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Oku no Yu presents “a new way to enjoy Kurokawa Onsen, where cuisine takes center stage.” Rather than starting your trip planning by choosing an Accommodation, we propose a stay centered on dining—“Let’s go to Kurokawa Onsen because we want to eat at that restaurant”—traveling with the restaurant as your destination.For dinner, choose from Japanese cuisine or innovative French, both crafted by top-class chefs. After relaxing in the Onsen at your Accommodation, head to the restaurant area “AuKurokawa” in your yukata. Savor one of Kyushu’s finest hot springs and an exquisite dinner by world-class chefs to your heart’s content.

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.

Spring's budding. Summer's fireflies. Autumn's foliage. Winter's tranquility. A Ryokan with Onsen that invites you to revisit, cherishing the colors of the four seasons and the nostalgic scenery of your hometown. Located at the foot of Mount "Waita" in Kokonoe Town, Oita Prefecture, within a 3,000-tsubo riverside property, it features 10 fully detached cottages with open-air baths (5 pet-friendly), a management building, and a shared open-air rock bath.

"Stay as if you live here" is the concept, a completely private space where you can spend special moments with your loved ones, your beloved dog, or sometimes just by yourself. Kokonoe Town, Oita Prefecture. Amidst the rural landscape, there stand only three luxurious villas in quiet solitude. Nestled at the foot of Mount Waita, you can feel the natural breeze from the private Onsen pool. The spacious and luxurious 2LDK private space is equipped with a guestroom Onsen, sauna, and kitchen. Enjoy a lavish moment while listening to the murmuring of the river. A secret hideaway you won't want to share with anyone.