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

A wooden staircase leading to a bedroom with two beds, a chair, and a rocking chair.

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

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

1. Kujukogen Ginga no Yado Kinoko IIseigo

2.2 km from Kuju Highlands Observatory

Christopher William

S$136

27 Aug - 28 Aug

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

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

2. Fairfield By Marriott Kumamoto Aso

18.2 km from Kuju Highlands Observatory

Hyunjoo

S$155

31 Aug - 1 Sept

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.

3. Yukyou no hibiki YUSAI

6.4 km from Kuju Highlands Observatory

Lin

S$238

26 Aug - 27 Aug

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

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.

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

4. Nanjyoen

6.6 km from Kuju Highlands Observatory

Gabrielle

S$326

26 Aug - 27 Aug

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

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

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.

5. yamakawaonsen kosugian

12.5 km from Kuju Highlands Observatory

Steffen

S$322

30 Aug - 31 Aug

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-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.

A traditional Japanese-style building with a wooden exterior, a stone entrance, and a snow-covered landscape.

6. Kurokawa Onsen Okunoyu

6 km from Kuju Highlands Observatory

John

S$369

26 Aug - 27 Aug

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

A tatami mat room with a low table, sliding doors, 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, two beds, a small table with a tray, and a view of the outdoors.

7. Kyutei

7.8 km from Kuju Highlands Observatory

Vanessa

S$747

31 Aug - 1 Sept

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

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

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

A modern building with multiple roofs, surrounded by dense forest.

8. Kurokawa Onsen Ryokan Ichinoi

6.4 km from Kuju Highlands Observatory

Mun Fai

S$337

1 Sept - 2 Sept

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

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

A spa room with a large window, a hot tub, and tiled flooring.

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

9. Miyama Sanso

5.3 km from Kuju Highlands Observatory

Tarun

S$589

1 Sept - 2 Sept

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

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

A room with a traditional Japanese-style window, two wooden chairs, and a small round table with a bowl.

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

10. Kurokawa Onsen Yumerindo

6.3 km from Kuju Highlands Observatory

Jacqueline

S$248

26 Aug - 27 Aug

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

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

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.

11. Kurasako Onsen Sakura

8.4 km from Kuju Highlands Observatory

Piali

S$125

30 Aug - 31 Aug

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

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

A wooden corridor with a potted plant and candles lining the floor.

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

12. Kurokawa Onsen Yumerindo Hanadomari

6.1 km from Kuju Highlands Observatory

Carrie

S$283

26 Aug - 27 Aug

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

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 wooden table, a television, and sliding doors.

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

13. Kurokawa Onsen Ryokan Wakaba

6.4 km from Kuju Highlands Observatory

Jens

S$354

30 Aug - 31 Aug

A stone pool with large rocks, surrounded by a wooden structure and a wooden fence.

A traditional Japanese garden with a stone hot spring, wooden fences, and a view of a traditional building.

A long wooden bench with cushions, a wooden table with cups and saucers, and large windows offering a view of a forested area.

A rock garden with a wooden bench and a small pond.

14. Yamakawa ZENZO

12.4 km from Kuju Highlands Observatory

Rex

S$411

26 Aug - 27 Aug

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

A modern villa complex with multiple cabins, outdoor seating, and a distinctive red star pattern on the ground.

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.

15. Container House Villa Kurokawa　

7.1 km from Kuju Highlands Observatory

Ronja

S$111

7 Sept - 8 Sept

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

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

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

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

16. Yusai Bekkan

6.3 km from Kuju Highlands Observatory

Emma

S$165

1 Sept - 2 Sept

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

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

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

A wooden deck with picnic tables and a hammock.

17. Kurokawa, Mori no Cottage

5.4 km from Kuju Highlands Observatory

Aaron

S$123

26 Aug - 27 Aug

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

A modern building with large windows, a wooden overhang, and a grassy area with trees.

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

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

18. Rakuten STAY VILLA Aso Kurokawa

7.5 km from Kuju Highlands Observatory

Maik

S$226

16 Sept - 17 Sept

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 traditional Japanese-style room with tatami flooring, a low table, and two cushioned seating areas.

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

19. Gekkoju Kurokawa

7 km from Kuju Highlands Observatory

tian

S$1,713

27 Aug - 28 Aug

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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 travellers 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 near Kuju Highlands Observatory?

Yukyou no hibiki YUSAI is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller 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 can I expect to find close to Kuju Highlands Observatory?

Expedia has 99 hotels and other accommodation options 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 bookings are fully refundable if you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of check in. If your reservation is non-refundable, it might still be possible to cancel it and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to get the best deals near Kuju Highlands Observatory.

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. Kujukogen Ginga no Yado Kinoko IIseigo

2. Fairfield By Marriott Kumamoto Aso

3. Yukyou no hibiki YUSAI

4. Nanjyoen

5. yamakawaonsen kosugian

6. Kurokawa Onsen Okunoyu

7. Kyutei

8. Kurokawa Onsen Ryokan Ichinoi

9. Miyama Sanso

10. Kurokawa Onsen Yumerindo

11. Kurasako Onsen Sakura

12. Kurokawa Onsen Yumerindo Hanadomari

13. Kurokawa Onsen Ryokan Wakaba

14. Yamakawa ZENZO

15. Container House Villa Kurokawa

16. Yusai Bekkan

17. Kurokawa, Mori no Cottage

18. Rakuten STAY VILLA Aso Kurokawa

19. Gekkoju Kurokawa

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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15. Container House Villa Kurokawa　