- Dinner and breakfast are served in the dining room.
- Dinner is a full course Japanese kaiseki with seasonal ingredients.
Takachiho Ryokan Shinsen [Miyazaki Prefecture]
Shinsen is an established ryokan quietly situated in the heart of Takachiho town, renowned for the magnificent nature of Takachiho gorge and sacred sites related to Shinto mythology, in Miyazaki prefecture in Kyushu. Once you enter the gate with a sacred straw rope, a Japanese scenic garden and warm hospitality will welcome you.
There are only 15 rooms, all of which are spacious and come with either an open-air or an all-cypress bath. Most of the rooms blend Japanese and Western design, retaining traditional atmosphere alongside modern comfort and luxury. If you are looking for a superb relaxing experience, stay at a villa type house to immerse yourself in a private open-air bath with a view of a garden.
For dinner, savor full course Kaiseki meals using locally grown succulent beef and seasonal ingredients in a private dining room. The proprietress, who is a certified sommelier, serves dishes that go well with the wine.
Shinsen is sure to be a perfect choice to unwind and spend a peaceful moment.
| Accommodation Type | Traditional Luxury Ryokan |
|---|---|
| Access | 2.5 hours from Kumamoto station by car or express bus |
| Price Range * |
Approx. 50,000 yen / person or above |
| Environment | Quietly situated in the heart of Takachiho town |
| Room | 15 (8 guest rooms in a main building, 2 guest rooms in an annex, and 5 villa-type houses) |
| Private Bath | Open-air bath or all-cypress bath in each room |
*Per person per night, for double occupancy on regular seasons for standard plan, including dinner and breakfast. Please check when booking.
Basic Information
Dining
Others
- Check in from 14:00
- Check out by 11:00
- Internet: Wi-Fi available
- English: Yes
Room Type and Prices
There are various types of rooms available in three areas at Shinsen. Please contact us for availability.
Main building
Villas
Annex
Japanese-style, Western-style, and Japanese-Western style rooms accommodating 2 to 5 guests.
- 6 guest rooms with an open-air bath
- 2 guest rooms with an all-cypress bath
Villas
Japanese-Western or Western-style rooms accommodating 2 to 6 guests
- 5 villas with an open-air bath
Annex
Japanese-Western style rooms accommodating up to 4 guests
- 2 rooms with an all-cypress bath
Prices differ depending on room type and seasonality, generally starting from 50,000 yen / person for double occupancy under the standard plan, including dinner and breakfast. Please check with us when booking.
Access
Transportation
By flight (from Tokyo)
- Tokyo - [2 hours by air] - Aso Kumamoto Airport - [2 hours by car or taxi] - Takachiho
By train (from Fukuoka)
- Hakata Station - [30 mins. by bullet train] - Kumamoto Station - [2.5 hours by car or taxi] - Takachiho
Recommended Activities
Sightseeing Takachiho - Boat ride at Takachiho Gorge, watching traditional sacred dance 'Kagura' at Takachiho Shrine and visiting various sacred places
