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Built in 1722, Okyakuya is located in the historical district of Kurokawa Onsen district. Located only 328 feet from Kurokawa Onsen, Free WiFi is provided and private parking is available on site. Featuring tatami (woven-straw) flooring, each room at this ryokan in air conditioned and has a flat-screen TV. Selected units feature a seating area. You will find Japanese Yukata robes, slippers and a hairdryer in all rooms. Rooms come with a private toilet. Bathing facilities are shared. Guests can relax in the hot spring bath at the property. There is also a public bath that can be reserved for private use. The nearest airport is Kumamoto Airport, 24 mi from the property.

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

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Free Private Parking Available On Site

Hot spring bath


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Guest reviews

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Staff
9.8
Facilities
9.4
Cleanliness
9.7
Comfort
9.6
Value for money
9.1
Location
9.5
Free Wifi
8.7
High score for Minamioguni
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Kumiko
    Australia Australia
    The okyakuya ryokan’s history is amazing. I learned a lot.
  • Mark
    United States of America United States of America
    Food was great. Facilities are great The massage was exceptional.
  • Tan
    Singapore Singapore
    This is one of our most memorable stay in Japan. Authentic ryokan - room is spacious, good number of onsens. Very comfortable tatami and futon beds with pillows. Fantastic Japanese traditional Kaiseki cuisine - dinner and breakfast. Friendly and...
  • Herman
    Singapore Singapore
    Breakfast and dinner that was provided was really good. Staff was really attentive and welcoming as well. They prepared decaf tea for us, even making sure that the meal was catered to what you asked for (no raw food, no beef etc). They helped us...
  • Chung
    Taiwan Taiwan
    + Great authentic japanese rooms + Great dinner and breakfast options + Extremely good service. + Private/public baths are good but just a little small
  • Clarice
    Singapore Singapore
    My husband and I absolutely loved our time here. We stayed for 2 nights and only wished we could stay longer. The room was so spacious and futons were surprisingly comfortable. We could also see the river from our room, and it was the Yunohikari...
  • Lam
    United States of America United States of America
    The Ryokan is next to the stream and a small charming shopping street, a very quaint onsen village. The dinner was delicious, and staff was attentive.
  • Cheryl
    Canada Canada
    Three hundred year history is beautifully maintained. The food rivals any Michelin restaurant. The staff is kind and gracious. The onsen was our favourite in Kurokawa onsen:)!
  • Laura
    Canada Canada
    Great location, beautiful onsen. The staff were incredibly helpful and friendly. The dinners and breakfasts were elaborate and great.
  • Tee
    Singapore Singapore
    Location is serene with lots of Greenary, but need to have a car to drive there

Host Info

Company review score: 9.8Based on 450 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Property info

Established at the end of the Edo period, this is the oldest inn in Kurokawa Onsen, with a history as an official inn of the Higo Hosokawa clan. It is the only inn in the region that still uses the name "Okyakuya" as it was at that time. Since its establishment, the inn has been a "half farmer, half inn," running a hot spring resort while tilling the fields and tending the mountains, the kaiseki cuisine, which uses rice, vegetables, wild plants, and hand-prepared additive-free seasonings from the inn's own farm, is not fancy, but it is a healthy cuisine that makes the most of the flavors of the ingredients.

Languages Spoken

English,Japanese

Area info

Amenities of Okyakuya
Great facilities! Review score, 9.4

Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free Wifi
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bidet
  • Slippers
  • Shared toilet
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Shared bathroom
  • Hairdryer
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
Kitchen
  • Refrigerator
Room Amenities
  • Clothes rack
Living Area
  • Sitting area
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Telephone
  • TV
Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
    Services
    • Shuttle service
    • Daily housekeeping
    • Vending machine (drinks)
    Front Desk Services
    • Invoice provided
    Safety & security
    • Fire extinguishers
    • CCTV outside property
    • CCTV in common areas
    • Smoke alarms
    • Security alarm
    • Safe
    General
    • Adults only
    • Hypoallergenic
    • Designated smoking area
    • Air conditioning
    • Smoke-free property
    • Heating
    • Non-smoking rooms
    Spa
    • Hot spring bath
    Languages Spoken
    • English
    • Japanese

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

    Check-in
    From 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM
    You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
    Check-out
    From 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM
    Cancellation/ prepayment
    Cancelation 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 23:00 and 06:00
    Children & Beds

    Child policies

    Children not allowed.

    Crib and extra bed policies

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

    Age restriction
    Check-in is only possible for guests between 18 and 80 years old
    Pets
    Pets are not allowed.
    Accepted payment methods
    VisaMastercardUCCash
    Smoking
    Smoking is not allowed.
    Parties
    Parties/events are not allowed
    Quiet hours
    Guests need be quiet between 11:00 PM and 7:00 AM.

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

    Please note that the property cannot accommodate children.

    Please note, check-in time ends at 17:00.

    Please contact the property in advance if guests plan on arriving after 17:00.

    There is no elevator and guests must walk up stairs to reach their rooms.

    Please inform Okyakuya 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.

    Guests must check in by 17:00:00 to eat dinner at this property. Guests who check in after this time may not be served dinner, and no refund will be given.

    An accommodation tax per person, per night is not included in the price and must be paid at the property.

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

    Quiet hours are between 23:00:00 and 07:00:00.

    Guests with tattoos are only allowed to use private bathing areas and other private facilities.

    In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

    Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

    In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary, and other relevant info on dates where such guidelines exist.

    Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), make sure you're booking this property in accordance with the destination's local government guidelines, including (but not limited to) the purpose of travel and maximum group size.

    FAQs about Okyakuya

    • Room options at Okyakuya include:

      • Twin
      • Family
      • Quad
    • Check-in at Okyakuya is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

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

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

    • Okyakuya is 2.6 miles from the center of Minamioguni. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.