Retreat by Organic Vegan Cuisine in the Aso Forest

Entire cottage in Aso, Japan

  1. 15 guests
  2. 2 bedrooms
  3. 8 beds
  4. 1 bath
Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars.23 reviews
Hosted by Tao
  1. Superhost
  2. 5 years hosting

Listing highlights

Mountain and garden views

Soak up the views during your stay.

Park for free

This is one of the few places in the area with free parking.

Dedicated workspace

A common area with wifi that’s well-suited for working.
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15-minute drive to Aso-Kuju National Park and Kurokawa Onsen. A relaxing TAO retreat stay with healthy vegan cuisine in nature without air conditioning.

A wooden cottage that is eco-friendly and good for your health, with charcoal under the floor, natural energy generation, and organic soap, shampoo, rinse, and detergent.

On the large terrace, you can enjoy meals, PC work, bird feeding, bird watching, hammocks and yoga (free yoga mats).

In addition to relaxing in the building, enjoying walking, visiting nearby hot springs (popular Kurokawa Onsen and others) and sightseeing spots (popular Oshidokishi, Nabegataki, Daikanbo, ski resorts) by car, you can also experience paid options (meals, outdoor sauna, exercise, virgin forest tours, cooking classes, physical improvement & self-realization seminars, individual sessions), etc. Please feel free to arrange and enjoy a retreat that heals your mind and body.

Guests wishing to have a BBQ should use our sister store, TAO pocco.

In addition, Airbnb's rules prohibit the use of the room for parties, banquets, etc., and the use of the room by anyone other than the guest.

The space
2F private room (2 semi-double beds and 2 single beds for 4 people)

Large room on 2nd floor (8 people, 8 single beds)

The private room on the 2nd floor has a key.

Eating and drinking is not allowed in the accommodation. Please use the living room on the ground floor in the common area.

There is a washing machine with a dryer in the bathroom on the 1st floor, and there are folding clothes hangers in the room on the 2nd floor.

There is no TV in the facility as the concept is to escape the hustle and bustle of the city and relax in the great nature of Aso Kuju.

Guest access
2nd floor accommodation, living room, toilet, bathroom, washroom, terrace

Other things to note
* The paid options for TAO Retreat are as follows. (Reservation required)

○ Individual counseling ○ Primitive power recharging tour
○ Outdoor sauna

　Please contact us by email for more information.

● Outdoor sauna (10,000 yen = up to 4 people)
* Reservations are required due to popularity.

* No smoking or firearms in the building

* Security cameras are installed in the parking lot/entrance

* According to Airbnb rules, no outside visitors other than guests are allowed.

* Airbnb's rules strictly prohibit proxy bookings.

※ Cooking is not allowed in the building because meals are included in the accommodation.

※ Microwave and toaster are available.

Registration Details
Hotels and Inns Business Act | 熊本県阿蘇保健所 | 熊本県指令　阿保　第20号

Where you’ll sleep

Bedroom 1
5 futons
Bedroom 2
1 futon, 2 small double beds

What this place offers

Garden view
Mountain view
Waterfront
Wifi
Dedicated workspace

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4.7 out of 5 stars from 23 reviews

Overall rating

  1. 5 stars, 83% of reviews
  2. 4 stars, 9% of reviews
  3. 3 stars, 4% of reviews
  4. 2 stars, 4% of reviews
  5. 1 stars, 0% of reviews

Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars for cleanliness

Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars for accuracy

Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for check-in

Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars for communication

Rated 4.6 out of 5 stars for location

Rated 4.6 out of 5 stars for value

Guest reviews mention

Where you’ll be

Aso, Kumamoto, Japan

Time required by car

Shops
●FamilyMart (15 minutes)
●Coin Laundry (15 minutes)
●Supermarket (25 minutes)

Onsen
●Kawayu-no-Manganji Onsen (10 minutes)
●Popular Kurokawa Onsen (15 minutes)
●Famous hot springs • Tsuetate Onsen (30 minutes)

Water sources
●Tateiwa Water Source (10 minutes)
●Ikezawa Onsen (15 minutes)
●Yamabuki Water Source (20 minutes)

Tourist areas
●Kuju Aso National Park (10 points)
●Aso Daikanbo (20 minutes)
●Jomon sacred site, Mt. Oshito (25 minutes)
●Kitazato Shigerosaburo Memorial Museum (30 minutes)
●Nabegataki Waterfall (30 minutes)
●Kuju Ski Resort (30 minutes)
●Aso Shrine (40 minutes)

Meet your host

Superhost
355 reviews
4.84 out of 5 average rating
5 years of hosting
My work: Freelance business
Speaks English and Japanese
My experience of traveling around the world has made me want to support domestic and international travelers.Traveling sometimes boils the sense of adventure, sometimes heals the mind, and fosters the energy for tomorrow.We run a wooden lodge TAO retreat (with dinner and breakfast) in a rich natural forest, a small private gallery house TAO pocco (with bagels), and a small private hot spring guest house TAO flow (with bagels) just a minute's walk from the hot springs.We look forward to welcoming travelers.

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Host details

Response rate: 100%
Responds within an hour
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Things to know

Cancellation policy
House rules
Check-in: 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Checkout before 10:00 AM
15 guests maximum
Safety & property
Exterior or entryway security camera present
Carbon monoxide alarm
Smoke alarm