Island · Misato
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"Japan's Seven Stars train brings old-school luxury to a technologically advanced railway. It lays claim to being the country's first luxury sleeper train, with its first run in 2013 and a refurbishment in 2022." - Travel + Leisure Editors
Japanese inn · Minamioguni
Historic ryokan with riverside onsen, regional fare, and tatami rooms
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Luxurious hot spring inn with private baths, exquisite cuisine
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Riverside ryokan with stone tubs, kaiseki meals, and superb onsen
Hotel · Kumamoto-shi
Spacious rooms, elegant design, and helpful staff.
Japanese regional restaurant · Takamori
Charcoal-grilled skewers with miso sauce, Aso beef & chicken
· Takamori
Historic ryokan with log-heated baths, traditional rooms
Hotel · Takamori
Mountain view hotel w/ karaoke, hot spring pools & great buffets
Shopping mall · Kumamoto-shi
Rooftop park, mascot, shopping, dining, & transport hub
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Japanese-style business hotel · Kumamoto-shi
Relaxed hotel with breakfast buffet, Wi-Fi, and great location
Toll road rest stop · Aso
Local produce, bentō, Kumamon goods, milk ice cream, & Mt Aso info