Situated along Tanohara River and surrounded by tranquil nature in Kurokawa Onsen hot spring area, Oku no Yu Ryokan offers charming Japanese-style accommodation and various hot spring baths. It also boasts a thermal-heated indoor swimming pool. Free WiFi is provided in public areas. Featuring relaxing ambience, each room comes with a seating area, a fridge and a flat-screen TV. Bathroom is shared with other guests. While staying at Kurokawa Onsen Oku no Yu, guests can unwind at the public bathing area that includes a cave bath and an open-air bath. Gambanyoku stone sauna can be enjoyed at an additional charge. Drinks vending machines are also available on site. The property offers free pick-up services from Kurokawa Onsen Bus Stop when reserved at time of booking. Nabegataki Waterfall is a 25-minute drive away, while Kumamoto Airport can be reached within an 80-minute drive. Guests can savour seasonal Japanese dishes made with select ingredients at the property.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.0)

    • Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

    • Breakfast info

    • Asian

    • Free private parking available on-site

    • Open-air bath, ​Public Bath, ​Hot spring bath


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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.5
Facilities
9.2
Cleanliness
9.3
Comfort
9.3
Value for money
8.7
Location
9.0
Free WiFi
8.3

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • A
    Anastasia
    Singapore Singapore
    I really enjoyed the comfort and warm hospitality by the staff
  • Katarzyna
    Germany Germany
    Very beautiful onsen, very friendly stuff, not too busy (we were there in the beginning of April)
  • Krsic
    Germany Germany
    Staff was extremely friendly and forthcoming, the Onsen were amazing and the food was delicious. We absolutely loved staying there. The bedroom was also very cool in a traditional japanese Style.
  • Yas
    Australia Australia
    Breakfast, dinner, customer service, facilities, the many onsens, everything!
  • Rachel
    Singapore Singapore
    Exceptional care from staff, with an array of non-Japanese speaking staff to support your stay here. Comfortable with multiple Onsen bathing options. Food was good, too.
  • Luk
    Australia Australia
    Meals were exceptional, access to onsen was easy and quality of the baths were great.
  • Chan
    Singapore Singapore
    Traditional onsen ryokan that is gorgeous inside out. Room is cosy and the food are so delicious! Beautiful place with multiple types of onsen house. Do take time to try them out. They are so traditional that they still have mixed genders outdoor...
  • Marcin
    Poland Poland
    Wonderful onsen Very friendly staff Breakfast and dinner were just amazing!
  • Anne
    France France
    Beautiful place,fantastic room ,amazing service and food. The best place we visited on this trip. We will come back to stay longer....
  • Hallit
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Dinner and breakfast were amazing. Really enjoyed the whole experience. Place is unique and I loved it. Beautiful village to explore. Now that I know what to expect (book all dinners with them), accommodation style I will be happy to stay again.

Managed by 黒川温泉 温泉 旅館 奥の湯

Company review score: 9.5Based on 1,290 reviews from 1 property
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Property information

Our hotel is a small inn. Groups (3 or more rooms) are not accepted. Please note that we are unable to accommodate this request.

Languages spoken

English,Japanese

Property surroundings

Facilities of Kurokawa Onsen Oku no Yu
Great facilities! Review score, 9.2

Most popular facilities

  • Indoor swimming pool
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free WiFi

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bidet
  • Toilet
  • Hairdryer

View

  • View

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Kitchen

  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator

Room Amenities

  • Clothes rack

Media & Technology

  • TV

Food & Drink

  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid meals
    Additional charge

Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Street parking

Services

  • Lockers
  • Vending machine (drinks)
  • Luggage storage
  • Fax/photocopying

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safety deposit box

General

  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Non-smoking rooms

Indoor swimming pool
Free!

  • Seasonal
  • All ages welcome
  • Heated pool
  • Shallow end
  • Pool/beach towels

Wellness

  • Public Bath
    Additional charge
  • Open-air bath
  • Hot spring bath

Languages spoken

  • English
  • Japanese

House rules
Kurokawa Onsen Oku no Yu takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 15:00 to 17:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 08:00 to 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children older than 3 years are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 3 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Accepted payment methods
American ExpressVisaMastercardJCBMaestroNICOSUCUnionPay credit cardCash
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 21:00 and 08:00.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Guests arriving after 18:00 must inform the property in advance. Contact details can be found on the booking confirmation.

To use the property's free shuttle from Kurokawa Onsen Bus Stop, please make a reservation at time of booking.

Please be informed that limited restaurants/shops are located near the property.

Please note that we do not cater to allergies, vegetarians and gluten free.

Please inform Kurokawa Onsen Oku no Yu in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

Guests with tattoos may not be permitted to use the property’s public bathing areas or other facilities where the tattoos might be visible to other guests.

Guests must check in by 18:00:00 to eat dinner at this property. Guests who check in after this time may not be served dinner, and no refund will be given.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 21:00:00 and 08:00:00.

Guests with tattoos are only allowed to use private bathing areas and other private facilities.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has reduced reception and service operating hours.

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