Kamenoyu by HATAGO INN
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Kids Facilities
Private-hire baths
Private-hire baths
There are 9 private-hire baths, available for a fee of 2,300 to 4,000 yen for 60 minutes. Each holds up to 2 adults plus 3 children of elementary school age or younger. Children wearing diapers cannot use the communal bath, but they can bathe in a private-hire bath. Reservations are not accepted, and the baths are first-come, first-served.
- •Reservations are not accepted; first-come, first-served.
- •Hours are 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. (last entry 9 p.m.).
- •The charge depends on the size of the bath, the day of the week and the time of day.
- •Each bath holds up to 2 adults plus 3 children of elementary school age or younger.
- •On Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays, entry may close early once every bath is in use.
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Overview
Kamenoyu by HATAGO INN is an onsen hotel next to Kumamoto Prefectural Sports Park, about 3 minutes by car from Kumamoto IC, reopening under a new brand on November 1, 2026. Most of its 134 rooms are single rooms, and there are also twin, double and Japanese-style tatami rooms. The communal bath is natural onsen flowing straight from the source. There are 9 private-hire baths, available for a fee, each holding up to 2 adults plus 3 children of elementary school age or younger. Children wearing diapers cannot use the communal bath, but they can bathe in a private-hire bath. No information is published about baby futon rental.
Rooms
There are 134 rooms in total, mainly single rooms, along with twins, doubles and Japanese-style tatami rooms. Single rooms are 10 sq m or 13 sq m and sleep 1 guest, with one 110 cm bed. The Double (13 sq m) has one bed 140 cm wide and sleeps 2. In the annex, the Superior Double (21 sq m) has one 160 cm bed and the Twin (18 sq m) has two 110 cm beds. Both sleep 2 and have a shower booth only, with no bathtub. The Japanese-style tatami room for up to 3 guests is 18 sq m, with 2 sets of futon bedding and 1 sofa bed, so 3 guests including a child can stay. The Japanese-style tatami room for up to 2 guests (13 sq m), with 2 sets of futon bedding, cannot be used with a child co-sleeping, and children of elementary school age and younger are to be booked at the same rate as an adult with bedding. No rooms have an open-air bath.
Dining
Meals are served at Kaasan Shokudo on the 1st floor, and in-room dining is not available. On plans that include breakfast, breakfast is a buffet from 6 a.m. to 9 a.m., with 30 or more dishes and free drinks. On plans that include dinner, a daily set meal with free drinks is served from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. No information is published about a kids' menu, children's chairs or allergy accommodation, so please check with the hotel if you need them. Kaasan Shokudo also serves as a lounge for staying guests only, with a free drink service from 11 a.m. to 1 a.m. the next morning and a free late-night snack service from 9 p.m. to 11 p.m.
Baths and Onsen
The communal bath is natural onsen flowing straight from the source, and the spring water is a simple onsen. There are two communal baths, one for men and one for women. The indoor baths are open from 6 a.m. to midnight, the open-air baths from 11 a.m. to 10:30 p.m., and the sauna from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. The sauna is for junior high school students and older. Children can enter the communal bath of the opposite sex only up to age 6 (children who have not yet started elementary school), so elementary school children and older cannot go into the communal bath with a parent of the opposite sex. Children wearing diapers (including training pants and diapers worn just in case) or disposable pants cannot use the communal bath, but they can bathe in a private-hire bath. The communal bath has no towels, soap or shampoo, so bring towels from your room and pick up amenities at the front desk. There are 9 private-hire baths, open from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. (last entry 9 p.m.), at a charge of 2,300 to 4,000 yen for 60 minutes. Each holds up to 2 adults plus 3 children of elementary school age or younger. Reservations are not accepted and the baths are first-come, first-served; on Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays, entry may close early once every bath is in use.
Family-Friendly Features
Children can stay at the hotel. Under the children's rates for Double (Main Building) plans, elementary school children in both the upper and lower grades pay 100% of the adult rate. On the same plans, babies and toddlers are accepted free of charge only without meals or bedding, and co-sleeping is limited to 1 child. Categories that add meals or bedding for babies and toddlers are not accepted, and no information is published about baby futon rental. The accommodation tax is 200 yen per person per night, and it also applies to a child who uses a bed or futon on their own. There is no pool, and no information is published about childcare services or barrier-free facilities. The hotel has Yuagari Bunko, a reading corner with about 3,000 manga (open 24 hours, free), and a self-service laundry (fee applies).
Access
The hotel is about 3 minutes from Kumamoto IC on the Kyushu Expressway, about 10 minutes by car from Hikari-no-Mori Station on the JR Kyushu Hohi Main Line, and about 20 minutes by car from Aso Kumamoto Airport. It is next to Kumamoto Prefectural Sports Park. Free parking has 100 spaces, first-come, first-served with no reservations. A convenience store is a 2-minute walk away. Check-in is from 3 p.m. to 5 a.m. the next morning, and checkout is at 10 a.m. If you book the late checkout plan (on sale from November 1, 2026 to October 31, 2027), you can stay until 11 a.m.
Access & Information
| location_onAddress | 2-4-11 Ishihara, Higashi-ku, Kumamoto, Kumamoto 861-8046 |
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| directions_carAccess | About 10 minutes by car from Hikari-no-Mori Station on the JR Kyushu Hohi Main Line, about 3 minutes from Kumamoto IC on the Kyushu Expressway, and about 20 minutes by car from Aso Kumamoto Airport. |
| trainNearest station | Musashizuka Station |
| local_parkingParking | Parking for 100 vehicles, free of charge, on a first-come, first-served basis. Please contact the hotel in advance if you are coming in a large vehicle. |
| callPhone | +81-96-283-6202 |
| paymentsCards | VISA, JCB, American Express, Diners Club, Mastercard, Discover, Rakuten Card |
| languageOfficial site | https://www.hatagoinn.com/kamenoyu/open_in_new |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What ages is Kamenoyu by HATAGO INN best suited to?
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It has facilities that work especially well for babies and toddlers (ages 0 to 2) and children aged 3 and over. There is no age limit, and families with children of any age can stay.
Is there parking at Kamenoyu by HATAGO INN?
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Parking: Parking for 100 vehicles, free of charge, on a first-come, first-served basis. Please contact the hotel in advance if you are coming in a large vehicle.
How do you get to Kamenoyu by HATAGO INN?
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About 10 minutes by car from Hikari-no-Mori Station on the JR Kyushu Hohi Main Line, about 3 minutes from Kumamoto IC on the Kyushu Expressway, and about 20 minutes by car from Aso Kumamoto Airport.
Can a child who is not yet out of diapers use the communal bath?
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Anyone wearing diapers (including training pants and diapers worn just in case) or disposable pants cannot use the communal bath. The private-hire baths can be used, though, so children who are not yet out of diapers can bathe in a paid private-hire bath (9 baths, first-come, first-served with no reservations).
What are the check-in and checkout times?
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Check-in is from 3 p.m. to 5 a.m. the next morning, and checkout is at 10 a.m.
Can we reserve a private-hire bath, and can our children bathe with us?
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There are 9 private-hire baths, which cannot be reserved and are first-come, first-served. They are open from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. (last entry 9 p.m.), at 2,300 to 4,000 yen for one 60-minute session. Each holds up to 2 adults plus 3 children of elementary school age or younger, and the water is changed after every use.
How many children can stay with us?
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Room capacity is 1 guest for single rooms, 2 for the Double, the Twin and the Japanese-style tatami room (13 sq m), and 3 for the Japanese-style tatami room (18 sq m). On Double (13 sq m) plans, 1 baby or toddler can co-sleep free of charge without meals or bedding. Co-sleeping is not possible in the Japanese-style tatami room (13 sq m), where children of elementary school age and younger are booked at the same rate as an adult with bedding. Children who use a bed or futon on their own are also subject to the accommodation tax.
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