Kurokawa Onsen 10 minutes away, maximum 10 people, 220 ㎡ | Mori no Kachiketsu Lodge | Giant trampoline & BBQ
Echoes of Forest エコーズオブフォレスト 森の音が聴こえるロッジ
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Renovated in 2025|Accommodates up to 10 people|220 m²|An entire lodge rental where children can play to their heart's content Echoes of Forest is a private lodge that accommodates only one group per day, located about 10 minutes by car from Kurokawa Onsen and Kuju Forest Park Ski Resort. With a spacious area of 220 m² that can accommodate up to 10 people, you can enjoy a relaxing and comfortable stay, even with 2-3 families or three generations traveling together. There is a huge trampoline outdoors, and a kids' space indoors. There are also toys and picture books, so children can play to their heart's content regardless of the weather. Free barbecues are also available on the covered wooden deck, so the whole family can enjoy a meal even if it's raining a little. During the day, you can visit the hot springs in Kurokawa Onsen, and at night, you can enjoy a BBQ and the starry sky at the lodge. It is also a convenient base for sightseeing in Aso and hiking, and we also recommend watching movies on the 100-inch projector. [Please check before booking] ・ It's a quiet vacation home area in the forest. As it is difficult to get here by public transportation, please come by car or taxi. ・ The bath is not a hot spring (it is a large home bath). It takes about 10 minutes by car to visit the baths at Kurokawa Onsen. ・ Due to the natural environment, insects may appear depending on the season. If you are uncomfortable with this, please consider it before booking. The space Bedroom Can accommodate up to 10 guests 4 double beds, 4 single beds, and 1 crib Hanger rack and hangers in each room On the second floor, there is storage space in the form of a closet. Living room/dining room Large sofa, dining table, high chair for children You can watch Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, and YouTube on the projector. Please note that over-the-air digital broadcasts are not available. Kids' area (toys and picture books available) Amenities Projector, fridge, rice cooker, microwave, electric kettle, toaster oven, hair dryer, indoor clothes drying rack, high chair for children, toys for children, picture books, smartphone charger, guidebooks, etc. Wi-Fi High-speed fibre-optic Wi-Fi (IPv6 compatible/ideal for workations) Heating and cooling appliances Wood-burning stove in the living/dining room Each room is equipped with one air conditioner and one kerosene fan heater Kitchen Full set of cooking utensils: knives, cutting board, pots, frying pans, bowls, colander, cooking chopsticks, tongs, spatula, whisk, ladle, bottle opener, pizza cutter, Tupperware, measuring spoons Seasonings: soy sauce, sake, mirin, salt and pepper, oil, salt, sugar, black pepper, Please cook at our inn just as you would at home. There are no convenience stores or supermarkets nearby. We recommend that you buy groceries in advance. Refrigerator, rice cooker, microwave, electric pot, electric kettle, toaster oven, De'Longhi fully automatic coffee maker, plastic wrap, aluminum foil Tableware set: We have large plates, rice bowls, soup bowls, glasses, wine glasses, children's dishes, mugs, glasses, spoons, forks, chopsticks, etc., for the number of guests. Children We have a large selection of children's picture books. We also have high chairs, dishes, cups, and cutlery. We also provide toothbrushes, slippers, and sponges for children. There are Lego and a huge trampoline, so your children won't get bored. Since it is a large house, you don't have to worry about disturbing others if your children are noisy. Outdoors Wooden deck (BBQ allowed/We provide a BBQ set with a gas grill, paper plates, disposable chopsticks, and plastic cups.) Giant trampoline 2 hammocks Bathrooms and plumbing 2 bathrooms, 2 toilets, and 2 washrooms. Families and groups can use them without having to wait. Bath towels, face towels, and amenities provided (shampoo, body soap, toothbrushes, etc.) * The bath is not a hot spring. You can enjoy a hot spring at Kurokawa Onsen, which is a 10-minute drive away (we recommend visiting multiple hot springs with a hot spring pass). * Sleepwear is not provided, so please bring your own. * One towel is provided per guest. Laundry We have a 10 kg fully automatic washing machine and two electric clothes dryers. Detergent, fabric softener, and clothes hangers are provided, so you can do laundry at the inn just like you would at home. We also have an indoor clothesline so that you can hang clothes indoors if you are concerned about wrinkles. Guest access Entire building, wood deck, garden and trampoline, parking for 3 or more vehicles. Everything is available for private use, except for the locked staff room. Other things to note To ensure that everyone has a pleasant stay, we only ask that you observe the following points. [About check-in] This is an unmanned check-in system. Please register your guest information in advance using the URL we will send you after your booking is confirmed. On the morning of your check-in day, we will provide you with the PIN code for the smart lock on the front door (if you have not completed your registration, we will not be able to provide it, so please enter your information by the day before). Check-in: 4:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. / Check-out: 11:00 a.m. *Because it is a mountain villa area, there are almost no outdoor lights at night, and it becomes pitch black. We strongly recommend that first-time guests arrive while it is still light out. [Safety request] ・ Please use the trampoline with a parent or guardian present, and remove your shoes and belongings (keys, accessories, etc.) before using it. Please refrain from dangerous activities such as somersaults, use by people weighing over 100 kg, and standing under the trampoline. ・ Barbecues are to be done on the gas grill on the wood deck. Charcoal fires, bonfires, and fireworks (on the property and in the adjacent park) are not permitted. [To maintain a quiet environment] ・ Please refrain from socializing outdoors (on the wood deck or balcony) after 9:00 p.m. There are people living nearby. ・ Smoking is strictly prohibited indoors, including e-cigarettes. Please smoke only on the wood deck. [Other] ・ You cannot stay with more people than the number of guests in your reservation. ・ Insects may appear due to the natural environment. Insecticide and a first aid kit are available in the pantry. ・ There is no towel and sheet changing or room cleaning during consecutive nights (you are free to use the washing machine and dryer). ・ Security cameras are installed at the entrance and on the wood deck (outdoors only) for health department compliance and crime prevention. Please see the House Rules for more details. Our staff is looking forward to welcoming you for a relaxing stay in the forest. Registration details Hotels and Inns Business Act | 熊本県阿蘇保健所 | 熊本県指令阿保第68号
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