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Tokiwaso (Miyakonojo, Miyazaki Prefecture)

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Tokiwaso (Miyakonojo, Miyazaki Prefecture)

A hot spring inn with locally sourced cuisine and soothing baths, overlooking the Kirishima mountain range.

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Tokiwaso is a hot spring ryokan nestled at the foot of the Kirishima Mountains in Miyakonojo, Miyazaki Prefecture. Originally founded as a small restaurant, the inn still carries on its original wish to serve fresh, delicious food. It is known as a place where guests can enjoy the rich natural surroundings of Miyakonojo and Kitamoro, hot springs, and locally sourced cuisine.

One of the inn’s main draws is its kaiseki meals made with local ingredients, including rice grown on its own farm and Miyazaki beef and Miyazaki brand pork. There is also a wide selection of shochu to pair with the food, mainly from Miyazaki, including Kirishima Shuzo. The hot spring is a hypotonic, neutral cold mineral spring, with several baths including Umebi no Yu, surrounded by plum trees.

There are two types of guest rooms, from standard Japanese-style rooms to rooms with open-air baths. In this quiet space surrounded by greenery, guests can enjoy a stay away from everyday life. The inn also has private banquet venues for celebrations and special occasions. It is a hot spring inn that can be used for a wide range of occasions, including anniversaries and family milestones.

Highlights

  • A food-focused hot spring ryokan embraced by the nature at the foot of the Kirishima Mountains.
  • Uses locally sourced ingredients, including rice and vegetables from its own farm and Miyazaki beef.
  • Enjoy a relaxing bath in hot springs such as Umebi no Yu, surrounded by plum trees.
  • Also features private rooms and a photo studio for celebrations and anniversaries.

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  • Kaiseki cuisine is also available for celebrations and other special occasions

    Kaiseki cuisine is also available for celebrations and other special occasions

  • Guest rooms in the East Building, highlighted by bright natural light and Japanese-modern decor

    Guest rooms in the East Building, highlighted by bright natural light and Japanese-modern decor

  • Guest rooms with open-air baths that offer a calm and elegant atmosphere

    Guest rooms with open-air baths that offer a calm and elegant atmosphere

  • An open-air bath where white plum blossoms bloom in spring and fireflies dance in summer

    An open-air bath where white plum blossoms bloom in spring and fireflies dance in summer

  • The dining venue “Momiji,” where even large groups can relax comfortably

    The dining venue “Momiji,” where even large groups can relax comfortably

Official FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions have been vetted and answered directly by each listing.

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Is early check-in or late check-out available?
A

Check-out can be extended until 12:00pm. The East Building costs 1,000 yen per hour, and rooms with open-air baths cost 2,000 yen per hour.

Q

Can guests with tattoos use the public bath?
A

No, they cannot.

Q

Is there a shuttle bus service?
A

No, there is not.

Q

Is Wi-Fi available in the rooms?
A

Free Wi-Fi is available in all rooms.

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Details

Name in Japanese
常盤荘
Postal Code
889-4602
Address
2455-2 Nakakirishima, Yamada-cho, Miyakonojo, Miyazaki 889-4602
Phone
0986-64-2246
Check-in
3:00pm
Check-out
10:00am
Rates
Standard (Pork Chiri Nabe Course) (1 night, 2 days, 2 guests per room: dinner and breakfast included) from 18,700 yen per person *Can be upgraded to a room with an open-air bath for an additional 3,300 yen
Access
Approx. 20 minutes by car from Miyakonojo Station on the JR lines
Credit Cards
Accepted
Official website
Official website (Japanese)
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