Yamaga Onsen Ryokan Sumi

Yamaga Onsen Ryokan Sumi in Yamaga, Kumamoto is a ryokan featuring 100% free-flowing water from its own private hot spring source. The water is colorless, clear, soft and alkaline. It also has a bedrock bath (ganbanyoku). Yamaga lanterns made only of washi paper and glue are displayed throughout the building, crafted by lantern artisans who have trained for many years. According to Yamaga City records, in Showa 29 the discussions that led to the summer tradition "Toro Odori" (Lantern Dance) were held at this inn. It is a cuisine-focused inn serving dishes using local Japanese Black beef, horse sashimi and simmered sea bream head, and in addition to stays with two meals, it offers a plan that separates lodging and dining so guests can enjoy dinner at an izakaya in town. Plans with beauty treatments and day-trip plans are also available.