Ryokan Hirayama

8.7

This Ryokan has an overall rating of 8.7/10, based on 39 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 Current ryokan	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	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 / Check-out until 11:00 AM

Riverside Location Hot Spring Town Quiet Village Public Onsen Open-Air Bath Hot Spring Bath

Location

861-0115 Kumamoto, Ueki, Uekimachi Yonetsuka 178 , Japan

Staff 9,0/10

Facilities 8,8/10

Cleanliness 8,4/10

Comfort 8,3/10

Value for money 8,2/10

Location 7,9/10

Silky Beauty OnsenKnown for notably soft, slightly cloudy hot spring water in Ueki Onsen.

Seasonal Local MealsSeasonal dishes highlight Kumamoto ingredients and local flavors rather than generic set meals.

In-Room DinnerDinner is served in-room, adding privacy and a classic ryokan feel.

Warm, Homelike ServiceGuest feedback and tourism descriptions emphasize friendly, family-like hospitality.

Traditional Onsen AtmosphereA relaxed, old-style inn experience suits travelers seeking authentic local character.

Ueki Onsen BaseWell placed in the Ueki Onsen area for a quiet hot spring stay near Kumamoto.

Recommended stay1-2 nightsOnsen-town rhythm is the strongest stay-length driver here: arrive by mid-afternoon, soak before dinner, enjoy in-room seasonal dinner, bathe again at night and next morning, then leave after breakfast or add one relaxed day for bath-hopping and a local outing.

Trip-planning verdict: Best as a 1-night onsen stay or a calm 2-night break in Ueki Onsen, not as a high-convenience sightseeing base for wider Kumamoto.

Know before booking

Car helps a lotPublic transport exists, but access is slower and less flexible than staying in central Kumamoto.

Limited area nightlifeUeki Onsen is quiet and compact, so evenings are mainly for baths and dinner rather than bar-hopping.

Easy to overstayBeyond onsen relaxation and a few local outings, the immediate area is not dense with major sights.

Dining Room (on-site)

on-site

Seasonal ryokan meals, mainly served in guest rooms.

Vegan Kaiseki (on-site)

on-site

Plant-based course option at the ryokan.

TAO CAFE (nearby)

nearbyabout 3 km

Nearby cafe with coffee, cakes, sandwiches, pasta, and pizza.

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 via Kumamoto Station or Aso Kumamoto Airport, continue to Kumamoto Sakuramachi Bus Terminal if needed, then take a bus toward Ueki Onsen and finish with a short walk or taxi. If you have luggage, a taxi from Ueki Station or directly from the Ueki Onsen bus stop is usually the most practical final approach.

Tabaruzaka Stationstation
9.2 kmnot recommendedabout 15–25 min by taxipossible but usually less convenient than Ueki Station or bus access
Closer in some directions, but generally less useful for most travelers because onward transport options are more limited.
Ueki Stationstation
9.3 kmnot practical for most travelers with luggageabout 15–25 min by taxiusually requires a taxi or local bus connection; allow extra time
Useful if arriving on the JR Kagoshima Main Line. Best used with a taxi for the final leg to the ryokan.
Kumamoto Stationstation
19 kmnot feasibleabout 35–50 min by taxi, traffic dependingoften about 60–90 min via tram or bus transfer through central Kumamoto
Best major rail hub for Shinkansen and wider JR access. A strong choice for travelers coming from Hakata, Kagoshima, or other major cities.
Ueki Hot Spring Bus Stopbus
60 mabout 1–5 min on foot, depending on the exact inn entrance usedabout 3–5 min by taximain local access stop; best checked locally for current bus timing
This is the most useful last-mile public transport stop for the ryokan and is the closest practical arrival point without needing a long transfer.
Kumamoto Sakuramachi Bus Terminalbus
17 kmnot feasibleabout 35–45 min by taxiabout 40–70 min by bus toward Ueki Onsen, then short walk
This is the key bus transfer hub if you are coming from Kumamoto Station or central Kumamoto and continuing to the Ueki Onsen area.
Aso Kumamoto Airportairport
18 kmnot feasibleabout 45–70 min by taxi or private carusually about 90–120 min with a transfer in central Kumamoto; best checked locally
The main airport for Kumamoto and the most useful air gateway for this ryokan. Best paired with the airport bus into central Kumamoto and then a bus or taxi onward.
Fukuoka Airportairport
75 kmnot feasibletypically not the preferred direct road approachoften a practical alternative via Hakata Station and Kyushu Shinkansen to Kumamoto, then onward by bus or taxi
Useful mainly for travelers with better flight options into Fukuoka; continue by rail to Kumamoto before heading to Ueki Onsen.

5 reasons to choose this ryokan best points

Silky onsen waterThis ryokan is especially known for its smooth, slightly cloudy spring water with a lotion-like feel, making the bath experience the main reason many guests choose it.
Dinner served in your roomThe inn offers seasonal meals served in-room, which gives the stay a more private and traditional ryokan feel than standard restaurant-style service.
Warm, home-like hospitalityThe atmosphere is described as intimate and family-like rather than formal, which can make the stay feel comforting and personal.
Relaxed Ueki Onsen settingIt sits in the quiet Ueki Onsen area of Kumamoto, so it works well for travelers who want to slow down and soak rather than stay in the middle of the city.
Better for dietary flexibility than many ryokansThe property has introduced a dedicated vegan course plan, which is unusually helpful for international travelers or guests with specific food preferences.

5 reasons not to choose this ryokan watch-outs

Not a central Kumamoto baseIf your priority is easy access to Kumamoto Castle, downtown dining, or urban sightseeing, Ueki Onsen is a quieter out-of-town location.
Onsen experience is the main drawTravelers who are not especially interested in bathing culture may not get the full value of staying here, since the hot spring is a core part of the appeal.
Traditional style over modern luxuryThis is a classic ryokan atmosphere, so guests expecting a sleek contemporary hotel vibe or extensive resort-style facilities may find it understated.
Meal style may feel structuredBecause the ryokan experience centers on set meals and a traditional stay rhythm, it may suit spontaneous eat-out travelers less well.
Limited area nightlifeThe surroundings are better for quiet evenings and slow walks than for bar-hopping, late-night entertainment, or a wide choice of nearby attractions.

Current position: 33rd out of 51 ryokans in Kumamoto.

Rank	Ryokan	Rating	Reviews
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 Current ryokan	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