About this property
Boasting 6 different hot spring baths, Kurokawa-So is a traditional ryokan accommodation nestled in a tranquil valley along the river. It features some Japanese-style guest rooms with tatami (woven-straw) flooring. The newly renewed bathing facilities on site provide staying guests with 8 different public baths including open-air baths and indoor public baths. The public baths for non-staying guests is separated from the baths for staying guests. A family bath is available for free as well. Guests can leave their luggage at the front desk after the check-out. In-room massages can be arranged at extra charge. A gift shop with original goods is on site. Spacious rooms at Kurokawa-So are fitted with a TV and a low table. Japanese-style rooms feature traditional futon bedding, while a Western room comes with beds. The property is a 90-minute drive from Kumamoto Airport, or a 50-minute drive from JR Aso Train Station. Kuju Flower Park is a 20-minute drive away. Free pick-up service from the nearest bus stop is available if requested at time of booking. Carefully prepared Japanese multi-course dinner can be enjoyed. Dinner will be served at dining room from Aug.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.7 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular facilities
- Free parking
- Non-smoking rooms
- Free WiFi
Property highlights
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Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.0)
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Breakfast info
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Asian
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Free private parking available on-site
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Open-air bath, Public Bath, Hot spring bath
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Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Yun
Singapore“Everything is good, staff are friendly and meals are great” - David
United Kingdom“Great service, good room size , clean, good food, v traditional.” - Bee Singapore“Lovely ryokan nestled in the lush greenery with many options of public baths. Great location near to attractions! Excellent service level - Greatly appreciate the concierge service staff patiently waiting for us at the carpark in the rain...”
- Tris
Australia“Clean facilities Luxurious rooms Helpful and polite staff Great food and service” - Pei Singapore“Traditional Japanese house. Excellent service and food. The outdoor onsen is superb with nature. Clean and comfortable.”
- Qian Singapore“the outdoor onsens were really beautiful. breakfast was delicious as well. service staff was wonderful”
- Izabela
Poland“Beautiful old ryokan located by the river with great onsen facilities. The hotel has a public part and a separate one just for guests and three private onsens, which must be booked in advance at the reception (one visit is free). fantastic,...” - Honkoop
Japan“The hospitality of the staff was excellent, the room was extraordinary. It was perfect a-z.” - Beat
Switzerland“Best food I ever had in Japan! Very well organized whole staff are very precise!Thank you” - Yu
China“The experience was wonderful，super nice staff delievered our dinner to the room and introduced every detail of the meal. The onsen was also beyond the expectations with all the amazing outside views”
Property surroundings
House rules
Child policies
Children are not allowed.
Cot and extra bed policies
Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.
The fine print
Free pick-up service from the nearest bus stop is available if requested at time of booking.
In order to prepare special amenities for men and women, guests are kindly requested to indicate the gender of each guest staying in the room in the Special Requests box when booking.
Guests with children must inform the property at time of booking. Please specify how many children will be staying and their respective ages in the special request box.
Please inform Kurokawa-So in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.
Guests with tattoos may not be permitted to use the property’s public bathing areas or other facilities where the tattoos might be visible to other guests.
Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 07:00:00.
