Opened in April 2014 after a thorough renovation, this ryokan features spacious guest rooms surrounded by tranquil mountains It is a 7-minute walk to Takachiho Shrine and a 6-minute drive to Takachiho-kyo Gorge Guests can use WiFi property-wide for free Hanare no yado Kamigakure offers rooms with comfortable beds and traditional Japanese-style rooms fitted with tatami -woven-straw- flooring All rooms come with a flat-screen TV, air conditioning and a seating area The en suite bathroom has a bath tub, a hairdryer and free toiletries While staying at Kamigakure Ryokna, guests can stroll around the garden or purchase souvenir items at the on-site gift shop Luggage storage and parking are offered for free On-site Shokusai restaurant serves seasonal Japanese meals that feature local Wagyu beef and other fresh ingredients Japanese breakfast is also available Kumamoto Airport is a 90-minute drive away, and JR Kumamoto Shinkansen -bullet train- Station is a 2-hour drive from the property JR Nobeoka Station is a 1-hour drive away