Along with 3 restaurants, this ryokan has free self parking and free WiFi in public areas. Bathrooms are shared.
Ryokojin Sanso offers 39 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and hair dryers. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms.
Guests have access to shared bathrooms. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, toilets with an electronic bidet, and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Refrigerators and irons/ironing boards can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Public bath/onsen services include an indoor mineral hot springs (Japanese-style onsen) and a yukata (Japanese robe). These services feature separate men and women areas. The ryokan bathing area is open from 5:30 AM to 3:00 PM. There are hot springs on site.
Dining is available at one of the ryokan's 3 restaurants. Wireless Internet access is complimentary. Ryokojin Sanso features hot springs. Onsite self parking is complimentary.
Kirishima - This restaurant specializes in Japanese cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, dinner, and light fare. Reservations are required.
Tenbou - This restaurant specializes in Japanese cuisine and serves breakfast, dinner, and light fare.
Takachiho - This restaurant specializes in Japanese cuisine and serves breakfast, dinner, and light fare.
Languages
Japanese
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
Free self parking on site
Food and drink
3 restaurants
Restaurants on site
Kirishima
Takachiho
Tenbou
Things to do
Hot springs
Family friendly
Refrigerator on request
Conveniences
Limited-hour front desk
Guest services
Housekeeping (daily)
Spa
Hot springs
Public bath open from 5:30 AM - 3:00 PM
Public indoor mineral hot springs (onsen)
Public outdoor mineral hot springs (onsen)
Separate men/women areas in public bath
Yukata (Japanese robes)
Accessibility
Elevator
More
Smoke-free property
Room amenities
Bathroom
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Shared bathroom
Shower/bathtub combination
Toilet with electronic bidet
Towels provided
Entertainment
Flat-screen TV
Food and drink
Refrigerator on request
More
Air conditioning
Iron/ironing board on request
Safe
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:30 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 9 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Access methods
Front desk (limited hours)
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available
Property payment types
Important information
Fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:
A bathing tax, collected at the property, may be charged. The bathing tax applies to properties with hot springs and ranges from JPY 150-500 per person, per night based on local regulations. Please note that further exemptions may apply.
We have included 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 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
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Please note: Menu modifications are not possible at this property.
Guests requiring dinner at the hotel must arrive before 7:30 PM.
Japanese futons are provided based on the number of adults in the reservation.
We should mention
Reservations are required for private bath/onsen; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
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 onsite public bathing facilities
Property is also known as
Ryokojin Sanso Inn Kirishima
Ryokojin Sanso Inn
Ryokojin Sanso Kirishima
Ryokojin Sanso
Ryokojin Sanso Ryokan
Ryokojin Sanso Kirishima
Ryokojin Sanso Ryokan Kirishima
Ryokojin Sanso Reviews
Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 329 out of 484 reviews" "
10 - Excellent
329
Rating 8 - Good. 133 out of 484 reviews" "
8 - Good
133
Rating 6 - Okay. 17 out of 484 reviews" "
6 - Okay
17
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 484 reviews" "
4 - Poor
3
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 484 reviews" "
2 - Terrible
2
9.2/10
Cleanliness
9.4/10
Staff & service
9.0/10
Amenities
9.0/10
Property conditions & facilities
9.4/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
8/10 Good
Pam
Traveled with partner
Jul 16, 2024
Liked: Staff & service
Amazing experience but a bit odd… we took public transportation which I would not recommend. It took most of the day to get to from Fukuoka. With bad storms, the local train service was temporarily cancelled. Given we had no car and the ground was very wet there was nothing to do but stay put. The hotel staff was very friendly and tried to help us navigate our journey back. The onsen experience was our first and was amazing. Overall the property is very dated and sleepy. The food was disappointing but the dining room views were stunning!
One of the best and most pleasant experiences. It’s such a great stay on all aspects, and very affordable too. Already thinking we will be back again soon!
A very special Ryokan....a great place to experience Japanese hospitality, culture, food, onsen, and wonderful opportunity to see/ hike in Kirishima National Park with 20 volcanoes.
This was our last stay on our 28 day holiday in Japan and was a wonderful way to finish. Our room on the 3rd floor had a wonderful view, despite Sakurajima being mostly hidden for the 3 days we were there. Staff were all very helpful and friendly and many of them spoke a little bit of English. The kaiseki dinners provided an excellent variety but an english menu would have been helpful. We experienced 2 of the 4 private onsens available on site. There was no additional fee for this, but they book out very quickly, particularly in the evening. There is a toilet and shower in the room, but the hot water is very slow to arrive, so shower at the onsen's is the recommended option. This was an excellent secluded location to enjoy hiking in the Kirishima Kinkowan NP or a day trip to Kagoshima.
COLIN
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
6/10 Okay
Tsz Kwan
Traveled with group
Feb 3, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
The dinner set quality has room to improve and onsen amenities are not sufficient and with little varieties.
Staff are so friendly and understand English well. High quality of food and hot spring are impressive. The hotel sounds traditional but is well maintained. Will book again if I go to Kirishima again.
I really like the staff and the environment. The walk around the property is a great experience. The outdoor onsen is a must do! The walk to the falls is so exciting that no kid should be allowed to do it by themselves.