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Kurokawa Onsen Yamabiko Ryokan

3.5 star property
Travelers soak in outdoor private onsen surrounded by natural beauty at this peaceful retreat where hot springs and Japanese gardens await

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Kurokawa Onsen Yamabiko Ryokan offers a peaceful escape in the Japanese countryside with natural hot springs. Enjoy serene moments in the outdoor private onsen and leisurely strolls in the Japanese garden. WiFi and attentive staff enhance the relaxation experience.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Housekeeping
The current price is ฿9,050
฿10,017 total
22 Jul - 23 Jul

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Japanese Style Room(18㎡), River View

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  • River view
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Single Futons
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Japanese Western Style Room

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  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Large Single Beds and 4 Single Futons
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Special Room (Supports only Japanese Language)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Japanese Style Room as two serial room

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  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 8
  • 8 Single Futons
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Japanese Style Room(14.5sqm), River View

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  • River view
  • 12 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Single Futons
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Renovated Japanese Western style Room

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Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds and 1 Single Futon
  • Free Wi-Fi
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About the area

Kurokawa Onsen, a neighbourhood in Minamioguni, is home to Kurokawa Onsen Yamabiko Ryokan. Sujiyu Onsen and Kusumi Plateau are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Aso Kuju National Park and Kuju Mountains. Kuju Highlands Observatory and Kuju Flower Park are also worth visiting. Visit our Minamioguni travel guide
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6704 Manganji, Aso-gun, Minamioguni, Kumamoto, 869-2402

What's nearby

  • A hiker walking on a trail with a mountain in the background.
    Aso Kuju National Park
    7 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Meotodaki Fall
    4 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Hiranodai Kogen Observation Deck
    15 min drive - 6.1 km
  • Kuju Highlands Observatory
    16 min drive - 13.3 km
  • Kuju Mountains
    19 min drive - 15.9 km

Getting around

  • Bungotaketa Station
    30 min drive
  • Kumamoto (KMJ)
    89 min drive

Restaurants

  • cafe&terrace ASO SENOMOTO kumonoue
    6 min drive
  • 白玉っ子
    3 min walk
  • トレパッソ
    6 min drive
  • とうふ 吉祥
    3 min walk
  • クシタニカフェ 阿蘇店
    6 min drive

About this property

Kurokawa Onsen Yamabiko Ryokan

  • Ryokan located in Kurokawa Onsen
  • Kurokawa Onsen Yamabiko Ryokan provides amenities, such as an indoor mineral hot spring (onsen) and a Japanese garden. For some rest and relaxation, visit the outdoor private onsen or the 24-hour public bath. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
  • Other perks include:
    • Full breakfast (surcharge), hot springs on-site and a lift
    • A front desk safe, luggage storage and smoke-free property
    • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
  • Room features
  • All guest rooms at Kurokawa Onsen Yamabiko Ryokan include perks, such as air conditioning, as well as amenities, such as free WiFi and safes.
  • Other conveniences in all rooms include:
    • Toilets with electronic bidets, free toiletries and hairdryers
    • Fridges and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee: JPY 1,650 for adults and JPY 1,100 for children

Things to do

  • Hot springs

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Japanese garden

Spa

  • 24-hour public bath
  • Hot springs
  • Private indoor onsen (mineral springs) in communal space
  • Private outdoor onsen (mineral springs) in communal space
  • Public indoor mineral hot springs (onsen)
  • Public outdoor mineral hot springs (onsen)
  • Separate men/women areas in public bath
  • Yukata (Japanese robes)

Accessibility

  • Lift

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Slippers
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • In-room dining only
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 9:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Guests booked in Half Board rates must check-in by 6 PM to receive dinner.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: JPY 150.00 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 15 years of age.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: from approximately JPY 1650 for adults and from JPY 1100 for children

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve access to the public bath facility
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Additional fees may apply to children age 0-2 for items such as extra bedding and meals.

We should mention

The Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare requires all international visitors to submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels, etc. ); additionally, lodging proprietors are required to photocopy passports for all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file
Set meals are served in guestrooms only (no menus or public dining)
Please note that some properties do not permit guests with tattoos to use the on-site public bathing facilities

Frequently asked questions

Is Kurokawa Onsen Yamabiko Ryokan pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Kurokawa Onsen Yamabiko Ryokan?

As of 9 Jul 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Kurokawa Onsen Yamabiko Ryokan on 22 Jul 2026 start from ฿9,050, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What time is check-in at Kurokawa Onsen Yamabiko Ryokan?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 6:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Kurokawa Onsen Yamabiko Ryokan?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Kurokawa Onsen Yamabiko Ryokan located?

Located in Kurokawa Onsen, this ryokan is within 2 miles (3 km) of Hiranodai Kogen Observation Deck, Meotodaki Fall and Aso Kuju National Park. Kuju Highlands Observatory and Ikeyama Suigen are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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Reviews

Kurokawa Onsen Yamabiko Ryokan Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

9.2

Location

9.6

Staff & service

9.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 151 out of 194 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 33 out of 194 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 194 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 194 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 194 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ocean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This makes for a great Ryokan experience. Staff were really helpful and you won't want to miss this Japanese onsen experience.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tzu-Ling

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Wonderful moment with family trip. The service / room / facility / food / location are excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Highly recommend getting the river view Japanese style room!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic place. Staff were wonderful, hotel was clean and quiet. Food was great. A wonderful stay!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Yin Ping

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is amazing, they provide indoor and outdoor hot spring. Their staff manner is very good, and the foods are so delicious.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Chi Wang Jimmy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really nice staff and food. They provide 8 different hot spring facilities as well really comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Koh Sing

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very good private onsens
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Ayed

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a wonderful stay. The atmosphere, food, staff, and hospitality are amazing. We loved the onsen available on site, but also managed to visit other onsen in town (you can get an onsen hopping pass from the town visitor center). Overall very tranquil and relaxing. One thing to note is that the pillows can be small and you may need to ask for larger or additional pillows. Highly recommend and would visit again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Ling Kit

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

6 private baths with different themes

I've been to quite a number of onsen hotels. This one have 2 things impress me: The room is big 6 private baths with different themes! plus 2 public baths, I just feel like i was in a water park onsen version
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Pattamon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Well relax
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10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Amazing hotel, amazing area.

A beautiful place to stay in beautiful surroundings. Hiroki-san took great care of us from the beginning, explaining everything and serving our meals. He was very kind, patient with my attempts at speaking Japanese, and welcoming. The riverside room had an amazing view in the autumn. There were so many onsen to choose from, shared outdoor ones and six private ones, easily accessed. Extremely relaxing. The food was kaiseki style - many, many dishes. Absolutely delicious dinner and breakfast. The Kurokawa Onsen area is full of charm. We particularly enjoyed a local shop run by a man who makes pottery. He explained how they make the white glaze from a local plant. There are more onsen that you could possibly visit, but other than Yamabiko, I highly recommend the cave onsen at Shinmeikan and the beautiful outdoor one at Ikoi Ryokan (bear in mind I’ve only seen the men’s sections).
Breakfast
Bedtime
Riverside views
Riverside views
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great place, there were 6 private Onsen rooms, and public (male/female) bath houses. Great place for couples. I would definitely come back.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Takeshi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the availability of different public/private onsen options. A memorable stay.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

JIHYE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice stay and nice experience

Staffs are very kind and very willing to greet cutomers I would stay here next time too
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Joshua

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A perfect experience, great food and a wonderful Ryokan. Highly recomend
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
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8/10 Good

Erika

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful setting over the river and in Kurokawa onsen.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Tsz Hong

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good place

The hotel has around 8 onsens for you to choose from. Mean whiles, it would be a quiet place to live.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed at four onsen Ryokans during our trip and this was our favorite. The outdoor baths were wonderful. There are also 6 family indoor onsen open 24 hrs a day that do not require reservation. The room was huge with a lovely view of the river. The town is charming, the staff were extremely friendly and helpful, and they were very happy to have kids.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Fred

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
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10/10 Excellent

JasonRicy

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Boram

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
good
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great Ryokan. The property is beautiful and it's not far from the Kumamoto limousine bus stop (the hotel gives you rides to and from the stop anyway). Short walking distance to a bunch of restaurants and the main area of the town. Top notch service and super clean. The outdoor onsen is incredible. A few (minor) complaints: -Some of the decorations are a bit tacky -You only get one bath towel during your stay. If you want an extra one you have to pay extra. This seemed...weird given the price of this hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Chi Chiu

Liked: Staff & service
The changing area of private bath apparently was not being cleaned frequently enough so it was wet and with hairs all over the place.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
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10/10 Excellent

kyoungwon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
매번 가는 곳이지만 갈 때마다 시설도 너무 좋고 편안하고 최고로 좋아요
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jieon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
객실 깨끗하고 직원분들이 다 너무 친절하셔요. 위치도 좋고 개인탕들도 다 컨셉? 분위기 가 달라서 하나씩 가보는 재미도 있고 노천탕도 너무 예뻐요 낭만1000000%! 잘 지내고 갑니당! 쿠로카와 여행을 다시 온다면 꼭 다시 올거애용ㅎㅎ
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026