This place is an amazing hidden gem and was a highlight of our trip.

“Super fun, comfy and friendly visit in a stunningly beautiful area.”

The location was idyllic: 'glamping' beside a river, with stunning scenery and plenty of woodland walks and trails. We hired the sauna tent so we could dip in the river and then go in the sauna. The staff were exceptionally friendly, helpful and knowledgeable. The breakfasts were freshly prepared with local ingredients and really, really tasty!

“A must stay”

Beautiful location and accommodations

“Great Experience!”

I loved the tree houses! The futons were so comfy!

Awesome place. It was off season so I was one of the only guests but they didn't hold back of providing everything like a free evening sauna and bonfire. Very chilled environment at a beautiful river. Yuki and his staff are super welcoming!

“Great staff and lovely location.”

Breakfast was lovely,the staff were very friendly and helpful. It was nice to meet others at the bonfire and good to have our family visit there,

“Best Camping”

The place is simply magic, direct at a river. The stuff and the owner were just amazing. We spend four wonderful days at the Camping. I would never had imagined that you can heat up a sauna tent up to 100°. You can directly jump into the river.

“Cool & friendly place!”

We had a great time here staying for 3 nights. Location is great, lots of activities, the treehouse and facilities were comfortable and clean, and all of the staff were super friendly and helpful. Tasty breakfast and dinner. Overall just a great vibe and we left feeling happy and relaxed!

“Great location, loved staying in a treehouse.”

Loved our stay at Lodge Kiyokawa. Our kids loved sleeping in a treehouse and we all slept well. Facilities were clean and well maintained and staff were very friendly.

I spend a great night. I was traveling by car and I did have any problem to find my way. When arriving, I was directly been taking in charge and the staff provided all the information necessary. The atmosphere was chill and the lodges tent were charming. Female dormitory was clean and enough warm. All was great : )

“Beautiful Place, Welcome and active owner. I wish I had more time here.”

The view and atmosphere are really outstanding. The owner and staffs have very strong service mind. There are many interesting activities such as tent souna, BBQ, and paddling etc. Dinner and breakfast are great. Local beef and local sake are perfect. What impressed me is they do not only present good meals, but they also introduce quality local products.

If you love a good camping vibe you will love this place,loved the location,tucked away next to a gorgeous river.(which yes u can swim in after a sauna!) The atmosphere,the food,the staff all excellent.Wish we had stayed longer!

“One of the most peaceful stays of our entire life!”

Amazing location, great activities, most polite people working there and an overall 10/10 experience!

“A relaxing retreat”

A really cool place to stay! All the staff were friendly and very helpful. Very responsive to messages and questions. The shuttle service was amazing and convenient as someone who travels by public transportation. There is so much to do at the lodge. They have saunas, you can swim in the river; there are also inflatable rafts, bikes, bathing suits, and BBQ equipment available for renting. If you are ever passing between Kumamoto and Oita, you should stop by!

“Fabulous staff gr8 information very peaceful”

Lovely off beaten track, lots of activities would love to Ed to have stayed longer

“Arigato”

Staff friendly and very welcoming, and willing to help. Food in the evening delicious; especially the beef. Riverside location is fantastic. Sauna. Rafting. Bike hire. Some waterfalls and a temple within the local proximity; I cycled to both. Countryside surrounding the lodge is beautiful.

“The place to be”

If you wanna enjoy a few days outside the city in a fantastic and beautifull place, this is 100% the place to be, you can do alot of activities, rafting, ebiking, sauna.... They also can pick you up from the station or bring you to the grocery store for free. And if you dont wanna do anything and just relax you can just sit by the river and listen to the nature, water and sometimes even the bonfire that is also fine. This all in combination with the super friendly staff. Have made this one of my best experience in Japan for sure.

“the sign here says " this way to Heaven ", and it is not wrong”

This is a one of a kind experience in Japan, getting to go "glamping" in the countryside. Even the treehouses here have air conditioning. the womens' dorm is in a wood cabin that is gorgeous, and smells nice, like the different wood it was constructed of, a reminder that the river is only a few meters away. The property not only has bamboo and and other forests, but a mushroom growing area, fruit trees, and then all the normal things a river camp needs like bicycles, sauna tents, rafts/paddles( across the river to the waterfall ) , super soakers and other toys, and many different types of BBQs. and if they don't have something, the amazing staff will get it for you. I didn't come in a car, they picked me up at the train station, and they arranged 2 different, discounted price, tours for me, of the big waterfalls, and the cave. The kitchen here had everything I needed, and there is a restaurant here , too. There is local foodie culture , with a lovely farm market and regional artisanal products for sale. ( and, of course, the usual vending machine ) Multiple areas to sit and look at the river in shaded picnic areas, or from behind huge windows in the air conditioned lounge. Activities like outdoor movie night, and campfires, are scheduled for each day of the week. If you are headed to Beppu, I highly recommend you taking the hour detour for a visit out here, even if its just for the day, to do the "JOKI =sauna, river, repeat."

I loved my stay at Lodge Kiyokawa, a completely relaxing experience I was able to do things at my own pace, in a beautiful location right on a river and with the availability to walk and hike nearby or rent a bicycle and cycle to places nearby. I had two nights of dinner and I had the beef and have to say it was so delicious, I'd go so far as to say possibly the best I've had in my 5 weeks here! All in all I really enjoyed Lodge Kiyokawa, very friendly staff included, I would definitely return.

Loved the riverside cabin and the river at the doorstep.