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.

The Japanese kaiseki cuisine made with a lot of local ingredients. There was a boiled pumpkin, green beans, and taro, as well as Kumamoto beef. The bath was an open-air bath that was integrated with the Japanese garden, and the water was very nice and spacious. There was also a private bath, so married couple could enjoy the bath by themselves.

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.

This inn is a long-established establishment that has been in business since the end of the Edo period, and it is a quaint inn that gives you a sense of history and allows you to experience the essence of Kurokawa Onsen. The large public bath was also tasteful, and I was able to relax in it. The indoor and outdoor baths were so beautiful that I didn't want to leave. The room was relaxing, and the view of the trees from the window was wonderful. The food was steamed in a bamboo steamer using local meat and vegetables, and had an elegant taste. The other dishes also used plenty of local vegetables, and were very satisfying. The staff were very considerate, and it was a comfortable inn.

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 is like a hideaway, surrounded by the lush nature of Kumamoto Prefecture. It is packed with unique facilities and services that you won't find anywhere else, and is sure instagrammable! First of all, there are 11 private baths that can be used without a reservation. You can enjoy bathing in an exquisite private space with Breathtaking view. This Ryokan (Japanese inn) is also unique in that it has an open-air bath exclusively for women. For meals, a variety of dishes are available that allow you to taste the delicious foods of Kumamoto, such as grilled red beef, horse sashimi, and wild vegetable dishes. This is a warm Ryokan (Japanese inn) that will satisfy your mind, body, and Instagram.

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.

"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.

Located in the center of Kurokawa Onsen town, it is convenient for visiting the open-Japanese and Western room baths using Yumeguri-Tegata (the bathing ticket which can use for other hot spring facility) (a pass to visit hot springs), or for strolling around the hot spring town. It is popular with a wide range of age groups as it offers a variety of rooms, including traditional Japanese-style rooms and modern Japanese-Western style rooms. What's great is that even the accommodation plan with two meals included is relatively reasonable for Kurokawa Onsen.

Although it is not included in the plan, you can enjoy horse sashimi at dinner if you order it in advance. Dinner is a creative kaiseki（a traditional Japanese multiple course meal ）changes with the seasons. The open-air bath is surrounded by greenery and has a pleasant open feeling, and it really feels like you are bathing in the nature of Kumamoto. Since this is your first time at Kurokawa Onsen, we would definitely recommend this inn.