Kurokawa Onsen Oku no Yu

Kurokawa Onsen Oku no Yu

What kind of ryokan is Kurokawa Onsen Oku no Yu? This is one of the most popular ryokans in Kurokawa Onsen with its quiet and tasteful ambiance. The ryokan is built along the river, and the outdoor hot spring baths face the river. Listening to the murmuring of the river as you soak in the…

Tobise Onsen Tenga Sanso

Tobise Onsen Tenga Sanso

What kind of onsen ryokan is Tobise Onsen Tenga Sanso? Located in a secluded and nature-rich area of Kurokawa Onsen, this small onsen ryokan has a total of seven rooms, all with spacious private hot spring baths. We liked Oyado Kafugetsu so much the last time we stayed there that we decided to stay at…

Yamashinobu

Yamashinobu

What kind of onsen ryokan is Yamashinobu? This is my cup of tea.  If you are looking for a cozy mountain hut-style ryokan with hot springs, you may want to stay here. There are 12 rooms on a vast site in the countryside. The approach to the entrance was shining with the leaves of the…

Ryokan Miyama Sansou

Ryokan Miyama Sansou

What kind of onsen ryokan is Ryokan Miyama Sansou? We love the atmosphere of a small farming village tucked away in the mountains, and we stop by here every time we visit Kurokawa Onsen. This is a luxury mountain hut-style onsen ryokan and each separate room has a wonderful private hot spring bath. The hot…

Ryokan Sanga

Ryokan Sanga

What kind of onsen ryokan is Ryokan Sanga? Kurokawa Onsen is a good old hot spring resort with many old-fashioned wooden buildings. This is also an authentic onsen ryokan, and I think it is perfect for those who want to enjoy such an ambiance. It’s a bit far from the center of Kurokawa Onsen by…

Oyado Kafugetsu

Oyado Kafugetsu

What kind of onsen ryokan is Oyado Kafugetsu? Kurokawa Onsen is dotted with small wonderful hot spring inns that look like hideaways for adults, and this is just one of them. Moreover, the cost performance is very good, and we were surprised at how large the private hot spring baths in our room. Also, you…

Takefue

Takefue

What kind of onsen ryokan is Takefue? This is one of the best in the world.  There are only a few houses around the ryokan, and the scenery makes you wonder if there is really a 5-star luxury ryokan in such a place, but as you drive through the thicket, you will soon find yourself…

Yamamizuki

Yamamizuki

What kind of onsen ryokan is Yamamizuki? This is one of the ryokans we always want to stay at when we come to Kurokawa Onsen. The Japanese countryside scenery, the sound of the river, the chirping of the birds, the dynamic outdoor hot springs with floating hot water flowers, and the liberating beauty of nature…

Kurokawa Onsen Oyado Noshiyu

Kurokawa Onsen Oyado Noshiyu

What kind of onsen ryokan is Kurokawa Onsen Oyado Noshiyu? Kurokawa Onsen has so many charming ryokans to stay at that I always have a hard time deciding which one to stay at. This is a luxury mountain hut-style onsen ryokan that I really don’t want to tell you about because it has only 11…

Yamabiko Ryokan

Yamabiko Ryokan

What kind of onsen ryokan is Yamabiko Ryokan? This is not luxurious, but a cozy ryokan where you can feel the changes of the four seasons with your whole body. The magnificent thatched gate that blends in with the beautiful nature is very impressive. In front of the thatched gate, you will be greeted by…

Shikinosato Hanamura

Shikinosato Hanamura

What kind of onsen ryokan is Shikinosato Hanamura? This is one of my favorite ryokans. It is located about a 30-minute walk from the hot spring town. When we visited in November during the holiday season, the hot spring town was crowded, but this area, a little further away, was very quiet. The time you…

Fujiya

Fujiya

What kind of onsen ryokan is Fujiya? This is like a hideaway for adults along the river. With only seven rooms, it is always difficult to make reservations, but we always stay here at least one night when we visit Kurokawa Onsen. From the common areas to the guest rooms, the warmth of the wood…

Okyakuya

Okyakuya

What kind of onsen ryokan is Okyakuya? I love to travel, so I have stayed in many ryokans, and Okyakuya is one of the best I have ever stayed in. It doesn’t have the latest facilities, luxurious interiors, and furnishings, etc. but the service and hospitality are like that of a five-star hotel. This is…

Oyado Nonohana

Nonohana Inn

What kind of onsen ryokan is Nonohana Inn? The authentic luxury onsen ryokan, located along a mountain stream a short distance from the hot spring town, is a quaint, secluded inn with only eight rooms in total. Each room has its own hot spring bath, perfect for those who want to relax in a quiet…

Kurokawa Onsen Yama no Yado Shinmeikan

Kurokawa Onsen Yama no Yado Shinmeikan

What kind of onsen ryokan is Kurokawa Onsen Yama no Yado Shinmeikan? This is not luxurious, not modern, or not the latest equipment. It is a traditional mountain hut-like hot spring ryokan, but it’s well-maintained, clean, and comfortable. The price range is reasonable, the hospitality is very warm, and we were happy to have stayed…

Kurokawa So

Kurokawa So

What kind of onsen ryokan is Kurokawa So? This is a wonderful luxury onsen ryokan located a short distance from the hot spring town. It is great for those who want to stay at a luxury ryokan in Kurokawa Onsen. The exterior is a traditional wooden structure, but the lobby and lounge have a western…

Kurokawa Onsen Gosyo Gekkoujyu

Kurokawa Onsen Gosyo Gekkoujyu

What kind of onsen ryokan is Kurokawa Onsen Gosyo Gekkoujyu? This is a gourmet luxury onsen ryokan with the most beautiful views of the moon, stars, majestic mountains, and sky in Kurokawa Onsen. With only eight villas on a vast site, all with private outdoor and indoor hot springs, it is the perfect place to…

Fumoto Ryokan

Fumoto Ryokan

What kind of onsen ryokan is Fumoto Ryokan? The onsen ryokan is a stately building on the riverbank, located in the center of the hot spring town. The entrance to the ryokan is located down the stairs next to the famous Jizo and face hot spring bath. The ryokan has a warm wooden ambiance. The…

Aso no Shiki

Aso no Shiki

What kind of ryokan is Aso no Shiki? Whenever we visit the Aso Area in Kumamoto prefecture, we always stay at this cozy ryokan, and when we visited in October, we drove to the ryokan while enjoying the majestic mountains of Aso and the endless clear blue sky. It is in a good position to…

Ryokan Konomama

Ryokan Konomama

What kind of onsen ryokan is Ryokan Konomama? This is a modern onsen ryokan near Mt.Aso. It is only a 30min drive from Kumamoto Airport, and each room has a private hot spring bath, and you can enjoy a spectacular view of the mountains. On top of that, it is also very cost-effective. The location…