Curated luxury hotels in Kumamoto Prefecture

With a stay at Yufuin Bettei Itsuki in Yufu (Yufuin Onsen), you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Kijima Kogen Park and Sueda Art Gallery. This luxury ryokan is 10.2 mi (16.5 km) from African Safari and 12.5 mi (20.1 km) from Hells of Beppu.

With a stay at Wataya Besso in Ureshino, you'll be on the riverwalk, just a 3-minute walk from Hizen Yumekaido and 7 minutes by foot from Ureshino Onsen Koshu-yokujo-shiboruto Hot Spring. This spa ryokan is 18.8 mi (30.3 km) from Huis Ten Bosch and 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from Toyotamahime Shrine.

With a stay at Hilton Nagasaki in Nagasaki, you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Amu Plaza Nagasaki and Nagasaki Dejima. This spa hotel is 1.1 mi (1.7 km) from Megane Bridge and 1.2 mi (2 km) from Hamanomachi Arcade.

With a stay at Oyado Ichizen in Yufu (Yufuin Onsen), you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Kijima Kogen Park and Artegio. This ryokan is 9.5 mi (15.3 km) from African Safari and 14.7 mi (23.7 km) from Hells of Beppu.

With a stay at Hotel Indigo Nagasaki Glover Street by IHG in Nagasaki, you'll be in the historical district, just a 3-minute walk from Glover Garden and 5 minutes by foot from Nabekanmuriyama Park. This luxury hotel is 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Madame Butterfly Statue and 0.2 mi (0.2 km) from Ringer House.

Offering public indoor/outdoor hot-spring baths, Yufuin Onsen Hinoharu Ryokan features Japanese-style accommodations with a flat-screen satellite TV and Yukata robes. Guests can request for relaxing massages and free WiFi is available throughout the entire property.

Prepared with fresh sashimi, wagyu beef and local vegetables, traditional Japanese multi-course meals are served for dinner at the dining room. For breakfast, a Japanese set menu is offered at the dining room.

The air-conditioned rooms feature garden views, tatami (woven-straw) floors and Japanese futon bedding. Each comes with a safety deposit box, a fridge and an electric kettle. Some rooms have a private hot-spring bath, while for some bathrooms are shared.

Guests at the ryokan are welcomed with green tea and Japanese sweets. They can relax at the large public hot spring baths or take a dip in a cosy privately-reserved bath for free. A free-use internet computer and photocopying services are available as well.

Hinoharu Ryokan Yufuin Onsen is a 10-minute walk from Lake Kinrin. JR Yufuin Train Station is a 15-minute walk away. Oita Airport is a 60-minute drive from the property and Fukuoka Airport a 90-minute drive away.

Situated in central Fukuoka, ANA Crowne Plaza offers modern rooms, a fitness centre. WiFi is accessible in all areas free of charge.

Rooms at Crowne Plaza Fukuoka have an interior in neutral colours. They are fitted with air conditioning, an LCD TV with satellite channels and a minibar. An air humidifier can be borrowed at the front desk, and room service is provided.

A variety of Japanese dishes can be enjoyed at restaurants Chikushino and Yamagasa. The hotel also features a buffet restaurant, Chinese cuisine and a pastry shop. Mezzanine Bar offers an elegant location for a cool drink and good company.

ANA Crowne Plaza Fukuoka is only a short walk from JR Hakata Station. Attractions such as Canal City Hakata, Tenjin Shopping Area and Marinoa City are also within easy reach.

With a stay at Gekkoju Yufuin in Yufu (Yufuin Onsen), you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Kijima Kogen Park and Yufuin Stained Glass Museum. This spa hotel is 10.6 mi (17.1 km) from African Safari and 12.1 mi (19.5 km) from Hells of Beppu.

With a stay at Hotel New Otani Hakata, you'll be centrally located in Fukuoka, within a 5-minute drive of Canal City Hakata and Ohori Park. This hotel is 1.9 mi (3.1 km) from Port of Hakata and 2.2 mi (3.5 km) from Marine Messe Fukuoka.

Located in Nagasaki, Garden Terrace Nagasaki Hotels & Resorts is within a 5-minute drive of Inasa International Cemetery and Fuchi-jinja. This hotel is 2.1 mi (3.4 km) from Mount Inasa and 2.1 mi (3.5 km) from Peace Stadium Connected by SoftBank.

Located in Chikushino, 500 metres from Buso-ji Temple, Daimaru Besso has a number of amenities including a bar and free WiFi. Featuring luggage storage space, this property also provides guests with a restaurant.

The rooms at the ryokan are equipped with a seating area and a flat-screen TV. All units will provide guests with a fridge.

Daimaru Besso offers 5-star accommodation with a hot spring bath.

Dazaifutenmangu is 20 minutes drive away. Fukuoka Airport is 12 km away.

Boasting large hot spring baths both indoor and open-air, Yufuin Kotobuki Hananosho offers Japaense-style ryokan accommodation just a 5-minute walk from JR Yufuin Station. It features Japanese gardens and Mount Yufu views.

Rooms are fitted with basic facilities like a flat-screen TV, a fridge and air conditioning. An electric kettle with tea bags is also provided.

While staying at the Hananosho, guests can unwind in the public bathing area, which includes a sauna. Drinks vending machines are available on site, while luggage storage is offered free of charge.

The hotel is a 15-minute walk to Yunotsubo Kaido where guests can stroll around. Lake Kinrin is a 20-minute walk away.

A Japanese-set meal, featuring wagyu beef toban yaki, is served at the dining room. Traditional Japanese breakfast is also on offer at Kisui restaurant.

With a stay at THE BASICS FUKUOKA in Fukuoka (Hakata Ward), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Canal City Hakata and Marine Messe Fukuoka. This hotel is 2.6 mi (4.2 km) from Port of Hakata and 4.9 mi (7.9 km) from Mizuho PayPay Dome Fukuoka.

Set in Asakura and only 13 km from Hiroshiki Oda Museum of Art, Akizuki Spa Ryokan Seiryuan offers accommodation with mountain views, free WiFi and free private parking. This 4-star ryokan offers a 24-hour front desk and full-day security. Guests have access to a hot spring bath, spa facilities and beauty services.

The ryokan will provide guests with air-conditioned units with a desk, a kettle, a fridge, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a bath. At the ryokan, all units are allergy-free.

Guests at the ryokan can enjoy an Asian breakfast. At Akizuki Spa Ryokan Seiryuan, the family-friendly restaurant is open for dinner, lunch and brunch and serves Japanese cuisine.

Guests can also relax in the garden.

Ankokuji Temple is 18 km from the accommodation, while Ozuka Ancient Burial Mound Museum is 18 km away. Fukuoka Airport is 32 km from the property.

With a stay at Ryokan Shinsen in Takachiho, you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Takachiho Gorge and Takachiho Gamadase Market. This luxury guest house is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Sobo-Katamuki Quasi-National Park and 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Takachiho Shrine.

With a stay at Biyunoyado Ryochiku Bettei in Beppu, you'll be a 5-minute drive from Takegawara Onsen and 7 minutes from Hells of Beppu. This hotel is 9.6 mi (15.4 km) from African Safari and 6 mi (9.6 km) from Kijima Kogen Park.

With a stay at THE GLOBAL VIEW Nagasaki in Nagasaki, you'll be within a 5-minute walk of Ikime Hachimangu Shrine and Peace Stadium Connected by SoftBank. This hotel is 0.6 mi (1 km) from Twenty-Six Martyrs Museum and Monument and 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Oka Masaharu Memorial Nagasaki Peace Museum.

Located in Hita, Okuhita Onsen Umehibiki is a 3-minute drive from Road Station Mizubenosato Oyama and 12 minutes from Tsuetate Onsen. This ryokan is 6.3 mi (10.2 km) from Amagasemachi Tourist Information Center and 6.8 mi (11 km) from Sapporo Beer Factory.

Located in Beppu, AMANEK Beppu YULA-RE is within a 5-minute drive of Takegawara Onsen and Umitamago. This spa hotel is 4.2 mi (6.8 km) from Hells of Beppu and 4.4 mi (7.2 km) from Aso Kuju National Park.

Located within 19 km of Crasus Dome Oita and 1.7 km of Beppu Station, SKY Tower Sweet 4 Beppu, Resort Love Hotel provides rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Beppu. With free WiFi, this 4-star hotel offers room service and a 24-hour front desk. Each room is fitted with a terrace.

The units in the hotel are fitted with a coffee machine. Featuring a private bathroom with a bidet and free toiletries, rooms at SKY Tower Sweet 4 Beppu, Resort Love Hotel also offer a sea view. Guest rooms in the accommodation are equipped with a flat-screen TV and a hairdryer.

SKY Tower Sweet 4 Beppu, Resort Love Hotel offers a hot tub.

Popular points of interest near the hotel include Beppu Art Museum, Select Beppu and Yayoi Tengu. Oita Airport is 38 km away.