Ryokan Nanjoen

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.

The best thing about Nanjoen is its high-quality onsen—it's 100% pure, free-flowing spring water with no added heat or water. Bathing while watching the sunset was just lovely. The staff here are incredibly kind and attentive, and the rooms are spacious and comfortable. We also loved the charming terrace with its irori (sunken hearth). On top of all that, it's in a convenient location for hopping around to the other onsen in town.

Located in the center of Kurokawa, it is conveniently located for Visiting hot springs and sightseeing. Parking and a tourist information center are located next door. The baths have good spring quality and are best enjoyed at dusk. Watching the sunset while taking a bath in a semi-open-air bath is the best. There is a counter by the window in the room where you can sit and relax while watching the view, and the terrace on the second floor with Japanese hearth is also a great space to relax. There is a free coffee service, and the soft espresso at this inn is very delicious, so please try it. At nearby Egozaka, you will find the popular Rokurom Patisserie, Doradora, and Goto Sake Shop, which sells local beer, wine, and sake unique to Kurokawa. Above all, the people at the inn are very kind and always smiling.

Nanjoen is a secluded hot spring Ryokan (Japanese inn) located near the center of Kurokawa Onsen, but tucked away down a stone-paved street. The wooden building exudes a sense of history and is sure to look instagrammable. The inn is popular with female guests, with a charming atmosphere, including retro furnishings scattered throughout the building. The beneficial hot spring water can be enjoyed in the charming open-air bath and semi-open-air bath. There are also spacious Japanese-style rooms, making it a great choice for group trips with friends.

Located almost in the center of Kurokawa Onsen, this inn has a calm and tranquil atmosphere. As it is in the center of the hot spring town, it is conveniently located for hot spring hopping. You can also get a hot spring hopping pass at each Ryokan (Japanese inn), which allows you to enter up to three hot springs at participating inns. Of course, the baths at this inn are also 100% natural hot spring, and the atmospheric open-air baths are recommended.