Located along Tanohara River and surrounded by tranquil nature in Kurokawa Onsen hot spring area, Oku no Yu Ryokan offers charming Japanese-style accommodations and various hot spring baths. It also features a thermal-heated indoor swimming pool. Free WiFi is provided in public areas. Featuring relaxing ambiance, 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 savor seasonal Japanese dishes made with select ingredients at the property.

Couples in particular 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

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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

  • Chih-chao
    Taiwan Taiwan
    Nice but one foreign staff member seemed cold and distant.
  • Cipto
    Indonesia Indonesia
    Free pick up Good service from receptionist Allow me to take pictures of waterfall sauna when there's no one.
  • Anatolii
    Israel Israel
    Super authentic village and food. View from the room was on the small waterfall and mountain river.
  • Hannah
    United States United States
    Very clean. Private onsen and public onsen are good. Garden is well maintained and beautiful. Beautiful atmosphere.
  • Catherine
    Philippines Philippines
    We booked a Japanese-style riverside villa with our own private bath — the spacious interior and beautiful outdoor views were well worth the price. There were many different types of public baths too with varying views/ambiances. Dinner and...
  • Erwin
    Netherlands Netherlands
    Beautiful place, inside and outside. Excellent staff. Great food, beautifully presented. Baths 24 hours open.
  • Weicheng
    Canada Canada
    The service is awesome! All the staff, from the reception to the dining room, are extremely helpful and friendly. The room is spacious for even five people. Their onsens are well maintained and beautiful. Dinner and breakfast Kaiseki are beyond my...
  • Nam
    Hong Kong Hong Kong
    Staff are nice and professional. Great arrangement and communication in advance. Private onsen is perfect for a family with kids and elderly. We stayed here for 2 nights with great variety of food.
  • Naijen
    United States United States
    The ryokan had many options of pools. The meals were delicious. The staff was friendly. We enjoyed the private family spa very much. The room was very spacious and comfortable.
  • Selina
    Taiwan Taiwan
    1. staffs are nice, kind and helpful. 2. meals are astonishing! 3. Onset under the moonlight and in front of the waterfall is an unforgettable experience.

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
1 managed property

Property info

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

Area info

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

Most popular amenities

  • 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
  • Kids' meals
    Additional charge

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

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

  • Street parking

Services

  • Lockers
  • Vending machine (drinks)
  • Baggage storage
  • Fax/Photocopying

Safety & security

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

General

  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Non-smoking rooms

Indoor swimming pool
Free!

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

Spa

  • 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 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children over 3 are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't 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 fees may apply.
Accepted payment methods
American ExpressVisaMastercardJCBMaestroNICOSUCUnionPay credit cardCash
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests need be quiet between 9:00 PM and 8:00 AM.

The fine print
Must-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 of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details 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 does not accommodate bachelor(ette) 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 the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

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

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

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