a different building (much newer and modern) which were 2 mins walk away. That was a slight problem when it was raining heavily when we were there. Parking was not great for our bigger car (RAV4 size type SUV). Tight space and lot of guests made parking very difficult. During golden week, when we stayed there, dining options at night were very limited in nearby regions."

Other attractions near Kuju Highlands Observatory

Kuju Flower Park

8.2/10 (15 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Kuju Flower Park, a lovely green space in Taketa. While in this relaxing area, you can enjoy the restaurants.

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Higotai Park

Explore the great outdoors at Higotai Park, a lovely green space in Ubuyama. Discover the hot springs in this relaxing area.

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Ikeyama Suigen

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Ikeyama Suigen during your travels in Ubuyama. While you're in the area, wander around the parks.

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Mount Kuzumi

10.0/10 (3 reviews)

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Mount Kuzumi during your travels in Taketa. While in this relaxing area, you can enjoy the restaurants.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Kuju Highlands Observatory?

Kuju Highlands Observatory is located in an area of Taketa that travelers like for its hot springs. You'll find 78 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.

Where is the best place to stay close to Kuju Highlands Observatory?

Yukyou no hibiki YUSAI is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this ryokan offers free parking and a bar. It's located 4 mi (6.4 km) from Kuju Highlands Observatory. Other good choices within a few miles include Yusai Bekkan and Kurokawa Onsen Okunoyu.

How many hotels are there close to Kuju Highlands Observatory?

Expedia has 78 hotels and other accommodations a few miles from Kuju Highlands Observatory.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Kuju Highlands Observatory, will I receive a refund?

Yes, most hotel reservations are refundable provided that you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your arrival date. If your reservation is non-refundable, you might be able to still cancel and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to get the best deals available near Kuju Highlands Observatory.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Kuju Highlands Observatory?

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What can I see and do near Kuju Highlands Observatory?

Local parks like Kuju Mountains, Kuju Flower Park, and Higotai Park are peaceful spots to stop and take in some fresh air. Spend some time exploring the great outdoors at Kusumi Plateau, Mount Kuzumi, and Ikeyama Suigen. If you're looking for something to do, plan a visit to Sujiyu Onsen, Hokkein Onsen, and Kuju Bogatsuru Course while you're in the area.

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Our top choices for Kuju Highlands Observatory hotels

1. Kujukogen Ginga no Yado Kinoko IIseigo

2. yamakawaonsen kosugian

3. Shimizu Ryokan

4. Fairfield By Marriott Kumamoto Aso

5. Yukyou no hibiki YUSAI

6. Kurasako Onsen Sakura

7. Kurokawa, Mori no Cottage

8. Kamenoi Hotel Aso Park Resort

9. Tsuruya

10. Resonate Club Kuju

11. Takitsubo Onsen Ruri no Yu

12. Fairfield By Marriott Kumamoto Aso

13. Meisui No Yado Hojuya

14. Glamping Spa Waita

15. Guesthouse Kuju no Kura

16. Kamenoi Hotel Aso

17. Takanosho

18. Stay&go Asokurokawa

Compare popular hotels close to Kuju Highlands Observatory

Top Kuju Highlands Observatory Hotel Reviews

Ryokan Hachisunoito

Nihon No Ashitaba

Yufuin Onsen Toshoan

Kamenoi Hotel Aso

Kamenoi Hotel Aso Park Resort

Rakuten STAY VILLA Yufuin Onsen

Kurokawa Onsen Ryokan Wakaba

Gekkoju Kurokawa

Yusai Bekkan

Other attractions near Kuju Highlands Observatory

Kuju Flower Park

Higotai Park

Ikeyama Suigen

Mount Kuzumi

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