Oguni is home to Yamakawa ZENZO. Sujiyu Onsen and Tsuetate Onsen are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Yaba-Hita-Hikosan Quasi-National Park and Aso Kuju National Park. Jizobaru Fishining Center and Kuju Natural Zoo are also worth visiting. Visit our Oguni travel guide
1426, Kitazato, Oguni, Kumamoto, 869-2505
What's nearby
Yaba-Hita-Hikosan Quasi-National Park
6 min drive - 4.2 km
Kitazatoshiba Saburo Memorial
6 min drive - 3.9 km
Road Station Oguni Yu Station
15 min drive - 9.0 km
Kuju Mountains
22 min drive - 17.3 km
Nabegataki
24 min drive - 14.0 km
Getting around
Aso Station
31 min drive
Kumamoto Airport (KMJ)
89 min drive
Restaurants
樂樂
6 min drive
竹庵
2 min drive
北里バラン
4 min drive
岡本とうふ店
5 min drive
よしぶ
6 min drive
About this property
Yamakawa ZENZO
Property highlights
Yamakawa ZENZO provides amenities like an indoor mineral hot spring (onsen) and a garden. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
Free self parking
A front-desk safe
Room features
All guestrooms at Yamakawa ZENZO have perks such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi and safes.
Extra amenities include:
Bathrooms with spring water tubs and toilets with electronic bidets
Wardrobes/closets, refrigerators, and electric kettles
As of Oct 23, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Yamakawa ZENZO on Nov 17, 2026 start from ₩411,021, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking?
Self parking is free at this property.
What time is check-in at Yamakawa ZENZO?
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.
What time is check-out at Yamakawa ZENZO?
Check-out is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Yamakawa ZENZO located?
Situated in Oguni, this ryokan is 1.9 mi (3.1 km) from Yaba-Hita-Hikosan Quasi-National Park and 2.1 mi (3.4 km) from Kitazatoshiba Saburo Memorial. Road Station Oguni Yu Station and Jizobaru Fishining Center are also within 6 mi (10 km).
Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?
Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.
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Reviews
Yamakawa ZENZO Reviews
8.8
Excellent
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Arrived around 1245 pm and noticed nobody was at the ryokan. Searched the facility and noticed unkept rooms and the kitchen was filthy
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review
6/10 Okay
Verified traveler
Oct 28, 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
great place to stay. staff was very friendly. unfortunately the public baths were under renovation and we only had the baths in the room. although good and private, unable to enjoy being fully in an onsen. also it’s not hot enough.
food was unique and special but meat was a bit too raw and tough, hence chewy. team needs to put a timer perhaps to standardise the cooking of the food
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019
Verified review
8/10 Good
Melvyn
Jul 19, 2023
Liked: Staff & service
Room with Attached Onsen
The room assigned to us was really good with an attached outdoor onsen and bath. Room was a little small and the futon wasn't as comfortable as what we were accustomed to in Japan. Being in the mountains we had 2 uninvited critters in our room. One was some flying insect and the other was a centipede which really freaked us out. It actually found it's way into our toiletry bag and lucky we spotted it before we stuck our hand in. The onsen in our room was good and clean. However the public onsen my wife and I found it not clean to Japan standard. There were beetles, spiders and cobwebs in and around the onsen. There was basically nothing close by so having half board is a must. We did and the dinner did not disappoint. Our only complaint would be that the aircon for some reason could not be switched on and it was very hot in the dining room. Overall we were satisfied, especially with our room with the attached onsen. Other aspects we feel can be improved. We would not likely return.