Overview
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Live Price Comparison
| Site | Bettei Soan Bettei Soan | Shinwaen Shinwaen |
|---|---|---|
| Agoda | Checking | Checking |
| Booking.com | Checking | Checking |
| Expedia | Checking | Checking |
| Trip.com | Checking | Checking |
| 라쿠텐트래블 | Checking | Checking |
Rating Comparison by Booking Site
| Site | Bettei Soan Bettei Soan | Shinwaen Shinwaen |
|---|---|---|
| Agoda |
9.0
(231)
|
8.9
(323)
|
| Expedia |
-
|
9.0
(6)
|
| Overall Average |
9.0
(231)
|
8.8
(329)
|
Strengths & Weaknesses
| Bettei Soan Bettei Soan | Shinwaen Shinwaen |
|---|---|
| Strengths | Strengths |
| + Rooms are spacious, clean with great Aso mountain views mentioned often | + Kaiseki meals are abundant and delicious, repeated across booking sites |
| + Staff kindness and quick issue resolution repeatedly noted | + Open-air baths and sauna are relaxing and healing, with many reviews |
| + High quality of kaiseki dinners and breakfasts commonly praised | + Private baths and sauna allow leisurely relaxation experiences |
| + Fast hot spring water supply and convenient room service highlighted | + Ryokan atmosphere and natural scenery praised commonly |
| Weaknesses | Weaknesses |
| - Hard to access by public transport due to remote location | - Steep and dark stairs are hazardous per some reviews |
| - Few dining options nearby mentioned repeatedly | - Air conditioning takes time to cool, mentioned in complaints |
| - Private bath privacy is inconvenient, per reviews | |
Recommended For
Couples
Self-drivers
Golf enthusiasts
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Recommended For
Couples
Solo travelers
Food lovers
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Guest Reviews
Bettei Soan
Bettei Soan
Agoda
9.2
Couple
Spacious room with mountain view, abundant meals and quick service great
Agoda
10.0
Couple
Top ryokan experience, kind staff and delicious breakfast
Agoda
9.6
Couple
Aso view and room service kaiseki were the best
Agoda
8.0
Couple
Friendly staff, great breakfast and stunning view impressive
Public transport inconvenient, lack of nearby dining
Agoda
9.6
Couple
Large clean stylish room worth it
Shinwaen
Shinwaen
Expedia
10.0
Solo
Best food in Japan and authentic onsen impressive
Expedia
10.0
Solo
Awesome food and great in-house onsen
Expedia
10.0
Solo
Best kaiseki ever, perfect stay and onsen but cash only for post-payment
Cash only
Agoda
9.6
Couple
Excellent dinner breakfast and fun staff chat
Agoda
9.2
Couple
Great ryokan vibe and top sauna
Onsen water lukewarm
Location Comparison
Distance: 17.9km
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