2025 Minamioguni Travel Guide: Must-see attractions, popular food, hotels, transportation routes (updated in October)

#SeptemberDestinations2025 Kumamoto has suddenly become popular again after a major tech company established a factory there! Here's a look at some of the fun things to do in Kumamoto. In downtown Kumamoto, you'll find must-see attractions like Kumamoto Castle, Sakuranobabajo Castle, and Suizenji Jojuen Garden. Further afield, the Aso area boasts natural wonders like the Aso Nakadake crater, Kusasenri, and the renowned Kurokawa Onsen. Kumamoto Castle, damaged by the 2016 Kumamoto earthquake, has since undergone a long-term restoration. The castle tower reopened to the public in 2021, but the complete restoration of the entire castle complex is expected to last until 2052. Suizenji Jojuen Garden is Kumamoto City's most iconic Japanese garden, offering stunning views in every season. Sakuranobabajo Castle resembles a small, cultural and creative district encompassing historic buildings, and weekend performances are sometimes held for visitors to enjoy.

Kurokawa Onsen is a small onsen village nestled amidst the mountains in Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan. Renowned for its tranquility and well-preserved traditional atmosphere, the village offers visitors a glimpse into authentic rural Japan. Walking along the main street, you'll find traditional Japanese houses, tea shops, cafes, and souvenir stores lining the road, creating a charming and nostalgic ambiance. The highlight of Kurokawa Onsen is its outdoor hot springs surrounded by nature, including mountains, forests, and streams. Visitors can purchase an 'Onsen Meguri' pass, which allows them to enjoy multiple hot spring baths at various ryokans in a single day. This unique experience lets guests explore different types of baths, such as stone baths, wooden baths, or baths located by clear streams. Beyond the onsen experience, the village captivates with its slow-paced lifestyle and the warmth of the local people. Guests can stay in traditional ryokans, savor meticulously prepared kaiseki meals, and wake up to breathe in the fresh air of the surrounding nature. Kurokawa Onsen is not just a destination for relaxation but also a place where visitors can immerse themselves in the harmony of Japanese culture and nature. It's an ideal retreat to rejuvenate both body and soul.

Kurokawa Onsen, located in Minamioguni Town, Aso District, Kumamoto Prefecture, is one of Japan's most popular hot spring destinations. Nestled quietly in the mountains, this charming hot spring town is lined with traditional inns, exuding a nostalgic atmosphere. The highlight here is the "Nyuto Tegata" (hot spring pass) for a unique hot spring hopping experience♨️. I personally visited three different hot springs, each offering distinct water qualities and ambiance, making it feel like a luxurious journey through various hot springs✨. The view of nature from the open-air baths was pure bliss. At night, the town is gently illuminated, creating a magical atmosphere perfect for strolling in a yukata. Whether you’re spending a relaxing time as a couple or seeking quiet solitude, Kurokawa Onsen is the ideal place to rejuvenate both your mind and body. 【Access】 About 50 minutes by car from JR Aso Station About 2 hours by car from Kumamoto City

A renowned inn located in Minamioguni Town, Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan, famous for its unique primitive Japanese landscapes and nature experiences. The inn offers exquisite guest rooms with private indoor or open-air hot spring baths, allowing guests to enjoy the surrounding natural scenery while soaking in the thermal waters. Miyama Sansou not only provides accommodation but also features a dedicated restaurant where guests can savor fine cuisine. Additionally, the inn offers a variety of lodging and dining packages to cater to different travelers' needs. Located approximately 2 kilometers from the center of Kurokawa Onsen, the inn provides a deeply immersive nature experience.

📌 Kurokawa Onsen Oyado Noshiyu 📌 6591-1 Manganji, Minamioguni, Aso District, Kumamoto 869-2402 Japan Oyado Noshiyu was discovered when I first visited Kurokawa. I really found it when I was passing by, but the garden was so pretty and unlike other hot springs, the interior was not visible, so I remember wandering around a lot. After that, I wanted to go again so much. Kurokawa Onsen, which I visited without knowing anything, is a bundle of charm💖 I was captivated by the Japanese-style brazier in the room, so I made a reservation! At the time, the reservation was not easy, so I had a hard time, but the moment I saw it... It was really sooooo pretty. Totally eco-friendly! Best of the Best! If you don't know where to go, definitely go to Oyado Noshiyu... The hot springs are so beautiful. You won't regret the money. The room is spacious, warm, the staff is friendly, the open-air bath is really good, and it's a place I can't complain about. There is a separate footbath and a brazier in the room, and although it may vary depending on the room, our room was very spacious and nice~! I think 4 people could stay together. Just looking at the picture is healing, right?! ☺️ It is a room that is healing just by looking at it... It can't be not...! Oh, and on the way to the public bath, I also had fun eating eggs. Delicious eggs every day. 😁 And as you can see in the picture, there are almost no people in the public bath. Most tourists stay for half a day and then go back, so I can have my own public bath that is completely healing! Most people don't stay at Kurokawa Onsen for 7 nights like I do. Maybe everyone will say I'm crazy... The first time, I took my husband and stayed for 7 nights, and the second time, I took my brother's wife and stayed for 7 nights. Now, it feels like a very friendly neighborhood. If someone asks me, "Would you go again?", I would say, "If you have the time and money, YES!" Absolutely! 👏 I'm going to share what I felt while staying in Kurokawa Town for a long time! If you have time, definitely visit for a long time. I really recommend it. I want to take all my close friends. 😳 1. Most tourists come by bus at 10 in the morning, take a tour around the town, go to a few public baths, and leave at around 4 in the morning. ☝️ This way, you can't enjoy the beautiful open-air bath! My husband and my brother-in-law also said that the first 3 days were extremely boring and dull. But as time passed, I really felt like I had "really rested"! It's really healing itself! We always went to the public bath early in the morning and late at night to avoid tourists, and I usually had the large public bath to myself. Even when there were people, there were only 1 or 2 people. The scenery was really so beautiful. Some days, I was alone in the snowy hot spring... I couldn't forget that feeling, so I started going to the hot spring every year. However, I still haven't seen a place that is in harmony with nature like Kurokawa Onsen. 2. Kurokawa Onsen is deep in the mountains and far from the city, so the same kaiseki is served every day. 😭 I felt like the food supply was not good. This part was really hard, because the three hot springs I stayed at were not 5-star... The kaiseki was the same every day, so it was really bad. At first, I was like, "Wow~" and ate it... but on the third day, I didn't want to eat it. So if you're going to stay for a long time, you have to change accommodations three times, two days each. We had such a generous breakfast and dinner that we didn't really have to eat lunch. We were full. So it was like hot spring > breakfast > reading a book > coffee (free machine) > sleep > meal > hot spring... It was repeated every day. If you don't like this kind of leisure, you should never go! 3. Whether you visit twice or three times, you visit different hot springs, so each hot spring feels different and it feels like you've visited a different hot spring. That's why going to hot springs was fun. I thought I'd go to other hot springs since I have a hot spring pass, but I didn't...! In particular, Oyado Noshiyu is so natural and has so many pretty spots that you don't necessarily have to go. That's why I try to visit different hot springs every time I visit. Kurokawa Onsen is almost never a failure. Most of the hot springs are beautiful. 4. The shops close early. The shops close so early that if you want to eat or buy something, you have to go early in the morning to buy it. My brother and sister-in-law brought ramen and ate it for lunch. That's enough. 5. It costs almost nothing other than the hot spring accommodation fee. People say Kurokawa Onsen is super expensive.. ㅋㅋ The cost other than airfare + taxi fare + accommodation fee is almost 0. There's no time to spend money around here. ㅋㅋㅋㅋ That's why I read books, slept with my husband, took walks, and went to the hot springs during my stay. If you do this, you won't have to pay extra even if you stay for 4 nights and 5 days. 6. The town is small, but it still has everything. Bakeries, curry shops, gift shops, sake shops, supermarkets, etc. So it's fun to look at. You can buy all the gifts. The village is in the mountains, so it might be a bit expensive. I don't buy much, so I don't know the price. If someone says they haven't been to a hot spring and it's their first time, I definitely recommend "Kurokawa Onsen." It's a choice you won't regret. Enjoy the beautiful natural scenery. If you're traveling with a lively person, Kurokawa Onsen is not suitable. Kurokawa Onsen is, in a word, 💖 a trip where you can really do nothing but quietly heal while reading a book in nature. 💖 People without children, people who like to read books, people who like quiet places. You should definitely visit!!!! I really want to go again! #Hot spring trip #Kurokawa Onsen #Kurokawa Onsen Village #Oyado No Shiyu #Japanese hot spring trip #Hot spring village #Hot spring recommendation

#MarchGoodPlaces2025 #Kurokawa Onsen was rated as a two-star hot spring town by the Japanese Michelin Travel Guide. With just ¥1,800 to purchase a "hot spring hand-shaped ticket", you can choose three of the 28 hot spring hotels in the Kurokawa Onsen area to take a bath. You don't have to stay in the hotel to take a bath, which is economical and convenient. It is the best way to experience Kurokawa Onsen! Kurokawa Onsen is a place full of Japanese hot springs. It is built along the slope beside the river. The large difference in terrain has formed an undulating hot spring street with old wooden houses on both sides. In addition to hot spring hotels, there are also many Japanese grocery stores and restaurants. It is quite atmospheric to walk around. The more famous check-in spots include Kurokawa Jizo and Marurei Bridge. If you stay at Kurokawa Onsen at night, the lights will be on and the scenery will be romantic. The "Tangming Lighting" art installation on the river makes the whole hot spring street look like a fairy tale world, which is completely different from the atmosphere during the day. It is well worth a night visit. #KyushuTravel #KurokawaOnsen

✨ #Kurokawa Onsen ✨ ♨️ #恂かり Winter Light Up ♨️ Think Ginzan Onsen is too expensive? Then you must come to Kurokawa! 🔥 If your trip happens to coincide with the lighting period, don't miss this fantastic light show~ 📅 Lighting period｜2024.12.21 - 2025.3.31 ⏰ Lighting time｜17:00 - 21:00 💡 Recommended gameplay: ✅ If time permits, be sure to stay overnight and immerse yourself in the tranquil atmosphere of a Japanese hot spring resort! ✅ The tourist center sells "hand-shaped cards" (¥1500), which can be used to choose 3 hot springs to bathe in, and the CP value is super high! ✅ There are many hot spring hotels with different characteristics. It is recommended to do some homework first and choose the hot spring list that suits you best~ 📍 Shooting location｜#丸铃桥 ✨ This place is perfect for taking photos, the beautiful atmosphere is full! 🏡 Recommended accommodation (only 10 minutes from Kurokawa Onsen) @Kurasako Onsen Sakura 🌿 A quiet hot spring secret place, enjoy the purest healing time! #Kurokawa Onsen #Kyushu Travel #Japanese Hot Springs #Winter Lights #Dream Bath Akari

I'm glad I actually went. I've compiled a list of hotels to stay at on special days! Every place was so wonderful and amazing...! If you have plans to go there in the future, please use this as a reference ① Takefue ▶︎ 5725-1 Manganji, Minamioguni-cho, Aso-gun, Kumamoto Prefecture ② Ryokan Yoshidaya ▶︎ 379 Iwayakawauchi-ko, Ureshino-cho, Ureshino-shi, Saga Prefecture ③ The Ritz-Carlton Kyoto ▶︎ 543 Hokota-cho, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture, Kamogawa Nijo Ohashi ④ Miyakojima Kurimajima Seawood Hotel ▶︎ 484-7 Shimoji Kurima, Miyakojima City, Okinawa Prefecture ⑤ Belnatio ▶︎ Tamagawa, Tokamachi City, Niigata Prefecture ⑥ The Ritz-Carlton Okinawa ▶︎ 1343-1 Kise, Okinawa Prefecture ⑦ Hoshino Resorts Oirase Keiryu Hotel ▶︎ 231 Okuse Tochikubo, Towada City, Aomori Prefecture If you are going there in the future, please check it out🐵 #travel #hotel #recommendedhotel #resorthotel #okinawa #hotelreview

Dreaming of a surprising and romantic trip to Japan? Kyushu offers stunning scenery, unique hot springs, a rich anime atmosphere, and mouthwatering cuisine. Follow this itinerary for an unforgettable 7-day journey! Day 1: Shanghai → Fukuoka → Kurume Fly direct from Shanghai to Fukuoka Airport, where a private car will transfer you to Kurume. If you visit between mid-April and early May, the entire town transforms into a dreamy rural garden, adorned with azaleas as vibrant as cherry blossoms. Kurume also boasts a thousand-year-old shrine, hailed by visitors as one of Kyushu's most stunning sights. It's definitely worth exploring. Spend the night at a traditional Japanese onsen ryokan nestled within a 150,000-tsubo Japanese garden, making the hotel itself an attraction. With 5,000 cherry trees and nearly 50,000 azaleas, the garden hosts a nighttime illumination during the cherry blossom season in March and April. During the azalea season (late March to Golden Week), a flower festival creates a magical atmosphere. Day 2: Kurume → Yanagawa → Kumamoto City → Mount Aso Head to Yanagawa, famous for the viral video of a boatman punting and jumping over a bridge. Take a traditional "donkobune" or "kawakudari" wooden boat ride along the clear river, admiring the ancient architecture on both banks. Enjoy the boatman's melodious folk songs as you savor delicious grilled meat. Pass through Kumamoto City, where Kumamon fans can visit Kumamon Square. Finally, arrive at the southern Aso hot spring village at the foot of Mount Aso and enjoy a relaxing onsen experience. Sake enthusiasts can stay at a hotel owned by Fukuchiyo Sake Brewery, indulging in fine sake and cuisine. While the brewery doesn't offer tours or tastings, its restaurant serves over 20 varieties of "Nabeshima" sake, including exclusive versions only available at the Kusaan restaurant, served in the owner's private collection of exquisite tableware. Day 3: Mount Aso → Kamishikimi Kumanoimasu Shrine → Kurokawa Onsen Visit Kamishikimi Kumanoimasu Shrine, a filming location for the classic anime "Hotarubi no Mori e" (Into the Forest of Fireflies' Light), a must-see for anime fans. Enjoy a traditional Aso "irori" lunch, where ingredients are skewered and grilled over charcoal. Afterward, explore the Nakadake crater and Kusasenri, with an optional helicopter tour for breathtaking aerial views. Finally, arrive at Kurokawa Onsen and check into a Japanese inn with only eight private onsen rooms for an exclusive hot spring experience. Days 4-7: Kurokawa Onsen → Yufuin → Seaside Castle Town Spend three days exploring the hot spring town of Yufuin, which inspired the animated film "My Neighbor Totoro." Take a cable car up Mount Tsurumi, an active volcano. If you visit during cherry blossom or azalea season, the mountainside is a breathtaking spectacle of color. The next day, visit the seaside castle town, which exudes an even stronger Kyoto vibe than Kyoto itself. After a day of exploring, relax at a century-old teahouse and savor the tranquility with a cup of Japanese tea. Tips: 1. Obtain your visa and exchange currency in advance for a smooth trip. 2. Japanese hotels generally don't provide toiletries, so remember to bring your own. 3. Respect local customs and traditions, and travel responsibly. Embark on your dream trip to Kyushu, where every sight will leave you captivated!

Traveling to Japan? 👀 I've found that travelers seeking immersive experiences, away from the hustle and bustle of big cities, often prefer Japan's countryside! ⚠️ Attention everyone! While Japan's countryside may be less traveled, it's far from boring‼️ This time, we've planned a 7-day, 6-night trip to Fukuoka in Kyushu, Japan! It's only about a 2-hour direct flight from Shanghai! 🌟 This itinerary features themed trains, ocean views, A5 Saga beef, active volcanoes, ancient hot springs, a tour of Beppu's "Hells," cherry blossoms, azaleas, and more. You'll also meet the adorable Kumamon, visit the fairytale-like setting that inspired *My Neighbor Totoro*, and experience art museums and a collection of Koshino sake! Day 1: Fly direct from Shanghai to Fukuoka Airport, where a private car will transfer you to Kurume. If you happen to visit between mid-April and early May, you'll be greeted by azaleas transforming the entire town into a rural garden, rivaling the beauty of cherry blossoms! There's also a thousand-year-old shrine worth visiting, hailed by past visitors as one of the "most stunning views in Kyushu"! In the evening, you'll stay at a traditional Japanese onsen ryokan! With a 150,000-square-meter Japanese garden, it feels like the hotel itself is an attraction! The garden boasts 5,000 cherry trees and nearly 50,000 azaleas. During the cherry blossom season in March and April, there's a nightly illumination ceremony. During the azalea season (late March to Golden Week), an annual flower festival creates a vibrant atmosphere! Day 2: Next stop is Yanagawa! Remember that viral video of the boatman punting over a low bridge? That's here! Of course, we'll take a traditional "donkobune" or "kawakudari" wooden boat ride along the clear river, admiring the ancient architecture on both banks, listening to the boatman sing traditional folk songs while steering, and enjoying some delicious grilled meat! Afterward, we'll pass through Kumamoto City, and for Kumamon fans, we'll make a special trip to Kumamon Square! Finally, we'll arrive at the foot of Mount Aso and check into a hot spring resort in the Minamiaso Onsenkyo area! ⚠️ PS: For those interested in sake, we can arrange a special stay featuring fine dining and sake. Fukuchiyo Sake Brewery produces the award-winning Koshino sake, but the brewery itself isn't open to the public for tours or tastings. However, their restaurant offers over 20 varieties of "Koshino" sake, including special editions exclusive to the restaurant. The tableware used is also from the owner's private collection, adding to the sense of occasion! Day 3: Our first stop is Shiromi Shrine, the real-life location that inspired the classic anime *Into the Forest of Fireflies’ Light*. For lunch, we'll have a traditional Aso irori meal, where ingredients are skewered and grilled over a charcoal fire. After lunch, we'll continue to explore the Nakadake Crater, Kusasenri, and take a helicopter tour. Finally, we'll arrive at Kurokawa Onsen and check into a Japanese inn with only 8 private onsen rooms! Days 4-7: These 3 days are dedicated to an in-depth exploration of the onsen town of Yufuin, the inspiration for the animated film *My Neighbor Totoro*. Take a cable car up Mount Tsurumi, an active volcano, and be mesmerized by the cherry blossoms or azaleas covering the mountainside! The next day, we'll visit the coastal town of Shimoda, which has an even more traditional Kyoto vibe than Kyoto itself! When you're tired of exploring, relax with a cup of Japanese tea at a century-old teahouse! Yufuin no Mori, Japan

📍Takefue An inn with the highest level of hospitality. You can choose from a wide variety of yukatas at the reception. In the rooms, all-inclusive and all-you-can-drink drinks are available✨ This is a top-class inn that you should stay at at least once in your life [INFORMATION] Takefue 📮5725-1 Manganji, Minamioguni-machi, Aso-gun, Kumamoto Prefecture, 869-2402 #Free hotel stay

#2024 Travel Review Kurokawa Onsen is a highly popular secret hot spring in Kyushu that is rarely disturbed by group travelers. Before 2000, Kurokawa Onsen was an undeveloped hot spring! Kurokawa is embraced by greenery-shrouded forests, and in the quiet, quaint atmosphere one can’t help but slow down and enjoy the healing time of the hot springs in the mountain city. Surrounded by lush green mountains, it is a rural hot spring town. The spring quality of Kurokawa Onsen is sodium chloride sulfate spring, and the temperature of the spring is about 80-100 degrees Celsius. The Japan Environment Agency divides the existing springs in Japan into 10 types, and among these 10 types, Kurokawa Onsen brings together as many as seven types of springs. It was listed as a two-star hot spring area in the 2009 "Michelin Travel Guide Japan". Kurokawa Onsen boasts a variety of hot spring hot springs: cave bath, beauty bath, standing bath, waterfall bath, bamboo soup. ． ． The winter-only festival Kurokawa Onsen Yumei Bamboo Lantern Festival has been lit up until the end of March.

Traveling to Kurokawa Onsen in Kyushu, Japan, you are surrounded by green mountains and shrouded in a gentle mist, like a hidden paradise. As you step into the hot spring street, the stone-paved road is dotted with warm lights, and a faint scent of sulfur wafts through the air. Choose a hot spring to soak in, where moss-covered stones around the pool add a touch of rustic charm. The steaming hot water gently envelops your body, instantly washing away the fatigue of the journey. The temperature of the hot spring water is just right, making you close your eyes and quietly feel the warmth seep into your skin, as if even your soul is being soothed. In the distance, the chirping of birds and the babbling of a stream create a natural symphony, making you completely immersed in the tranquility of the mountains. As night falls, the lights by the pool reflect on the water's surface, gently swaying with the mountain breeze that carries the fresh scent of the forest. At this moment, the world feels vast, yet your heart is exceptionally peaceful. Kurokawa Onsen allows you to experience the gentleness of nature, and this unforgettable hot spring journey becomes a warm memory deep in your heart.

When you go to Japan🇯🇵, you must stay in a hot spring♨️ hotel🏨🥰 Instead, Fukuoka Ni said🙆🏻‍♀️ I recommend staying at Kurokawa Onsen and Yufuin Onsen🫡 Because the scenery really makes special now the autumn leaves 🍁 season!! ️ This time we chose one of the inns in Kurokawa Onsen🫶🏻 Oda Onsen Four Seasons His online reviews are very good 🥰 The path is only the width of one car when driving 😂!! ️ So quite worried about going wrong However, as soon as we arrived, we were already greeted by hotel staff 🤗 and helped move luggage 🧳 The staff 🧑💼 introduced every public facility and in-room equipment 🫡 It does not go the usual route of the big hot spring inn So the room will be less 🫶🏻 The flow of people is relatively much less Instead, you can enjoy the surrounding environment even more🤩 And its decoration is mainly wood 🥰 very blend into the feeling of the surrounding mountains and forests 😝 I stayed in the private open-air bath room type 😎 we can have more privacy to soak in the hot spring ♨️ and whenever you want to soak! ️ Breakfast and dinner will be used in the room so at first no staff 🧑💼 will come to make the bed 😎!! ️Everyone should pay attention For dinner it will be kaiseki cuisine First there will be cold plates!! ️ There d although I do not know what it is 😂😂😂 But all very tasty 🫡 staff 👩💼 also special introduction one of the horse meat But I really dare not try🙊🙈 And our staple food is beef shabu shabu🤩 Its meat is very good 😝 not too fat but very fragrant It's really good And breakfast is also used in the room 🤩 mainly eat some Japanese food The taste is good 😋 but some things may not be so suitable for taste 🤣 But overall this hotel gives a very comfortable feeling 😝 And not much can enjoy the environment better #FukuokaHotel #ParentFamilyLocalTrip #CouplesDating #GlobalTravel #JapanTravel #Japan Attractions #ParentFamilyHolidayGoods

#Sunset #100 Ways to Travel Kyushu Free Travel came to #Senomoto Plateau not far from Kurokawa Onsen. This is the plateau area of ​​the Aso Outer Ring Mountain, 1,000 meters above sea level. Looking around, you can see endless mountains and grasslands, a desolate and bleak scene, with a very desolate and desert feeling. The hotel we stayed at was the #SenomotoKogenHotel, located on the plateau. It happened to be dusk, and I was lucky enough to see the golden sunset and the spectacle of the mountain on fire. The sunset on the prairie is particularly beautiful. There is no trace of artificial buildings at all. The gradual sunset glow dyes the skyline red, which is breathtakingly beautiful! Another amazing sight of the burning mountain is even more eye-opening! The staff first set up a fire line and set fire from both ends of the hill. The sparks quickly turned into a raging fire, devouring the weeds on the hill. The raging flames were so dreamy and incredible! It is said that the mountain was burned to maintain the original plateau landform and prevent overgrowth of trees. There is also a beautiful swing on the Senomoto Plateau. Swinging on the swing and watching the sunset slowly set is really healing! #Kyushu self-driving tour #Kurokawa Onsen #Aso Volcano #Senomoto Plateau #Sunset #100 Ways to Travel

Kurokawa Onsen is located in Kumamoto The scenery along the way is very beautiful and very quiet Kurokawa Onsen is a good place to rest and vacation along the way can not see a restaurant Friends before staying in Kurokawa Onsen usually eat directly in the inn with a special flavor! 📍Kurokawa Onsen #August Good Places 2024 #Register for September Hotel Sleep Tester

📍Japan Kurokawa Onsen Village 📌6594-3 Manganji, Minamioguni, Aso District, Kumamoto 869-2402 ❗️A rising tourist destination near Fukuoka ❗️You can visit by bus tour and it is also famous for staying at a ryokan ❗️You can enjoy hot springs on the same day and it is characterized by a quiet atmosphere ❗️There are plenty of snacks to enjoy all over the hot spring street #JapanTravel #FukuokaTravel #FukuokaSuburbs #FukuokaSuburbsTravel #Kurokawa #KurokawaOnsen #JapaneseHotSpring #JapanTravelRecommendation #PlacesToVisitInJapan

#100 Ways to Travel On a self-driving trip to Kyushu, we stopped at #KurokawaOnsen on the way from Fukuoka to Yufuin. There are several popular dessert shops in the hot spring street. In addition to Dorayaki, there are Patisserie Roku's puffs and puddings. In comparison, I personally prefer the handmade pudding, which has a dense and smooth texture. However, the store is small, so I can only take out and find a place to eat outside the store. The freshly baked puffs are very fragrant, the custard filling has a rich milky flavor, and the hazelnut granules on the outside have a crispy texture. Although you can only take out and find a place to eat, the scenery of Kurokawa Onsen Street is quite leisurely, with a sense of romance and comfort. However, Kurokawa Onsen Street is not big, and there are not many places to visit. There are lighting decorations on the river, and most tourists go there to soak in the hot springs. You can buy a hot spring package and experience the hot springs in any three hotels. It is a very suitable Kyushu attraction for a half-day trip. Patisserie Roku Opening hours: 0900-1700 Address: 6610-1 Manganji, Minamioguni, Aso District, Kumamoto 869-2402 Japan #九州探店 #黑川温泉 #PatisserieRoku

#100 Ways to Travel [#SiSikyan Enjoy the World] 5 days 4 nights self-driving tour from Kyushu 🚙💨👌🏻 Let me share with you the route of this self-driving tour 1️⃣ Fukuoka pick up ➡️ Yamada SA ➡️ Hita Onsen Hotel 2️⃣ Departure from Hida ➡️ Oyama Tama ➡️ Attack of the Giant Museum ➡️ Hita Distillery ➡️ Beppu Onsen 3️⃣ Beppu Onsen ➡️Blood Hell ➡️Sea Hell ➡️Kurokawa Onsen 4️⃣ Kurokawa Onsen ➡️ Aso Shrine ➡️ Kusakari ➡️ Kumamoto 5️⃣Kumamoto Castle➡️Torisu outlet➡️Fukuoka return Driven 480km Thank you darling car out of the car in and around to get to so many places Detailed tourist attractions/food recommendations will be shared with you soon~ —— #SisiHyun #chillmybabe #SiSiHyunSighs the World #Travel with Niang #Fukuoka #FukuokaFreeTravel #FukuokaHotel #KyushuDrivingTour #JapanFreeTour #FukuokaAttractions #FukuokaAttractions

This Kyushu self-drive tour is super rich, you can stay wherever you go. I have stayed in three hot spring hotels in total. I will introduce them to you. Before heading up Aso Volcano, it is recommended to stay a night in the Kurokawa Onsen area and enjoy some relaxing on the hot springs before continuing your full schedule. There are many ryokan options in Kurokawa Onsen. There are only a few rooms in the whole building, so you can enjoy the quiet time. Independent Japanese and Western accommodation, plus a one-night, two-dining plan, is about 34000yen per person. Service, food, hotel quality are super high standards, highly recommended! ✨Check in✨ Upon arrival at the hotel, the check-in process was very smooth. After completing check-in, the staff will use a golf cart to shuttle us to our accommodation, a super fun experience! ✨Japanese style accommodation✨ A cottage is divided into two rooms, occupies a super large area, and the space is very well planned. The Japanese and Western-style rooms, plus the Japanese-style living room, are very comfortable. The room features an oversized private bath and is surrounded by a separate Japanese garden throughout for extreme privacy. You can also take a walk in the garden and enjoy a cup of coffee in the morning while enjoying the river scenery. ✨Kaiseki Dinner✨ The dinner is made with seasonal ingredients. The appetizers are exquisite and delicious! The most surprising thing was that there was a wagyu steak to eat, the fat distribution was even, medium rare doneness was fried just right, melting in your mouth! There are also a variety of Japanese sake available, reasonable prices, we opened two small sake slowly sipping ~ ✨Japanese breakfast✨ Breakfast was super amazing! Most of the previous one-night-two meals were Japanese and Western buffet breakfasts, this time it was set breakfast. The steamed wild vegetables are very fresh and delicious, plus Japanese white rice and other side dishes for a super energetic breakfast! P.S。 The location of the hotel is deep in the mountains, recommended for self-drive friends, but driving through the mountain roads to be very careful, it is recommended to check-in at the hotel before sunset. Hotel Information: Yamamizuki Bettei Miyama Sansou Room type: Japanese/Western room with indoor hot tub View: Mountain View |No Smoking Room One night two meals plan Price: 68805 yen/night Address: 6393 Manganji, Minamioguni-machi, Aso-gun, Kumamoto Prefecture Tel: +1 0967441101 MAPCODE: 440543809*33 #SisiHin #ChillMyBabe #Chill #Japan #Japan Hotel #Spa #Spa Hotel #Kyushu #Kyushu Attractions #Kyushu Trip #Kyushu Driving Tour #Register for July Hotel Test Sleeper #japan #japantrip #japanhotel #japanhotel #hotel

Kurokawa Onsen Iyashi no Sato Tree Yashiki The hotel is really big and beautiful, with a completely retro Japanese architectural style. And because it is built on the mountain, the scenery is quite spectacular. I believe it will be even more beautiful when the red leaves come! The hot spring bath is also quite nice, and the view out is of the entire mountain, a very wide field of vision! The room also comes with an indoor hot spring, which you can enjoy The dinner was not very exquisite, because most of it had to be cooked by ourselves, and we were unable to enjoy the cooking skills of the hotel's catering department, but the ingredients were abundant and fresh, and we were very satisfied! The hotel's public baths are also very spacious, but there are only indoor public baths and no open-air public baths, which is a bit regrettable, but fortunately there are open-air private baths that fully make up for it. Although this place left me with a lot of regrets, it is still a place I like very much and I will definitely go there again! 🏠 Kurokawa Onsen Iyashi no Sato Tree Yashiki Address: 6403-1 Manganji Temple, Minamioguni-cho, Aso-gun, Kumamoto Prefecture Tel: +81 967-44-0326 (payment/9:00～21:00) #GlobalTravel

During a self-drive trip in Kyushu, we stayed at an onsen hotel called Senomoto Highland Hotel. Although it is within the area of Kurokawa Onsen, the hotel is situated on the more remote and desolate Senomoto Highland, offering a view of Mount Aso and a sense of vast, serene beauty that feels worlds apart. The resort-style grand entrance and the lobby with its floor-to-ceiling windows allow guests to gaze directly at the highland scenery. If you visit in April, you can even witness the spectacular sight of the evening 'burning mountain'! A standard double room including breakfast is priced at about 6,000 to 7,000 yen, which is not cheap. Also, it's not easily accessible without a car. However, unlike the hotels in the Kurokawa Onsen area, you can experience the wilderness of the highlands, which feels very un-Japanese. The hotel's facilities are quite new and the design is simple. There are two onsen bathhouses; one is indoors, where you can soak in the hot spring while looking out at the highland through the large windows. The other is an open-air onsen, which after passing through the outdoor garden, presents a steaming outdoor pool. Here, you can enjoy the cool breeze, the hot springs, and the view of Mount Aso, all while being surrounded by nature. At night, the sky is filled with stars, creating a beautiful scene. Senomoto Highland Hotel Address: 5644 Manganji, Minamioguni, Aso District, Kumamoto 869-2402 Japan

Kurokawa Onsen is a mountain hot spring village located at the border of Kumamoto Prefecture and Oita Prefecture. There are about 30 hot spring hotels in the hot spring village, and retro hotels with black as the main color are neatly lined up. Each hotel has its own unique open-air bath. Kurokawa Onsen's most famous "entry shape". With this bathing pass, you can choose up to three open-air baths at any of Kurokawa Onsen's 28 ryokan hotels for a hot spring tour. I chose two hot springs to soak in, and also took away two glass bottles of soda as souvenirs. It was a really rewarding experience. Recommended Recommended 👍 𝓘𝓻𝓲𝓼 Trip❤️ #Kumamoto # Kurokawa Onsen # Hand shape # Bath # instatravel

#JapanKoreaCityHotel Oita is the prefecture with the most hot spring outlets in Japan, so there are many hotels in this area, and there is a hot spring street. The day went to have dinner time, but the staff was very good, immediately took me to the ground room, asked me to prepare to pass the next room to eat. The dining room is looking at the river, the environment is large. After eating, visit the room, the room is very antique, very fragrant wood space is very large, downstairs is the bathroom for the convenience of guests to wash and wash, the bathroom has made two sinks, so not afraid of everyone fighting to use the bathtub. There are many hotel baths, but I don't have much time, just soaked a couple, after soaking the environment outside is very beautiful, taking pictures is good ❤️ Breakfast is provided with Japanese food, the portion is very large, we can not eat all, full to the bottom did not eat 🤣🤣 When leaving, the staff specially helped me take pictures, this felt very sweet #foodphotography #Kumamoto #Fukuoka #hot spring hotel

Kurokawa Onsen ♨️ Although the location is not very convenient😂 but its onsen is very famous And the いこい guest house where we stay is one of the 100 choices🤪 So we all deliberately played for 2 days My trip was very easy😂 Put down your luggage🧳 and play nearby until you eat at night and soak in the hot springs♨️ This place may be more suitable for people who play longer days 🙏🏻 After arriving at the entrance of Iko Inn, there will be staff immediately with us to pick up our luggage🧳 and the entrance will have been placed good slippers👏🏻 The service is super attentive😉 Originally everyone's shoes will be put away😗 If you want to think about it, you can ask someone to take it back to you🙈 If not, you can directly wear the inn's outing slippers😌 Like many hot spring ryokans there are shops at the entrance and exit!! ️ is selling Kumamoto's handmade products Kumamon bear products, etc. 🤣 You can buy directly here so you do not have to look around and pick up ✅ There are quite a lot of things to buy inside 👍🏻 to be quite good to walk 🫡 My room is the main building 😍 three people in a room 😌 The room is Japanese style design very comfortable 😌 and the space is not less 🫶🏻 very good When we have dinner, the hostel staff will make the bed 🤩 After eating, there is already a bed There is a yukata towel inside the cabinet 🙏🏻 You can go directly to the hot spring ♨️ very convenient 😉 However, more especially the room only has a toilet and no bathroom🤪 Because it is a very traditional Japanese hot spring inn 🥹 we can only go to the public bath to bathe This should be noted When checking in, the hostel staff introduced the facilities in the room and confirmed the dinner time. Another thing is to explain the bathing time of 13 soups Most of the soup houses are inside the pavilion however a few are outside the pavilion A little 🤏🏻 like a little maze🙈 You may have to see the map to confirm the location of the soup house!! ️‼ ️ In order for both men and women to use each soup house so men and women bathing time will change fixedly!! ️ Everyone should pay attention to the time The curtains outside the soup house will be replaced with ✅👍🏻 We have to see clearly The beauty soup, which is selected as one of the top 100 Japanese secret soups, must be dipped😂 After soaking in beauty soup, the skin will become elastic🫡 Girls must try If you want to go to Kurokawa Onsen♨️, then this hotel🏨 is highly recommended #JapanKoreaCityHotel #PhotoPlace #WeekendTravel #ResidentWriter

How can you miss Kurokawa Onsen when traveling to Kyushu~ There are about 20 hot spring hotels in Kurokawa Onsen There are seven types of hot springs here Each hot spring hotel has its own unique outdoor hot spring~ We stayed at Wakaba Japanese Inn One Night Two Meals We booked a traditional tatami room The hotel thoughtfully prepared some snacks and matcha~ Since the room I booked does not have a separate shower room You can make an appointment with the hotel for a private bath when checking in Each room has one hour to use~ The hotel also has a public bath (Beauty Bath) for women only Located outdoors You can enjoy the greenery around you It makes people feel extra comfortable and relaxed~ Dinner was in my room There was a special person to serve Super rich dishes Tasted the local horse meat sashimi and tender beef~ Breakfast was also very rich The dishes were beautifully presented and each dish was the same~ This trip to Kurokawa Onsen was really an unforgettable experience and it was worth it~ #日本酒店#国外游 #travel #监站作家 #日本旅行

Kurokawa Onsen is a famous, charming hot spring town in Kumamoto Prefecture, but there are more than just inns. There are also inns that offer foot baths so you can take a break while exploring. Here is an introduction to Yamanoyu Inn, where you can enjoy such a foot bath. Right in front of this inn, there is a small building with a foot bath, and you can use the foot bath after checking in at Yamanoyu. ▷Price 1 person: 100 yen Towel: 100 yen It's very reasonable, so you can enjoy a foot bath without any worries😊♨️ Just a foot bath can warm you up from the core, and your feet feel lighter♩ Please try it out when you visit Kurokawa Onsen♩ 📍Yama no Yu Ryokan Address▷ 6601-4 Manganji Kurokawa, Minamioguni-machi, Aso-gun, Kumamoto Prefecture Access▷ About 1 hour by car from Hita IC on the Oita Expressway 　　　　　About 1 hour and 30 minutes from Kumamoto Airport Opening hours▷ 8:30am - 8:30pm #Hot springs#Kumamoto#Kurokawa Onsen#Foot bath

Kurokawa Onsen has always been more secluded than I felt, and also a super chill~ place. Located in Aso, to Kumamoto then change the bus three hours to enter Kurokawa Onsen, highly recommend this mountain nin hotel, whether the privacy, cleanliness, good service, one night two meals will also send email beforehand to ask about food preferences. The golden wheat fields in the hotel belong to the hotel itself, and the staff said that the rice used in the hotel is grown in the wheat fields in front of them. We booked the suite with indoor and outdoor private baths, but the hotel also features four different feature baths that can be exclusive to one feature bath as long as no other guests were using it, two other male and female public baths, but because there are not many hotel rooms, I was the only one with a large public bath. The suite uses sliding doors to open the bedroom and living room. After dinner, the staff will take the initiative to separate the bedroom and living room. After the Japanese tatami is laid, guests can sleep. It must be mentioned that the hotel has a library corner and after dinner. The hotel also has a private car to and from the center of Kurokawa Onsen. #JapanHotel #Kurogawa Onsen #Japanese hot spring hotels #hot spring hotel