Homestays in Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan

We arrived by car, and parking at the hotel was quite challenging. It's best to pull up to the entrance and have the staff assist with parking. The staff provided excellent service, offering a detailed introduction before we checked in. Our room, located right by the river, was very comfortable and had a lot of character, reflecting its long history. It's important to note that while there's a private toilet in the room, showering facilities are located at the main hot spring area, accessible via a small wooden bridge. Kurokawa Onsen itself is quite small; you can explore the whole area in about twenty minutes. We were lucky enough to catch the Yu-tō Festival (Lantern Festival) on its final night. The hotel's dinner comes highly recommended. The portions were incredibly generous – we couldn't even finish it all – and the taste was excellent. Featuring both wagyu beef and horse meat, it was truly a highlight.

The hotel is very antique hot spring hotel, there is an outdoor hot spring to enjoy the view, also has a hot spring on the roof, another characteristic 😍 very beautiful view 👍 smoking room very good because there is a beautiful view 😍 I called this hotel's smoking room is the most beautiful smoking room

I had a wonderful stay at Kyukamura Minami-Aso — the location is absolutely stunning, surrounded by the peaceful Aso mountains with beautiful views of the caldera and lush greenery. It’s the perfect place to relax and reconnect with nature. The staff were very friendly and welcoming, and they went out of their way to make our stay comfortable. The onsen was clean and relaxing, especially with the mountain view — a perfect way to unwind after a day of exploring Aso. Dinner and breakfast were excellent, with a wide variety of local dishes and fresh ingredients. The buffet offered a nice balance of Japanese and Western options, and everything tasted home-cooked and authentic. The room was clean, spacious, and cozy, with a wonderful view right from the window. Waking up to the morning mist over the mountains was an unforgettable experience. Overall, Kyukamura Minami-Aso is a peaceful retreat with warm hospitality, great food, and breathtaking scenery. I would love to stay here again!

This is an old Japanese-style hotel, the hotel waiters are uncles and aunts, there is an English-speaking aunt, so try to prepare translation software if possible. The hotel's food is very family-oriented, Japanese home-cooked food, want to experience the Kyushu Samo flavor here is right. If there is no car, it really takes a lot of trouble to come over. It is recommended to take a taxi directly. The locals know this hotel.

Rooms were large, walls seemed soundproof, had a public bath that operated from 530 to 9am and then from 3pm till late. Breakfast and dinner buffet had a spread, but were the same items for the two consecutive nights we stayed.

The onsen was wonderful. This was our third visit, but our first time staying overnight, and we came with our 8-year-old child. Everyone thoroughly enjoyed it. Our room was traditional Japanese style, complete with tatami mats and authentic decor. There was a separate alcove with a hot water dispenser (thermo pot) for making tea. The windows overlooked the courtyard, offering a beautiful view of maple tree branches. Dinner was a kaiseki meal, served course by course, featuring 9 different dishes – we particularly enjoyed the charcoal-grilled river fish, sashimi, and beef steak. The portions were quite generous. Breakfast was also excellent. The staff were very friendly. A young man who showed us around, upon learning where we were from, mentioned his love for Tchaikovsky and even added a 'thank you'. The hotel also has a souvenir shop on site. Both indoor and outdoor baths are available, offering views of the river and forest.

The sea was so healed in front of me! The hot springs were also very warm and the open-air bath was very comfortable and I put it slowly at night and in the morning. Above all, the hotel was very kind and I wanted to repeat it again 😊✨

A group of 7 people are traveling by car, so transportation is not a problem. The staff was very polite and communicated simply in English. The hotel was decorated very clean and clean, and the rooms were a big surprise. There are not many rooms, but each has a separate bath and of course a public hot spring. Also due to location, no light will see the stars at night. The meals at kaiseki cuisine are arranged by a dedicated person. The line is beautiful and attractive and tastes good. Although it was an unexpected booking, seven people were overjoyed. Will definitely go again if I have the chance.

The reserved pick-up time was full when we arrived on the first day. When we checked out the next morning, it was raining heavily. We asked the luggage storage area at the bus station how to get there. As a result, a hotel gentleman drove us to the luggage storage area. They also took us to the bus stop in front and introduced us to where to take the bus. Thank you very much. We didn’t have to push our luggage in the wind and rain. The hotel's breakfast and dinner are very exquisite, with delicious set meals. Dining will be arranged for each guest in an exclusive room. There are many kinds of hot spring houses to choose from, and you can experience different styles.

The location is close to Kumamoto Airport and pick-up is available. The owner is friendly and it is good for barbecue.