Featured Hotels Near Higoyabakei

Hōgo Yamasaki Onsen Ryokan features garden-facing rooms with panoramic views of the valley ablaze in fall colors. The property is just a 5-minute walk from the main hiking trail, and guests can enjoy a private outdoor bath overlooking the crimson riverbanks during peak season

Yamasaki no Sato Misaki is located just a 3-minute walk from the Chindotsubo Viewpoint, offering direct access to the most popular hiking paths. The traditional wooden structure includes tatami rooms and private onsen baths, ideal for experiencing quiet mountain serenity under starlit skies

Hoshino Yado Kanefusa offers a daily Kumamoto regional dining experience, featuring black pork BBQ, Aso beef hot pot, and freshly harvested mountain vegetables. Meals are served in a serene garden-side dining room, where sunset casts golden hues across the river—paired with a tea ceremony demonstration for a full cultural immersion

Otohime Falls is only 1.2 km from Yamasaki Minshuku Tanbo, reachable via a scenic 20-minute walk along ancient stone paths flanked by cherry trees. The inn provides free maps, walking poles, and guided morning tours to avoid crowds and capture the misty beauty of the waterfall at sunrise

Ie no Yado Yamabiko specializes in family stays with child-friendly onsen pools, a dedicated play area, and hands-on bamboo craft workshops. Rooms feature tatami mats and sliding partitions for privacy, while nearby Yamasaki Children’s Forest Classroom offers nature education for young explorers

Yamasaki Hikari no Yado hosts weekly illuminated night walks through the valley’s lantern-lit trails, guided by local experts who share stories of the region’s folklore. The inn also offers photo booths and custom postcard services, preserving memories of this magical twilight journey