11 of Kurokawa Onsen’s Best Ryokan With In-Room Open-Air Baths for Serene Adult & Couple Getaways

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.

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 of them have a spacious layout, and are spacious enough for two people. There are four types of rooms with a semi-open-air bath. The special room "F type" shown in the photo is a luxurious layout that combines a stately Western-style room with a Japanese-style room. Why not brew coffee with the machine provided in all rooms and relax while looking at the lush greenery? Coffee tastes even better when you drink it in the forest.

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.

About 45 minutes by car from Oita Expressway "Kusu IC". "Gosho Gekkoju" is ryokan with a great view, standing on a hill in the Kurokawa onsen town. There are only 8 guest rooms on the vast site of about 4500 tsubo. You can enjoy a luxurious onsen trip in a luxurious space.

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?

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 a total of 10 rooms. All are detached buildings with an open-air bath and an indoor bath, and there are various types of rooms, including Japanese-style rooms and Western-style rooms. The Japanese-Western room "Kan Aoi" (photo) has a high ceiling and a sense of openness. You can see the mountain stream from the large windows, and the refreshing scenery is soothing. At night, the moonlight pours in through the windows in the ceiling, creating a romantic atmosphere. It's an extraordinary experience, and you can spend a memorable time with your partner.

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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Oyado Nonohana is ryokan recommended for couples who love onsen. You can enjoy free-flowing hot springs in all rooms. How about enjoying onsen springs as much as you like in a small and quiet detached inn?

There are a total of eight guest rooms, six of which are detached buildings with plenty of privacy. The photo shows the Wakana guest room, which is a detached building with an open-air onsen bath. The spacious space has a calming, Japanese-modern design, making it a comfortable stay. There is a Blu-ray player, so you can stay in and enjoy your favorite movies with your partner.

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.

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 detached rooms are equipped with a Japanese-style room, a living room, and an indoor and outdoor hot onsen bath. The living room with a hearth has a nostalgic atmosphere. It has a warmth that is different from the modern living room with a table and sofa. Let's sit around the fire with him and warm up.

The open-air bath attached to the room is spacious enough to stretch your legs and relax. The photo shows the open-air bath in the detached guest room. It's luxurious to have a full-fledged open-air bath all to yourself and your partner. In this rustic open-air bath, you can feel free from the ties of everyday life and experience something extraordinary. Take your time to enjoy the slightly cloudy natural onsen with your partner.

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.

About 30 minutes by car from Aso Station. Located on the banks of the Tanohara River Okunoyu is an inn where you can enjoy strolling around the grounds. There are various spots on the grounds, including a shop, a mixed-gender open-air bath, a cave bath, and a rock sauna and hot onsen pool facility. The photo shows the entrance surrounded by lush trees and silence. You can enjoy a relaxing yukata date on the grounds, avoiding the crowds.

If you get hungry after walking around the walking path, go to “Mushidokoro onsen Jigoku”. You can enjoy steamed eggs and steamed vegetables such as sweet potatoes packed with sweetness. The two of us tasted it and it was warm. The simple taste will warm your heart.

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 in the "Bamboo Forest Annex" pictured above has a door that opens to become a semi-open-air bath, and closes to become an indoor bath. Bathing in the sunlight filtering through the trees has an excellent healing effect! At night, you can close your eyes and immerse yourself in a world of deep relaxation while listening to the murmuring of the river... you can enjoy the charms of each hour. There are also nine types of onsen in the building, including a large public bath and a family bath, so you can enjoy bathing in different baths.

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.

The hotel offers 11 unique rooms. Each room is equipped with onsen and a wooden deck. The open wooden deck is perfect for forest bathing. The photo shows a Japanese-Western room with a tatami room and a sunken kotatsu. A world of healing awaits you with the sound of the clear stream and the green scenery where you can feel the negative ions.

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?

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 house, eight buildings, and 16 detached rooms. The guest rooms with open-air baths are type B and C. There are two types of type B, and they are ideal for staying in, with a Japanese-style room or Western-style room, bedroom, indoor bath, and open-air bath. The Japanese-style room in the photo, type B1, is also equipped with a kotatsu, which will warm your body and mind even in the cold season. In the space next to the Japanese-style room, there is a quaint Western-style table and chairs. It would be a good idea to reminisce about your travels while sipping a cup of tea♪

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.

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 new building. The new building's "Premium Special Room with Open-Air Bath (photo)" is a functional, modern Japanese-style room equipped with a twin-type Simmons bed, sofa, and hanging chair. You can enjoy the magnificent view of Mt. Aso not only from the deck with the open-air bath, but also while lying in bed. Oguni cedar is used in some parts of the room, so you can immerse yourself in the nature of Aso even inside the room.

Be sure to also enjoy the open-air bath in the large communal bath. The "Zekkein Hana no Yu" bath overlooks the vast grasslands of Aso and offers a sense of openness. You can enjoy a panoramic view of nature during the day, a clear starry sky at night, and a fantastic dawn view in the early morning. Enjoy the different scenery depending on the time of day and the weather. For those who want to enjoy a large bath without worrying about others, we also recommend a private bath.

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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.

A hideaway onsen inn "Yamakawa ZENZO" standing on the border of Kumamoto and Oita prefectures. It is located in Yamakawa onsen, about 40 minutes by car from the Oita Expressway "Kusu IC" and close to Kurokawa onsen. In a quiet environment surrounded by abundant nature, you can forget the hustle and bustle of the city and spend a relaxing time. In the surrounding area, there are also Kumamoto's famous spots "Nabegataki Park" and "Kurokawa onsen Street", where you can enjoy sightseeing.

All rooms have an open-air bath and a special space that retains the atmosphere of an old-fashioned house. The small space of only 6 tatami mats brings you closer together. Open the window and enjoy the sounds of nature and the pleasant breeze to relax. Each room is an extraordinary space, perfect for creating memories with your partner. Relax in a yukata and enjoy your time together.

The open-air bath in the room is filled with water from Yamakawa onsen. There is no doubt that you and your partner will be thrilled by this magnificent open-air bath. You can enjoy a comfortable bath while feeling the breath of nature. It also has a roof, so you can relax in the warm water even on rainy or cold days.

meal is proud of its sunken hearth cuisine that uses many of Kumamoto's local ingredients. The experience of grilling on the hearth is exceptional, and a blissful time is waiting for you to savor it with a glass of local sake. At dinner, you can enjoy local vegetables and delicacies from the mountains of Kumamoto, such as seared red beef. Breakfast is also a purely Japanese breakfast with plenty of local vegetables to wake you up gently.

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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?

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The guest rooms are warm Japanese-style rooms. There are various types, including two 8-tatami rooms and rooms with bedrooms. The tranquil space, filled with Japanese charm, is perfect for enjoying an extraordinary experience with your partner. Popular rooms include the Japanese-style room "Hisakaki" with its private cut stone bath, and the detached "Nemunoki" with its open-air bath. The photo shows the "Hisakaki" guest room. When you open the window on the veranda, a pleasant breeze will pass through, and you can relax and soothe yourself while listening to the murmuring of the stream.

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The vast grounds of about 10,000m2 are dotted with a variety of baths, including open-air baths, indoor baths, and private baths. Enjoy bathing in the baths, such as the private semi-open-air bath "Rokushaku Okeburo" (pictured), where you can relax with your partner. Once you splash into the bathtub surrounded by forest, you'll find yourself wanting to take a deep breath.

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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?

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.