Unwind in a mountain
hot spring.
SAMATA NO YU — Misato, Kumamoto, Japan
At the foot of Japan's longest stone stairway,
soft alkaline waters gently melt away
the tiredness of the road and of everyday life.
Samata no Yu is a roadside-station hot spring in Misato, Kumamoto. It offers a large open-air bath with mountain views, an indoor cypress bath, private family baths, the Samatan Lodge cottages, a restaurant serving local specialities, and the Waku Waku farmers' market.
FACILITIES
Ways to Enjoy Samata no Yu
ONSEN
Hot Spring Baths
A large open-air bath in nature, an indoor cypress bath, and private family baths. Mild alkaline simple spring.
STAY
Stay — Samatan Lodge
Cottages with kitchen and bath — stay as if you lived here. Free access to the onsen during opening hours.
DINING
Dining
Our signature Akaushi beef bowl, local dago-jiru soup, and a relaxing meal after your bath.
MARKET
Waku Waku Market
Vegetables harvested each morning and local specialities — including our original shochu "Sanzen".
RESERVATION
Lodge bookings by phone only, from 10:00 a.m. six months before your stay