[2024 Minamioguni ] Travel Guide for Kurokawa Onsen (Updated Oct)

Enjoy Kurokawa Ryokan … unforgettable

Kurokawa Onsen Guide in Kumamoto!

Kurokawa Onsen is located in Minamioguni, Aso District, Kumamoto Prefecture, and has been rated as a two-star hot spring area by the 'Michelin Travel Guide Japan'. The entire hot spring area has about 28 hot springs In addition to the many delicacies and souvenir shops on the old street, there is also an honest shop that specializes in selling hot spring eggs, various types of foot baths, and the unique 'face bath' that you can't find elsewhere, which is quite fun and interesting😁 Friends who have the chance to visit the Red Hall must take a walk in Kurokawa Onsen, eat and stroll around~ Personal Special Recommendations 🧁Patisserie Roku Business hours: 9:00～17:00, closed on Tuesdays 🧇Doradora Dorayaki Business hours: 09:00-18:00 🍦Yunon Business hours: 9:00~18:00

Welcome drink serve before the onsen.

Unagi Restaurant in kurokawa Onsen

Recently visited kurokawa which was a perfect getaway from bustling city like Hakata. I love the rural side of Japan, where I can full enjoy it to the max. I only went for a day trip but I definitely will go back to kurokawa and enjoy all the Onsens. 👍 #Fukuoka #Spring #food #Unagi #Kurokawa #Onsen

Enjoy a 5-day, 4-night trip soaking in hot springs and admiring plum blossoms in Kyushu like this!!

||| It's going to warm up soon♨️ This season is the best time for hot springs! When thinking of hot springs, the first place that comes to mind is Kyushu, known as the 'Land of Hot Springs'🤩 Now, not only can you enjoy a soak, but you can also admire the rime ice and plum blossoms👀 A 5-day, 4-night itinerary is not too rushed at all, perfect for lazy babies! ——— ✏️Itinerary DAY 1 Domestic - Fukuoka - Kurokawa Onsen DAY 2 Kurokawa Onsen - Kokonoe Yume Suspension Bridge - Yufuin DAY 3 Yufuin - Oita - Kitsuki - Yufuin DAY 4 Yufuin - Hita - Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine - Fukuoka DAY 5 Fukuoka - Domestic ——— 🙋🏻‍♀️A word from Lulu Japan's transportation is notoriously complex and difficult, especially in less popular areas🤯 It can really be a headache! If you find making travel plans troublesome, there's really no need to force yourself to go on a free-and-easy trip, as it can be more tiring! Hate traveling with a large group❓ No problem‼️ Lulu has prepared a refined travel squad for two! Get everything sorted at once: hotel + transportation + tickets + accommodation + driver + most meals🍴 Only with high-quality, comfortable travel can you fully enjoy it! . ✨Trip Highlights 🔸Check in at the town of Yufuin, take the popular train through 'Yufuin no Mori', as if entering a fairy tale! 🔸Visit the Oita Prefectural Art Museum🎨 which houses a collection of Yayoi Kusama's works from various periods, including her iconic pumpkins and more 🔸Mameda Town🈶️ known as the 'Kyoto of Kyushu'! Experience the charm of old Kyushu with a city walk🚶 on the ancient streets! 🔸Check in at major Kyushu attractions: Kokonoe Yume Suspension Bridge, Beppu Tsurumi, Yoshino Plum Garden, Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine to admire the plum blossoms! 🔸Stay in exquisite hot spring hotels that are usually hard to book♨️ Enjoy the natural scenery of the countryside and have access to open-air baths at any time!! . 🛏️About Accommodation Kurokawa Onsen - Hoshoan or equivalent hotel Yufuin - Hanayu or equivalent hotel Fukuoka - Grand Hyatt or equivalent hotel ——— Kyushu, Japan

Can’t wait to get back to Kyushu!

The amazing Kurokawa Onsen 黑山溫泉 The place is filled with high quality Royokans and charming food places to sample. A couple of nights would be enough if you get a chance to experience Kyushu.

Explore Japan's most beautiful hidden hot springs | Kurokawa Onsen 💦

In the hot spring town of Minamioguni, Aso County, there is a serene and comfortable place - Kurokawa Onsen. This highly renowned hot spring town is located at the border of Kumamoto and Oita prefectures, offering picturesque views throughout the four seasons. There are seven types of hot springs here, each with its unique features in the open-air baths of every hot spring inn. If you are a hot spring enthusiast, you can purchase the "Kurokawa Onsen Bathing Pass" for 1,300 yen (700 yen for children) to receive a wooden pass. With it, you can visit three of the 25 participating hot spring inns. You can buy it at the Kurokawa Onsen Tourism Association or any of the inns. Strolling along the streets of this small town, you can hear the sound of the mountain stream and see the steam rising from the hot springs. The tranquil atmosphere envelops the entire town, allowing you to relax both physically and mentally. The slow pace of the town, surrounded by beautiful scenery, makes even the cats on the road lazy, enjoying the touch of passersby. Immersing yourself in this atmosphere, you can instantly forget your worries and fatigue. #JapanAttractions #JapanTravel #Travel #ResidentWriter #OverseasTravel #Japan

# is one of the most popular hot springs in Japan. It can be reached by bus from Fukuoka. It is composed of 26 hot spring hotels. It is very interesting that you can buy a bubble coupon like a pass to enter the three favorite homes in all open-air hot springs. So you can see tourists walking around in bathrobes. In addition, if you dont want to soak your body, you can steam your face.