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Luna Observatory Auberge Mori No Atelier

3.0 star property
3-star guestrooms with free WiFi

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Front of property - evening/night
Main Building Twin Room, Non Smoking | Living area | TV
Property grounds
Lobby
Fridge

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included
  • Restaurant

Explore the area

Map
1810, Shirakawa, Minamiaso, Kumamoto-ken, 869-1502
  • Shirakawa Springs
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Mount Aso
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Kusasenri Observatory
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Kumamoto (KMJ)
    ‪36 min drive‬

Room options

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Main Building Maisonnette Double, Non Smoking | Living area | TV

Main Building Maisonnette Double, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Main Building Twin Room, Non Smoking | Living area | TV

Main Building Twin Room, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Fridge

Annex Executive Twin (2F), Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Annex Executive Maisonnette, Non Smoking | Living area | TV

Annex Executive Maisonnette, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 5
  • 5 Twin Beds

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Annex Executive Twin (1F), Non Smoking | Living area | TV

Annex Executive Twin (1F), Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Main Building Maisonnette Twin, Non Smoking | Living area | TV

Main Building Maisonnette Twin, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Minamiaso

In Minamiaso .You'll find Shirakawa Springs and Yoshidajyo Gokenjyokumiba within 3 miles (5 km) of this hotel. Yusui Tunnel Park and Aso Hakusuigo Museum are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • Shirakawa Springs - 4 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Aso Kuju National Park - 9 min drive - 5.5 miles
  • Mount Aso - 20 min drive - 11.3 miles
  • Kusasenri Observatory - 20 min drive - 11.9 miles
  • Cuddly Dominion - 29 min drive - 18.0 miles

Getting around

  • Akamizu station - 26 min drive
  • Kumamoto Airport (KMJ) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪黒柴コーヒー - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪らくだ山地鶏の店 - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪高森田楽の里 - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪月廻り温泉館 - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪旨乃蔵 - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Luna Observatory Auberge Mori No Atelier

3-star guestrooms with free WiFi
There's a restaurant on site. Public spaces have free WiFi. Luna Observatory Auberge Mori No Atelier also features a vending machine and a garden. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Minamiaso hotel.

  • 18 guestrooms or units
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Garden
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Dining venue
Luna Observatory Auberge Mori No Atelier offers 18 air-conditioned accommodations with slippers and complimentary toiletries. This Minamiaso hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers and toilets with an electronic bidet. Hair dryers, change of towels, and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided once per stay.

Languages

English, Japanese

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • A restaurant

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • TV

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Slippers
  • Toilet with electronic bidet
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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
This property accepts credit cards and cash
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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, JCB International, and cash.

Guests staying 3 nights or more receive housekeeping service every 3 nights. Daily housekeeping service is not available.

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.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Luna Observatory Auberge Mori No Atelier to the airport?

Luna Observatory Auberge Mori No Atelier is 20.6 mi (36-min drive) away from the Kumamoto Airport (KMJ) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Luna Observatory Auberge Mori No Atelier?

As of May 20, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Luna Observatory Auberge Mori No Atelier on May 30, 2025 start from $213.21, 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 Luna Observatory Auberge Mori No Atelier have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Luna Observatory Auberge Mori No Atelier.

Does Luna Observatory Auberge Mori No Atelier offer free breakfast?

Luna Observatory Auberge Mori No Atelier does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Luna Observatory Auberge Mori No Atelier?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Luna Observatory Auberge Mori No Atelier?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6 PM.

Is there free parking at Luna Observatory Auberge Mori No Atelier?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Luna Observatory Auberge Mori No Atelier have a pool?

Luna Observatory Auberge Mori No Atelier does not have a pool.

Does Luna Observatory Auberge Mori No Atelier have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Luna Observatory Auberge Mori No Atelier have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Luna Observatory Auberge Mori No Atelier to downtown Minamiaso?

Luna Observatory Auberge Mori No Atelier is 3.8 mi away from Minamiaso.

Luna Observatory Auberge Mori No Atelier Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 51 out of 78 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 20 out of 78 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 78 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 78 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 78 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Quirky and remote property from the Showa era that evokes Ghibli-esque charm. The weather was cold and rainy but our stay at one of the cabins was warm and comfortable. Dinner and breakfast were varied and delicious. Staff spoke English. Highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

LIOR

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s a nice place and unique but I think it’s overrated
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

liliana, Schwenksville

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful, tranquil property with an excellent dinner and star observatory show
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s a serene place in the countryside, I really appreciated the planetarium & observatory experience there. The staff and the owner are all very nice, they will help you with anything you need. My room was so big, I couldn’t believe it. The bathroom was bigger than some hotel rooms in Tokyo.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Giulia

Liked: Cleanliness

Great, unique place, but no dinner for me!

This was a very special experience, and the stargazing was unlike anything I've ever done. However, arriving at the hotel and being told there was no way for me to eat dinner at the restaurant because I hadn't booked 3 days in advance left a bitter taste in my mouth. If you're going to have a rule like that, please MAKE IT CLEAR in your booking details, or with a separate message to those who have booked. It seemed like everyone there knew this except for me (everyone else was Japanese, leading me to believe whatever Japanese booking website they used actually makes this clear). I was forced to hire a cab to take me to 7 Eleven while gazing in at the dining room where everyone else was serenely eating a multicourse meal, and it was maddening.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shih Ying

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
四人入住獨棟房，空間寬敞、舒適。廁所和浴室分開的設計很棒。 晚上的觀星體驗很有趣，工作人員會用日文和英文解說。 整體的環境非常舒適，非常推薦可以到天文台住一晚。
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

2/10 Terrible

Jacob

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

8/10 Good

QT, Australia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is our second visit to Luna and this time we opt for the half japanese half western room as the beds were too hard during our previous visit. The futons were more comfortable this time.The beds were still too hard to sleep on. This time we managed to see the telescope even though the sky was cloudy. It is definitely a great experience and recommended. The food is excellent too.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Mio Cheng

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

5 Stars Service & Fantastic Entertainment

We have a wonderful stay with lively music and enchanting voice, scrumptious western cusine and extraordinary experience in a tradtional Japanese house with wooden decorations which makes me feel like I became a Japanese living in the 70s. Really amazing and I am definitely will return again as I missed the star observation due to the bad weather. Easy to access by car and the staff there is attentive to our arrival by sending emails to inform on the actual location and meals served. The only thing is I have overlooked and missed his email until the last moment. Thanks for everything... especially the gift which brings us with good memories.
Stayed 1 night in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

flora, hongkong

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

Brilliant hotel with amazing telescope and people

I bring with my 2 yrs old son who love planets and stars. All the hotel environment and facility satisfy him well. It’s amazibg that there is a huge telescope and astronomy tour. The environment of the hotel is nice and comfortable, the food is really good, classical music performance is good, staffs are nice and helpful. Although the weather is too bad and we can’t go outside to the grassplot, but we all have a enjoyable & precious trip.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

What a special experience to stay at observatory!

The french cuisine using local ingredients was so delicious. We were also excited about the astronomic observation.
Stayed 1 night in May 2017

10/10 Excellent

Libby

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A wonderful experience, with lots of enthusiasm, passion and experience.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

10/10 Excellent

Denise, Sasebo, Japan

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

Amazing hotel near Mt. Aso

The Luna Observatory Auberge Mori No Atelier was an amazing hotel. The staff was friendly and courteous and could even speak a little bit of English, which made our check in a breeze. The room was spacious and offered many amenities. Our family was thrilled to be able to sleep in a tower with a huge telescope right above our room. The dinner was absolutely delicious, best food I have had in Japan so far. The breakfast was a delight and I was impressed to try Pineapple Jam for my first time. My family would all like to come back and stay another night when it is hopefully clear enough to see the stars!!!

8/10 Good

Woei, Singapore

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

Unique stay

The star gazing at observatory is very interesting and unique. Thoughtful staff who pay attention to small details.

10/10 Excellent

Kai-Shin

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

很美好的假期

一切非常美好，縱使天氣不好。 清晰的英文講解天文台，舒服的劇院座椅，有趣的天文劇場解說，精美的餐點。 我媽媽不吃牛肉，希望以後能有選擇。 房間很精美，有香香的木頭味道。在2樓很舒適，歐風建築，我很喜歡。但要搬行李，建議不要拿太多行李。 一定會再訪，非常羨慕日本人有這樣的旅宿，十分令人敬佩。我住台灣，將來有孩子，一定要再過去。
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

AKIKO

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
静かな森の中にたたずむ天文台で星についてたくさん勉強でき、とても楽しかったです またスタッフの方々もとても親切でしたし、朝食も見た目からお味、レストランの雰囲気まで本当に最高でした！ 残念ながら曇っていて星の観測が十分にできなかったのでぜひまた訪れたいです
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

TOSHIKI

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

良い点と悪い点

一般にはお目にかかれない、大きな天体ドームと大きな望遠鏡で惑星を観望させていただけて、屋外広場で簡易ベッドとシュラフに包まれての星空観望など、とても素晴らしいです。 食事も申し分ない美味しい料理です。 ただ、部屋が ・風呂や洗面場所が寒くて、風呂に入る気がしない。 （12月に宿泊） ・ベッドの枕元に電気関係のスイッチがなくて不便 ・部屋の明かりが、普通の蛍光灯ではなく、ランプ 　のような照明なので、とても暗い。
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

수상할 정도로 천문학에 진심인 유럽식 호텔

유럽식의 고풍스러운 인테리어와 클래식한 식사가 아주 유니크한 숙박 경험을 줍니다. 라운지 공간에 굉장히 많은 천문학 서적이 있는 것도 심상치 않은데 본격적인 플라네타리움과 깜짝 놀랄만한 진짜 돔형 천문대와 망원경을 경험할 수 있는 별보기 체험이 잊지 못할 추억을 만들어주었습니다.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yoshino

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

8/10 Good

Mann Jong

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chau Yuan

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

Strongly recommended

Very good experience to stay here.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tin Shu

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

非常有特色的住宿。餐點非常好吃

整體環境非常舒適，櫃檯人員親切笑臉迎人，使用望眼鏡看星空是一次很特別的體驗，餐廳員工有禮，房間整潔
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

FAN CHUNG

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

Rare Astronomy Experience at Kyushu country side

Nice and informative astronomy tour with a rare gigantic telescope onsite. Room is clean, and staffs are extremely friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023