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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.

Everything was perfect. Incredible stay.
Review score
9.1
Superb
1,296 reviews
Price from
£259.81
1 night, 2 adults

Boasting an open-air bath, garden and views of mountain, Hanare no Yado Hanagokoro is set in Minamioguni, 40 km from Mount Aso.

Extraordinary Ryokan in a very remote location. The food was very good and the people were incredibly friendly and helpful.
Review score
9.0
Superb
469 reviews
Price from
£127.51
1 night, 2 adults

Situated in the centre of the Kurokawa Onsen Area and boasting a total of 8 indoor/outdoor hot spring baths, Nanjoen offers traditional Japanese-style accommodation with tatami (woven-straw) flooring...

Extremely helpful staff who if can't verbally communicate with you, would endeavour to do so via any other possible means. The room was very spacious, and even though it was of the old ryukan style, it was still decently up to date. The outdoors onsen maintains a traditional style but that's probably why you picked Kurokawa in the first place. One thing very noteworthy is their dinner, which they don't serve in your room but instead invite you to dine at their dining area.
Review score
9.4
Superb
159 reviews
Price from
£236.34
1 night, 2 adults

Located in the centre of Kurokawa Onsen, Oyado Noshiyu offers outdoor and indoor hot-spring baths, Japanese-style accommodations and a traditional teahouse.

I love the everything about this onsen, the service is top notch the staff so friendly and helpful. I love the onsen give us the feeling on zen and peaceful. Is very good to distress yourself
Review score
9.5
Exceptional
658 reviews
Price from
£341.97
1 night, 2 adults

Built in 1722, Okyakuya is situated in the historical district of Kurokawa Onsen district. Located only 100 metres from Kurokawa Onsen, Free WiFi is provided and private parking is available on site.

We loved everything about our (sadly only) 1-night stay. Service, staff, food, location. Pure perfection. This was such a special and memorable experience. I would lie if I said this was the best sleep of my life....sleeping on traditional Japanese futons require some getting used to. Staff, service and food made up for the small discomfort.
Review score
9.6
Exceptional
492 reviews
Price from
£277.42
1 night, 2 adults

Boasting various indoor and open-air hot spring baths, Fumoto Ryokan offers traditional Japanese-style accommodation with a historic charm. It is surrounded by serene greenery next to a river.

The vibe is amazing, staff is very friendly from the moment you arrived the hotel. Their staff are very skillful that they can parking our big size car, don't be afraid to ask them to park your car. Food is amazing and all kind of varieties, and do not need to worry about the hotspring, they have so many on site.
Review score
9.2
Superb
156 reviews
Price from
£424.93
1 night, 2 adults

Located in the Kurokawa hot-spring area, Yamabiko Ryokan offers public indoor/outdoor hot-spring baths and some rooms with mountain or river views.

Location, facilities, room size, food
Review score
9.0
Superb
135 reviews
Price from
£248.08
1 night, 2 adults

Boasting 6 different hot spring baths, Kurokawa-So is a traditional ryokan accommodation nestled in a tranquil valley along the river.

Beautiful baths
Review score
9.2
Superb
150 reviews
Price from
£369.71
1 night, 2 adults

Featuring a spa bath, Shikinosato Hanamura is located in Minamioguni. This ryokan provides free private parking and a 24-hour front desk.

This hotel was the highlight of our travel. Special cultural experience of ryokan + onsen. We enjoyed the dinner and breakfast. Yes, a bit expensive, but you will remember it your whole life. A must during the stay in Japay
Review score
9.3
Superb
225 reviews
Price from
£250.74
1 night, 2 adults

Boasting spacious indoor and outdoor hot spring baths surrounded by lush greenery, Ryokan Wakaba provides Japanese-style accommodation in the peaceful mountain area.

All is perfect
Review score
9.0
Superb
539 reviews
Price from
£233.99
1 night, 2 adults
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Experience culture authentically with a stay at this traditional Japanese-style accommodation. Sleep on the floor (on a futon roll) in a room furnished with tatami flooring and sliding doors. Guests can often expect access to a communal bath plus a complimentary Japanese garment called a yukata.

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  • Central location
    Review score
    9.6
    Exceptional · 492 reviews

    Built in 1722, Okyakuya is situated in the historical district of Kurokawa Onsen district. Located only 100 metres from Kurokawa Onsen, Free WiFi is provided and private parking is available on site.

    Guest review
    Very nice people Amazing food Beautiful outdoor onsen
  • Central location
    Review score
    9.6
    Exceptional · 428 reviews

    39 km from Mount Aso, Yamashinobu is a recently renovated property set in Minamioguni and offers air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi and private parking.

    Guest review
    Everything, especially the good food and attentive staff.
  • Review score
    9.5
    Exceptional · 658 reviews

    Located in the centre of Kurokawa Onsen, Oyado Noshiyu offers outdoor and indoor hot-spring baths, Japanese-style accommodations and a traditional teahouse.

    Guest review
    Peaceful and serene environment. Hot springs. Comfortable.
  • Review score
    9.4
    Superb · 49 reviews

    Featuring a bar, Gekkoju Kurokawa offers rooms in Minamioguni, less than 1 km from Kurokawa Onsen. This 5-star ryokan offers free shuttle service.

    Guest review
    Very good service attitude, perfect hotel facilities, high degree of privacy
  • Review score
    9.4
    Superb · 159 reviews

    Situated in the centre of the Kurokawa Onsen Area and boasting a total of 8 indoor/outdoor hot spring baths, Nanjoen offers traditional Japanese-style accommodation with tatami (woven-straw) flooring...

    Guest review
    Nice little Ryokan. The kiseiki dinner was great.
  • Review score
    9.3
    Superb · 225 reviews

    Featuring a spa bath, Shikinosato Hanamura is located in Minamioguni. This ryokan provides free private parking and a 24-hour front desk.

    Guest review
    love the dinner and the friendliness of the staffs
  • Review score
    9.3
    Superb · 408 reviews

    Only a 5-minute walk from the centre of Kurokawa hot-spring district, Kurokawa Onsen Ryokan Ichinoi offers Japanese-style accommodations with Japanese Yukata robes.

    Guest review
    Good service and nice food both Dinner and breakfast
  • Central location
    Review score
    9.2
    Superb · 37 reviews

    Kyutei offers a hot spring bath and free private parking, and is within 39 km of Mount Aso and 47 km of Kinrinko Lake. The property has garden and quiet street views.

    Guest review
    Staff are very friendly and helpful; facilities are clean and in very good condition; food is good and portion is satisfactory. They have duo-chef in the restaurant offering Japanese and French cuisines.
  • Central location
    Review score
    9.2
    Superb · 150 reviews

    Boasting 6 different hot spring baths, Kurokawa-So is a traditional ryokan accommodation nestled in a tranquil valley along the river.

    Guest review
    Excellent meal and service. Recommend to use family bath!
  • Review score
    9.2
    Superb · 315 reviews

    Kurokawa Onsen Yama no Yado Shinmeikan features 5 hot-spring baths, including a 30-metre long cave bath.

    Guest review
    Authentic Japanese ryokan experience - we loved it !
  • Central location
    Review score
    9.2
    Superb · 156 reviews

    Boasting various indoor and open-air hot spring baths, Fumoto Ryokan offers traditional Japanese-style accommodation with a historic charm. It is surrounded by serene greenery next to a river.

    Guest review
    They have a few different type of onsen which is very nice
  • Central location
    Review score
    9.2
    Superb · 85 reviews

    Fujiya is situated in the Kurokawa Onsen district of Minamioguni, 40 km from Mount Aso and 48 km from Kinrinko Lake.

    Guest review
    Amazing place where you feel so good and relaxés... Wonderful !
  • Review score
    9.1
    Superb · 1,296 reviews

    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.

    Guest review
    Beautiful scenery, spectacular onsen with waterfall view.
  • Review score
    9.0
    Superb · 469 reviews

    Boasting an open-air bath, garden and views of mountain, Hanare no Yado Hanagokoro is set in Minamioguni, 40 km from Mount Aso.

    Guest review
    Nice and secluded resort. Feel like back to nature.
  • Review score
    9.0
    Superb · 12 reviews

    Satonoyu Waraku 13 years or older in Minamioguni provides adults-only accommodation with an open-air bath and a bar.

    Guest review
    High level of service, excellent food, strong onsen
  • Review score
    9.0
    Superb · 135 reviews

    Located in the Kurokawa hot-spring area, Yamabiko Ryokan offers public indoor/outdoor hot-spring baths and some rooms with mountain or river views.

    Guest review
    It was a great ryokan experience. Quiet and relaxing.
  • Central location
    Review score
    9.0
    Superb · 539 reviews

    Boasting spacious indoor and outdoor hot spring baths surrounded by lush greenery, Ryokan Wakaba provides Japanese-style accommodation in the peaceful mountain area.

    Guest review
    Staff were very friendly and couldn't be more helpful.
  • Central location
    Review score
    8.9
    Fabulous · 176 reviews

    Located in the centre of Kurokawa Onsen area, Yumerindo offers with river views. Guests can enjoy the on-site hot spring bath. Free WiFi is accessible in public areas.

    Guest review
    Very friendly stuff , nice garden + tranquil sounds
  • Review score
    8.8
    Fabulous · 73 reviews

    Set in Minamioguni in the Kumamoto region, Ryokan Yamanoyu offers accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking, as well as access to a hot spring bath.

    Guest review
    Great indoor and outdoor onsen options. Two styles of dinner (Kaiseki and BBQ); both great.
  • Review score
    8.8
    Fabulous · 477 reviews

    Boasting a garden, bar and views of river, Yukyo no Hibiki Yusai is set in Minamioguni, 40 km from Mount Aso. This ryokan features free private parking and a lift.

    Guest review
    Excellent location , the cleaning that’s top notch !
  • Review score
    8.7
    Fabulous · 32 reviews

    Set in Minamioguni and only 37 km from Mount Aso, Oogi Onsen Oogiso offers accommodation with mountain views, free WiFi and free private parking.

    Guest review
    Onsen was nice & clean especially the one up the hill. Very friendly staffs
  • Review score
    8.5
    Very good · 105 reviews

    Ryokan Yunosako offers outdoor and indoor hot spring baths for public and private use, Japanese-style rooms and free Wi-Fi throughout the property.

    Guest review
    Private Onsen. Delicate and delicious dinner and breakfast. Attentive staff.
  • Review score
    8.3
    Very good · 4 reviews

    42 km from Mount Aso in Minamioguni, Hikyou Shirakawagensen Sansou Takefue offers accommodation with access to a sauna, hot spring bath and spa facilities.

  • Central location
    Review score
    8.3
    Very good · 62 reviews

    Set in Minamioguni and only 40 km from Mount Aso, Ryokan Misato offers accommodation with mountain views, free WiFi and free private parking.

    Guest review
    Loved the traditional experience and the outdoor onsen was lovely.
  • Central location
    Review score
    7.9
    Good · 57 reviews

    Yusai Bekkan provides a hot spring bath and free private parking, and is within 40 km of Mount Aso and 48 km of Kinrinko Lake.

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  • Avg. price/night: £542.25
    Review score
    9.1
    Superb · 1,296 reviews
    having hot spring bath at outdoor onsens was a excellent experience, both dinner and breakfast were perfect in presentation and taste, keep it up
    Guest review by
    Hoi Yan
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £542.25
    Review score
    9.1
    Superb · 1,296 reviews
    The hotel landscaping was beautiful and exudes a sense of peace and tranquility. The staff was very helpful and greeted us at the drive in when we arrived at the hotel. There many options for the onsen and the riverside bath had an amazing view of the waterfall. Highly recommend this ryokan and will definitely come back again.
    Guest review by
    voon hoe
    Family with young children
  • Review score
    9.3
    Superb · 408 reviews
    It's an exceptional ryokan with very calm ambience. The staff is very friendly and helpful, offering a free ride to the bus stop. Onsen facilities are of high quality.
    Guest review by
    Magdalena
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £542.25
    Review score
    9.1
    Superb · 1,296 reviews
    Well located, quiet, serene environment as a ryokan onsen should be. The various onsens were beautiful esp the riverside onsen. The breakfast and dinner was well made too. Futon was comfortable and cosy. We slept well here.
    Guest review by
    AdeN
    Family with young children
  • Review score
    9.2
    Superb · 315 reviews
    Shinmeikan is a truly amazing ryokan/ onsen. The whole building just oozes authenticity. Great tatami style rooms overlooking the river, super friendly staff who will help you with all your needs. Great onsen baths, especially the cave bad is spectacular. Dinner and breakfast are equally high quality and display a variety of Japanese cuisine. Absolute perfect place if you want to experience traditional Japanese onsen style ryokan.
    Guest review by
    Jeroen
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £542.25
    Review score
    9.1
    Superb · 1,296 reviews
    Oku no yu was great! The staff picked us up from the bus station and dropped us off. The facilities had a public and many private onsens to try. The staff helped us set up our futons and there were yukatas for us in the room. We had breakfast there and it was very yummy. Overall, great experience and would recommend!
    Guest review by
    Xiao Xiao
    People with friends
  • Review score
    9.0
    Superb · 539 reviews
    We had an unforgettable family stay at a traditional Ryokan in Japan. From the moment we arrived, we were warmly welcomed by the staff, who made us feel right at home. The serene atmosphere of the Ryokan, with its beautiful tatami rooms , and peaceful environment, provided the perfect escape from the hustle and bustle of city life. Our family enjoyed the delicious kaiseki meals served in Ryokan and loved relaxing in the private onsen. We highly recommend this Ryokan to families looking for a unique and authentic Japanese experience.
    Guest review by
    Su Wei
    Family with young children
  • Review score
    9.2
    Superb · 315 reviews
    The cave onsen was a unique experience. They have private indoor n outdoor hot springs for booking. The English speaking female non-japanese staff was very friendly and pleasant. The ryokan also sent us to the bus stop when they learnt we are taking the bus to Hakata. Dinner was served around a fire place, giving a warm, fuzzy feel.
    Guest review by
    HWEE LAY
    Family with young children
  • Review score
    9.5
    Exceptional · 658 reviews
    Clean, spacious room with comfortable futons, amenities and everything included. Private onsen hot enough, indoor and outdoor onsen was clean, big and free flowing. Small ryokan so it is quiet and intimate. Service was attentive.
    Guest review by
    Carina
    Group
  • Review score
    9.6
    Exceptional · 492 reviews
    Amazing ryokan, top-notch service, English speaking staff Futon beds on Tatami was quite comfortable Dinner and breakfast was very tasty In the middle of Kurokawa onsen with everything in walking distance 7 Onsens, switching daily from male to female Tattoo was no problem, not even mentioned
    Guest review by
    Eddie
    Young couple