Romantic Hotels in Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan

A very nice stay in the city of Kumamon! Staffs are friendly, the room is big, amenities are well prepared. Had a three-night stay in the same hotel and enjoyed the convenience of it as it’s right next to the JR Kumamoto station with bus stops nearby and connected to the AMU plaza.

While travelling from Kumamoto to Fukuoka, we stopped off at Kurokawa Onsen for a night. It was a relatively small inn and there seemed to be many other guests staying there, but perhaps the dining times were staggered so we didn't run into any other guests and were able to spend the whole day quietly and relaxing. The quality and quantity of the food was good, and we were given detailed explanations about the baths and received warm hospitality. I've seen some negative comments about the staff being foreign, but they remembered the difficult menu items in Japanese and explained them to us, they greeted us politely, and it was nice to see them making such an effort. There was a hearth so if I have the chance, I'd like to go during the snowy season.

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 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.

I really like this hotel. From the moment I parked my car, there were staff members helping to guide and confirm the parking space, accommodation name and country of the traveler. They also helped with the luggage. When I checked in, there was a staff member who could speak Chinese to help confirm (seemed to be *********). There were many staff members who seemed to have different nationalities. When I went in to confirm the reservation, they also gave me matcha and snacks. We booked the Hongye room on the first floor. The room was great and had its own hot spring, so I didn't have to go to the public hot spring. I could soak in it 24 hours a day. There was hot spring water circulating so I could soak in it whenever I woke up. The hotel has two hot spring houses that can be reserved, 40 minutes each time, and each room can make one reservation. The public bath is available at any time without reservation. However, since I have my own hot spring, I didn't go to the public bath or the hot spring house, so I don't know how it works. In addition, I have my own private room for dining and I have to write my name. It feels very noble (but it seems that only some room types have private rooms). Dinner was great, every dish was delicious (except dessert XD), the appetizers were exquisite and delicious, the sashimi was also very sweet, I thought the grilled fish would have a lot of bones, but it was not separated well, and finally we had the red beef shabu-shabu, the meat was tender and the soup was sweet. Breakfast is a large grilled salmon set with salad and hot spring tofu. There is also a self-service beverage bar and natto seaweed desserts outside. There is also all-you-can-drink Aso milk. Remember not to buy it here, just drink it for breakfast XD. The overall stay was great, the staff were friendly, I strongly recommend booking a room with one night and two meals and a hot spring, it's not much different, the hot spring and dinner are worth it. I regret not leaving more time to enjoy this hotel because my schedule was too full. Next time I come to Aso, I will definitely come again and leave more time to enjoy it.

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 hotel is near a very quiet residential area. There are also delicious restaurants near the hotel. Guo Liangran's wife is right. It is a wise decision to go back to the hotel for dinner. However! The hotel does not have regular catering. You need to make reservations in advance to eat. Moreover, the English of the staff is really poor. This is the most frustrating thing for me since Japan. However, the park near the hotel is worth a visit. I recommend it with my beautiful wife!

Small but complete, the hotel. There are many facilities/activities such as table tennis, billiards, marshmallows, bars (free 1000 drink coupons), the fly in the ointment is that the room has only a small bathtub and no hot springs. Choose the most flat room-shaped left river view me, the scenery is good, it is a quiet small town, very recommended.

The most amazing hot springs in the entire trip to Japan, it was worth taking a taxi (the bus stopped due to heavy snow) Japanese rockery garden, close to the river, hot spring pools are indoors and outdoors, and there are family soups. The food is also good. The waiters don’t speak English, but their body language is very rich and the communication is pleasant. It is a place worth visiting N times I plan to go again if I have the chance

It was so good! I will never forget the experience of bathing with my eyes on it. It was far from the Kurokawa Onsen Village, so it was quiet and quiet, so it was perfect to rest. I rarely saw other guests! It's like taking a bath after chartering My parents are also very satisfied with coming next time It was all generous and delicious in the evening and morning. I don't like Japanese food very much because it's salty and greasy, but the food here was delicious! It seems to come out really generous. And beer is also served and really kind ㅠㅜ The outdoor bath is good, but the view from the inside bath with the window open was so good as a picture!! The mixed bath was also not very crowded, so I went there, but the scenery is good! The price is reasonable compared to other ryokan !! However, if you go in winter, you have to be careful. It is a mountain and it is dangerous if it is snowy, so chains or snow tires are essential. We were worried that we would go and buy anything without it...! Anyway, if you rent it, it is recommended !! I feel the tradition of Japan well 👍😊