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Bettei Soan

3.5 star property
3.5-star Minamiaso ryokan in the mountains

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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping

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5-145 Kain, Minamiaso, Kumamoto-ken, 8691411
  • Minamiaso Tourist Information Center
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Kusasenri Observatory
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Mount Aso
    ‪21 min drive‬
  • Kumamoto (KMJ)
    ‪29 min drive‬

Room options

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Hakuun Villa, Japanese Sukiya style, Double Room with Open-Air Bath(Check-in by 6PM) | Bathroom | Separate tub and shower, spring water tub, free toiletries, hair dryer

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

  • 538 sq ft
  • 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) | Bathroom | Separate tub and shower, spring water tub, free toiletries, hair dryer

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

  • 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)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

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

Azumino Villa, Japanese Sukiya style, Double Room with Open-Air Bath (Check-in by 6PM) | Individually decorated, individually furnished, bed sheets

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

  • 646 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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

Nagomi Villa, Japanese Traditional Style, Double Room with Open-Air Bath(Check-in by 6PM) | Bathroom | Separate tub and shower, spring water tub, free toiletries, hair dryer

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

  • 538 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

Yukino-Shita Villa, Japanese Traditional Style, Twin Room with Open-Air Bath(Check-in by 6PM) | Individually decorated, individually furnished, bed sheets

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

  • 538 sq ft
  • 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 | Bathroom | Separate tub and shower, spring water tub, free toiletries, hair dryer

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

  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

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

Yurin Villa, Modern Japanese Style, Twin Room With Private Indoor Hot Spring (Check-in by 6PM) | Individually decorated, individually furnished, bed sheets

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

  • 753 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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

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

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

  • 538 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

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

Tsukino-Shizuku Villa, Modern Japanese Style, Twin Room With Open-Air Bath(Check-in by 6PM) | Individually decorated, individually furnished, bed sheets

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

  • 646 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

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

Unsui Villa, Japanese Sukiya style, Maisonette Double Room With Open-Air Bath(Check-in by 6PM) | Individually decorated, individually furnished, bed sheets

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

  • 646 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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

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

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

  • 646 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

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

Sagano, Japanese Sukiya style, Twin Room With Open-Air Bath(Check-in by 6PM) | Individually decorated, individually furnished, bed sheets

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

  • 538 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

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

Warabino, Japanese Traditional Style Double Room With Open-Air Bath(Check-in by 6PM) | Individually decorated, individually furnished, bed sheets

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

  • 646 sq ft
  • 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

Romankan Villa, Western Style, Maisonette Twin with Western-Style Bath(Check-in by 6PM) Non Smoking | Individually decorated, individually furnished, bed sheets

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

  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

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

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

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

  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

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

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds

Traditional Japan Style Room13 (Eboshi) Non smoking

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Traditional Japan Style Twin Room3(yusui) Non smoking

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Sukiya Japan Style Twin Room10 (Sagano) Non smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds

Sukiya Japan Style Double Room6 (Hakuun) Non smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

European Style Room2(Goryoukan)(Maisonette) Non smoking

  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds

Modern Japanese Style Twin Room12 (Yurin) Non smoking

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

Sukiya Japan Style Room 9 (Azumino)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Futons and 1 King Bed

Traditional Japan Style Double Room4 (Nagomi) Non smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Sukiya Japan Style Twin Room5(Asakiri) Non smoking

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Traditional Japan Style Room7 (Warabino) Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Sukiya Japan Style Twin Room15 (Sobou) Non smoking

  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds

European Style Room1(Romankan)(Maisonette)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds

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

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds

Japanese-Modern Suite-Tsukinoshizuku

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Twin Futon

Japanese-Modern Suite-Yurin

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds and 2 Twin Futons

Japanese-Style Suite-Nagomi

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Futon and 1 King Bed

Asagiri Villa, Japanese Sukiya Style, Twin Room With Open-Air Bath

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds

Japanese-Style Suite-Asagiri

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Futons and 2 Double Beds

About the neighborhood

Minamiaso

In Minamiaso .Within 3 miles (5 km) of this Minamiaso ryokan, you'll find Minamiaso Tourist Information Center and Aso Kuju National Park. Hogihogi Shrine and Aso Hakusuigo Museum are also within 6 miles (10 km).

What's nearby

  • Minamiaso Tourist Information Center - 3 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Hogihogi Shrine - 8 min drive - 4.1 miles
  • Shirakawa Springs - 10 min drive - 5.6 miles
  • Kusasenri Observatory - 20 min drive - 12.2 miles
  • Mount Aso - 21 min drive - 12.0 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪キャプテンハウス - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪あじわい館 - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪マグマ食堂 - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪ガレット - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪久木野そば研修センター・そば道場 - ‬13 min walk

About this property

Bettei Soan

3.5-star Minamiaso ryokan in the mountains
  • 16 guestrooms or units
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Smoking in designated areas
Bettei Soan offers 16 accommodations with indoor private hot tubs and complimentary bottled water. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and coffee/tea makers.

Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers, spring water baths, slippers, and complimentary toiletries. LCD televisions are featured in guestrooms. Housekeeping is offered daily and in-room massages can be requested.

Public bath/onsen services include an outdoor mineral hot springs (Japanese-style onsen) and a yukata (Japanese robe).

Languages

English, Japanese

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a carport

Food and drink

  • Kaiseki meal

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with cable/satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

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 alternate 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

  • No pets 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

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 bathing facility
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card 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. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve access to the hot springs and access to the public bathing facility. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, JCB International, and cash.

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 onsite 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

How close is Bettei Soan to the airport?

Bettei Soan is 15.1 mi (29-min drive) away from the Kumamoto Airport (KMJ) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Bettei Soan?

As of May 21, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Bettei Soan on May 22, 2025 start from $387.88, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Bettei Soan have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Bettei Soan.

Does Bettei Soan offer free breakfast?

Bettei Soan does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Bettei Soan?

No, there is no casino at this ryokan.

What time is check-in at Bettei Soan?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 6 PM.

Is there free parking at Bettei Soan?

Free parking is not available at this ryokan.

Does Bettei Soan have a pool?

Bettei Soan does not have a pool.

Does Bettei Soan have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this ryokan.

How close is Bettei Soan to downtown Minamiaso?

Bettei Soan is 2.2 mi away from Minamiaso.

Bettei Soan Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 102 out of 122 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 18 out of 122 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 122 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 122 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 122 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

8/10 Good

ZHAOSEHNG

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

10/10 Excellent

Roumel

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

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Traveled with partner
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

yuko

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

10/10 Excellent

Meredith

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

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

IN SU

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Han

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lauren

Traveled with partner
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

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

10/10 Excellent

kit yan

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It is amazing and comfortable place for family trip:)
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Masako

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

Amazing accommodation

Everything wonderful. Really enjoyed with my husband and 2 small kids. I love to recommend for every one. Thank you so much for giving us the best stay !!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Nao

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

Lovely place to stay

Great stay at Bettei Soan. Very clean and exceptional service. Would love to stay longer next time.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Janice, Singapore

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel staff is very sincere and helpful and speaks very good English. We corresponded earlier via messaging, she was very concerned when we arrived late, asked if we had dinner first thing we got off our car, as the recommended restaurant for dinner to suit our children was closing at 9pm. She was able to recommend us places to visit with children around the hotel. It was raining the 2 days while we were in Mimani Aso. It was very cool and cosy and all the staff there were so nice that fully complemented the entire experience. Amenities provided for men as well. Breakfast was customed to our preferred taste, served to our double-storey villa. View from room was fantastic. In-room onsen was excellent and everything still look new and well-maintained though this villa is alrdy 11 year old! We highly recommed and will love to return again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good but a bit expensive
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

T, Hong Kong

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

Nice hotel with private onsen

Nice private onsen and delicious food. Being able to use the public bath of the main building is a plus.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2018

10/10 Excellent

kit yan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2017

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

The best!

One of the best hotel I stay in Japan, superb service, and onsen. I booked Villa #5, totally amazing. Expensive Yes but totally worth it.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2017

8/10 Good

Jana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2017

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Very good

Private hot spring bath in the room is amazing. First time in a Traditional Japanese room style. Very nice in the area. Nothing much to do nearby except for staying in the room. Food is served at the room but food quality can be better.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Beautiful private bungalow

Staff were very attentive and the place was private. The double bed was a king size. Views of the mountain.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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