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

A dining area with multiple tables and chairs, large windows with a view of greenery, and hanging pendant lights with a woven design.

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

1. Fairfield By Marriott Kumamoto Aso

18.2 km from Kuju Highlands Observatory

Hyunjoo

￥16,000

￥19,360 total

Aug 30 - Aug 31

A hot spring area with stone seating and wooden railings.

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

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 a large glass table and chairs, a fireplace, and a view of lush greenery.

2. Yukyou no hibiki YUSAI

6.4 km from Kuju Highlands Observatory

Lin

￥29,180

￥32,398 total

Aug 23 - Aug 24

A traditional Japanese building with a wooden exterior and a circular emblem on the facade.

A tatami mat room with a wooden table, a hanging black object, and a wooden cabinet.

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low table with cushions, and sliding doors.

A traditional Japanese-style room with tatami flooring, a low table with cushions, and a large window offering a view of a forested mountain.

3. Nanjyoen

6.6 km from Kuju Highlands Observatory

Gabrielle

￥35,995

￥40,113 total

Aug 31 - Sep 1

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

A house surrounded by trees at dusk with outdoor lighting.

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.

4. yamakawaonsen kosugian

12.5 km from Kuju Highlands Observatory

Steffen

￥36,548

￥40,774 total

Aug 30 - Aug 31

A traditional wooden building with a stone foundation, surrounded by a natural landscape with rocks and trees.

A traditional wooden bridge over a river, surrounded by lush greenery and a stone wall.

A wooden interior with a stone hot tub and a view of a lush garden.

A traditional Japanese building with a thatched roof and wooden pillars.

5. Kurokawa Onsen Yamabiko Ryokan

6.8 km from Kuju Highlands Observatory

Ocean

￥42,240

￥46,940 total

Sep 4 - Sep 5

A hot spring area with wooden structures and a natural forest backdrop.

A traditional Japanese-style room with tatami flooring, a low table, a TV, and two beds with pillows and a nightstand.

A traditional Japanese building with a pathway leading to the entrance, surrounded by trees and illuminated by warm lighting.

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low table with cushions, a television, and sliding doors leading to another room.

6. Kurokawa Onsen Ryokan Wakaba

6.4 km from Kuju Highlands Observatory

Jens

￥38,088

￥42,479 total

Aug 30 - Aug 31

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

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

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

A traditional-style room with tatami mats, a low wooden table, and a sofa.

7. Kurasako Onsen Sakura

8.4 km from Kuju Highlands Observatory

Piali

￥19,600

￥21,860 total

Aug 24 - Aug 25

A traditional Japanese garden with a stone path, large rocks, and lush greenery.

A traditional wooden structure with stone steps leading up to a covered area, surrounded by lush greenery.

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low table, cushions, a television, and a sliding door leading to a balcony.

A traditional Japanese-style room with tatami flooring, a low wooden ceiling, and sliding doors leading to a balcony. There are two beds with white bedding, a small table, and a sofa with cushions.

8. Kurokawa Onsen Okunoyu

6 km from Kuju Highlands Observatory

John

￥41,427

￥46,182 total

Aug 22 - Aug 23

A wooden deck with a long table and several wooden stools, surrounded by a bamboo fence.

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low table with chairs, and a bed with a patterned bedspread.

Two people seated at a wooden table with a bottle of champagne and a bouquet of flowers.

A wooden structure with a covered entrance, surrounded by greenery.

9. Kurokawa Onsen Yumerindo Hanadomari

6.1 km from Kuju Highlands Observatory

Carrie

￥30,000

￥33,300 total

Aug 23 - Aug 24

A wooden spa room with a large window, wooden beams, and a stone floor.

Two individuals in a natural setting with a water feature, surrounded by rocks and greenery.

A corridor with wooden flooring and traditional Japanese-style sliding doors.

A traditional Japanese garden with a wooden structure, a water feature, and various plants.

10. Kurokawa Onsen Yumerindo

6.3 km from Kuju Highlands Observatory

Jacqueline

￥28,000

￥31,100 total

Aug 23 - Aug 24

A traditional Japanese onsen with a wooden bathhouse, a clear hot spring, and surrounding rocks.

A traditional Japanese-style room with tatami flooring, two beds, a small table with a tray, and a view of the outdoors.

A spacious hall with wooden tables and chairs, high ceilings with exposed beams, and pendant lighting.

A traditional Japanese-style room with tatami flooring, a bed, a TV, and a sliding door leading to a balcony.

11. Kyutei

7.8 km from Kuju Highlands Observatory

Vanessa

￥76,800

￥84,780 total

Aug 25 - Aug 26

A traditional Japanese building with a stone pathway leading to a hot spring.

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low wooden bed, a sliding shoji screen, and a view of a garden.

A covered outdoor area with wooden beams, a concrete floor, and a bench.

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a sliding door, and a view of a forested area.

12. Kurokawa Onsen Ryokan Ichinoi

6.4 km from Kuju Highlands Observatory

Mun Fai

￥37,571

￥41,898 total

Aug 31 - Sep 1

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

A wooden deck with picnic tables and a hammock.

A spacious room with wooden floors, a large wooden staircase, and a television in the corner.

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

13. Kurokawa, Mori no Cottage

5.4 km from Kuju Highlands Observatory

Aaron

￥14,318

￥15,750 total

Aug 26 - Aug 27

A traditional Japanese-style room with a wooden bathtub, a wooden cabinet, and a large window offering a view of the outside.

A hot spring surrounded by rocks and trees.

A traditional Japanese-style building with a wooden facade, a tiled roof, and a stone pathway leading to the entrance.

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

14. Miyama Sanso

5.3 km from Kuju Highlands Observatory

Tarun

￥66,015

￥73,826 total

Aug 26 - Aug 27

A traditional Japanese building with a wooden exterior, a tiled entrance, and a stone lantern.

A modern hotel lobby with a staircase, a reception desk, and a digital directory.

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

A traditional Japanese building with illuminated signage and a rock in the foreground.

15. Yusai Bekkan

6.3 km from Kuju Highlands Observatory

Emma

￥19,326

￥21,586 total

Aug 31 - Sep 1

A wooden spa with a hot tub, a bench, and a view of trees.

A traditional Japanese ryokan with a stone pathway leading to a river, surrounded by trees and illuminated by hanging paper lanterns.

A compact hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, and a small kitchenette.

A parking area with marked lanes leading to container houses labeled 'Villa Kurokawa'.

16. Container House Villa Kurokawa　

7.1 km from Kuju Highlands Observatory

Ronja

￥12,317

￥13,593 total

Aug 25 - Aug 26

A modern building with large windows, a wooden ceiling, and a concrete bench area.

A bedroom with a large bed, a wooden ceiling, and a view of trees through large windows.

A modern outdoor dining area with two chairs, a table, and a built-in fire feature.

A modern conference room with a long table, comfortable seating, large windows, and a view of greenery.

17. Rakuten STAY VILLA Aso Kurokawa

7.5 km from Kuju Highlands Observatory

Maik

￥31,182

￥34,600 total

Aug 26 - Aug 27

A wooden deck with a hot tub, a seating area, and a view of the surrounding landscape.

A traditional Japanese-style building with a red bridge and stone pathway.

A modern house with a large glass window, a patio with a concrete floor, and a wooden fence.

A traditional Japanese-style room with tatami flooring, a low wooden bed, a seating area with cushions, and a view of a rocky garden through large windows.

18. Gekkoju Kurokawa

7 km from Kuju Highlands Observatory

tian

￥191,222

￥210,995 total

Sep 10 - Sep 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.

19. Kamenoi Hotel Aso

17.5 km from Kuju Highlands Observatory

Daniel

￥17,542

￥19,669 total

Sep 2 - Sep 3

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Top Kuju Highlands Observatory Hotel Reviews

Yufuin Baien Garden Resort

10/10 Excellent

"An international experience more than a Japanese one. But staff is nice and tries their best to offset frequent miscommunication with front desk office. For instance we reported several time we wanted a Japanese futon room, but the room was prepared as western."

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,"

Nihon No Ashitaba

10/10 Excellent

"Everything about our stay was wonderful — the beautiful scenery, the exceptional kaiseki dinner and breakfast , the warm and attentive staff, and such a comfortable, restful sleep. Our kids absolutely loved it, and we’re already planning our next visit. Highly recommend!"

Yufuin Yawaraginosato Yadoya

10/10 Excellent

"Very, very kind staff"

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!"

GEMS YUFUIN

8/10 Good

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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 99 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 Ryokan Wakaba.

How many hotels are there close to Kuju Highlands Observatory?

Expedia has 99 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. You might plan a visit to Sujiyu Onsen or Kuju Bogatsuru Course while you're in the area.

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Our top choices for Kuju Highlands Observatory hotels

1. Fairfield By Marriott Kumamoto Aso

2. Yukyou no hibiki YUSAI

3. Nanjyoen

4. yamakawaonsen kosugian

5. Kurokawa Onsen Yamabiko Ryokan

6. Kurokawa Onsen Ryokan Wakaba

7. Kurasako Onsen Sakura

8. Kurokawa Onsen Okunoyu

9. Kurokawa Onsen Yumerindo Hanadomari

10. Kurokawa Onsen Yumerindo

11. Kyutei

12. Kurokawa Onsen Ryokan Ichinoi

13. Kurokawa, Mori no Cottage

14. Miyama Sanso

15. Yusai Bekkan

16. Container House Villa Kurokawa

17. Rakuten STAY VILLA Aso Kurokawa

18. Gekkoju Kurokawa

19. Kamenoi Hotel Aso

Top Kuju Highlands Observatory Hotel Reviews

Yufuin Baien Garden Resort

Kamenoi Hotel Aso

Kamenoi Hotel Aso Park Resort

Nihon No Ashitaba

Yufuin Yawaraginosato Yadoya

Rakuten STAY VILLA Yufuin Onsen

Kurokawa Onsen Ryokan Wakaba

Gekkoju Kurokawa

GEMS YUFUIN

Other attractions near Kuju Highlands Observatory

Kuju Flower Park

Higotai Park

Ikeyama Suigen

Mount Kuzumi

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