Question 1

How do I get there from Hakata?

Accepted Answer

About 50 minutes by express bus from Hakata (towards Hita), alighting at the Haki bus stop, then about 5 minutes by car. It is also about 6 minutes by car from Haki IC, so access is good.

Question 2

Is there a pick-up service?

Accepted Answer

There is a free shuttle to JR Chikugo-Yoshii Station and the Haki bus stop on the express bus route to Hita. Booking is required by 3 days before your stay (some information says the day before).

Question 3

What are the check-in and check-out times?

Accepted Answer

Standard check-in is 15:00-19:00 (some sources say reception is open until 19:30) and check-out is 10:00.

Question 4

Can I stay as a solo traveller?

Accepted Answer

Yes, we take solo guests. The inn also suits anyone wanting a quiet, unhurried stay. Please see the official website or call us for details of the plans.

Question 5

How many rooms are there, and what types?

Accepted Answer

There are 15 rooms: 9 Japanese-style and 6 Japanese-Western. Every room looks out over the Chikugo River.

Question 6

Can I bathe without staying overnight?

Accepted Answer

Day bathing is available 9:30-20:00 (last entry 19:00). The charge is 600 yen for adults on weekdays and 800 yen at weekends and on the day before a holiday. There are also day plans with a meal and a rest (booking required).

Question 7

What kinds of bath are there?

Accepted Answer

There is an indoor bath, an open-air bath and a family (private) bath. The family bath is a ceramic tub fed straight from the source.

Question 8

What are the qualities of the hot spring?

Accepted Answer

The water is used at 100 per cent straight from the source, and there are two kinds: an alkaline simple spring and a simple sulphur spring. The water is on the cool side, with fine carbonated bubbles enveloping the body, and it leaves the skin smooth afterwards, earning it the name the double beautifying bath.

Question 9

When can I see the sunset?

Accepted Answer

Every room has a sweeping view of the great Chikugo River. The sun setting over the river in the evening is a magnificent sight not to be missed.

Question 10

What is the food like?

Accepted Answer

The distinctive feature is creative courses weaving together Japanese and Western tastes. They are popular with women, and one night with two meals starts at 11,000 yen excluding tax. The day hot spring lunch is also well received (booking required).

Question 11

Is there parking?

Accepted Answer

There is free parking for 50 cars, with no booking needed.

Question 12

What time is check-out?

Accepted Answer

10:00.

Question 13

What time is check-in?

Accepted Answer

15:00.

Question 14

What is the address?

Accepted Answer

15-2 Hakishiwa, Asakura City, Fukuoka Prefecture

Question 15

How do I get there?

Accepted Answer

About 6 minutes by car from Haki IC on the Oita Expressway, or about 10 minutes by car from Chikugo-Yoshii Station on the JR Kyudai Main Line (a free pick-up service is available, booking required).

Question 16

Is there parking?

Accepted Answer

Parking is available. Please contact the property for details.

Question 17

Is Wi-Fi available?

Accepted Answer

Not available.

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