Hirayama Onsen Okuyamaga Onsen Ryokan
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forumWhat families say
Rakuten Travel rating 3.92 out of 5 (469 reviews). Reviews come mainly from adult travelers, and no mentions of traveling with children were found. Guests praise the high-quality onsen water, easy to enjoy even in the in-room baths, meals so generous they are hard to finish, and the staff's service. On the downside, some guests say the many steps were hard on older travelers.
Kids Facilities
Hirayamajo kids' meal
Hirayamajo kids' meal
A kids' menu for children of elementary school age and younger, with Hamburg steak, karaage (Japanese fried chicken), fried shrimp, chawanmushi (savory egg custard), sashimi, white rice, fruit, pudding and more; the contents vary with what is in stock. Meals are served in the tatami seating area on the first floor of the main building or at table seating in the dining area.
- •If an elementary school child would like the same meal as the adults, the adult rate applies.
- •Food allergies must be noted in the remarks field when booking or reported at least 4 days before your stay.
Baby chairs
Baby chairs
Baby chairs are provided in the dining area for newborns through children under school age. Meals are served in the tatami seating area on the first floor of the main building or at table seating in the dining area, and are not served in guest rooms or private rooms. Table seats are limited, so if you would like one, you need to let the ryokan know when booking.
Children's yukata
Children's yukata
Children's yukata are provided for children whose booking includes meals or futon bedding, in three sizes: small, medium and large. Children under school age booked with neither meals nor futon bedding are not included. You can also go to the dining area in your yukata.
- •For children whose booking includes meals or futon bedding.
In-room baths flowing straight from the source
In-room baths flowing straight from the source
Every guest room has its own onsen bath flowing straight from the source, which you can use 24 hours a day with no time limit. The detached annex has a roofed open-air rock bath (150 cm in inner diameter), the 30-tatami Japanese-Western room in the main building has a hinoki-cypress semi-open-air bath (130 cm x 65 cm inside), the 10-tatami room with a semi-open-air bath and the cottage Western-style room have deep hinoki-enclosed tubs, and the cottage Japanese-style room has a round tub (119 cm in inner diameter). The 10-tatami room with a semi-open-air bath, the cottage Western-style room and the cottage Japanese-style room do not have a shower.
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Overview
Hirayama Onsen Okuyamaga Onsen Ryokan is a 16-room ryokan in Hirayama Onsen, in Hirayama, Yamaga, Kumamoto. Every guest room has its own onsen bath fed straight from the source, which you can use 24 hours a day with no time limit. Children of elementary school age and younger have their own kids' menu with dishes such as Hamburg steak and karaage (Japanese fried chicken), and the dining area provides baby chairs for newborns through children who have not yet started elementary school. Rates for children under school age come in four categories, depending on whether meals and futon bedding are included. There is no elevator: reaching any room other than the detached annex means climbing about 20 steps, and in-room dining is not available.
Rooms
There are five room types: the detached annex, the 30-tatami Japanese-Western room in the main building, the 10-tatami room with a semi-open-air bath, the cottage Western-style room and the cottage Japanese-style room. The entire property is non-smoking. The detached annex has two connected 8-tatami rooms plus a bedroom with two single beds, and sleeps 2 to 6 guests (2 in beds and 4 on futons). It also comes with a shower and a one-person private sauna, though there are steps at the entrance and at the bath. The 30-tatami Japanese-Western room in the main building has two semi-double beds and also sleeps 2 to 6 guests (2 in beds and 4 on futons). According to the ryokan's room guide, the 10-tatami room with a semi-open-air bath sleeps 1 to 4 guests, the cottage Western-style room 1 to 2, and the cottage Japanese-style room (7.5 tatami) 1 to 3. All rooms other than the detached annex are entered from the second floor of the main building, with about 20 steps up to the rooms and no elevator.
Dining
Meals are served either in the tatami seating area on the first floor of the main building or at table seating in the dining area. Table seats are limited, so if you would like one, let the ryokan know when booking. Meals are not served in guest rooms or private rooms, so in-room dining is not available. Dinner is at 6 p.m. or 6:30 p.m., and breakfast at 8 a.m. or 8:30 a.m. Children of elementary school age and younger are served the Hirayamajo kids' meal, a children's menu with Hamburg steak, karaage (Japanese fried chicken), fried shrimp, chawanmushi (savory egg custard), sashimi, white rice, fruit, pudding and more; the contents vary with what is in stock. If an elementary school child would like the same meal as the adults, it is prepared at the adult rate. Baby chairs are provided for newborns through children under school age. For food allergies, let the ryokan know in the remarks field when booking or at least 4 days before your stay, and dishes will be prepared with allergens removed as far as possible. Removal is not guaranteed, and requests made later than 4 days before may not be accommodated.
Baths and Onsen
The spring water is a pH 9.7 alkaline simple sulfur spring that emerges at 60°C and is used flowing straight from the source, with no water added, no heating and no recirculation. The communal bath has an open-air bath and an indoor bath, and in summer the coolest tub is kept at about 34°C. The baths in every guest room are also onsen flowing straight from the source, and you can use them 24 hours a day with no time limit. The ryokan's information lists no private-hire bath (family bath), so if you want to bathe just as a family, the in-room bath is the way to do it. The in-room baths of the 10-tatami room with a semi-open-air bath, the cottage Western-style room and the cottage Japanese-style room do not have a shower. Whether children who are not yet out of diapers may get into the communal bath tubs is not stated, so please confirm with the ryokan. Shower chairs are available to borrow; if you need one, write it in the remarks field when booking.
Family-Friendly Features
Child rates on the one-night, two-meal plan are 12,100 yen for elementary school children. For children under school age, rates are 10,450 yen with meals and futon bedding, 7,700 yen with meals only, 3,850 yen with futon bedding only, and 2,200 yen with neither. Rates differ during Golden Week and the year-end and New Year holidays, and some plans may not accept bookings for children. Children whose booking includes meals or futon bedding are provided with a children's yukata (small, medium or large). If you are traveling with children of elementary school age or younger, you need to note each child's gender in the remarks field when booking. Cribs and baby futons are not mentioned. Neither the building nor the guest rooms are barrier-free, and with no elevator, getting around means using the stairs. There are also steps at the entrances to the buildings and rooms. The ryokan sits in the mountains, where you can hear insects in the rice paddies, and some nights can be a little too lively.
Access
The address is 235 Hirayama, Yamaga, Kumamoto. It is 20 minutes by car from the Nankan or Kikusui interchange and a little over an hour from Fukuoka Airport. There is free parking for 20 cars in front of the ryokan, with no reservation needed. The entrance is hard to find, so please check the access information before you go. Check-in is from 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. (this may vary by plan), and if you go out after checking in, you need to be back by 9 p.m. The ryokan's FAQ says a late checkout can be booked from the options menu, but the extended time and fee are not stated, so please confirm with the ryokan. The ryokan's guide to nearby sightseeing lists approximate travel times from the ryokan, such as Mitsui Greenland (30 minutes) and Omuta Zoo (42 minutes). An English version of the website is also available.
Access & Information
| location_onAddress | 235 Hirayama, Yamaga-shi, Kumamoto 861-0556 |
|---|---|
| directions_carAccess | A little over an hour from Fukuoka Airport, and 20 minutes by car from the Nankan or Kikusui interchange. For how to find the entrance, please see the video in the detailed information on the property introduction page. |
| trainNearest station | Omuta Station |
| local_parkingParking | Parking for 20 cars, free of charge. |
| callPhone | +81-968-44-0588 |
| languageOfficial site | https://www.okuyamaga.com/open_in_new |
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Reference price. Reference price based on Rakuten Travel's market rates (per person, based on 2 adults sharing one room). This is an estimate calculated from available plans over the past few weeks and varies by season and number of guests. Please check the booking site for actual rates.
Frequently Asked Questions
What ages is Hirayama Onsen Okuyamaga Onsen Ryokan 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 Hirayama Onsen Okuyamaga Onsen Ryokan?
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Parking: Parking for 20 cars, free of charge.
How do you get to Hirayama Onsen Okuyamaga Onsen Ryokan?
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A little over an hour from Fukuoka Airport, and 20 minutes by car from the Nankan or Kikusui interchange. For how to find the entrance, please see the video in the detailed information on the property introduction page.
Are there meals for children?
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A kids' meal is provided for children of elementary school age and younger; children in that age group are served from the kids' menu.
Are there yukata for children?
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Yes, children's yukata are available. However, they are only for children whose booking includes meals or futon bedding. If neither is included, a yukata is not provided, so please check with the ryokan in advance.
How much does it cost for a child to stay?
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At the regular rates for the one-night, two-meal plan, elementary school children are 12,100 yen. For children under school age, it is 10,450 yen with meals and futon bedding, 7,700 yen with meals only, 3,850 yen with futon bedding only, and 2,200 yen with neither. Rates differ during Golden Week, the year-end and New Year holidays and similar periods, and some plans may not accept bookings for children.
Is there an elevator in the building?
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There are stairs in the building, but no elevator. If you are using a stroller or have family members who are unsteady on their feet, plan ahead for the effort of getting around.
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