Onsen Areas Around Kurokawa Onsen × Recommended Hotel·Ryokan

Hidden Retreat Shirakawa Gensen Sanso Takefue is set on an expansive 5,000-tsubo property, featuring only 12 private villas and a spa building, along with 30 natural hot spring baths flowing directly from our own sources. All guest rooms are designed in a modern Japanese style and include an irori (traditional sunken hearth), tatami room, and indoor bath. Eight of the villas also offer open-air baths over 5 meters in size, blending beautifully with the surrounding nature. Meals are served in the comfort of your room at the irori for both dinner and breakfast. This is a serene hideaway for adults to enjoy a luxurious retreat immersed in nature, offering you time to relax and savor the unique Takefue experience.

In a place where you can witness the most beautiful moon in Japan, we envisioned creating a hidden retreat, and that dream led us to the serene forest of Kurokawa Onsen. "Kurokawa Onsen Gokoro Tsukikouju" is a Property where you can enjoy moonlight bathing in an open-air Onsen, while gazing at the moon shining in the sky. On a vast 4,500-tsubo estate, there are only eight villas. Each Room is uniquely designed and decorated, filled with delightful surprises. With the sound of the wind through the forest and the chirping of birds as your background music, surround yourself with only what you love and what is delicious, and indulge in the comfort of letting time flow naturally. This is a Property that promises such luxurious moments for adults.

Enjoy a relaxing time at Property No no Hana, where you can view the pristine source of the Chikugo River from the tranquil Oku Kurokawa.

The mixed-gender open-air bath "Taki no Yu," the only one in Kurokawa Onsen selected as one of Japan's Top 100 Secret Hot Springs, offers not only exceptional water quality but also a sense of traditional Japanese onsen charm. The nostalgic property features 13 different onsens, allowing guests to enjoy a variety of baths within the accommodation.

A Ryokan with a traditional Japanese ambiance located in the center of Kurokawa Onsen. Conveniently situated for onsen hopping and sightseeing. Each room features unique charm and character in a modern Japanese style. Highly recommended for those who want to fully enjoy Kurokawa.

Our facility features only 10 Rooms on a vast property. The Rooms are detached and include open-air baths. Meals are served in private dining rooms for both breakfast and dinner. Two private baths along the stream allow for a stay that prioritizes privacy.

Our establishment, located in Kurokawa Onsen, stands gracefully by the stream amidst a tranquil landscape. Enjoy a relaxing stay while taking in the seasonal beauty of nature and the natural giant rock "Byobu Rock."

This intimate 10-room Accommodation, surrounded by the gentle murmur of the Odagawa River and terraced rice fields that reflect the changing seasons, offers a unique stay style called “Couples’ Onsen Retreat.”Wake in the morning to a breeze sweeping across the terraces and take an unhurried walk along the ridge paths. At the thatched-roof café, savor coffee in quiet comfort while gazing out over satoyama scenery. Then surrender to free-flowing natural spring water in your open-air bath.Each room features a private open-air bath with free-flowing natural spring water—an undisturbed bathing space embraced by mountain streams and birdsong from the Onsen valley. For an even more elevated stay, “Tanada no Hanare” offers an Onsen-water pool and a liberating sense of becoming one with nature.Dining features creative kaiseki cuisine showcasing seasonal blessings nurtured by Aso’s great outdoors. From Kyushu wagyu to Rindo pork, each dish reflects the character of the land and enriches your journey.Onsen, satoyama, terraced rice fields—and time for conversation. And a playful way to enjoy an Onsen Accommodation.Fujinoya is a place where couples can step away from everyday life, slowly reclaim time together, and deepen their bond.Cradled by Japan’s timeless landscape, enjoy a holiday that gently unravels both body and mind.

A tranquil property nestled deep within the Kurokawa Onsen area. Located near the source of the Chikugo River, a clear stream flows through the premises. The large communal bath along this stream captivates with its starry sky at night. Activate the "Starry Sky Switch" next to the bath to enjoy the full starry view.

Located in Kurokawa Onsen, Okukurokawa is surrounded by deep nature. A stream flows, trees flourish, and the scenery showcases the changing seasons. Within this setting lies the property Yamamizuki at Kurokawa Onsen. True to its name, "Mountain Retreat," take your time to relax and feel the transitions of nature.

There is a property quietly nestled within a vast deciduous forest, where the trees display the changing beauty of the four seasons to visitors.As night falls, the surroundings are enveloped in a soft light, creating a fantastical world distinct from the daytime.

Kurokawa Onsen boasts the largest open-air bath, "Senninburo," which is truly impressive. Additionally, there are six types of private baths, including the 150cm deep "Tachiyu" and the "Kuriburo" carved from a large rock, all available 24 hours. A dedicated property for dogs, "Wanpakutei," and a special bath for dogs are also provided.

The Ryokan at Kurokawa Onsen, nestled in a tranquil mountain setting. The women's exclusive open-air bath, 'Keshou no Yu,' is renowned for leaving skin so smooth and hydrated that lotion becomes unnecessary. Relax in the indoor bath with a Taisho-era romantic ambiance or enjoy private family baths. Savor Kaiseki cuisine featuring seasonal local ingredients, and don't miss the 'Irori Ryouri' experience around a traditional hearth!

Located at the entrance of the Kurokawa Onsen town, our wooden Japanese-style Ryokan has been standing for 50 years. The open space features unique Japanese lighting, and from the windows, you can enjoy the soothing Tanohara River and a waterwheel gently turning in the Japanese garden. Spend a relaxing moment at Yumeryudan, filled with Japanese charm. With the motto "True Kindness" of the Rindo flower, we welcome each guest with attentive service from all our staff.

A small stream flows through the expansive grounds, and beyond the terrace lies a forest of deciduous trees that change with the seasons. Spring brings fresh greenery of maples, oaks, and chestnuts along with cuckoos. Summer offers cool breezes of the highlands, cuckoo calls, a star-filled sky, and fireflies. Autumn features acorns and colorful foliage. Winter showcases bare trees and snowy open-air baths. Additionally, warm hospitality and flavorful cuisine await. This property offers true relaxation.

Twenty-five years ago, Yamamizuki was born in Oku-Kurokawa Onsen. Miyama Sanso was created to carry on that spirit—yet it offers a fresh experience all its own. With an even deeper connection to nature, Miyama Sanso features a main building and ten detached villas with 18 Rooms.