Kurokawa-So

Kurokawa-So Reviews

Kurokawa-So

Manganji 6755-1, Minamioguni Town, Aso District, Kumamoto Prefecture, 869-2402, JapanView Hotel Details
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9.6/10
Amazing
57 review
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Location9.3
Amenities9.5
Service9.7
Cleanliness9.7
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Albina Liubitskaia
Run Of House
Stayed in Mar 2025
Travel with friends
2 review
9.5/10
Amazing
Posted on May 16, 2025
An absolutely wonderful experience.
The staff at the ryokan were incredibly polite and always ready to help with anything we needed. Upon check-in, we were provided with traditional attire, pajamas, tabi slippers, bath amenities, and a small welcome treat with matcha and coffee. We also asked at the front desk if they could give us a ride to the bus stop after check-out, and they kindly said yes, of course. 
Our room was spacious, clean, and beautifully decorated. At first, we were planning to explore several other local onsens, but after experiencing the ones at the ryokan, we felt completely satisfied. There are separate baths for hotel guests (men’s and women’s), baths open to both guests and visitors (also divided by gender), as well as a private onsen. One of the onsens also has a sauna.
The traditional dinner and breakfast were both impressive—delicious and very generous in portion.
The surrounding grounds are stunning, perfect for peaceful walks. This ryokan is a bit further from the main cluster of inns, but that was exactly what we wanted—to enjoy quiet walking.
At night, our futons were laid out for us, adding to the authentic experience. The only reason I deducted one star is the very bright green light on the ceiling that stays on all night and can’t be turned off or covered. I didn’t have a sleep mask with me, and the ryokan didn’t provide one, so I had a sleepless night. It was quite unpleasant.
That said, I still highly recommend this ryokan—it’s an unforgettable place to stay.
6/10
JUNO
Superior Japanese Style Main Building with Open Air Bath
Stayed in Dec 2023
Couples
90 review
10.0/10
Outstanding
Posted on Jan 9, 2024
Having a private onsen and the services were so good for dinner and introduction of village
Crystal
Stayed in Dec 2023
Travel with friends
1 review
9.5/10
Amazing
Posted on Mar 8, 2024
Had the most amazing stay at Kurokawa-so, we stayed two nights and they made sure our kaiseki was different both days!
SF Chia
Superior Japanese Style Main Building with Open Air Bath
Stayed in Nov 2023
Family
7 review
10.0/10
Outstanding
Posted on Dec 30, 2023
Fantastic stay! Excellent room with open-air bath and little garden. Food tasted great, well balanced saltiness and sweetness. Service staff were warm and efficient, taking initiative to provide service for guest's convenience.
Guest User
Stayed in Mar 2024
Couples
1 review
10.0/10
Outstanding
Posted on Apr 4, 2024
Great experience with nature hot spring and wonderful service
Guest User
Run Of House
Stayed in Feb 2025
Family
57 review
10.0/10
Outstanding
Posted on Apr 3, 2025
It was worth the trip. The random room was very good, and they also gave us a special room for dinner and breakfast. The food was also very rich. It was very relaxing to get up early and walk around. It is definitely worth experiencing!
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hzhzhz77
Run Of House
Stayed in Feb 2025
Family
39 review
9.7/10
Amazing
Posted on May 17, 2025
It is on the far left of Kurokawa. It is a little far from the center, but you can still walk there. There will be a car to help you take your luggage to the bus station. It is a big hotel. The dinner is also good. The environment is beautiful. It is just not as good as the river in the center, so it is not as good. If there are many people, you can consider this place. The rooms are bigger than those of the older hotels in the center, and the conditions are slightly better. The private bath is mediocre, but the large public bath is not bad. The service is very good. They also put the bracelet I left at the front desk.
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Leehomaal
Annex Japanese-Style with Bath
Stayed in Feb 2025
Couples
5 review
7.5/10
Posted on Mar 4, 2025
Japanese inn: Service is certainly good Cleaning: Very satisfied Hot spring: relatively small, 2 people think it's ok, 3 people can't. There is a discrepancy compared to the photos. Food: 44XXHKD Not even hot pot wagyu beef, use pork.
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6/12
Guest User
Run Of House
Stayed in Jan 2025
Family
23 review
10.0/10
Outstanding
Posted on Feb 19, 2025
Great, unexpectedly good, not in the center of Kurokawa Onsen, quiet in the hustle and bustle, by the river, one stop and two meals are also very rich, the hotel provides shuttle service
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6/17
Guest User
Run Of House
Stayed in Dec 2024
Travel with friends
1 review
9.5/10
Amazing
Posted on Feb 5, 2025
Last week, I stayed at Kurowakaso for one night~~! First of all, I really, really recommend it👍🏻 Go there a hundred, ten thousand, and a thousand and five hundred times!! The staff are very kind, and the hot spring facilities and room condition are the best! I was able to try on traditional Japanese clothes, and the food was especially the best! The food was really good, and they gave me so much food that I almost burst😂 I was lucky that my group and I were the only ones in the family bath and large bath, so I took pictures, but the hot spring for guests only is also amazing! It was a good memory~ A lot of Korean tourists are going to Kumamoto these days, so if you're thinking about visiting a hot spring, I recommend this place👻 (By the way, there's a staff member who speaks Korean really well♡)
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6/11
Guest User
Main Building Japanese-Style with Open Air Bath
Stayed in Jan 2025
Couples
7 review
9.2/10
Great
Posted on Mar 19, 2025
The open-air bath is really great. It's a five-minute walk to the hot spring town. Dinner and breakfast are also good. The service is thoughtful. I want to come again. By the way, you must buy the milk in the canteen. It's super delicious.
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Mahula
Annex Superior, Twin With Bath, River View
Stayed in Jan 2025
Family
45 review
10.0/10
Outstanding
Posted on Feb 17, 2025
The most amazing hot springs in the entire trip to Japan, it was worth taking a taxi (the bus stopped due to heavy snow) Japanese rockery garden, close to the river, hot spring pools are indoors and outdoors, and there are family soups. The food is also good. The waiters don’t speak English, but their body language is very rich and the communication is pleasant. It is a place worth visiting N times I plan to go again if I have the chance
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6/8
Wang CHINGI
Japanese Room (Main Wing) [Non Smoking]
Stayed in Dec 2024
Family
2 review
10.0/10
Outstanding
Posted on Feb 2, 2025
A family of 3 stayed during the Chinese New Year. The environment was very good, the staff was very friendly, the meals were delicious, dinner and breakfast were all enjoyed in the private room, and the rooms were kept very clean. I will definitely stay here again next time. Check-in.
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ままエモン
Run Of House
Stayed in Dec 2024
Family
1 review
9.5/10
Amazing
Posted on Jan 18, 2025
Everything is great. However, it is a little bit far from the center. About 5 minutes walk? I don't walk there so I don't know exactly. But it's quiet and nice. I want to go again.
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6/10
Qinqindemama
Annex Superior, Twin With Bath, River View
Stayed in Dec 2024
Family
6 review
10.0/10
Outstanding
Posted on Jan 20, 2025
Kurokawa Onsen is a hot spring town near Aso. It has many hot spring hotels and some of them have a long history. Relatively speaking, the hot spring facilities are also a bit old. I was a little worried about this trip, but after arriving, Kurokawa Ryokan Kurokawaso made me very satisfied in all aspects. Ctrip's customer service was very considerate and helped me make an appointment for the hotel pick-up. You should know that the hotel is a bit far from the center of the town and the station, especially if you are carrying two large suitcases. There was a pick-up person waiting as soon as the car arrived at the station. Arrived at the hotel. Patiently waited for 3 o'clock to check in. Can't wait to experience the hot spring first. The hot spring pool looks clean and the facilities are intact. This time, a total of 2 different room types were booked. There are no bathing facilities in the rooms of the main building, but it is not far from the hot spring. Very convenient. The rooms in the annex are Western-style rooms. It is a bit far from the main building, but you don't have to sleep on tatami, which is convenient for getting up and lying down. What's even better is that there is a hot spring pool in the room, one indoor and one outdoor. If you are a couple or a couple, you don't have to go to the men's and women's hot springs separately. Of course, the hotel also has a private family bath that can be reserved for one hour each time. In general, Kurokawa-so is a relatively niche attraction with only 2-3 buses arriving every day, but it is indeed a hot spring resort. If you like to take a hot spring bath, you can also buy a hot spring hand shape to experience the hot springs of 3 different hotels and experience the different ingredients and therapeutic effects. Kurokawa-so is a very good choice. I am very satisfied with this trip!
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6/7