Kosugi Resort Lodge

Location is about 2km from main road. When we reached, there is a notice to inform us check in location is 1km before the actual location. We are aware of this from other review, however we still miss the check in reception as there isn't any clear sign. The word "Kosugi Resort" for check in is very small.

Pros: Definitely worth for a stay. Experience for a tatami Japanese style stay with spatious room. Very comfortable and recommended! Cons: Location is Abit far from the city, it's better to have self drive to this hotel.

The room is spacious with nice view. Suitable for couple or friends travelling by car.

Very beautiful place, and the room was truly excellent: spacious, bright, warm, with impeccable bedding and cleanliness. The bathroom is large and includes a bathtub, and the room is very well equipped (electric kettle, small kitchen, large refrigerator). It was also possible to arrange horseback riding and get onsen tickets, which is a real plus. However, for backpackers, this accommodation is not ideal at all. It is very far from everything: – FamilyMart: about a 27-minute walk – Bus stop: about a 21-minute walk – Mount Aso Museum: around 1h15 total (including 20 minutes on foot) – Aso Station: about a 1h15 walk A small anecdote: we first climbed up to the accommodation carrying our 10 kg backpacks, only to see on the door that check-in is actually done at the bottom. It would be helpful to indicate this more clearly downstairs, or at least make it easier to notice for foreign travelers, as we missed the information 😅 Finally, for those planning to walk to the Aso Museum or hiking areas, the path indicated at the end of the residential area near the accommodation does not exist.

Aso is a beautiful place and it was relaxing to stay in kosugi resort. 

There should be a sign indicating the hotel entrance from the main road, clearly lit by lights.

Very spacious apartment with the balcony facing the mountains. Great view! It is about 5min drive off the main road. Very quiet at night Only issue is that I went there in winter and the hot water was not hot enough for shower

We loved our stay at Kosugi Resort Lodge. The tatami room was huge and comfortable, with plenty of space to settle in. The unit comes with cooking facilities and a separate toilet, vanity, and bathroom — though the bathroom was cold to use during our stay. Location is great, with an amazing view of the surrounding mountain range that made every morning feel special. The onsen was unfortunately closed, but they provided vouchers for a nearby public onsen, which turned out to be a wonderful experience on its own. Overall, a peaceful, scenic stay that we’d happily come back to. Note to register at the reception which is near the entrance (parking lot #3) before heading to the lodge, about 3-4mins drive in. They have a resident cat which is super cute :)

素泊まりで一泊しました。日暮れ出チェックインしたので道が暗く分かりにくいです。お部屋は広く、キッチンもお風呂も広々としていました。古いけど綺麗でした。一人で来たけど家族がピッタリな気がしました。フロント入り口付近にあり、ロッジまでは車で5分くらい。起きると広々とした庭と阿蘇の裾野が広がっていて最高でした。お風呂は車で10分ほどのどんどん湯のチケットを貰えてそこでご飯も食べました。また機会があればゆっくり泊まりたいです。コスパは良くお部屋のお風呂も温泉と言うことでした。