Kurokawa/Tsuteitate | Hotels and Ryokan (Japanese inn) that are popular based on reviews!

It is located almost in the center of the hot spring town, so it is convenient for walking around. There is a plan for staying only, but it is a little expensive. There are indoor baths and large open-air baths for men and women, and you can enjoy sulfur springs, which are rare in Kurokawa Onsen. There are two restaurants within a two-minute walk from the hotel.

Kurokawaso is an inn I highly recommend, offering a particular sense of tranquility and luxury even among the choices in Kurokawa Onsen. Regarding the basashi (horse sashimi) you are looking for, you can be absolutely assured that the quality you will receive here is excellent. The kaiseki (multi-course) dinner is exceptionally satisfying. It’s not just the basashi; they also meticulously prepare other local Kumamoto ingredients, such as Akaushi beef and regional vegetables. The entire inn is built with a stately, traditional feel, reminiscent of a kominka (old folk house), which gives it a profound and elegant atmosphere. And of course, the spacious rotenburo (open-air bath) is magnificent. For a first visit to Kurokawa Onsen, and if you are planning a somewhat special, upscale family trip, I believe this is the perfect choice.

This is Ryokan (Japanese inn) that started as a sushi restaurant. I stayed in Japanese and Western room in the main building and ate in my room. The kaiseki cuisine included horse sashimi, red beef steak, and sakura natto. There is a private bath, so married couple can enjoy the hot springs together.

Fumoto Ryokan is an inn I can confidently recommend to both onsen enthusiasts and those who appreciate fine cuisine. Regarding the basashi (horse sashimi) you requested, you have options: you can either select a plan that already includes it, or you can order it as an additional dish. The cuisine here is strongly committed to local flavors, featuring specialties like Akaushi (red) beef. Furthermore, all the hot springs are gensen kakenagashi. This means they are 100% free-flowing, with water piped directly from the source—never recycled. A significant highlight is the 11 kashikiri (private-use) baths, which are free for guests. This is ideal for families. Many of these baths are full of character, allowing you to fully savor the authentic Kurokawa Onsen experience.

This long-established inn, dating back to the late Edo period, lets you truly feel its history and savor the authentic atmosphere of Kurokawa Onsen. The grand public baths are as atmospheric as the inn itself, making for a wonderfully leisurely soak; the views from both the indoor and open-air baths are so stunning you'll never want to get out. The serene guest rooms with their beautiful views of the trees, the elegant seiro-mushi (basket-steamed) dishes of local meat and vegetables, and the attentive staff all come together to create a deeply historic and comfortable stay.

They offer a plan with no meals included, and it is relatively reasonable. It is a little outside the central area of Kurokawa Onsen, but if you are looking for value for money, it is worth staying at. Check-in time is a little early, so it is recommended if you are planning a relaxing trip at the inn.

This inn offers plans for those who want to fully enjoy the hot springs. The inn has unusual baths, such as two-tiered and three-tiered open-air baths, and is characterized by the fact that you can truly immerse yourself in the hot springs. This is Ryokan (Japanese inn) Ryokan (Japanese inn) you can enjoy the natural beauty of Aso and the free-flowing hot springs. It is also recommended for its relatively reasonable prices in this area.

This inn is located in nature, a little independent guest cottages from the main street of Kurokawa Onsen. The hot spring is in an open-air bath made of mountain stones from the Kuju mountain range, so you can enjoy the seasonal nature right before your eyes. The food is exquisite, with creative kaiseki（a traditional Japanese multiple course meal ）made with plenty of ingredients from Kumamoto. It is a small, quiet Ryokan (Japanese inn), and I was able to fully enjoy the Japanese atmosphere. Both the exterior and interior are Japanese-style, making instagrammable.

Kurokawa Onsen is known for its many traditional inns, but this is a highland resort with a different feel. You can fully enjoy the resort atmosphere while feeling the vast nature of Aso. The building is not entirely Western, but has a modern Japanese design that incorporates the Japanese charm unique to hot spring areas. Breathtaking view of Aso spreads out from the window of the room. The food is a creative kaiseki course meal that looks beautiful and is perfect instagrammable. There is also Breathtaking view from the open-air bath in the large communal bath. At night, you can enjoy the hot springs under a sky full of stars.

This inn is located in the center of the hot spring town of Kurokawa Onsen, and is the perfect place for touring the outdoor soto-yu (public bathhouses) outdoor Visiting hot springs. For meals, you can enjoy seasonal creative kaiseki meals with Higo beef and horse sashimi. I was impressed that they carefully use local ingredients.

You can spend a relaxing time in a private bath, and the open-air bath has an atmosphere that blends in with nature, making you feel at ease. The meals are rich in variety and colorful. There are many scenes that will make you want to take photos, so it's perfect for a girls' trip. If you want to spend time in a luxurious space, be sure to visit.

Shinmeikan is a Kurokawa Onsen inn where you can enjoy the healing properties of natural hot spring water in a variety of baths with plenty of water. The inn is famous for its cave bath, which took 10 years to dig out. There are also 8-tatami rooms for 4 people, so it is recommended for group trips with friends. The meals, which use local ingredients from Kyushu and Kumamoto Prefecture, are also highly rated, but reasonable accommodation plans are also available.

For a family trip, I think Oyado Noshiyu is absolutely wonderful. The moment you pass through the entrance gate, you step into what feels like a totally different world. There's a beautiful moss-covered garden and buildings that look like traditional old Japanese houses (kominka). The atmosphere is just amazing; it's honestly fun just to walk around the grounds. They also have many different types of onsen baths, and they all feel fantastic. The food is delicious too, and yes, you can definitely have basashi (horse sashimi) as part of your meal plan! It has the feel of a calm, sophisticated inn that I'm sure your parents will love, too.

"Yukyo no Hibiki Yusai" is located in the center of Kurokawa Onsen and is surrounded by lush nature. It is a wonderful inn where you can experience both the warmth of Ryokan (Japanese inn) and the comfort of a hotel. For overnight stays, you can use Japanese-style rooms and Japanese-Japanese and Western room. All rooms are bright and spacious, allowing you to relax. In particular, Japanese and Western room is a spacious 16-tatami room with two rooms connected together, making it perfect for traveling with family or friends. There are nine types of baths, including the "Bamboo Forest Bath" with a bamboo forest as far as the eye can see, four large baths, three open-air baths, and two private baths. All baths are 100% natural spring water, so you can enjoy bathing in the baths throughout the building. It is recommended for those who want to enjoy Kurokawa Onsen and Kumamoto at a reasonable price.

Located in a quiet area surrounded by green trees, this inn in Kurokawa Onsen has a chic and elegant appearance with a Japanese atmosphere that is instagrammable. The hot spring has an abundant amount of water and offers a wide variety of baths to enjoy, including a large public bath, a cave bath, and an open-air bath. There are many Mixed-Gender Hot Springs baths. There are also private baths. You can rent colorful yukata at the Kurokawa Onsen Tourist Association's "Betchinkan Office," making this an ideal inn for hot spring hopping.

Ryokan (Japanese inn) Sanga is an inn with two private hot springs on a 10,000m2 site, where you can enjoy 100% natural free-flowing hot springs in seven baths, including an open-air bath, indoor bath, barrel bath, and private bath. It is a little far from other Ryokan (Japanese inn), but if you use Visiting hot springs of the hot springs, they will pick you up and drop you off. The guest rooms are Japanese-style rooms with a relaxing feel, and you can also stay in a room with a private hot spring bath at a reasonable price.