Shimoda Hot spring,Gosoku-no-Kutsu,Amakusa,Kumamoto,Japanese style inn with outdoor bath in each separate villa.

The Amakusa Islands are a scenic, mountainous group of islands located on the west coast of Kyushu in southwest Japan. On the edge of the country and facing the open seas, it is not surprising that in the 16th century, Amakusa was one of the first places where European and Japanese cultures connected.

Ishiyama Rikyu Gosoku-no-Kutsu was established on Amakusa's west coast in July 2002. At first, there were ten individual units called‘Villas A/B’. In 2005, five more villas were added. These ‘Villas C’ are situated higher on the hillside, featuring a different view, cuisine, and atmosphere. In essence, these two sets of villas can be thought of as completely separate from one another. Regardless, every villa has its own private open air bath fed by a natural hot spring, as well as an indoor bath. We invite you to select the villa that best matches your preferences.

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By way of the sea which surrounds it, Amakusa has a historical connection with the rest of the world. ‘Amakusa Through the Centuries’ is the theme expressed in Villas A/B. Amakusa is a special place not only in Kyushu or Japan; it is unique in all of Asia.
Open the door to a pleasant and romantic stay in our beautiful islands.

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Christianity was introduced to Amakusa in the year 1566.
Villas C opened in 2005 under the theme of“ Medieval Amakusa-A Cradle of Christianity”. Located on the steep mountain slope above Villas A/B, they are surrounded by the peaceful silence of Nature's inner sanctum.

Please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions in regard to reservations,
travel directions, or information on sightseeing in Amakusa and Kumamoto.

Gosoku-no-Kutsu is a member of“Charming Hotels & Resorts”an association headquartered in Rome, Italy. Its members form a global network of self-funding, charming hotels.

“Exquisite 12 Ryokans”
(Onsen Academy) was founded by a cooperative effort of twelve self-funding Japanese inns.
Your senses will delight in the subtlety and beauty of all things Japanese.
Through our hospitality, we hope to offer you the essence of Japan and its culture.