Ryokan Yamatoya

Friendly staff and clean lodging. We booked half board which was worthwhile as the food quality was great and especially when restaurants close early within the area, saved us looking for dinner. However, there are a few time slots we need to abide to, which is fine as attractions usually are closed by late afternoon anyway. There is onsen in this accommodation, but it's not big. Enclosed onsen with no external views, and the water has some medical component added thus making the water reddish which may deter guests not accustomed to the color. The Ryokan location is convenient for walking to a few attractions (for those who enjoy walking about 15-30mins to either attraction), which include Takachiho Kagura performance (pre-booking required), Takachiho Gorge, Takachiho Amaterasu Railway - scenic train ride. Do note the train rides cannot be pre-booked, and end by 3PM in the afternoon. And Takachiho Gorge Boat Rental should be pre-booked, with time slot bookings open 7 days before.

一人旅で利用しましたが、チェックインからチェックアウトまでの対応がきめ細やかで感心しました。食事も夕食、朝食と地元のものを使う工夫がなされていて感心しました。価格とサービスのバランスが大変良い施設だと思います。

高千穂町の繁華街にある老舗旅館。延岡からのバスターミナルや高千穂神社などは坂道とはなるが徒歩数分の距離。またヤマザキのコンビニもすぐそばにある。老舗であるがいろいろ改装をした跡を感じられる。部屋のトイレは狭かったがウオッシュレット付きとなっていた。難をいえばエレベータがないこと。１階と３階を行き来するにはやはりエレベータは欲しい。一方夕食であるが、郷土料理が中心の品が並び、宮崎牛のすき焼きも美味しく頂けた。