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Shinwaen

3.0 star property

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Hot springs
A tranquil outdoor setting with a water feature, rocks, and lush greenery.
A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low table with chairs, and a sliding door with a lattice design.
A traditional Japanese-style room with tatami flooring, a low table with a tray, a sofa, and a bed with a futon.
Front of property – evening/night

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
  • Business services
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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1354, Uchinomaki, Aso, Kumamoto, 869-2301
  • Place, Aso Kuju National Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Hanaasobi Garden
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Uchinomaki Onsen
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Airport, Kumamoto (KMJ)
    ‪47 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Traditional Room, Non Smoking, Annex Building (Japanese Style, with Open-air Bath)

A traditional Japanese-style room with tatami flooring, a low table with a tray, a sofa, and a bed with a futon.

Traditional Room, Non Smoking, Annex Building (Japanese Style, with Open-air Bath)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Single Futons
  • Free Wi-Fi

About the area

Aso

At Shinwaen, you'll be 9.5 km (5.9 mi) from Aso Shrine and 9.8 km (6.1 mi) from Daikanbo. Highlights at this ryokan include a restaurant and in-room free WiFi. .This smoke-free ryokan offers free WiFi in public areas, a library and a terrace. Other amenities include a garden, a computer station and free newspapers in the lobby. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .Places within a 30-minute drive of this 3-property class Aso ryokan include Aso Farm Land and Mount Aso.

What's nearby

  • Aso Kuju National Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Hanaasobi Garden - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Uchinomaki Onsen - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Cuddly Dominion - 14 min drive - 6.5 km
  • Aso Shrine - 22 min drive - 11.1 km

Getting around

  • Aso Station - 11 min drive
  • Kumamoto (KMJ) - 55 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪大観峰茶屋 - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪いまきん食堂 - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪よりみち - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪食堂すぴいかん - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪レストラン 北山 - ‬15 min drive

About this property

Shinwaen

There's a restaurant on site. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. Shinwaen offers its guests hot springs. A library, a terrace, and a vending machine are also featured at Shinwaen. Self parking is free.

This 3-star Aso ryokan is smoke free.

  • 13 guestrooms or units
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Computer for guest use
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Television in lobby
  • No smoking on site
  • Dining venue
Shinwaen offers 13 air-conditioned accommodations with a safe and a hairdryer. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit, spring water baths, bidets and complimentary toiletries. This Aso ryokan provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Public bath/onsen services include an indoor mineral hot spring (onsen) and yukata (Japanese robe). These services feature separate men's and women's areas. There are hot springs on site.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Free uncovered extended parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • A restaurant
  • Couples/private dining

Things to do

  • Hot springs
  • Library
  • TV in common areas

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Guidebooks
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Hot springs
  • Public indoor mineral hot springs (onsen)
  • Public outdoor mineral hot springs (onsen)
  • Separate men/women areas in public bath
  • Yukata (Japanese robes)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Spring water bathtub
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Laptop workspace
  • Safe
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 4:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Guests booked in Half Board rates must check-in by 6 PM to receive dinner.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: JPY 150.00 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 12 years of age.

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a 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 bath facility
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve access to the public bath facility. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, JCB International and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • As required by the Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare, all international visitors must submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels etc). Also, it's required that lodging proprietors photocopy the passports of all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file.
  • Please note that some properties do not permit guests with tattoos to use the on-site public bathing facilities.

Property is also known as

Shinwaen Inn Aso
Shinwaen Inn
Shinwaen Aso
Shinwaen Aso
Shinwaen Ryokan
Shinwaen Ryokan Aso

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Shinwaen?

Shinwaen offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Shinwaen?

Yep, Shinwaen has a free self car park and free extended parking.

What makes Shinwaen a romantic place to stay?

Couples dining, plus spring water baths in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Shinwaen.

Are there hot tubs in the rooms at Shinwaen?

No, but there are spring water baths in the guestrooms.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Shinwaen?

No, Shinwaen does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Shinwaen?

Yep, you can grab a meal at Shinwaen's onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Shinwaen?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Are pets allowed at Shinwaen?

No, pets are not allowed.

Shinwaen Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 4 out of 6 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 6 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 6 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 6 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 6 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The food was awesome, the in house onsen was great
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Imke

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

Great Get-Away

The entire stay was amazing with the best food we had during our stay in Japan. The hot spring was authentic and enjoyable. I will go back there if I get a chance!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

숙소에서 결제시 현금 필수

음식이 지금껏 먹어본 카이세키 중 역대급 최고였습니다 . 숙박도 편했고 온천도 좋았고 모든게 완벽했는데 한가지 꼭 알고 가셔야 할 것이 사후 결제인 경우 현금만 됩니다 . 이걸 모르고 갔다가 여행 내내 고생했네요 ..
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

yosinori

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019
Verified

6/10 Okay

sawako

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Hoi Yan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019