Taking kids to the Fukuoka area in Japan, after comparing many options, we chose Kurokawa Onsen inns and stayed for three days—super satisfied! Riverside forest, six-foot barrel private baths, firefly hot springs, private and healing, perfect for families with children~
📍Location: Kurokawa Onsen Town West Side, Kumamoto, Japan (away from the noise, very quiet for kids to rest well)
♨️ Asia’s Top 100 Hot Springs, totally worth soaking with kids!
✔️ Various types of private baths (meet family needs) ✔️ One night with two meals included (no worries about meals) ✔️ Riverside secret spot (beautiful scenery, kids can enjoy nature)
🚌 Transportation (super convenient with kids)
▪️ The hot spring bus stop offers free shuttle service; inform the inn of your arrival time in advance, staff will hold a sign waiting for you, no worries about getting lost;
▪️ 2 km from the town, free shuttle bus available, no need to walk with kids or carry luggage, very hassle-free;
▪️ Driving is also convenient, close to the Aso area, can take kids to Aso Volcano and Aso Zoo, great for in-depth trips~
🏡 Rooms (super comfortable for families)
Really a wonderful surprise! Traditional Japanese wooden structure, spacious, kids can run and play with blocks on the tatami mats without worrying about space; some room types have private baths, with windows opening to the river, kids can watch little fish and listen to the water flow, very happy; tatami mats are soft, kids say “sleeping here feels like on clouds”~waking up to birdsong and water sounds, kids wake up quietly and slowly, very healing~
♨️ Hot Springs (super fun with kids)
Many types of hot springs, perfect for kids! Yakushi bath and beauty bath are good for the body; the public area has 2 family private baths where the whole family can soak together without worrying about others, private and safe; 1 outdoor public bath (great views during the day), 1 indoor sulfur medicinal bath (very comfortable on rainy days), plus foot baths (perfect for relaxing tired feet after walking with kids); the six-foot barrel private bath has the best view, soaking while watching riverside trees and distant mountains, very pleasant~at night in the public bath, you can see fireflies! Kids saw them for the first time, eyes lit up, quietly said “Mom, fireflies are flying,” super cute~
🍱 Dining (perfect for kids’ taste)
One night with two meals is Japanese kaiseki, eaten in a private small room, quiet environment so kids can focus on eating; the grandmother serving food smiles and says “hello” to kids and even gives them small candies, very warm~kaiseki plating is beautiful, balanced meat and vegetables, two days of dishes are different, with kid favorites like Japanese steamed egg (soft and fragrant), grilled salmon (not fishy, kids love it), small rice balls (easy for kids to hold and eat); you can also tell the inn about kids’ tastes (like less salt, no spice), they will specially adjust, very thoughtful~
Choosing this inn in Kurokawa Onsen with kids is definitely the right choice! Be sure to book 3 months in advance, soak in hot springs, watch fireflies, enjoy kaiseki, super healing family time~
📌 Accommodation tips: Nearby recommended stays—inn on the west side of Kurokawa Onsen Town, Kumamoto, Japan (this stay, top choice for family private baths), Kurokawa Onsen Town “Yunoyado Hanasaki” (traditional Japanese style, experience authentic hot spring culture with kids).
Penelope@Mr243