Bettei Soan

3.5 star property
3.5-star Minamiaso ryokan in the mountains

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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
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
Azumino 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
Unsui Villa, Japanese Sukiya style, Maisonette Double Room With Open-Air Bath(Check-in by 6PM) | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, bed sheets
Kijima Villa, Japanese Traditional Style, Twin Room With Open-Air Bath(Check-in by 6PM) | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, bed sheets

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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5-145 Kain, Minamiaso, Kumamoto-ken, 8691411
  • Place, Mount Aso
  • Place, Shirakawa Springs
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, Kusasenri Observatory
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Airport, Kumamoto (KMJ)
    ‪26 min drive‬

Room options

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 538 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 646 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 538 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

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

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

  • 753 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 646 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

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

  • 646 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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

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

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

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

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 646 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

European Style Room1(Romankan)(Maisonette)

  • Sleeps 2

Sukiya Japan Style Room 9 (Azumino)

  • Sleeps 4

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

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

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

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

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

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

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

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

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

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

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

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

European Style Room2(Goryoukan)(Maisonette) Non smoking

  • Sleeps 3

Traditional Japan Style Twin Room3(yusui) Non smoking

  • Sleeps 4

Traditional Japan Style Double Room4 (Nagomi) Non smoking

  • Sleeps 2

Sukiya Japan Style Twin Room5(Asakiri) Non smoking

  • Sleeps 4

Sukiya Japan Style Double Room6 (Hakuun) Non smoking

  • Sleeps 2

Traditional Japan Style Room7 (Warabino) Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 3

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

  • Sleeps 2

Sukiya Japan Style Twin Room10 (Sagano) Non smoking

  • Sleeps 2

Modern Japanese Style Twin Room12 (Yurin) Non smoking

  • Sleeps 4

Traditional Japan Style Room13 (Eboshi) Non smoking

  • Sleeps 4

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

  • Sleeps 4

Sukiya Japan Style Twin Room15 (Sobou) Non smoking

  • Sleeps 3

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

  • Sleeps 4

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

  • Sleeps 3

Japanese-Modern Suite-Tsukinoshizuku

  • Sleeps 4

Japanese-Style Suite-Nagomi

  • Sleeps 3

Japanese-Modern Suite-Yurin

  • Sleeps 4

About the neighborhood

Minamiaso

In Minamiaso .Within 2 miles (3 km) of this Minamiaso ryokan, you'll find Aso Minami Aso Rural Park and Minamiaso Tourist Information Center. Also, Aso Kuju National Park is within 3 miles (5 km) and Hogihogi Shrine is within 6 miles (10 km).

What's nearby

  • Minamiaso Tourist Information Center - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Aso Kuju National Park - 10 min drive - 4.3 miles
  • Shirakawa Springs - 10 min drive - 5.6 miles
  • Kusasenri Observatory - 16 min drive - 8.2 miles
  • Cuddly Dominion - 26 min drive - 14.1 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪あじわい館 - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪COFFEE BEAN SCENERY - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪そば道場 - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪CODONA CAFE - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪山水苑 - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Bettei Soan

3.5-star Minamiaso ryokan in the mountains
Bettei Soan offers its guests hot springs.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3.5-star Minamiaso ryokan.

  • 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). There are 2 indoor hot springs and 2 outdoor hot springs open between 11:00 AM and 11:00 PM. The temperature in the hot springs is set to 106°F.

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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

Things to do

  • 6 indoor/outdoor hot springs

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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm 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
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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. 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

  • Hot springs access available from 11:00 AM to 11:00 PM.
  • 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 Oct 14, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Bettei Soan on Oct 16, 2025 start from $395.49, 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.