Onyado Satsuki

7.8

This Ryokan has an overall rating of 7.8/10, based on 63 reviews.

Rank	Ryokan	Rating	Reviews
🥇 1st	Shinwaen	10.0/10	102
🥈 2nd	Kurokawa Onsen Oyado Noshiyu	9.5/10	996
🥉 3rd	Ryokan Misato	9.7/10	82
4th	Gekkoju Kurokawa	9.7/10	75
5th	Yamabiko Ryokan	9.5/10	235
6th	Okyakuya	9.3/10	414
7th	Fumoto Ryokan	9.3/10	404
8th	Hotel Yumeshizuku	9.2/10	628
9th	Sansō Hanayu, maison thermale céleste	9.4/10	58
10th	Tawarayama Onsen Ryokan Minawa	9.2/10	234
11th	Ryokan Kono-Yu	9.3/10	80
12th	Kosugian, Yamakawa Onsen	9.2/10	173
13th	Kurokawa-So	9.1/10	974
14th	Yamashinobu	9.1/10	853
15th	Kurokawa Onsen Yama no Yado Shinmeikan	9.1/10	342
16th	Kyutei	9.2/10	87
17th	Yumerindo	9.1/10	276
18th	Ryotei Matsuya Honkan Suizenji	9.1/10	125
19th	Ryokan Wakaba	9.0/10	578
20th	Shikinosato Hanamura	9.0/10	292
21st	Fujiya	9.0/10	229
22nd	Hamazen Ryokan	8.9/10	2,233
23rd	Ryokan Yamanoyu	8.9/10	251
24th	Ryokan Nanjoen	8.9/10	183
25th	Oyado Daikonya	9.0/10	48
26th	Hanare no Yado Hanagokoro	8.8/10	1,307
27th	Kurokawa Onsen Ryokan Ichinoi	8.8/10	1,038
28th	Shokinkan	9.1/10	14
29th	Sen-no-Mori	9.2/10	11
30th	Yunoyado Irifune	9.3/10	9
31st	Tsuetate Onsen Hotel Hizenya	8.7/10	752
32nd	Sato no Yu Waraku	8.8/10	39
33rd	Ryokan Hirayama	8.7/10	39
34th	Tamana Onsen Happouen	9.4/10	3
35th	Chalet de montagne Hibari d’Asagiri	8.9/10	6
36th	AsoTsuruya	8.5/10	80
37th	Takenokura Sansō, Hakusui Onsen	8.6/10	2
38th	Hikyou Shirakawagensen Sansou Takefue	8.4/10	5
39th	Tabinoyado Asonoyu	8.3/10	3
40th	Ryokoji Temple	5.2/10	1
41st	Yutorelo Yamaga	8.2/10	92
42nd	Wasuki Tsukasakan	8.1/10	231
43rd	Hotel Shosenkaku Romankan	7.4/10	9
44th	Yusai Bekkan	7.9/10	98
45th	Onyado Satsuki Current ryokan	7.8/10	63
46th	Shikino Mori	7.9/10	520
47th	Tabist Yamaga Onsen Yuyado Izumi	6.9/10	67
48th	Ryokan Yunosako	4.0/10	29
49th	Kikuchi Kanko Hotel	5.3/10	194
50th	Boyokaku	4.1/10	139
51st	Hirayama Onsen Ryokan Kadoya	3.5/10	67

Check-in from 3:00 PM

Hot Spring Town Garden Setting Countryside Escape Hot Spring Bath Open-Air Bath Private Onsen

Location

865-0016 Kumamoto, Tamana, Iwasaki 368-2, Japan

Staff 8,0/10

Facilities 8,0/10

Cleanliness 8,0/10

Comfort 8,0/10

Value for money 7,0/10

Location 7,0/10

Flowing Hot SpringNatural spring water flows without circulation or reheating for a more authentic soak.

Private Open-Air BathA reservable garden open-air bath adds extra privacy for relaxed onsen time.

Rooms With OnsenAll rooms are supplied with hot spring water, extending the bath experience.

Hilltop Garden CalmSet on a gentle rise with greenery, flowers, and a quieter atmosphere.

Easy Rail AccessAbout five minutes by car from both Shin-Tamana and Tamana stations.

Local Seasonal CuisineJapanese meals highlight local seasonal ingredients, a recurring appeal for ryokan stays.

Recommended stay1-2 nightsDining and onsen are the strongest stay drivers here: arrive in the afternoon, bathe before dinner, enjoy the ryokan meal, sleep in, take a morning bath and breakfast, then either leave after checkout or use a second night for a slow town visit and one nearby outing.

Trip-planning verdict: A good 1-night or relaxed 2-night Tamana Onsen stay for travelers who want baths, dinner, and a quiet local base rather than a major sightseeing hub.

Know before booking

Limited area depthTamana works well for a short onsen break, but many travelers will run out of nearby sights if they stay too long without a car.

Not urban-convenientThis is in Tamana Onsen, not central Kumamoto City, so nightlife, dense restaurant choice, and fast city sightseeing are limited.

Rebrand transitionThe property was recently rebranded, so room categories, facilities, and service style may differ from older reviews under Satsuki Bessou.

Restaurant (on-site)

on-site

Ryokan dining room for Japanese dinner and Asian breakfast.

Satsuki Besso (nearby)

nearby200 m

Very close Japanese ryokan dining option noted near the property.

Dining Zen (nearby)

nearbynear the ryokan

Local Japanese restaurant in Tamana with focus on regional ingredients.

Distances are approximate and calculated from the ryokan coordinates. Travel times may vary depending on route, traffic and schedules.

Useful access points Stations, stops, airports and practical travel advice.

Best way to arrive For most travelers, arrive by JR at Tamana Station for the simplest local transfer, or by Kyushu Shinkansen at Shin-Tamana Station if coming long-distance, then take a short taxi ride to the ryokan. If flying, Aso Kumamoto Airport is the most useful airport, but the final approach is usually easiest by rail plus taxi or by direct car transfer.

Shin-Tamana Stationstation
1.1 kmroughly 25-35 min on foot, generally not recommended with luggageabout 8-12 min by taxi or carlocal connection time varies; taxi is often the simplest option
Best for Shinkansen travelers; use this station if arriving from Fukuoka, Kumamoto, or other Kyushu Shinkansen points, then continue by taxi.
Tamana Stationstation
1.7 kmabout 30-40 min on foot, not ideal with luggageabout 8-12 min by taxi or carlocal bus or taxi transfer may take about 10-20 min depending on service
Best all-around rail arrival point for conventional JR services; a taxi from the station is usually the easiest final transfer.
Tamana Onsen area bus stopbus
50 mabout 2-8 min on foot depending on the exact stopabout 3–5 min by taxibest checked locally
Useful only if your route already matches a local bus serving the Tamana Onsen area; confirm the exact stop name with the property before arrival.
Tamana City Hall area bus stopbus
130 mabout 3-8 min on foot depending on the exact stop usedabout 3–5 min by taxibest checked locally
Potentially useful for local bus access within Tamana, but service patterns may be limited for visitors and are less convenient than rail plus taxi.
Aso Kumamoto Airportairport
30 kmabout 60-80 min by car or taxi in typical conditionsoften around 90-150 min via airport bus and rail or other transfers
Most practical airport for this ryokan; best for domestic arrivals to Kumamoto, though the final leg usually requires a rail transfer and taxi or a direct road transfer.
Fukuoka Airportairport
73 kmabout 75-110 min by car depending on trafficoften around 60-100 min by subway, Shinkansen or JR, then taxi
A strong alternative if flight choices are better than Kumamoto; especially practical if you continue by rail to Shin-Tamana or Tamana.

5 reasons to choose this ryokan best points

Private onsen room optionsThe property offers rooms with semi-open-air or open-air baths, plus detached cottage-style rooms, which makes it a strong pick for couples or anyone wanting a more secluded hot-spring stay.
Natural spring water throughoutIts appeal is strongly centered on hot-spring bathing, and the ryokan is positioned as a genuine Tamana Onsen property with flowing natural spring water rather than a generic hotel with just one public bath.
Peaceful hilltop settingSet on elevated ground above Tamana, it offers a calmer atmosphere and broader views than a street-level inn, which can make the stay feel more like a retreat.
Small-scale ryokan feelWith only 18 rooms, the property feels more intimate than a large resort, which is a good match for travelers who prefer a quieter, less crowded ryokan experience.
Good fit for a classic ryokan stayThe mix of Japanese-style hospitality, garden elements, private dining spaces, and hot-spring facilities makes it better suited to travelers seeking a traditional overnight experience than a purely functional business stay.

5 reasons not to choose this ryokan watch-outs

Not ideal for limited mobilitySome rooms, including the second-floor main building rooms and detached cottages, require stairs, and the ryokan does not have an elevator.
Location favors calm over convenienceThe hilltop position is attractive, but it may feel less convenient if you want to walk easily to the station, shops, or multiple dining options nearby.
Traditional style may feel dated to someTravelers expecting a polished contemporary luxury hotel may find the experience more old-school and ryokan-like, with charm taking priority over sleek modern design.
Detached rooms can be less practical in bad weatherThe cottage-style rooms add privacy, but moving between them and the main facilities may be less comfortable in colder or rainy conditions.
Best value depends on loving onsen timeA big part of the ryokan's appeal is soaking, relaxing, and having meals on-site, so travelers planning to spend most of the day sightseeing may not fully benefit from what makes this property special.

Current position: 45th out of 51 ryokans in Kumamoto.

Rank	Ryokan	Rating	Reviews
40th	Ryokoji Temple	5.2/10	1
41st	Yutorelo Yamaga	8.2/10	92
42nd	Wasuki Tsukasakan	8.1/10	231
43rd	Hotel Shosenkaku Romankan	7.4/10	9
44th	Yusai Bekkan	7.9/10	98
45th	Onyado Satsuki Current ryokan	7.8/10	63
46th	Shikino Mori	7.9/10	520
47th	Tabist Yamaga Onsen Yuyado Izumi	6.9/10	67
48th	Ryokan Yunosako	4.0/10	29
49th	Kikuchi Kanko Hotel	5.3/10	194
50th	Boyokaku	4.1/10	139