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Ryokan Shinsen

4.0 star property
4-star luxury guest house near Takachiho Gorge

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Luxury Triple Room, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom | Premium bedding, down comforters, in-room safe, desk
Luxury Twin Room, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom | Premium bedding, down comforters, in-room safe, desk

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Restaurant

Explore the area

Map
1127-5 Oaza-Mitai, Takachiho, Miyazaki-ken, 882-1101
  • Takachiho Shrine
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Takachiho Gorge
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Manai Falls
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Kumamoto (KMJ)
    ‪95 min drive‬

Room options

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Premium Villa, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom | Premium bedding, down comforters, in-room safe, desk

Premium Villa, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom

  • 1076 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 3 Twin Futons and 2 Large Twin Beds

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Twin Room, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom | Premium bedding, down comforters, in-room safe, desk

Twin Room, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom

  • 322 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

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Twin Room, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom | Living area | LCD TV

Twin Room, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom

  • 645 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

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Room, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom | Premium bedding, down comforters, in-room safe, desk

Room, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom

  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Futons

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Luxury Triple Room, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom | Premium bedding, down comforters, in-room safe, desk

Luxury Triple Room, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom

  • 861 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

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Deluxe Double Room, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom | Premium bedding, down comforters, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe Double Room, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom

  • 968 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Futons

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Luxury Twin Room, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom | Premium bedding, down comforters, in-room safe, desk

Luxury Twin Room, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom

  • 645 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

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Luxury Triple Room, 3 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom | Premium bedding, down comforters, in-room safe, desk

Luxury Triple Room, 3 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom

  • 645 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Large Twin Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

About the neighborhood

Takachiho

In Takachiho .At this guesthouse, you'll be steps from Takachiho Gamadase Market and within a 10-minute walk of Takachiho Shrine. Sobo-Katamuki Quasi-National Park and Takachihocho Heated Swmming Pool are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • Takachiho Shrine - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Takachiho-kyō - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Takachiho Gorge Freshwater Fish Aquarium - 3 min drive - 1.0 mile
  • Takachiho Gorge - 3 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Manai Falls - 3 min drive - 1.1 miles

Getting around

  • Miyazaki Airport (KMI) - 119 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪麺菜酒家 あすから〜めん - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪そば処天庵 - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪高千穂牛レストラン和 - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪焼肉初栄 - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪純喫茶カリンカ - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Ryokan Shinsen

4-star luxury guest house near Takachiho Gorge
Along with a restaurant, there's a coffee shop/cafe on site. WiFi is free in public spaces. The luxury Ryokan Shinsen also features gift shops/newsstands, a garden, and concierge services. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 4-star Takachiho guesthouse is smoke free.

  • 8 guestrooms or units
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Concierge
  • Garden
  • Gift shop
  • No smoking on site
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
Ryokan Shinsen offers 8 air-conditioned accommodations with espresso makers and safes. Beds feature down comforters and premium bedding. LCD televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, bathrobes, slippers, and bidets. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and hair dryers. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Public bath/onsen services include a yukata (Japanese robe).

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), 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 self parking on site
  • Limited onsite parking

Food and drink

  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Kaiseki meal

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • LCD TV

Bedroom

  • Down comforter
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Espresso maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 6 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • 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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
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, and JCB International. Cash is not accepted. 

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

Ryokan Shinsen
Ryokan Shinsen Takachiho
Shinsen Takachiho
Ryokan Shinsen Takachiho
Ryokan Shinsen Guesthouse
Ryokan Shinsen Guesthouse Takachiho

Frequently asked questions

How close is Ryokan Shinsen to the airport?

Ryokan Shinsen is 39.9 mi (95-min drive) away from the Kumamoto Airport (KMJ) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Ryokan Shinsen?

As of May 18, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Ryokan Shinsen on May 28, 2025 start from $748.69, 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 Ryokan Shinsen have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Ryokan Shinsen.

Does Ryokan Shinsen offer free breakfast?

Ryokan Shinsen does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Ryokan Shinsen?

No, there is no casino at this guesthouse.

What time is check-in at Ryokan Shinsen?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 6 PM.

Is there free parking at Ryokan Shinsen?

This guesthouse offers free self parking.

Does Ryokan Shinsen have a pool?

Ryokan Shinsen does not have a pool.

Does Ryokan Shinsen have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Ryokan Shinsen have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this guesthouse.

How close is Ryokan Shinsen to downtown Takachiho?

Ryokan Shinsen is 2.8 mi away from Takachiho.

Ryokan Shinsen Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 27 out of 29 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 29 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 29 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 29 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 29 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

10/10 Excellent

André, Düsseldorf

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very friendly in a not intrusive way. We felt this comes from the heart. Wonderful (if you like Japanese) food. t was a wonderful stay and we would go there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

BARRY, ATLANTA

10/10 Excellent

Joshua

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
By far the crown jewelry of our honeymoon stays. Thowe the cost may give you hart burn the expense I would not trade for 2x the cost. It was the most spiritual stop on our trip, i felt like a royalty wail there. They have everything you need and they are located close to many cool attractions.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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5 stars service

You will be treated and served like a king. Ladies can choose your favourite colorful kimono and they will service you to wear it on in your room. A well-prepared Kaiseki dinner we’ve never experienced before. It’s really value for money :)
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Suwanee

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

Perfect ryokan

The best ryokan I ever stay. Great amenities. Heat wooden floor, heat floor mat.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jon, Washington, DC

Traveled with family and small children, Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were extremely attentive and helpful. They took care to adjust the kaiseki meals to the tastes of our 9 yo daughter. When we arrived well before check-in, they collected our luggage from the bus station and drove us down to the gorge. After a delicious meal, the drove us to and from the Kagura. Everything about the stay was wonderful.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Dmitry, Los Angeles

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
They treat you like a king! They have amazing breakfast and dinner ceremonies : each dish is a masterpiece of culinary art ( and there are like 9-10 courses consisting of small appetizer size dishes) Food is delicious and very healthy but still filling and is served in style - beautiful plates, each dish design is carefully arranged on the plate to create esthetic appeal You live in a tradition setting little house with your own private zen garden, hot tub on the back patio, Inside the house spacious rooms looks like Japanese history museum and there is 2 options - you can sleep on the mattress traditional style or on the bed - both very comfortable There is a bathroom and restroom inside and another restroom in a small structure right outside of the patio in the back just in case Staff is very helpful in terms of guidance where to go in the area for more attractions besides Takashiho gorge ( which is 25 min walk from the hotel) - and they can arrange taxi to mount Aso, taxi to view sunrise over the mountains and taxi to view rice fields - all unforgettable experience and photo opportunities And obviously the gorge itself located close by is amazing especially boat ride So to summarize- even though it takes 3 hours by bus to get there from Fukuoka to see the Takashiho gorge it is this kind of special hotel experience that makes it worthwhile because it creates a harmony between enjoying nature and enjoying unique hotel amenities
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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Stayed 2 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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Amazing.

The hotel staff were very accommodating and friendly. The food was spectacular. Everything about this stay was awesome. I would go back, and although it was expensive, it was well worth the money (10 course dinner and ~6 course breakfast included). We were able to get by okay with English which was nice. There was a private outdoor hot tub and indoor shower that connected to the outside. Nice little Japanese garden in our backyard of our room. We went to the Shrine in the evening and they dressed us up in Yukata's to attend. This was very fun.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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Outstanding Japanese experience

Everything was perfect. The room, staff, amazing food and service.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

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Nice try

The staff was wonderful, the food excellent, but the room was a disappointment. It was kind of a cross between a log cabin and Trader Vic’s. There were two tree trunks used as part of a room divider, and a faux skylight above the middle of the room. Quite odd. Couldn’t justify the expense even as a splurge.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2018

10/10 Excellent

Saeko

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kosuke

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

日本のすばらしさを久しぶりに思い出しました。

スタッフの皆様の心配りから入口の佇まい、お庭の手入れまで、ああ、日本ってこんな感じだったよね、という懐かしさとともにホスピタリティのすばらしさに感動しました。また、食事がすばらしかった！どれも美味しく大満足でした。部屋風呂はさすがにちょっとくたびれた感はあるかな？という感じはありましたが、ゆったりとしていてお部屋ですごす落ち着いた時間をおくることができました。お値段がちょっとお高く感じるかもしれませんが、晩ご飯と朝食のクオリティを考えると全然高くないです。前日、別エリアの某海外グループホテルに宿泊しましたが、宿泊費自体はここより安かったですが、飲食合わせるとかわらないなぁ、という印象です。ホスピタリティだったりサービス面を考えると、こっちの方が100倍上！でした。またいきたいお宿です。
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

さおり

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
先日はお世話になりました。急遽決まった旅行でしたが、お知り合いの方に教えて頂き予約出来て嬉しかったです。チェックインからアウトまで、細やかな温かいお心遣いに感動しました。事前に観光についての情報や滞在中にもおすすめをお聞き出来た事で、高千穂周辺の観光も充実して回る事が出来て素敵な思い出が出来ました。またお伺い出来る事を楽しみに、余韻も楽しんで過ごします。本当に有り難うございました。
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

??

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
お食事も大変美味しく、接客も大変よかったです。
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

HIROMU

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

最高級のお宿です。

快適な時間を過ごすことが出来ました。 大きなお心遣いに感謝しています。 いろいろ有難うございました。
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mototsugu

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

さすが神仙としか、いいようがないですね。

とても心地よいおもてなしでした。ありがとうございます。夕食、朝食はもちろん、室内のしつらえもさすが神仙ですね。雨が降っていたので、高級車での神楽への送迎もとっても助かりました。他のお客様と接することはなく、コロナ対策も完璧と言えます。安心して、滞在できました。ホテルでもっとゆっくりしたかったのですが、高千穂で遊びたいこともたくさんあり、ぎりぎりに入り、さっさと出かけるみたいなことに。今度はゆっくり滞在したいです。
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

TETSUYA

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
着いた時から帰る時まで、素敵なご対応に癒されました。車で行きましたが駐車場の警備の方も車が見えなくなるまで見送りされてました。 また是非来てみたいと思える宿でした。
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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お料理も美味しくてスタッフさんの対応も良かったです。あとお風呂が露天風呂だった最高でした。
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Hidenori

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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他のお客様と会うこともなく、とても静かで快適に過ごせました。 従業員の方もとても親切丁寧で、こちらの要望に対して、真摯に対応して下さり、良い１日を過ごす事が出来ました。
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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グレードの高いサービスでした。

高級感あふれるお宿でした。完全にプライバシーも守られていて大変満足です。少しわがままも言わせてもらいましたが、オールクリアでした！スタッフの方の細かい心遣いに癒され良い旅になりました。ありがとうございました。
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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期待以上

至るところに気遣いがあり、ゆっくりできました。離れの露天風呂も人工温泉ながら思ったより良かった。風邪を引いてしまい、ホコリっぽいと咳がでる状態でしたが、部屋の空気がきれいなのか、さほど苦しい思いもせず助かりました。機会があればまた泊まりたいと思える数少ない宿の１つとなりました。
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018