Ryokan Wakaba

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Hotel Highlights

Welcome to Ryokan Wakaba, a cozy 3-star hotel nestled in the picturesque city of Aso, Japan. Located just 10.3mi from the city center, this charming retreat offers a peaceful escape surrounded by natural beauty. The address of this hidden gem is Manganji 6431, ensuring a tranquil setting for a relaxing vacation. While there are no reviews available yet, the allure of this traditional Japanese ryokan speaks for itself.

Rooms

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2 Twin Beds

Room - 2 Twin

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Triple Room, Shared Bathroom

The unit has 3 beds.

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Room - 2 Bed, Northbuilding, Private Bathroom

Free wifi

Flat-screen TV

Refrigerator

The unit has 2 beds.

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Immerse yourself in the unique experience of staying at Ryokan Wakaba, where you can enjoy authentic Japanese hospitality in a serene atmosphere. Whether you're seeking adventure in the nearby mountains or hoping to unwind in the hotel's tranquil surroundings, this hidden oasis offers a perfect blend of comfort and tranquility. With a range of amenities to enhance your stay, Ryokan Wakaba invites you to unwind and rejuvenate in true Japanese style.

Experience the Best

Discover the beauty of Aso from the comfort of Ryokan Wakaba, where traditional charm meets modern comfort. While reviews may be unavailable at the moment, this cozy retreat promises an unforgettable stay surrounded by natural wonders and the rich cultural heritage of Japan. Embrace the tranquility of this idyllic setting and create lasting memories in this hidden paradise.

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Plan Your Stay

Indulge in the various room types available at Ryokan Wakaba, each designed to provide a truly authentic Japanese experience. Choose from Standard Tatami Rooms, where you can sleep on traditional futon bedding and savor the charm of sliding paper doors, or opt for a Premium Tatami Room for an extra touch of luxury with stunning garden views. Whichever room you select, you'll be enveloped in the serene ambiance of Japanese design and decor, offering a unique stay that blends the old-world charm with modern comfort.

Amenities

Free Private Parking

Free wifi

Room service

Air conditioning

Parking On Site

Hot spring bath

Non-smoking rooms

Garden

Ryokan Wakaba had everything I was looking for in a Ryokan. I stayed at Kurokawa Onsen with the idea of getting a two nights halt during my trip in Japan while enjoying hot spring and I could do that. The staff made me feel very welcomed and are able to speak english which was very convenient. The food was fantastic for Breakfast and Dinner, which local products and they took into account my dietary restrictions that I informed them of via Booking prior to my arrival. Someone was there to pick me up at the bus top to bring me to the hotel and I could leave my bag there while waiting for check in which gave me the opportunity to explore Kurokawa Onsen. And the onsen, they were fantastic. Even during the day it was never busy so I could always enjoy a peaceful soak at any time. The room was huge for one person, but very comfy and everything was so peaceful, I spent really lovely nights. This is a must place to stay at if you're visiting Kurokawa Onsen ! Also, one nice discovery is that they take debit card (visa and mastercard for sure) which was very practical as I did not have much cash with me as usually in Japan I mostly use Suica. This was perfect for me to get myself a little souvenir from the hotel but also enjoy drinks from there without restraining myself due to limited amount of cash. I cannot talk about the alcohol as I don't drink but they seemed to have a large choice, but in terms of soft drinks I really appreciated their freshness. I had a smoothie once and an amazake that were both lovely.

Faris

My stay at Ryokan Wakaba was absolutely exceptional. The staff were so friendly and helpful, even driving me to and from the bus stop when I arrived/when I was leaving the town to save me carrying my bags (even though it’s not that far!!) When I checked in the staff immediately gave me a map which helped me greatly in getting my bearings and being able to locate the visitor centre to get up to date information about the Onsens available for the day of my stay. On checking in, they provided a yukata for me to wear which was incredibly comfortable and fun to walk around the town in. I had told the Ryokan in advance that I was vegetarian and they were happy to accommodate this for me. Rather than preparing me nothing but tofu, I was absolutely stunned by the amazing menu they created for me of things I’d never tried before. Even though I don’t eat meat, I didn’t feel like I had a lesser experience as a result. The breakfast was similarly wonderful. Ryokan Wakaba’s own onsen is lovely – a babbling stream runs just underneath it and you can see out to all of the trees. There’s an indoor and outdoor onsen for men, though even the outdoor onsen is still covered. Everything is very well maintained and spotlessly clean. The Ryokan is situated just at the edge of Kurokawa Onsen town – very easy to access the town and all of the other Onsens available!!

Owen

There are many ryokans and hotels to choose from in Kurokawa onsen. We chose Wakaba because the listing looked like the sweet spot between budget and tradition and we were not disappointed. Staff - Wakaba is very much a traditional Ryokan but with weirdly (in a good way) the feel of a youth hostel. It is immediately clear that the staff is young. Even the managerial staff is significantly younger than those you will see in the other ryokans when you go onsen hopping. They bring with them a particular enthusiasm that genuinely elevates the experience. My wife and I have stayed in other traditional ryokans and there is always a vague sense of these places (for better or worse) being of a different era. Not so with Wakaba, Wakaba is alive and kicking and the enthusiasm is contagious. They are all kind and we felt very taken care of. Food - The food was traditional ryokan meal, i.e. refined and lots of it. Hot spring - the rotenburo has a lovely feel and a good temperature. Location - Wakaba is close to the centre of town so it is a great starting point for an onsen hopping day. It's also at the top of a slope so your legs get a bit of a workout (they drive you when you have luggage for a reason).

Benjamien

They are so nice to pick you up from the bus and also to bring you. Because it is very steep to come to the Ryokan. The place is good for a Ryokan, but I did not really feel the charm and warmth that I expected when I entered the reception. My room at the contrary was very comfortable and everything was there coffee, green tea in the little coffee/tea corner. A comfortable big bed. In my room I felt the warmth because of the sight of my window (green tree leaves filtered the sun) and the spaciousness of the room. But most of all I enjoyed my private onsen. I could comfortably prepare in the spacious dressingroom and I could easily adjust the onsen’s water temperature. I stayed one night because I didn’t feel like onsen hopping. But the village and it’s surroundings are very charming. I also went to walk in the evening and it’s so beautiful. Diner and breakfast was included and served in my room. They serve excellent food. But for one person it is a lot. But the people serving the meal are so nice to explain everything. All the people working in the Ryokan are very nice. Thank you for a wonderful stay.

Shella

I really appreciated that the staff came to pick me up from the bus stop. It made the start of the journey really enjoyable. They were also able to provide recommendations on where things were and how to move around. Checking in was extremely smooth and I was able to book the private bath. That was definitely a highlight for the stay. The private bath was comfortable and it was great to be able to relax by myself. The dinner was fantastic! I was served by Hiroyi-san in my room. She took great care to explain each dish to me and to have conversations in between. I really appreciated that service! The onsen was also very inviting and a beautiful place to relax and enjoy nature! I was so glad that I got the chance to soak in it. Chef Imamura made absolutely delicious and nourishing meals for dinner and breakfast! It was great to be pampered in that manner.

Sarah

Ryokan Wakaba had everything I was looking for in a Ryokan. I stayed at Kurokawa Onsen with the idea of getting a two nights halt during my trip in Japan while enjoying hot spring and I could do that. The staff made me feel very welcomed and are able to speak english which was very convenient. The food was fantastic for Breakfast and Dinner, which local products and they took into account my dietary restrictions that I informed them of via Booking prior to my arrival. Someone was there to pick me up at the bus top to bring me to the hotel and I could leave my bag there while waiting for check in which gave me the opportunity to explore Kurokawa Onsen. And the onsen, they were fantastic. Even during the day it was never busy so I could always enjoy a peaceful soak at any time. The room was huge for one person, but very comfy and everything was so peaceful, I spent really lovely nights. This is a must place to stay at if you're visiting Kurokawa Onsen ! Also, one nice discovery is that they take debit card (visa and mastercard for sure) which was very practical as I did not have much cash with me as usually in Japan I mostly use Suica. This was perfect for me to get myself a little souvenir from the hotel but also enjoy drinks from there without restraining myself due to limited amount of cash. I cannot talk about the alcohol as I don't drink but they seemed to have a large choice, but in terms of soft drinks I really appreciated their freshness. I had a smoothie once and an amazake that were both lovely.

Faris

My stay at Ryokan Wakaba was absolutely exceptional. The staff were so friendly and helpful, even driving me to and from the bus stop when I arrived/when I was leaving the town to save me carrying my bags (even though it’s not that far!!) When I checked in the staff immediately gave me a map which helped me greatly in getting my bearings and being able to locate the visitor centre to get up to date information about the Onsens available for the day of my stay. On checking in, they provided a yukata for me to wear which was incredibly comfortable and fun to walk around the town in. I had told the Ryokan in advance that I was vegetarian and they were happy to accommodate this for me. Rather than preparing me nothing but tofu, I was absolutely stunned by the amazing menu they created for me of things I’d never tried before. Even though I don’t eat meat, I didn’t feel like I had a lesser experience as a result. The breakfast was similarly wonderful. Ryokan Wakaba’s own onsen is lovely – a babbling stream runs just underneath it and you can see out to all of the trees. There’s an indoor and outdoor onsen for men, though even the outdoor onsen is still covered. Everything is very well maintained and spotlessly clean. The Ryokan is situated just at the edge of Kurokawa Onsen town – very easy to access the town and all of the other Onsens available!!

Owen

There are many ryokans and hotels to choose from in Kurokawa onsen. We chose Wakaba because the listing looked like the sweet spot between budget and tradition and we were not disappointed. Staff - Wakaba is very much a traditional Ryokan but with weirdly (in a good way) the feel of a youth hostel. It is immediately clear that the staff is young. Even the managerial staff is significantly younger than those you will see in the other ryokans when you go onsen hopping. They bring with them a particular enthusiasm that genuinely elevates the experience. My wife and I have stayed in other traditional ryokans and there is always a vague sense of these places (for better or worse) being of a different era. Not so with Wakaba, Wakaba is alive and kicking and the enthusiasm is contagious. They are all kind and we felt very taken care of. Food - The food was traditional ryokan meal, i.e. refined and lots of it. Hot spring - the rotenburo has a lovely feel and a good temperature. Location - Wakaba is close to the centre of town so it is a great starting point for an onsen hopping day. It's also at the top of a slope so your legs get a bit of a workout (they drive you when you have luggage for a reason).

Benjamien

They are so nice to pick you up from the bus and also to bring you. Because it is very steep to come to the Ryokan. The place is good for a Ryokan, but I did not really feel the charm and warmth that I expected when I entered the reception. My room at the contrary was very comfortable and everything was there coffee, green tea in the little coffee/tea corner. A comfortable big bed. In my room I felt the warmth because of the sight of my window (green tree leaves filtered the sun) and the spaciousness of the room. But most of all I enjoyed my private onsen. I could comfortably prepare in the spacious dressingroom and I could easily adjust the onsen’s water temperature. I stayed one night because I didn’t feel like onsen hopping. But the village and it’s surroundings are very charming. I also went to walk in the evening and it’s so beautiful. Diner and breakfast was included and served in my room. They serve excellent food. But for one person it is a lot. But the people serving the meal are so nice to explain everything. All the people working in the Ryokan are very nice. Thank you for a wonderful stay.

Shella

I really appreciated that the staff came to pick me up from the bus stop. It made the start of the journey really enjoyable. They were also able to provide recommendations on where things were and how to move around. Checking in was extremely smooth and I was able to book the private bath. That was definitely a highlight for the stay. The private bath was comfortable and it was great to be able to relax by myself. The dinner was fantastic! I was served by Hiroyi-san in my room. She took great care to explain each dish to me and to have conversations in between. I really appreciated that service! The onsen was also very inviting and a beautiful place to relax and enjoy nature! I was so glad that I got the chance to soak in it. Chef Imamura made absolutely delicious and nourishing meals for dinner and breakfast! It was great to be pampered in that manner.

Sarah

Ryokan Wakaba had everything I was looking for in a Ryokan. I stayed at Kurokawa Onsen with the idea of getting a two nights halt during my trip in Japan while enjoying hot spring and I could do that. The staff made me feel very welcomed and are able to speak english which was very convenient. The food was fantastic for Breakfast and Dinner, which local products and they took into account my dietary restrictions that I informed them of via Booking prior to my arrival. Someone was there to pick me up at the bus top to bring me to the hotel and I could leave my bag there while waiting for check in which gave me the opportunity to explore Kurokawa Onsen. And the onsen, they were fantastic. Even during the day it was never busy so I could always enjoy a peaceful soak at any time. The room was huge for one person, but very comfy and everything was so peaceful, I spent really lovely nights. This is a must place to stay at if you're visiting Kurokawa Onsen ! Also, one nice discovery is that they take debit card (visa and mastercard for sure) which was very practical as I did not have much cash with me as usually in Japan I mostly use Suica. This was perfect for me to get myself a little souvenir from the hotel but also enjoy drinks from there without restraining myself due to limited amount of cash. I cannot talk about the alcohol as I don't drink but they seemed to have a large choice, but in terms of soft drinks I really appreciated their freshness. I had a smoothie once and an amazake that were both lovely.

Faris

My stay at Ryokan Wakaba was absolutely exceptional. The staff were so friendly and helpful, even driving me to and from the bus stop when I arrived/when I was leaving the town to save me carrying my bags (even though it’s not that far!!) When I checked in the staff immediately gave me a map which helped me greatly in getting my bearings and being able to locate the visitor centre to get up to date information about the Onsens available for the day of my stay. On checking in, they provided a yukata for me to wear which was incredibly comfortable and fun to walk around the town in. I had told the Ryokan in advance that I was vegetarian and they were happy to accommodate this for me. Rather than preparing me nothing but tofu, I was absolutely stunned by the amazing menu they created for me of things I’d never tried before. Even though I don’t eat meat, I didn’t feel like I had a lesser experience as a result. The breakfast was similarly wonderful. Ryokan Wakaba’s own onsen is lovely – a babbling stream runs just underneath it and you can see out to all of the trees. There’s an indoor and outdoor onsen for men, though even the outdoor onsen is still covered. Everything is very well maintained and spotlessly clean. The Ryokan is situated just at the edge of Kurokawa Onsen town – very easy to access the town and all of the other Onsens available!!

Owen

There are many ryokans and hotels to choose from in Kurokawa onsen. We chose Wakaba because the listing looked like the sweet spot between budget and tradition and we were not disappointed. Staff - Wakaba is very much a traditional Ryokan but with weirdly (in a good way) the feel of a youth hostel. It is immediately clear that the staff is young. Even the managerial staff is significantly younger than those you will see in the other ryokans when you go onsen hopping. They bring with them a particular enthusiasm that genuinely elevates the experience. My wife and I have stayed in other traditional ryokans and there is always a vague sense of these places (for better or worse) being of a different era. Not so with Wakaba, Wakaba is alive and kicking and the enthusiasm is contagious. They are all kind and we felt very taken care of. Food - The food was traditional ryokan meal, i.e. refined and lots of it. Hot spring - the rotenburo has a lovely feel and a good temperature. Location - Wakaba is close to the centre of town so it is a great starting point for an onsen hopping day. It's also at the top of a slope so your legs get a bit of a workout (they drive you when you have luggage for a reason).

Benjamien

They are so nice to pick you up from the bus and also to bring you. Because it is very steep to come to the Ryokan. The place is good for a Ryokan, but I did not really feel the charm and warmth that I expected when I entered the reception. My room at the contrary was very comfortable and everything was there coffee, green tea in the little coffee/tea corner. A comfortable big bed. In my room I felt the warmth because of the sight of my window (green tree leaves filtered the sun) and the spaciousness of the room. But most of all I enjoyed my private onsen. I could comfortably prepare in the spacious dressingroom and I could easily adjust the onsen’s water temperature. I stayed one night because I didn’t feel like onsen hopping. But the village and it’s surroundings are very charming. I also went to walk in the evening and it’s so beautiful. Diner and breakfast was included and served in my room. They serve excellent food. But for one person it is a lot. But the people serving the meal are so nice to explain everything. All the people working in the Ryokan are very nice. Thank you for a wonderful stay.

Shella

I really appreciated that the staff came to pick me up from the bus stop. It made the start of the journey really enjoyable. They were also able to provide recommendations on where things were and how to move around. Checking in was extremely smooth and I was able to book the private bath. That was definitely a highlight for the stay. The private bath was comfortable and it was great to be able to relax by myself. The dinner was fantastic! I was served by Hiroyi-san in my room. She took great care to explain each dish to me and to have conversations in between. I really appreciated that service! The onsen was also very inviting and a beautiful place to relax and enjoy nature! I was so glad that I got the chance to soak in it. Chef Imamura made absolutely delicious and nourishing meals for dinner and breakfast! It was great to be pampered in that manner.

Sarah

Location

6431 Manganji , Aso, 869-2402, Japan

Reservations:

+1 (888) 385-8465

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