El Patio Ranch

Located amid nature at the base of Mount Aso, El Patio Ranch offers a retreat in a Western American theme, with horse-back riding, a Western goods shop and American barbecue. Rooms feature a balcony and free wired internet.

American themed rooms are carpeted, while rooms in Santa Fe style feature a wooden floor and quilts on the beds. All rooms come with floor-to ceiling windows, a seating area with a sofa and a TV. They have an attached toilet, whereas bathrooms are shared.

While staying at the ranch, you can enjoy horseback riding on the outside course (for a fee). At nights, they can enjoy views of a star-filled sky, not hindered by city lights. The hotel offers a soothing hot public bath, separate for men and women.

Featuring benches overlooking the horse-riding tracks, Restaurant El Patio serves American food including barbecued food, burgers, and other typically American dishes,Steak at lunchtime.

Ranch El Patio is 20 minutes by car to Kurokawa Onsen. JR Miyachi Station is a 20-minute drive.

Pets are not allowed in the establishment.
Children of all ages are welcome.
No cot available.
No extra bed available.

Cards accepted for booking
Please note, the property is not regularly staffed. Guests are required to inform the property in advance of their check-in times. Please note, last check-in is at 20:00. Guests may not be able to check-in after this time. Please contact the property for details.

Guests with a tattoo may not be permitted to enter public bathing areas and other public facilities.

From November 2023, the public bath will be out of service for the time being due to maintenance.
We apologize for any inconvenience caused by noise during the construction period.

From December 15th to March 1st, it often snows in the area around our ranch.
When visiting our ranch during the winter, we recommend installing snow tires.

・Please use the shower or bath in your room while the public bath is undergoing maintenance.
・If you would like to experience horseback riding... https://www.frontierhorses.com/elpatioranch-horseriding
・During the winter, the temperature can drop to -15 degrees, so it is necessary to wear studded tires. Also, in case of stormy weather, horseback riding may not be possible.
・If you are coming by JR, please take a taxi from Miyaji Station.
・If you would like a surprise for your celebration, please contact us in advance and we will prepare a cake for an additional charge.
・The new room is scheduled to open in April.