Onsen Areas Around Mount Aso × Hidden Stays Under 10 RoomsRecommended Hotel·Ryokan

The consecutive heatwave had left me exhausted, but my stay at Hanashin allowed me to fully rejuvenate both my body and mind. I was also delighted to be able to stay with my beloved dog. The staff were incredibly kind, the food was absolutely delicious, and the open-air bath wa

The staff members from overseas provided very attentive service, and everyone had such lovely smiles; it was a truly warm and welcoming Ryokan. Highly recommended! As for the Onsen, there were an open-air bath, family baths (private baths), and an indoor bath. During our stay we

We really appreciated receiving rice for dinner. The Room felt like a living room at home and had all the necessary appliances, such as a rice cooker and microwave, which we could use freely—very convenient. The owner was also very kind, and I’d like to stay here again when v

I have visited Kurokawa Onsen more than 10 times, and among them, the meals here were top-class for both dinner and breakfast—I was very satisfied. The Room was a spacious Japanese-Western style, and the semi-open-air bath in the Room was extremely relaxing, allowing me to unwind

The bathroom in the room was spacious, and the quality of the hot water made it very relaxing. The private dining rooms for each accommodation were also a nice touch. Although there were some minor incidents, the staff handled them with such care that it left a positive impressio

There was a spacious balcony and a fire pit, and at night we could see a sky full of stars. As a point of caution, it might be unavoidable since it's in the mountains, but there are a lot of insects, so insect repellent is essential. Also, the mountain road to the accommodation

The refrigerator was stocked with two free 500 mL bottles each of mineral water and sparkling water. Being able to hydrate during bathing was much appreciated. Two drip coffees are provided free of charge as well, and there’s also a teapot and tea cups for Japanese tea—excellent

This is my third stay. I stayed in the same suite room as last year. It was relaxing, and the nano-bubble bath was very soothing. The food was also delicious; the red beef fillet steak was tender, the homemade vegetable salad was crisp, and there were plenty of desserts. I purcha

The proprietress and her daughter were very friendly, making this a relaxing Accommodation. The Onsen was also free-flowing, and the open-air bath was wonderful. This is an Accommodation I would love to visit again! Thank you very much.

As others have mentioned, the stairs are steep, but it's manageable if you have little luggage. If you borrow the bath, it seems to be shower-only, so I highly recommend the Kurokawa Onsen tour. Also, the onsen recommended by the owner was great! The owner's personality was

I spent a peaceful time listening to cows, birds, and dogs. The meals were satisfying in both taste and portion size, and they even provided rice balls to take along as a late-night snack. The vegetables in particular had rich flavor and were delicious. I didn’t take many photo