11 of Kurokawa Onsen’s Best Ryokan With In-Room Open-Air Baths for Serene Adult & Couple Getaways
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If you feel like spending some time together, why not take the plunge and plan a onsen trip? This time we recommend Kurokawa onsen in Kumamoto. It is a quiet onsen resort where you can enjoy the idyllic atmosphere and the atmosphere of onsen town. Unusual scenery such as Nabegataki Park, famous for its winter tradition of illuminated bath lights and curtains of greenery and water, will brighten up your memories with him. Also, if you're looking for ryokan that has a room with an open-air bath, your time together will be even more fulfilling!In this article, we've carefully selected ryokan with a guest room with an open-air bath that are recommended for adult couples, paying attention to the atmosphere.
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Kurokawa onsen is home to about 30 ryokan located on the banks of the Tanohara River, which flows deep in the mountains of Kumamoto. The whole town looks like one ryokan, and you can see people wandering around the streets enjoying visiting the hot springs and eating out. Kurokawa onsen, where you can enjoy the peaceful atmosphere of the countryside and the atmosphere of a onsen town, is perfect for a peaceful onsen trip for adult couples. Why not enjoy a leisurely onsen date with him in a yukata?
If you want to enjoy a memorable trip with your boyfriend, we recommend staying at ryokan with an open-air bath. Even if it's a onsen trip, you'll be separated from him when you go to the public bath. Choose a room with a spacious open-air bath and relax with him♪ In this article, we will introduce onsen ryokan where you can enjoy "rooms with open-air baths". With the theme of a reward trip for an adult couple or an anniversary trip, we chose it with a focus on the size of the spacious bathtub and the luxurious atmosphere. Please use this as a reference when choosing your accommodation.
About 50 minutes by Kyushu Odan Bus from JR Aso Station. “Ryokan Sanga” is a onsen inn registered with the “Secret Hot Springs of Japan”. Located about 5 minutes by car from the center of Kurokawa onsen, it has a quiet atmosphere. Surrounded by forest, there is a terrace where you can see fireflies, a café where you can enjoy a cafe latte made with Aso jersey milk, and an old-fashioned hearth hut. How about taking a leisurely stroll at ryokan that will make you feel nostalgic?
The guest room is a warm Japanese-style room. There are various types such as two eight tatami mats and one with a bedroom. It's different from home, and it's perfect for enjoying an extraordinary feeling with him. Popular are the Japanese-style room "Hisakaki" with its own quarried stone bath and the detached room "Nemunoki". This is the detached room "Nemunoki", which has a spacious terrace and an open-air bath. When you open the window, a pleasant breeze passes through and you can relax and forget your daily life.
Dinner is served at the "Gathering of Trees", a meal place where the warmth of wood is comfortable. The menu is a multi-course meal using Aso red beef, Kumamoto famous horse sashimi, and local seasonal vegetables. You can feel the commitment to each dish. There is not only shochu but also Kumamoto Japan sake and wine. It's great for couples who like to drink. Why don't you take your time and taste local sake with him?
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Kurokawa onsen Ryokan Sanga
Kumamoto /Aso, Kurokawa onsen / ryokan
- hotel fee
- JPY from 20,867
- address
- Kumamoto 6961-1, Manganji, Minami-Oguni-machi, Aso-gun
- access
- 50 minutes by bus from Aso Station
- Staying time
- 15:00(IN)〜 10:00(OUT)など
There are 8 rooms in total. Six of these rooms are detached rooms with plenty of privacy. You can spend a comfortable time in the modern design with a calm Japanese atmosphere. There is a Blu-ray player, so it would be nice to spend time with him enjoying his favorite movies.
Each guest room is equipped with an open-air bath and an indoor bath that are perfect for staying indoors. The bath in the annex "Ishitake" has stylish window lattices that look like shoji screens. The open-air bath and indoor bath are connected, so you can freely move around the bath according to your mood and time. Enjoy the hot spring with him.
“Oyado Nonohana” is particular about local production for local consumption. You can enjoy creative kaiseki cuisine using seasonal ingredients purchased from nearby producers' direct sales stores and local vegetables grown in our own garden. For dinner, you can choose your main dish. The menu uses carefully selected ingredients from Kumamoto, such as Higo beef sukiyaki and gentian pork shabu-shabu. You'll get lost. The elegantly seasoned and colorful dishes will soothe your senses.
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Kurokawa onsen Oyado Nonohana
Kumamoto /Aso/ ryokan
- hotel fee
- JPY from 15,400
- address
- Kumamoto 6375-2 Manganji, Minami-Oguni Town, Aso-gun
- access
- About 5 minutes by car from the center of Kurokawa onsen. Shuttle service to the onsen town is available (free). Please enjoy Kurokawa's specialty "Yu Meguri".
- Staying time
- 15:00(IN)〜 10:00(OUT)など
Take the bus bound for Tsuetate onsen from JR Hita Station, get off at the last stop and take a taxi for about 25 minutes.There is also a shuttle service from the bus stop. "Kurokawaso" is a onsen inn where you can spend time while enjoying the natural scenery such as "Tanohara River" and the huge rock "Byobu Rock". If you want to spend a relaxing time alone with your boyfriend, we recommend a "separate" room that is separate from the main building. It's a detached house with a thatched roof, and the rustic interior will soothe your soul. Relax as if you were living in the countryside without worrying about other guests.
The separate rooms are equipped with a Japanese-style room, a living room, an onsen spring bath and an open-air bath. The living room with the hearth has a somewhat nostalgic atmosphere. There is a warmth that is different from a modern living room with a table and sofa. Gather around the fire with him to warm yourself up.
The open-air bath attached to the room is spacious enough. You can stretch your legs and relax. The rustic open-air bath is a place where you can escape from the ties of everyday life and experience an extraordinary experience. Let's enjoy the slightly cloudy natural onsen with him.
Dinner can be enjoyed in your in-room dining for up to 4 people. Let's enjoy a Kaiseki course with wonderful seasonal colors along with local sake and wine. We are particular about using local, seasonal ingredients, and each and every dish is exquisitely prepared. The next morning, enjoy a healthy Japanese breakfast packed with vegetables.
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Kurokawa onsen Kurokawaso
Kumamoto /Aso, Kurokawa onsen / ryokan
- hotel fee
- JPY from 29,500
- address
- Kumamoto 6755-1, Manganji, Minami-Oguni-machi, Aso-gun
- access
- There is a direct bus to Kurokawa onsen from Fukuoka.There is a cross-Kyushu bus from Kumamoto.
- Staying time
- 15:00(IN)〜 11:00(OUT)など
Approximately 30 minutes by car from Aso Station. Ryokan Oku-Okunoyu River and is an inn where you can enjoy walking around the grounds. There are various spots within the premises, including shops, mixed bathing open-air baths, cave baths, bedrock baths and onsen thermal pool facilities. You can avoid the crowds and have a leisurely yukata date on the premises.
All 3 detached houses, "Chikubayashi Bekkan", have open-air baths and a sense of privacy. You two can spend your time together. As the name suggests, it is a high-quality room surrounded by bamboo. Up to 8 people can occupy a luxurious space for two people. If the room is large, you will naturally have a space in your heart ♪
The bathroom of "Chikurin Bekkan" is a retractable type that turns into a semi-open-air bath when the door is opened and an indoor bath when closed. The hot water with the sunlight filtering through the trees has an excellent healing effect! At night, you can listen to the murmuring of the river, close your eyes, and immerse yourself in a deeply healing world. There are also 9 types of onsen in the hotel, including large public baths and family baths, so you can enjoy visiting them.
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Kurokawa onsen Okunoyu
Kumamoto /Aso, Kurokawa onsen / ryokan
- hotel fee
- JPY from 22,000
- address
- Kumamoto 6567 Manganji, Minami-Oguni Town, Aso County
- access
- [Car] About 100 minutes from Kumamoto IC, about 60 minutes from Hita IC. About 70 minutes from Yufuin IC.
- Staying time
- 15:00(IN)〜 10:00(OUT)など
Approximately 70 minutes by car from the Hita IC on the Oita Expressway, `` Yamamizuki'' is ryokan located right next to the ``Tanohara River''. The large open-air bath set on the banks of the river is popular, and you can enjoy a relaxing bath while feeling the sound of the murmuring stream. It's located in an area called Okukurokawa, about 5 minutes by car from onsen town, so you can get away from the hustle and bustle of the city and enjoy a quiet and peaceful stay.
There are various types of rooms. All rooms are spacious and spacious enough for two people to spend time together. There are 4 types of rooms with indoor semi-open-air baths. How about making a cup of coffee with the machine in each room and relaxing while looking at the lush greenery? Drinking coffee in the forest will make you feel more delicious than usual.
There is a large window in the bath of the guest room "F type", and if you open the window, you can enjoy the feeling of openness like an open-air bath. Listen to the murmuring of the river and the chirping of birds, and you will be refreshed. On rainy or cold days, you can close the windows and stay warm, so you can enjoy your trip regardless of the weather.
When it's time for dinner, take a walk private diningTo the "flower fragment" of the place. On the table, creative multi-course meals using Kumamoto's mountain delicacies and local vegetables are served. Enjoy the gentle menu that incorporates local cuisine. The warm bowl is also attractive. For breakfast, wake up gently with a pure Japanese-style breakfast made with miso soup served in a hot pot and plenty of local vegetables. Even meal can feel the laid-back mountain village and soothe your heart.
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Kurokawa onsen Yamamizuki
Kumamoto /Aso, Kurokawa onsen / ryokan
- hotel fee
- JPY from 14,100
- address
- Kumamoto 6392-2, Manganji, Minami-Oguni-machi, Aso-gun
- access
- About 70 minutes from Oita Expressway Hita IC on National Route 212 toward Kumamoto Aso / About 10 minutes by car from Kurokawa onsen bus stop (reservation required)
- Staying time
- 15:00(IN)〜 11:00(OUT)など
Each guest room has a different design, and each has an indoor bath and an open-air bath. The room "Yumemi" where the living room and the terrace are connected. There is an open-air bath with free-flowing hot springs on the terrace, so you can enjoy onsen as much as you like, whenever you like. It's spacious enough for you and your boyfriend to enjoy a relaxing stay. In addition, “Izayoi”, which has a dynamic open-air bath made of cypress, and “Yoimachi”, a maisonette room with an open-air rock bath full of rustic charm, are also popular.
We also best the reservation-only “Tenku no Rotenburo”! A luxurious bath on the top of the mountain on the premises, with a 360-degree view of the Aso mountains from the large octagonal bathtub. There is no obstruction, and the sky feels wider than usual. Enjoy a romantic moment while bathing in the moonlight at night.
You can meal in the restaurant or in your room, whichever you prefer. You can enjoy your time together without worrying about your surroundings at in-room dining, or go to a restaurant for a change. Dinner is a multi-course dinner made with Kyushu brand ingredients such as Takezaki crab and Higo beef. A feast full of local and seasonal products is the perfect reward for ourselves. Why don't you take care of each other and toast with local sake from Kyushu?
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Kurokawa onsen Gosho Gekkoju
Kumamoto /Aso, Kurokawa onsen / ryokan
- hotel fee
- JPY from 83,975
- address
- Kumamoto 6777-2 Manganji, Minami-Oguni Town, Aso-gun
- access
- 2 hours by car from Fukuoka Airport using high speed
- Staying time
- 15:00(IN)〜 11:00(OUT)など
Approximately 50 minutes from the Hita IC on the Oita Expressway, Hozantei is an inn located at the uppermost reaches of Kurokawa onsen. You can spend some time right next to the clear flow of the river, which will wash your soul. Because the headwaters of the Chikugo River are close to each other, the baths are carefully stocked with carefully selected toiletries such as naturally-friendly shampoos. The air is clean, and on clear nights you can soak in onsen while looking at the starry sky. Let's heal with him in the beautiful scenery and delicious air.
There are 10 rooms in total. All of them are detached rooms with open-air baths and indoor baths, and there are various types such as Japanese-style and Western-style rooms. Kanaoi is a Japanese-Western style room with a high ceiling and a feeling of openness. You can see the mountain stream from the large windows, and the refreshing scenery will soothe you. At night, the moonlight shines through the ceiling windows, creating a romantic atmosphere. You will have an extraordinary and memorable time with him.
The bathrooms in the guest rooms all have different styles. The photo shows the open-air bath in the "Standard B" room. I'm surprised that even the standard size is this spacious! You can stretch your arms and legs as much as you like and enjoy onsen comfortably. In addition, the ``Deluxe'', which has an open-air bath, an indoor bath, and a terrace, is also popular.
Kaiseki cuisine is carefully prepared one by one. This is a onsen ryokan with plenty of volume! It is a luxury that makes you want to say. There are various dishes other than meat and fish, such as Higo beef kuwayaki, sashimi, and special gratin using jersey milk. He who eats a lot should be satisfied ♪
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Kurokawa onsen headwater inn Hozantei (detached lodging)
Kumamoto /Aso, Kurokawa onsen / ryokan
- hotel fee
- JPY from 25,300
- address
- Kumamoto Minami-Oguni Town, Aso County Higashioku Kurokawa onsen 6346
- access
- About 50 minutes from Hita IC on the Oita Expressway Shuttle service available (conditions apply) *Shuttle bus to Kurokawa onsen bus stop (prior reservation required)
- Staying time
- 15:00(IN)〜 11:00(OUT)など
About 70 minutes from Oita Expressway "Hita IC". We arrived at Kurokawa Onsen Yukyo no Hibiki Yusai, a hot onsen inn boasting a hot onsen and an astronomical telescope, the Yusai onsen ryokan "Sorashirube". Starry sky in the sunset. It will be a romantic trip. The moment you pass through the entrance of the stone lantern, you will feel an extraordinary tranquility.
"Special room with open-air bath" is an open room of 14 tatami mats and 8 tatami mats. Tatami mats, legless chairs, low tables, and good old-fashioned low-seat lifestyles make you feel nostalgic and relax. Before going to the observatory, first relax on the tatami mats and recharge your energy.
The "special room with open-air bath" has two open-air baths, a stone bath and a cypress bath. Both have great atmosphere! Please enjoy comparing them. In addition, there are open-air baths where you can feel the murmuring of the mountain stream up close, large baths surrounded by a dignified bamboo grove, and private baths. Even couples who gave up on rooms with open-air baths due to budget constraints can enjoy their time at onsen.
For meal and breakfast, please enjoy buffet style meals at Yuzentei. The dinner buffet features a variety of menu items, including nigiri sushi made with bluefin tuna and other ingredients, as well as skewers that are fried right in front of you. In addition to soft drinks, you can also drink alcoholic beverages such as beer and cocktails! The next morning, you can enjoy a healthy breakfast buffet, including local Miyazaki dishes such as mustard lotus root and gojiru.
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Sound of Kurokawa Onsen onsen Yusai
Kumamoto /Aso, Kurokawa onsen / ryokan
- hotel fee
- JPY from 20,900
- address
- Kumamoto 6554 Aza Kitakurokawa, Manganji, Minami-Oguni Town, Aso County
- access
- About 50 minutes by bus bound for Beppu from Aso Station on the JR Hohi Line Get off at Kurokawa onsen and walk 10 minutes
- Staying time
- 15:00(IN)〜 10:00(OUT)など
Kurokawa Onsen Satonoyu Waraku is an adult-only inn located about 60 minutes from the Hita Interchange on the Kyushu onsen Expressway. The temple gate with a thatched roof that makes you feel the flow of the times welcomes you. An inn for two, surrounded by lush greenery and the murmuring of the river! My heart is excited with a special feeling.
There are 11 unique rooms in the hotel. Each room is equipped with onsen and a wooden deck. The spacious wooden deck is perfect for forest bathing. The murmuring of the clear stream, the green scenery where you can feel negative ions, and the healing world spread out.
All rooms also have a semi open-air bath. You can enjoy the outdoor weather through the large glass windows that can be opened and closed. One of the attractions is that each room has a different flavor. Each semi-open-air bath is large enough for two people to relax. Even if it's raining or windy, it's nice to be able to enter at a time that suits you regardless of the weather.
meal are served in an open kitchen style, which is rare in mountain accommodations. They will serve you one item at a time when you want to eat it. We have a semi-private meal room with only 3 rooms available, so if you want your privacy to be a priority, go for it!The gorgeous presentation of seasonal dishes made with seasonal ingredients will tickle the hearts of women. We also accept special orders for horse sashimi and horse sushi, so why not give it as a reward for the two of you who are working hard?
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Kurokawa Onsen Satonoyu onsen
Kumamoto /Aso, Kurokawa onsen / ryokan
- hotel fee
- JPY from 27,000
- address
- Kumamoto 6351-1 Manganji, Minami-Oguni Town, Aso-gun
- access
- ■ 60 minutes from Kyushu Odan Expressway Hita IC ■ 60 minutes from Yufuin IC ■ 70 minutes from Kumamoto Airport ■ 100 minutes from Oita Airport ■ 150 minutes from Fukuoka city
- Staying time
- 15:00(IN)〜 10:00(OUT)など
It takes about 40 minutes by car from Aso Station to arrive at Yama Mizuki Bettei Miyama Sanso. This is the sister ryokan of "Yamamizuki" in Okukurokawa onsen. The ryokan like a mountain village reminiscent of the original scenery of Japan makes you feel like you have traveled back in time. You can forget the time and have an extraordinary experience.
"Miyama Sanso" consists of a main building, eight buildings, and 16 separate rooms. Rooms with open-air baths are "B/C type". The two "B types" have a Japanese-style or Western-style room, a bedroom, an indoor bath, and an open-air bath. The "B1 type" Japanese-style room has a kotatsu, so you can warm your body and soul even in the cold season. The space next to the Japanese-style room has a tasteful Western-style table and chairs. It would be nice to have a cup of tea and talk about the memories of your trip.
Among the rooms with open-air baths, we recommend the "B type" room. It has both a spacious indoor bath and an open-air bath. If you open the window, you can enjoy a more open feeling. During the day, you can hear birds chirping and waterways babbling, and at night when the weather is nice, you can see the stars shining in the night sky! onsen bathing under the natural planetarium looks like it will be a romantic moment.
Enjoy a luxurious meal at Miyama Dining Bank, using ingredients from Kumamoto. It's a separate style for overnight stays and meals, so I'm happy to be able to choose meal according to my mood at the time. If you want to enjoy it casually, try the ``Shokado bento'', or in the colder months, how about hot pot dishes such as ``Rindo pork shabu-shabu'' or ``Kuroge Wagyu beef shabu-shabu''? We also have a rich lineup of individual dishes, so it's also recommended for foodies who want one more dish.
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Kurokawa onsen Miyama Sansou
Kumamoto /Aso/ ryokan
- hotel fee
- JPY from 32,050
- address
- Kumamoto 6393 Manganji, Minami-Oguni Town, Aso County
- access
- If you arrive by bus, there is a free shuttle from Kurokawa onsen bus stop (reservation required)
- Staying time
- 15:00(IN)〜 11:00(OUT)など
Although it is not ryokan, we will also introduce a nice hotel where you can enjoy onsen as an extra. Approximately 70 minutes by car from Hita IC on the Oita Expressway, Kurokawa onsen Kogen Hotel is an inn with a spectacular view where you can be refreshed by the nature of the Five Aso Mountains.
"Kurokawa onsen Senomoto Kogen Hotel" has a main building and a newly renovated annex. The "Premium Special Room with Open-Air Bath" in the new building is a functional Japanese-modern room with a twin Simmons bed, a sofa and a hanging chair. Oguni cedar is used in part, so you can immerse yourself in the nature of Aso even indoors.
There is a modern open-air bath and terrace seats on the terrace of the "Premium Special Room with Open-air Bath". It will be a blissful time if you enjoy the open-air bath with the sunset over the five peaks of Aso and the clear starry sky in front of you♪ Enjoy the scenery that changes depending on the time of day and weather.
Dinner is a dinner buffet that collects Kumamoto's "delicious". There are more than 50 types of menus, including roast beef, steak, and Kyushu specialties such as toriten and tai pien. Of course, you can also drink all-you-can-drink ♪ local sake, Kumamoto shochu, and premium malts from Kumamoto In the morning, you can eat breakfast buffet using ingredients from Kumamoto and Aso, ♪ or you can take it out and have it in your room.
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Kurokawa onsen Senomoto Kogen Hotel
Kumamoto / Aso, Kurokawa onsen / Resort Hotel
- hotel fee
- JPY from 16,875
- address
- Kumamoto 5644 Manganji, Minami-Oguni Town, Aso County
- access
- 70 minutes by car from Oita Expressway Hita IC / 10 minutes by car from Kurokawa onsen bus stop /
- Staying time
- 15:00(IN)〜 10:00(OUT)など
At "Kurokawa onsen", where you can forget the hustle and bustle of the city and spend a relaxing time in the comfortable atmosphere of the countryside. If you choose ryokan that has rooms with open-air baths, you will be able to fully enjoy onsen and your private time, and be even more soothed. By all means, please enjoy your trip to Kurokawa with your loved ones.