Boasting 6 different hot spring baths, Kurokawa-So is a traditional ryokan accommodations 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 in particular like the location – they rated it 9.0 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.9)

Free Private Parking Available On Site

Open-air bath, ​Public Bath, ​Hot spring bath


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
2 twin beds
2 twin beds
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3 futon beds
2 twin beds
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3 futon beds
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.3
Facilities
9.2
Cleanliness
9.2
Comfort
9.2
Value for money
8.5
Location
8.9
Free Wifi
10
High score for Minamioguni
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Peerada
    Thailand Thailand
    The food was exceptional. My son really enjoyed every dish. Private bath was very nice. It's half open air with dry area to get change. Dryer and amenities are provided, very convenient. Around the area was very nice and shady. It feels cool even...
  • Cho
    Hong Kong Hong Kong
    Staff are nice and helpful. I do have a relax and enjoyable trip when I stayed there! There’s not nearby restaurants or convenient store like 7-11, Lawson. Super recommend to stay here with dinner & breakfast too, that make me feel a perfect day....
  • Sharon
    United States of America United States of America
    staff was really helpful and nice. The ryokan was beautiful and the onsen baths were beautiful. we took outdoor onsen baths with the snow falling. the food was delicious

Area info

Amenities of Kurokawa-So
Great facilities! Review score, 9.2

Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free Wifi
  • Breakfast
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bidet
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
Bedroom
  • Linens
Outdoors
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • High chair
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Telephone
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kids' meals
    Additional charge
Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Street parking
Services
  • Shuttle service
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Vending machine (drinks)
  • Baggage storage
  • Wake-up service
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key access
  • Safe
General
  • Hypoallergenic
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Non-smoking rooms
Spa
  • Bath/Hot spring
  • Full-body massage
  • Neck massage
  • Back massage
  • Public Bath
  • Open-air bath
  • Hot spring bath
  • Massage
    Additional charge
  • Sauna
Languages Spoken
  • English
  • Japanese
  • Korean

House rules
Kurokawa-So takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in
From 15:00 to 19:00
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 09:00 to 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancelation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children not allowed.

Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Cards accepted at this property
American ExpressVisaMastercardDiners ClubJCBNICOS Cash is not accepted
Quiet hours
Guests need be quiet between 22:00 and 07:00.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

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 of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details 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.

FAQs about Kurokawa-So

  • Kurokawa-So offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Sauna
    • Massage
    • Back massage
    • Open-air bath
    • Full-body massage
    • Bath/Hot spring
    • Neck massage
    • Hot spring bath
    • Public Bath

  • Check-in at Kurokawa-So is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

  • Room options at Kurokawa-So include:

    • Twin
    • Quad
    • Suite

  • The prices at Kurokawa-So may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Kurokawa-So is 2.4 miles from the center of Minamioguni. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.