Yukinoie Tsutsumi Onsen offers secluded wooden cabins with private outdoor baths fed by natural thermal springs. Each room features panoramic forest views and a traditional tatami layout, while the inn serves locally-sourced kaiseki meals. Book via HopeGoo for exclusive seasonal packages

Tsukimi Ryokan, Hitoyoshi provides spacious family rooms, a children’s bath area, and an open-air garden with seasonal flower displays. Located just a 5-minute walk from Hitoyoshi Castle Ruins, it also offers free kimono rentals and guided nature walks—perfect for intergenerational travel experiences

Yamano Mori Onsen Villa sits nestled in the hills overlooking the Hitoyoshi valley, with floor-to-ceiling windows facing the misty forest landscape. Every guest room includes a private heated bath using on-site mineral-rich water. The property hosts evening stargazing sessions and forest meditation workshops, offering a tranquil escape into nature

Ichiyo-an Yuya is a minimalist retreat with only eight cabins, each built with local timber and featuring handcrafted bamboo lighting. Guests enjoy daily breakfast made with farm-fresh ingredients, and the inn hosts tea ceremony and calligraphy classes led by resident artisans. This intimate setting is perfect for slow, mindful travel

From Yukinoie Tsutsumi Onsen, a 10-minute walk leads to the Hitoyoshi River Gorge Trail, where you can stroll beneath ancient trees and listen to flowing streams. Another 5 minutes brings you to Hitoyoshi Shrine, with its striking red torii gate framed by cherry blossoms in spring. Both sites are easily accessible on foot and offer serene moments in the heart of rural Kyushu

Yamano Mori Onsen Villa provides complimentary hourly shuttles between Hitoyoshi Station and the property, a 15-minute ride. The inn also partners with local lodges to offer bundled "Onsen Day Trip" packages including rail passes, admission tickets, and dinner—available through HopeGoo for seamless planning