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Bettei Soan

3.5 star property
Ryokan in Minamiaso

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1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, bed sheets
1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, bed sheets
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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

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Hakuun Villa, Japanese Sukiya style, Double Room with Open-Air Bath(Check-in by 6PM)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

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Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private indoor hot tub
Fridge
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Spring-water bath
  • 50 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Eboshi Villa, Japanese Traditional Style, Maisonette Twin Room With Open-Air Bath(Check-in by 6PM)

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Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private indoor hot tub
Fridge
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Spring-water bath
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

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LCD TV

Yusui Villa, Japanese Traditional style, Twin Room with Open-Air Bath (Check-in by 6PM)

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Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private indoor hot tub
Fridge
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Spring-water bath
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, bed sheets

Azumino Villa, Japanese Sukiya style, Double Room with Open-Air Bath (Check-in by 6PM)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

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Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private indoor hot tub
Fridge
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Spring-water bath
  • 60 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Nagomi Villa, Japanese Traditional Style, Double Room with Open-Air Bath(Check-in by 6PM)

10.0 out of 10
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Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private indoor hot tub
Fridge
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Spring-water bath
  • 50 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, bed sheets

Yukino-Shita Villa, Japanese Traditional Style, Twin Room with Open-Air Bath(Check-in by 6PM)

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Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private indoor hot tub
Fridge
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Spring-water bath
  • 50 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

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Goryoukan Villa, Western Style, Maisonette Twin with Western-Style Bath(Check-in by 6PM) Non Smoking

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Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private indoor hot tub
Fridge
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Spring-water bath
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, bed sheets

Yurin Villa, Modern Japanese Style, Twin Room With Private Indoor Hot Spring (Check-in by 6PM)

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Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private indoor hot tub
Fridge
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Spring-water bath
  • 70 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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Asagiri Villa, Japanese Sukiya Style, Twin Room with Open-Air Bath(Check-in by 6PM)

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Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private indoor hot tub
Fridge
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Spring-water bath
  • 50 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, bed sheets

Tsukino-Shizuku Villa, Modern Japanese Style, Twin Room With Open-Air Bath(Check-in by 6PM)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private indoor hot tub
Fridge
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Spring-water bath
  • 60 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, bed sheets

Unsui Villa, Japanese Sukiya style, Maisonette Double Room With Open-Air Bath(Check-in by 6PM)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private indoor hot tub
Fridge
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Spring-water bath
  • 60 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room dining

Kijima Villa, Japanese Traditional Style, Twin Room With Open-Air Bath(Check-in by 6PM)

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Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private indoor hot tub
Fridge
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Spring-water bath
  • 60 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, bed sheets

Sagano, Japanese Sukiya style, Twin Room With Open-Air Bath(Check-in by 6PM)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private indoor hot tub
Fridge
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Spring-water bath
  • 50 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, bed sheets

Warabino, Japanese Traditional Style Double Room With Open-Air Bath(Check-in by 6PM)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private indoor hot tub
Fridge
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Spring-water bath
  • 60 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Romankan Villa, Western Style, Maisonette Twin with Western-Style Bath(Check-in by 6PM) Non Smoking

1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, bed sheets

Romankan Villa, Western Style, Maisonette Twin with Western-Style Bath(Check-in by 6PM) Non Smoking

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private indoor hot tub
Fridge
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Spring-water bath
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

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Living area

Sobou Villa, Japanese Sukiya Style, Maisonette Twin Room With Open-Air Bath(Check-in by 6PM)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private indoor hot tub
Fridge
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Spring-water bath
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

Traditional Japan Style Room8 (Yuki-no-shita) Non smoking

  • Sleeps 2

Traditional Japan Style Room13 (Eboshi) Non smoking

  • Sleeps 4

Traditional Japan Style Twin Room3(yusui) Non smoking

  • Sleeps 4

Sukiya Japan Style Twin Room10 (Sagano) Non smoking

  • Sleeps 2

Sukiya Japan Style Double Room6 (Hakuun) Non smoking

  • Sleeps 2

Modern Japanese Style Twin Room12 (Yurin) Non smoking

  • Sleeps 4

Sukiya Japan Style Room 9 (Azumino)

  • Sleeps 4

Traditional Japan Style Double Room4 (Nagomi) Non smoking

  • Sleeps 2

Sukiya Japan Style Twin Room5(Asakiri) Non smoking

  • Sleeps 4

Traditional Japan Style Room7 (Warabino) Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 3

Sukiya Japan Style Twin Room15 (Sobou) Non smoking

  • Sleeps 3

Traditional Japan Style Twin Room14 (Kijima)(Maisonette) Non smoking

  • Sleeps 4

Unsui Villa, Japanese Sukiya Style, Maisonette Double Room With Open-Air Bath(Check-in By 6Pm)

  • Sleeps 3

Tsukino-Shizuku Villa, Modern Japanese Style, Twin Room With Open-Air Bath

  • Sleeps 4

Japanese-Modern Suite-Tsukinoshizuku

  • Sleeps 4

Japanese-Modern Suite-Yurin

  • Sleeps 4

Japanese-Style Suite-Nagomi

  • Sleeps 3
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About the area

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5-145 Kain, Minamiaso, Kumamoto-ken, 8691411

What's nearby

  • Minamiaso Tourist Information Center - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Aso Kuju National Park - 10 min drive - 6.9 km
  • Shirakawa Springs - 10 min drive - 9.0 km
  • Kusasenri Observatory - 16 min drive - 13.2 km
  • Cuddly Dominion - 26 min drive - 22.6 km

Getting around

  • Akamizu station - 17 min drive
  • Kumamoto (KMJ) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪キャプテンハウス - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪あじわい館 - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪久木野庵 - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪マグマ食堂 - ‬3 min drive
  • そば処なの花

About this property

Bettei Soan

Ryokan in the mountains
Bettei Soan provides an outdoor mineral hot spring (onsen) and more.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Luggage storage
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and have comforts such as private indoor hot tubs, as well as amenities such as free bottled water.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with spring water baths and free toiletries
  • Fridges, electric kettles and daily housekeeping

Languages

English, Japanese

Property amenities

Parking and transport

  • Onsite parking options include a carport

Food and drink

  • Kaiseki meal

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • In the mountains

Spa

  • In-room massages
  • Public outdoor mineral hot springs (onsen)
  • Yukata (Japanese robes)

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Slippers
  • Spring water bathtub
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 6 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you arrive at the property after hours, you'll need to check in at an alternative location: [Hotel Yumeshizuku front desk]
Guests with dietary restrictions or food allergies should contact this property 2 days in advance of arrival; special requests are not guaranteed to be accommodated. Requests are not accepted on site.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

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

Payment types at the property

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or 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 hot springs and access to the public bath facility
This property accepts credit cards and cash
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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
The Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare requires all international visitors to submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels, etc. ); additionally, lodging proprietors are required to photocopy passports for 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

Bettei Soan Inn Minamiaso
Bettei Soan Minamiaso
Bettei Soan Kumamoto Prefecture/Aso-Gun, Japan
Bettei Soan Ryokan
Bettei Soan Minamiaso
Bettei Soan Ryokan Minamiaso

Frequently asked questions

Is Bettei Soan pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Bettei Soan?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 6 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Bettei Soan?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Bettei Soan located?

Situated in the mountains, this ryokan is 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Minamiaso Tourist Information Center and 3.1 mi (5 km) from Aso Kuju National Park. Hogihogi Shrine and Aso Hakusuigo Museum are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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Bettei Soan Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 104 out of 125 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 19 out of 125 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 125 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 125 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 125 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kwok Ho

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotspring hotel in south Aso
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We go to the hotel Excellent experience in the hotel, staffs can speak English
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Incredible room and service, highly recommend
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

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

Excellent

Impeccable service from the staff. The in room breakfast and supper were incredible.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place is a wonderful escape. It is very rural and rustic. The wonderful staff will accommodate your every need and the food is incredible. We had such a relaxing stay. Book a room with a private tub. You will not regret it.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kim Wai

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff were excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nahee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful! Cozy.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic place to stay! From the moment we arrived we felt very well cared for. The room(s) were spotless and in beautiful shape. The soaking tub in the room was a real treat that we took advantage of. And the meals were phenomenal!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lauren

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property, meals & staff/services are above expectations! It was golden week and was glad to have stayed here. Minami Aso is beautiful with gorgeous mountains & surroundings.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ricky

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

Pleasant and relaxing stay.

Super nice environment! Spacious room can accommodate 4-5 persons with private bath. We only had 3 persons. Large king size bed with firm enough mattress! Staff are very professional and helpful. Great food.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

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

Perfect

Thsi is the second time we've stayed at Bettei Soan, it's an amazing place to stay. The service is impeccable, the villas are beautiful and have every amenity you could possibly need. The private onsen is wonderful, and the japanese breakfast is delightful. I cannot fault it
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

myungken

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Everything are good. Salty food were concerned..
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

MAN HIN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very Nice
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

ZHAOSEHNG

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The quality of food can be furtherly improved,epecially the side dishes
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

MIYOKO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
食事は最高に良かったし、お部屋にお風呂も付いてて良かったが、料金がもう少し安いとまだ良いですね。
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yurika

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
環境，設施，服務極好
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kokoro

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Teruaki

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
部屋、室内温泉とても素晴らしいです。 食事の質（冷えた焼き魚、天ぷら等）の分だけ少し総合評価は下がりましたが、また行きたいと思える宿です。 ありがとうございました。
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
정갈한 방 컨디션과 깔끔함, 친절한 직원, 맛있는 음식 등 모든 것이 최고였습니다.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Ririka

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

wai wah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
職員態度親切，環境舒適。
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Roumel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2024