Flower Garden

“Cool, spooky place”

I had a great night here, a totally different vibe from other Japanese spots. The area feels a bit spooky, like Alabama, maybe because of the goat outside my window or the American‑style buildings, and I didn’t spot anyone else during my one‑night stay after meeting the friendly owners at check‑in. The room was spotless, the bed super comfy, and the AC and Wi‑Fi worked flawlessly; the fridge was a huge plus since there are no shops nearby, so I’d suggest grabbing sandwiches beforehand. It was the cheapest place I could find in the area, a touch pricey for the standard, but the eerie atmosphere (which I liked) made it worth it. I headed to Kamishikimi Kumanoimasu Shrine, a 30‑minute walk, and the train station was about an hour away on foot. The coolest old‑school samurai‑style restaurant I’ve ever been to is just a 15‑minute walk from here.

Katarzyna·A year ago

“Pas de fleurs dans ce "jardin fleuri'”

The mountain forest setting was nice. I didn’t see any flowers. The facilities were worn out. The bathtub was dirty. Hot water in the bathroom was almost non‑existent. I only got a tiny disposable towel for my three‑day stay. The staff were invisible. There was nothing to eat within a few kilometres around this late October. There are four buses a day to and from Takamori, or a 45‑minute walk.

Roeland·A year ago

“ママさんの笑顔で癒されました。”

The building isn’t grand, but the pension owner—maybe a mom?—kept a smile on her face the whole time, making the stay pleasant (and she was pretty, haha). I stayed just the room, but I’d have liked to order food and have a bit of interaction with the owner. I’ll definitely come back to the Aso area next time. It would have been nice to have a TV in the room. The building isn’t impressive, so that’s understandable, but the interior noise leaks into the hallway, which might bother couples or married couples. Personally, I didn’t mind it.

Toshimichi·A year ago

Great spot to reach Kamishikimi without a car, 20 minutes from the shrine and 50 from Takami station. Dinner is served at 6 pm, the stew with rice was delicious, but you have to sign up in advance and the staff are very friendly. The structure is fairly old, and the price might be a bit high for what it offers.

Andrea·A year ago

“快適”

Clean, spacious room with free access in and out. No complaints.

Maekawa·A year ago