Satonotabi Resort Lodge Kiyokawa

8/10

Excellent

22 Nov 2025

Hillary

Friendly staff. Lots of activities available.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

02 Oct 2025

James

Beautiful place with wonderful people

Beautiful, natural setting on a crystal clear creek with kayaking, hiking, and fishing to enjoy. Breakfast was good. The owners and staff were terrific. We left something behind, and they went out of their way to track us down and help return our lost items.

10/10

Exceptional

24 Jun 2025

Paul

Highly recommend.perhaps a 2-3 night stay would be best to enjoy the activities offered at the site.

10/10

Exceptional

17 Jan 2025

Damon

One of the best glamping sites I’ve ever been

We stumbled upon this campsite by chance. Without any particular expectations, this experience turned out to be the most memorable part of our entire trip. The place is incredibly beautiful, and if you're looking for a unique experience during your travels, this is definitely the perfect spot for you.

Surrounded by stunning nature, this location allows you to slow down and take a proper rest. The staff here are extremely friendly, providing detailed explanations to help you understand the facilities and activities available at the campsite.

What makes this place special is the variety of activities they offer, which change every week. We were lucky enough to experience the sauna. The sauna building is uniquely designed and adorable, with beautiful interiors and a lovely woody aroma. The experience left us feeling healthier and filled with endorphins.

I recommend checking their website before your trip to see what free activities are available on the day of your stay. Even if the sauna is a paid experience, it’s absolutely worth it.

The dinner here was also exceptionally delicious, featuring fresh local ingredients, offering a dining experience different from eating at restaurants elsewhere. I highly recommend it.

If you want to connect with nature but don’t want to go through the hassle of traditional camping and bringing lots of equipment, this type of glamping is perfect. This is an absolute hidden gem!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

12 May 2024

Sarah

We had a fantastic stay here! The staff Alex and the team, were super friendly and had even planned daily group activities. We ordered the dinner set and it was incredible! We were able to get a ride to and from the train station, which was greatly appreciated. I would recommend giving them a call if you need to (we just used a payphone) as there was issues with sending messages on this website. The staff can speak English and Japanese! and were super foreigner friendly. The scenery was absolutely stunning and they even had swimwear and water shoes to rent if you wanted to go for a dip or use the saunas! Our cabin was beautiful, and clean. Our only regret would be not spending longer here :) Thank you Alex and the team for our incredible stay!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

12 Nov 2023

Sahil

This place is a bit special. Lovely setting next to river. Staff very friendly and facilities clean. Stayed in a tree house one night. Was a great memorable experience. Used an e-bike and went around the local area, past rice fields and old shrines. One of the highlights of our trip to Japan.

10/10

Exceptional

26 May 2023

Verified traveler

I wish I had more time!

This place had a very adult summer camp feel. I came right before the summer busy season so it was very quiet. The river was lovely and peaceful and the staff was super friendly and helpful. I got breakfast included which was a nice way to start the day. They also offer dinner which was simple, but delicious. I really wish I had more time to spend here, the area was so beautiful!

Self

10/10

Exceptional

12 Apr 2023

Tiffany

Incredible stay in the Japanese countryside

We had such a great time at Satonotabi Resort Lodge!
We booked tree houses and they had space for us to sleep and store our luggage. They're equipped with smart air con units too, so no need to worry about being too hot or too cold. Only thing I would improve is maybe an extra futon as the flooring is harder than a tatami, so the single slim futon wasn't the most comfy.

But the camp site is beautiful and quiet. The staff is great and friendly, always happy to help. Even better, for foreign travellers like us, they speak English really well so it was the easiest stay of our entire trip.

While we had our own plans to visit the area, there are plenty activities organised / available on site too, and I'd happily come back to try them next time.

Also, the food was really excellent! We took the half board option, and it was one of the best meals we had.

I would love to come back, I had such a great time. Highly recommend the place!

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

22 Oct 2019

Verified traveler

Wonderful location in a valley right beside a lovely small river, crystal clear blue/green water perfect for a refreshing early morning dip!
Hosts Uki and Alex can’t do enough yo make you Feel welcome, with excellent local knowledge they can guide you to the many good walks and best onsens in the local area. Would definitely recommend this place!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

15 Oct 2019

Lynne

ocation location location

Fantastic location away from the cities. Excellent staff. Quirky tree house stay on the river which is what we wanted. Breakfast and evening meal were exceptional.
Excellent value.
Beautiful surroundings which we could have stayed longer.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

22 May 2019

Chun Lam

Hotel out of nowhere

The direction given on the confirmation email was wrong. When we click on the direction button, it has directed us to a mountain top that was 9 km away. The phone no given was also wrong when we input into the GPS in the car which has directed us to the same wrong location. Only the google map gave the correct direction. The information given on the hotel.com website was wrong about the tree room having a toilet. The tree house has nothing but two Japanese tatamis. Don’t forget to ask for your towel before going to the common bathroom. Common toilet was clean and not too far away from the tree house. Breakfast was very good. The staff was very helpful. There is a river next to the hotel which was nice. My wife didn’t like the hotel when we arrived at night. But the environment that she saw in the morning had gained some credits. So the overall experience was nice.

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

18 Jan 2019

Verified traveler

Awesome place! Make sure you allow enough time to get there.

10/10

Exceptional

11 Aug 2018

Phoebe

Awesome experience

We could not have asked for a better time at the lodge! The environment was stunning and all the staff members were friendly and welcoming. We arrived way past the check in time but the staff still allowed us to barbecue and really enjoy the naturalistic environment the lodge had to offer. The only drawback is that the location was a little hard to find and it would be better if you can lock the bathroom door. Would strongly recommend this accommodation to anyone looking for a unique experience in Japan!

10/10

Exceptional

04 Apr 2018

minda

Manager beyond helpful
Great tree house cabin
Fantastic location
👍👍👍👍👍👍

Family

10/10

Exceptional

16 Oct 2017

Verified traveler

Perfect Place

It was the perfect in between lodging from Beppu, Oita, and Takachiho Gorge. Very helpful friendly staff who speak and understand perfect english. Even gave us an umbrella to use while it rained. Would recommend for everyone.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

07 Oct 2017

Ken and Aman.

looks so far but it's exactly convenient

staff were friendly and super helpful, you can find them easily beside the lodge even at the late night.
The super clean tree house equipped with air-con, a desk and two simple Japanese style mattress that truly a bit hard for us at the first night , but we still sleep so well after a day long exploring. negative side? yes, we need to climb up and down to the toliet everytime, so better to rent a bigger cabins with toliet if you don't need to share the toliet.
lodges located in the center of the main attraction of Fukuoka such as Harajili fall, Takachiho, Mount Aso,Yufu, Beppu hot springs. those are easy to drive to from the lodges. super fit for travel by car, stay at the lodges as a central point and explore the attractions nearby.
supermarket and convenient shop was just five minutes drive. you could buy some stuffs for BBQ and cooking in the kitchen.
need to taste different restaurant and shop in huge supper store ? Bungoono City was just 15 mins drive away.
don't want to cook? they have breakfast provides with cheap price., I recommend to try their bungo beef and local chicken dinner, that was so tasty and unique, in reasonable price as well.
will definitely return for the big carbin.

8/10

Excellent

16 Dec 2016

Verified traveler

Tree house with heater

It was a special and great experience. Yuki, the staff there, was being very helpful and friendly. The surrounding area was beautiful. I wish we could stay longer!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

17 Nov 2016

D. G.

Worth the trip

Wonderful. I could've stayed an extra week!
I heard that most guests only pass through for a couple of days. What a shame! If you have the time or need a break from city life, this is a great spot. Cute treehouse-shaped cabins with a hammack. This is glamping, so - no widescreen TV, but the space is well heated and cooled by a wall unit, just like in most hotels or apartments.

Tucked into the mountains, the property runs along a river. You can stroll along a man-made walkway (right in the water), and I heard that people can swim in warmer months.

There isn't much to do in walking distance from the resort, but Yuki who manages the lodge is very sweet and will help in any way possible, including offering lifts to the train station.

When we said goodbye, he asked if my stay wasn't too boring. Are you kidding? Bring a camera for the misty sunrises! Chase some butterflies! Listen to the babbling waterfall off in the distance. Nature is not boring and this lodge is the perfect way to experience it!

10/10

Exceptional

17 Nov 2016

D.

Go out of your way for this.

Wonderful. I could've stayed an extra week!
I heard that most guests only pass through for a couple of days. What a shame! If you have the time or need a break from city life, this is a great spot. Cute treehouse-shaped cabins with a hammack. This is glamping, so - no widescreen TV, but the space is well heated and cooled by a wall unit, just like in most hotels or apartments.

Tucked into the mountains, the property runs along a river. You can stroll along a man-made walkway (right in the water), and I heard that people can swim in warmer months.

There isn't much to do in walking distance from the resort, but Yuki who manages the lodge is very sweet and will help in any way possible, including offering lifts to the train station.

When we said goodbye, he asked if my stay wasn't too boring. Are you kidding? Bring a camera for the misty sunrises! Chase some butterflies! Listen to the babbling waterfall off in the distance. Nature is not boring and this lodge is the perfect way to experience it!

(Thank you so so much, Yuki!)

10/10

Exceptional

27 Aug 2016

john

Wonderful place in nature and quiet city

More than expected.

Staff was winderful all. Room is super great compare with the price.

Bike was very good I can bike for 22 km without tired. Waterfall is great. I recommend

10/10

Exceptional

04 Aug 2016

A

remote but beautiful environment

I originally chose a place in Taketa as a mid-point for a rest before driving to Tackachio from Kokonoe Yume. But I was attracted by this remote area. However, it cannot be detected by Navi by inputting the phone nos. I asked for immediate help from the staff through email for a map code and I've got it in 30 minutes. Though the house and the facilities are simple, they are exceptionally clean and surrounded by a beautiful environment. We also had delicious food (bungo cattle and chicken) and served by the staff. A special experience to a tourist like me as we generally only go to the major landmarks. After checking out, we went to the waterfall which is surprisingly marvellous and only 15min drive away with the map code searched by the staff for me.

10/10

Exceptional

25 Jun 2025

Linda

很棒的地方，可以住個兩三天充分體驗，旅館每天都有不一樣的活動，可惜我們這一次只待了一晚，早餐很好吃

Friends_and_family Friends

8/10

Excellent

12 Apr 2025

サトル

清掃が行き届いていて、使いやすかった。

6/10

Pleasant

27 Aug 2024

??

到着日にはログハウスにクーラーを入れておいていただき、心配りのある清潔で素晴らしい施設です。必要な用具とかも快く貸してもらえます。ただ、高冷地にあるキャンプと比べると暑いのは難点です。しかたのないことですが。

Leisure Family_with_children

6/10

Pleasant

21 Dec 2023

KWOK YIU

環境不錯！如果拉行李箱比較困難！晚餐竟然有和牛！極驚喜！

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

29 Mar 2022

Daiki

テントサウナ最高！！！

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

09 Jun 2021

Hiroko

ペット同宿OKのキャビンハウス利用

今回、犬(大型犬)を連れての宿泊だったので、キャビンハウスの利用でした。部屋にはトイレと洗面台が付いていますが、シャワーは別棟の共シャワーの利用となります。どこも掃除が行き届いていて気持ち良く利用できました。
アクティビティも豊富で、今回は、「テントサウナ」「焚き火」「パックラフト」を体験させて頂きましたが、この日は他の宿泊客がいなかったのでどれも私達だけのために色々準備して頂いて、申し訳ないほどの贅沢な体験でした。勿論、ピークシーズンだとそんなわけには行かないでしょうけどね。(笑)
また利用させて頂きたいと思います。
お世話になりました。

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

07 Jun 2020

Verified traveler

自然＆ホスピタリティ満喫！

明るく親切なスタッフさんのおかげで楽しくゴムボートの川遊びと、テントサウナのプログラムの体験ができました。事前の問い合わせにも丁寧に回答くださり、安心して宿泊できました。朝食も外せないポイントです！
ロケーションがよく、四季折々の植物もあちこちに植えられています。今回はツリー型ハウスに宿泊しましたが、次回はログハウスに宿泊してみたいです。

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

04 Nov 2019

まつしげ

とても親切にしていただいて、また利用しようと思います。

Friends_and_family Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

23 Jul 2019

Verified traveler

環境很美，很整潔。住宿外的小河流很清澈，水很清涼。預訂的早餐悉心製作。宿宿房間寬敞，很有特色。如天氣明朗，相信可以欣賞到絕美的銀河。

Leisure Family_with_children

8/10

Excellent

27 May 2019

YUUSUKE

最高でした！

清潔感・接客態度・雰囲気・料理、どれも大満足でした！是非来年も利用したいです！

Family

10/10

Exceptional

14 May 2019

Verified traveler

高千穂峡観光のベースとして利用

清流沿いの安らげる環境で、ツインベッド+3畳程の畳と天井の高いフローリングのロッジで、気持ち良く滞在出来ました。夕食の予約は3日前までに必要と把握出来ておらず、近隣の道の駅のレストランも15時までの営業で、夕食のレストランを探すのに苦労しましたが、原尻の滝や長湯温泉・高千穂峡・やまなみハイウエイなど観光の拠点に便利でした。もう少しに余裕があれば、ロッジでゆっくりと寛ぎたい素晴らしい環境でした。

Family

8/10

Excellent

05 May 2019

Verified traveler

朝ごはんのパンが美味しい！

宿泊施設の周りは、自然がいっぱい（自然のみとも言いますw）。車で10〜15分程度の竹田市の観光や長湯温泉を楽しんできました。子供達にとっては、三角屋根のロッジの体験も楽しいかと思います。三角ロッジやコテージは、しっかり掃除がされており、自然を楽しむには良い施設です。朝ごはんのパンも美味しかったです！

Family

10/10

Exceptional

28 Apr 2019

Verified traveler

ゆっくりできましたし、ご飯が久しぶりに美味しいと感じるくらい良かった。

Leisure Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

05 Apr 2019

kikuko

自然を愛する人にお勧めのロッジ

　臼杵の石仏と荒城の月で有名な岡城に行きたかったので地理的なことと手ごろな料金で選びました。ズバリ!　期待以上のロッジでした。
　まず清潔。自然がいっぱいのところなのにゴミひとつ落ちていません。トイレもシャワールームも掃除が行き届いていて気持ちよく滞在できました。温泉県なのにシャワーだけなのは残念といえば残念ですが温泉は他で入ると割り切って自然を楽しみましょう。キノコ型のお部屋はエアコン完備、すべての窓には網戸も完備、床からの冷気を防止するためのシートまで用意されていてオーナーさんの心配りが感じられました。
　次は食事が美味しかった！　地産地消がモットーだそうで、豊後牛、シャモ肉そして採れたての野菜のBBQに大満足。あんな美味しいお肉が食べられてあのお値段はお得です。
　若いオーナーさんは一生懸命で応援したくなります。次の日の観光にと勧めてもらった
普光寺の磨崖仏の素朴さとダイナミックさに圧倒されました。九州旅行のいい思い出になりました。
　もう一ついいことは、もう一人のスタッフが外国の人で（日本語も英語も話せる）宿泊客は日本人と外国からの人が半々ぐらいだそうです。私たちが泊まった日もニュージーランドからの人と一緒でした。なのでロッジに泊まりながら英会語の勉強ができる！(笑)　
澄んだ空気と満開の桜。夏もきっとすがすがしい体験ができるのだろうなあと思いながら笑顔でスタッフにさよならしました。

Partner

8/10

Excellent

13 Nov 2018

KugHyeon

좋은 경험이었읍니다

10/10

Exceptional

04 Nov 2018

yt

自然豊かで静かなロッジ
食事も美味しく、スタッフの対応が素晴らしい。
急な変更にも速やかに対応していただき、近くの名所なども丁寧に教えていただき、お陰で楽しい旅でした。

8/10

Excellent

08 Oct 2018

WANKYU

한국의 자연 휴양림

구마모토 공항에서 아소산 로프웨이 거쳐서 이동하느라 거리가 있었습니다. 네비사용해서 갔는데 늦은 밤에 주위에서 헤매다 전화하니 픽업하러 와주셔서 감사했어요. 강가에 위치한 리조트라 저희 잇던 하루는 조용했고요. 아침식사는 직접 서빙해주셔서 맛있게 잘먹었고 한국의 자연 휴양림 같았습니다.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

05 Sep 2018

Dongkwan

자연 힐링

자연 그대로 입니다. 사방이 초록색이예요.
앞에 깨끗한 강이 흐르고 새소리에 잠이 아주 잘잤어요.
숙소에 화장실과 샤워실이없어서 아이 씻는거가 불편했어요.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

11 Jun 2018

Goonoo

신선한 조/석식, 아름다운 반딧불 체험

공기 좋고 경치 좋은 자연 속의 숙소를 찾다가 발견해서 묵게 되었습니다. 도시와는 많이 떨어진 외진 곳에 위치하고 있지만 예약 시 사장님이 보내주신 맵코드를 통해 렌트카로 쉽게 도착할 수 있었습니다.

지역에서 난 소고기, 닭고기, 그리고 각종 채소들을 구워먹는 석식은 재료들이 정말 신선하여 일품이었습니다. 최고급인 A5 랭크의 소고기도 맛있었지만, 주변의 농가에서 직접 공수했다는 닭고기와 아스파라거스, 양파, 옥수수 등의 채소들은 정말 달고 맛있었어요. 직접 만드셨다는 피망 장아찌도요. 식당에서 강을 바라보며 느긋하게 즐길 수 있어서 더 좋았습니다.

이번 여행에서 제일 좋았던 건 엄청난 수의 반딧불을 볼 수 있었던 것인데요. 숙소에서 5분정도 렌트카로 이동하면 폭이 좁은 강을 따라 나있는 도로가 나오는데, 중간중간 차를 세워놓고 반딧불을 구경하는 현지인들이 굉장히 많더군요. 사장님의 추천으로 저녁식사 후 소화도 시킬겸 가보았는데, 수십, 수백마리의 반딧불이 불빛을 반짝거리는 광경이 정말 아름다웠어요. 6~7월 경 방문하신다면 꼭 추천드려요!

조만간 또 방문하고 싶네요!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

01 May 2018

megumi

オーナーさんが若いのにしっかりしていて、とても話安く親切でした。自然に囲まれて静かで癒されます。私はゴールデンウィークに宿泊したのですが、目の前が川なので、夏場は川遊びも出来て最高だと思います！食事も地のものを使っていて、最高でした!!また遊びに行きたいです！！！！

Family

10/10

Exceptional

04 Apr 2018

Kit Yin

環境優美

環境優美，晚餐豐富美味，Yuki先生親切有善，住宿舒適，地點較偏遠，適合自駕

Family

8/10

Excellent

04 Mar 2018

홍선

공기좋고 아름다운 팬션 접근성이 좀 어려움

한국의 팬션임.
가격대비는 괜찮고 직원이 매우 친절함.
접근성이 조금 안좋음 특히 해지고는 네비로도 어려움을 겪을수있슴.
호텔과달리 숙소안 냉장고,티브이,포트가 없슴.

8/10

Excellent

20 Feb 2018

Verified traveler

가족여행 하실분

멋진 주변경관, 친절한 사장님으로 추천합니다.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

09 Nov 2017

satoshi

自然に囲まれてゆったり穏やかに過ごせます

日常の忙しさから離れて、美しい自然を活かした環境に囲まれながらゆったり穏やかに過ごしたい方にお薦め。是非また行きたい。

6/10

Pleasant

05 Nov 2017

RIE

楽しめました

自然に囲まれアドベンチャーな雰囲気
スタッフがみなさん親切で感じの良い宿泊施設でした犬を連れて泊まろうと思い見つけたのですが、宿泊料金が良心的で文句なしですね

Family

10/10

Exceptional

12 Jul 2017

beomjun

유키씨 너무 친절하게 해주셔서 편하게 쉬었다가 갑니다 ^^

Family

10/10

Exceptional

02 Jul 2017

Kyungmoon

Hidden Gem of Kyushu

This is a hidden gem in the middle of Kyushu. Absolutely breathtakingly beautiful place with wonderful people. If you are after a break from the busy-ness of life. Come here. You won't regret it.

10/10

Exceptional

29 May 2017

minie

자연속에서 짧았던 하루밤

가는 길 찾기가 어려웠지만 친절한 직원분 도움으로 무사히 도착하였습니다.
아주 깨끗한 강 바로 옆에 위치하여 여름에 다시 방문하고 싶을 만큼 마음 편안한 곳이였습니다.
먼 곳인만큼 다음 여행에는 적어도 3박 하면서 쉬고 싶다는 생각이 들더라구요^^
화장실과 샤워실이 방 안에 없어서 불편하다고 볼 수도 있지만 캠핑하는 기분이라서 색다르고
오히려 좋았던것 같아요~

10/10

Exceptional

12 Mar 2017

KY

是非また行きたい

豊かな自然に囲まれた中で非現代的な構造のロッジがとても気に入りました。現地周辺について管理人の方々との会話で知ることも多く、また行きたいと思える場所です。