A one-in-a-lifetime ryokan experience. One rarely splurges to this extent, but this is the place to do it. You are daimyo for a day (or two). Exquisite in every way. The rooms and the amenities are luxuries, the views of the nearby mountain, from your private outdoor soaking tub, are breathtaking, the food is wild and the karatsu-yaki it is served on is near museum-quality (urushi too). Cocktails in the Edo period tearoom overlooking the lake -- to die for. In the evening, you have the adjacent as your own private garden (shared with the twenty or so other guests).

Stayed one night in Takasago. The room was beautiful and full of traditional Japanese designs down to the very little details. The hotel only had a few rooms so it was very private and intimate. There is a private entrance to Mifuneyama for guests so you dont have to walk all the way around. Chayabar is also within min of walking through the gardens. We particularly loved the baths. The outdoor bath had a giant black rock slab where you can lie there and really just enjoy the nature without it being way too hot. Was able to read on the rock for over an hour while listening to the brids. The service as always was impeccable. They were patient and full of smiles when explaining to us. For dinner they even typed up the menu in english for us so we know what we were eating. You can also go and enjoy TEAMLABS exhibits and suana in Ruken hotel next door. But since we stay there ahead of time for a few days, we really just wanted to enjoy Onyado. Recommend the splurge for a good time!

Expensive but worthwhile. Service, amenities, and food are superb.

Great location, Delicious meals, Quiet&Cozy rooms. I would like to visit again.

Very good food, environment and service with reasonable price. Highly recommend!

Best service best room with view and wonderful food

Very nice experience . Food is nice . Service is excellent . Onsen view would be even greater during Sakura season !! Can go out to have a night walk in the garden , special for the people who stay.

Best Hotel

九州一！excellent location, great interior decorations in Japanese style, with attentions in lot of details. The dinner is superb and you get to see the Kouyo light-up and private tea house. Second to none in Kyushu. Definitely should revisit again.

Very kind steff. Delicious food. Clean and quiet space.Beautiful open-air bath. I really want to come back next time.