Featuring mountain views, Himawari in Minami Aso offers accommodations, a garden, and a shared lounge. The property is around 18 miles from Egao Kenko Stadium Kumamoto, 22 miles from Suizenji Park, and 24 miles from Kumamoto Castle. The homestay features rooms with air conditioning, free private parking, and free Wifi. Each unit has a shared bathroom and slippers, and some units at the homestay have a balcony. At the homestay, the units come with bed linen and towels. Guests at the homestay can enjoy cycling nearby, or make the most of the sun terrace. Hosokawa Residence Gyobutei is 25 miles from Himawari, while Mount Aso is 14 miles from the property. Kumamoto Airport is 13 miles away.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.1)

Free Private Parking Available On Site


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
2 twin beds
4 twin beds
2 futon beds
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.9
Facilities
9.6
Cleanliness
9.7
Comfort
9.6
Value for money
9.3
Location
9.1
Free Wifi
8.7

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Pavelchenko
    Japan Japan
    It is a very pretty mansion close to the mount Aso. The view is amazing and the interior is cute and beautiful. I especially appreciate the fireplace, it made the whole house very warm and cozy. The warmness is especially important in houses in...
  • Cynthia
    the United States the United States
    The owner was so welcoming. Facility was well decorated and super clean. We got upgraded to a better room, which had view of Mt Aso. Bed was comfortable. Hotel looks better than the photos.
  • Kristen
    the United States the United States
    Very clean and well-furnished house. The owner is extremely kind and will go out of his way to help you. He also has an absolutely adorable golden retriever who will say hi to you.
  • Varongrong
    Thailand Thailand
    The owner is very kind and helpful, the place is very clean, location not far from ASO and Takachiho.
  • 翊群
    Taiwan Taiwan
    Very friendly staff, gave us helpful suggestions on our trip the next day. Beautiful house and great view of the mountains from our room. Very quiet at night.
  • Caleb
    the United States the United States
    Beautiful property and had comfortable beds. I slept the best I have in a very long time!
  • Lillian
    Germany Germany
    Host is very friendly and accommodating. Questions sent via booking.com app were answered fast by the host. He made us dinner reservation for the famous red beef of Aso ( Aka ushi beef bar b que) and even drove us to and from restaurant. The petit...
  • Uwe
    Germany Germany
    The host was extremely welcoming and caring, drove us to the local supermarket, the bicycle rental and to the train station - what well (over)compensates for the location that is a bit off. Communication works quite well with the available apps.
  • May
    Singapore Singapore
    Nice (clean) apartment and owner. Rated 10 for Kawasaki san's very good hospitality.
  • Terence
    the United States the United States
    The host Kawasaki-san was generous and gave wonderful suggestions as soon as I arrived. Having learned that I came by a motorcycle, he recommended that I visit the lookout from Kenny road before the weather deteriorates the following day. After...

Area info

Amenities of Himawari
Great facilities! Review score, 9.6

Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Family rooms

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Slippers
  • Free toiletries
  • Shared bathroom
  • Hairdryer

Bedroom

  • Linens

View

  • Mountain view
  • View

Outdoors

  • Sun deck
  • BBQ facilities
    Additional charge
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed

Activities

  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Bike tours
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Mini golf
    Additional charge
  • Horseback riding
    Off-site
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Canoeing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Fishing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    Additional charge

Media & Technology

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels
  • TV

Food & Drink

  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge

Internet
Fast free Wifi 54 Mbps. Suitable for streaming 4K content and making video calls on multiple devices. Speed test carried out by the host.

Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).

    Services

    • Shared lounge/TV area
    • Vending machine (snacks)
    • Vending machine (drinks)

    Front Desk Services

    • Invoice provided

    Safety & security

    • Fire extinguishers
    • Smoke alarms
    • Key access

    General

    • Designated smoking area
    • Air conditioning
    • Smoke-free property
    • Heating
    • Family rooms

    Languages Spoken

    • Japanese

    House rules
    Himawari takes special requests – add in the next step!

    Check-in
    From 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM
    You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
    Check-out
    From 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM
    Cancellation/ prepayment
    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
    Curfew
    The entrance to the property is closed between 22:30 and 05:30
    Children & Beds

    Child policies

    Children of all ages are welcome.

    Children 11 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

    To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

    Crib and extra bed policies

    Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

    Age restriction
    The minimum age for check-in is 18
    Pets
    Pets are not allowed.
    Accepted payment methods
    American ExpressVisaMastercardDiners ClubJCBDiscoverCash
    Smoking
    Smoking is not allowed.
    Parties
    Parties/events are not allowed
    Quiet hours
    Guests need be quiet between 10:00 PM and 8:00 AM.

    The fine print
    Must-know information for guests at this property

    Please inform Himawari of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

    This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

    Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 08:00:00.

    License number: 熊本県指令 阿保 第24号

    FAQs about Himawari

    • Himawari offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

      • Cycling
      • Hiking
      • Fishing
      • Canoeing
      • Mini golf
      • Golf course (within 2 miles)
      • Horseback riding
      • Bicycle rental
      • Walking tours
      • Bike tours
    • Check-in at Himawari is from 4:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

    • Himawari is 2.2 miles from the center of Minami Aso. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • The prices at Himawari may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.