Question 1

How far is it from central Osaka?

Accepted Answer

About 30 minutes by car from central Osaka. Although it stands on a hilltop within Minoh Quasi-National Park, it is only about 10 minutes from Hankyu Minoh Station by shuttle bus. It is surrounded by the nature of Minoh, famous for its autumn leaves.

Question 2

How do I get there from the nearest station, and what about the shuttle bus?

Accepted Answer

A free shuttle bus runs from Minoh Station on the Hankyu Minoh line and from Minoh-Kayano Station on the Kita-Osaka Kyuko line (fixed times, advance booking required). Departures from Minoh Station are at 14:20, 15:20, 16:20 and 17:20, and from Minoh-Kayano Station at 14:45 and 15:45. Please tell us which departure you plan to take when you book.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

Check-in is 15:00 and check-out is 10:00. Times may differ by plan, so please check when booking.

Question 4

Are there closed days?

Accepted Answer

Closed days are irregular (there are closures for maintenance). We recommend checking the official website or calling before your visit.

Question 5

What room types are there?

Accepted Answer

There are several types: the special room Hanamizuki with a view bath (a Japanese room and bedroom in two connecting spaces), a Japanese-modern type (a Ryukyu tatami room and bedroom in two connecting spaces) and classic Japanese-style rooms. Wherever you are in the building you can enjoy the night view of Osaka and the natural setting.

Question 6

Are there rooms with an open-air bath?

Accepted Answer

There is the special room Hanamizuki with a view bath. It has a living room and bedroom of about 20 tatami mats and a view bath from which you can look at the night view, along with a massage chair.

Question 7

Where can I see the night view?

Accepted Answer

The sweeping night view of the Osaka plain can be seen from all over the building: the lobby, the terrace, the dining room and the guest rooms. Taking in the night view while listening to jazz is especially popular in the evening. In the special room Hanamizuki with its view bath, you have the night view to yourself from the bath.

Question 8

What is there to see in the autumn leaf season?

Accepted Answer

The inn stands within Minoh Quasi-National Park, which is especially famous for its autumn leaves. In the autumn season, usually October and November, the blazing colours can be seen from all over the building. Outside that season there is fresh greenery, the night view and the appeal of nature through the year.

Question 9

Can I come for the day, or just for a meal?

Accepted Answer

There are day plans combining a meal and a bath. The inn can also be used for meals, banquets and meetings without staying overnight. Please see the official website or call us for details.

Question 10

Tell me about the baths.

Accepted Answer

There are three bathing areas, each with an indoor and an open-air bath, and all have a fine view over the Osaka plain. The water is passed over radium ore, and is well known for warming you through. The colourful Shigaraki ware open-air bath Hoshi no Yu and Tsuki no Yu, where you look out over Osaka through a bamboo wall, are both popular.

Question 11

What is the food like?

Accepted Answer

A kaiseki course of seasonal ingredients served dish by dish, all made by hand with care. Western plates such as selected black wagyu beef and veal leg are worked in as accents, and the menu is well received by women in particular. It is served in the dining room Yamagawa.

Question 12

Is there parking?

Accepted Answer

There is a car park. As the inn stands on a hilltop within Minoh Quasi-National Park, we also recommend coming by public transport and the shuttle bus. Please see the official website or contact the inn for details.

Question 13

What is the address?

Accepted Answer

2-14-71 Minoh, Minoh City, Osaka Prefecture

Question 14

Is there parking?

Accepted Answer

Parking is available. Please contact the property for details.

Question 15

Is Wi-Fi available?

Accepted Answer

Wi-Fi is available. Please contact the property for details on where it can be used and any charges.

Question 16

What time is check-in?

Accepted Answer

15:00.

Question 17

What time is check-out?

Accepted Answer

10:00.

Question 18

How do I get there?

Accepted Answer

About 10 minutes by free shuttle bus from Hankyu Minoh Station (fixed times, booking required). A shuttle bus also runs from Minoh-Kayano Station on the Kita-Osaka Kyuko line. By car, go north on Route 423, turn left at the Hakushima junction and right at the Minoh Water Treatment Plant junction.

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