Tsuruya

“We love this ryokan!”

We stopped over in Aso for a night while driving around Kumamoto, and this ryokan did not disappoint! The service, food, room are all excellent! Just what we need to rest for the night before continuing our journey the next day. We did not opt for dinner, and many restaurants were closed after 5pm,… Mais

We stopped over in Aso for a night while driving around Kumamoto, and this ryokan did not disappoint! The service, food, room are all excellent! Just what we need to rest for the night before continuing our journey the next day. We did not opt for dinner, and many restaurants were closed after 5pm, so you might want to include dinner if you decide to stay. The breakfast was awesome and so hearty. Love it!

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“Incredible Hospitality, Amazing Food, Lovely Ryokan!”

My son and I stayed 2 nights at Tsuruya while visiting the Mt. Aso area. We were warmly greeted with home-made macha tea and a small serving of sweet beans before any discussion of charges was made. Our room was in the ryokan part of the building, on the second floor. It was the dead of winter and … Mais

My son and I stayed 2 nights at Tsuruya while visiting the Mt. Aso area. We were warmly greeted with home-made macha tea and a small serving of sweet beans before any discussion of charges was made. Our room was in the ryokan part of the building, on the second floor. It was the dead of winter and the lobby area and walkways were cold but our room was toasty warm. It was beautiful--a king-size bed and tatami mat for sleeping. A gorgeous outdoor shower and spring-fed bath--at night you take a hot bath and look at the stars. The traditional breakfast was the best breakfast, and one of the best meals, period, we had in Japan in 14 days so far in Japan. The service from every staff member was extraordinary--even by meticulous Japanese standards. I saw a hotel member pick up and turn around 2 pairs of shoes for 2 people leaving for the day -- so the shoes woud be facing out, in the right direction. We had one traditional Japanese dinner as well and, while I am an XXL kind of guy and can eat with the best of them, I was stuffed and delighted by the meal, which ranged over raw fish to steamed vegetables to a hot tofu stew to a number of items I could not identify. The room has quiet music playing over the stereo when we walked in, a coffee/tea maker, and traditional Japanese clothing to wear. One of my favorite lodging experiences in my 58 years of life. Thank you, Tsuraya ryokan, so very much!

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“We stayed two nights -so impressed with the hospitality, quality of the food and service”

we were welcomed by such friendly staff - the dinner and breakfasts were superb - places was very clean - the photos are a true representation of the place - great location - off street parking is good - thoroughly recommend a stay here

“unique experience”

Well we certainly had a unique experience at this fine Ryokan. Our room was very nice with comfortable double bed (western style) but with a tub / shower outdoors on our private porch. Tub supplied by local hot water (but no too hot). We were prepared delicious and gracious vegetarian meals. (Eatin… Mais

Well we certainly had a unique experience at this fine Ryokan. Our room was very nice with comfortable double bed (western style) but with a tub / shower outdoors on our private porch. Tub supplied by local hot water (but no too hot). We were prepared delicious and gracious vegetarian meals. (Eating Japanese style). Very welcoming staff and with decent English. Free WIFI in bar. Free parking. Very special.

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