Seitenkaku
Amagasemachi Yuyama 1143
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Why people book this hotel
“Nice rooms, good food, nice onsen”
“All rooms face the river, with balconies”
“The staff spoke English well enough to get by and were always happy and patient”
“staff and hot spring”
“But that was easy as the hotel is only 150 metres to the train station”
“The onsens were really calm and relaxing, the staff was very friendly, the room …”
“Dinner and breakfast the next day we're fantastic”
Overview
Set in Hita, 39 km from Kinrinko Lake, Seitenkaku features views of the river. Featuring a restaurant, the 3-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a private bathroom. The property is located in the Amagase Onsen district. All rooms include a shared bathroom with a bath or shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer. At the hotel, every room is fitted with a flat-screen TV and a safety deposit box. The nearest airport is Kumamoto Airport, 74 km from Seitenkaku.
Traveller reviews
Loreta
extended_group
January 19, 2026
“Best ryokan I've tried in Japan !”
Everything was stunning !! The onsens were really calm and relaxing, the staff was very friendly, the room was pretty, clean and comfortable. We had an amazing experience here !
Helena
couple
October 28, 2025
“Good onsen in Arima”
Nice rooms, good food, nice onsen
Busby
couple
October 20, 2024
“Beautiful hotel”
This is an amazing hotel! Located on the bank of a beautiful river with public onsens scattered along it's banks. All rooms face the river, with balconies. The red suspension bridge is for the hotel, and a lovely way to begin your stay. Our room was a traditional tatami. We were the only non-Japanese here, and by 'here' I mean in the entire town! We missed dinner on our first night so had to get a train one stop to Hita as Amagase has no evening restaurants. But that was easy as the hotel is only 150 metres to the train station. You can sit out on the communal balcony and watch the occasional train rattle by on the opposite riverbank. Dinner and breakfast the next day we're fantastic! Traditional Japanese fine dining of several courses, some cooked at the table! The staff spoke English well enough to get by and were always happy and patient. I used their natural onsen facilities which were of a very high standard. If you are looking for a truly Japanese experience, I'd highly recommend Seitenkaku! Amagase is a quiet town with no night life. But just relaxing and listening to the river run by is reward enough.
Kwan Cheung
couple
November 22, 2023
“We arrived quite late, but the hot spring was open until midnight, so we managed to enjoy it. It was very comfortable, a”
The bath was very beautiful and comfortable. The scenery around the hotel was stunning. The room was also comfortable, with the added perk of being able to sit and enjoy the beautiful view outside the hotel.
ang
family_with_children
April 2, 2023
“not worth the price as there is nothing nearby so if hotel can’t provide food, better don’t go”
renovated and new, comfy design
Wei
solo_traveller
March 10, 2023
staff and hot spring
Facilities
Activities
Hot spring bath, Open-air bath, Public Bath, Foot bath, Massage chair
Entertainment and family services
Board games/puzzles
Food & Drink
Kid meals, Restaurant, Breakfast options
General
Lift, Safety deposit box, Heating, Air conditioning
Internet
WiFi, Free WiFi, Internet services
Parking
Parking, Free parking, Parking on site, Private parking
Safety & security
Key access
Services
Vending machine (drinks), Meeting/banquet facilities
Family Room with Tatami Area
It is the good Japanese-Western style room of the view of the river view. This room has 2 beds, a private bathroom , a safe deposit box, air conditioner, and a flat-screen TV. The unit has max 5 beds.
Japanese-Style Room
The family room features air conditioning, tatami, as well as a private bathroom boasting a bath or a shower and a hairdryer. The unit has 4 futons.
Basic Triple Room
It is the good Japanese-style room (tatami mat) of the view of the river view. This room has a private bathroom , a safe deposit box, air conditioner, and a flat-screen TV. The unit has max 3 beds.
Triple Room
It is the good Japanese-style room (tatami mat) of the view of the river view. This room has a private bathroom , a safe deposit box, air conditioner, and a flat-screen TV. The unit has max 3 beds.
Japanese-Style Quadruple Room
The quadruple room offers air conditioning, tatami, as well as a private bathroom featuring a bath or a shower and a hairdryer. This quadruple room features a safe deposit box, heating, a flat-screen TV and river views. The unit offers 4 futons.
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