Kurokawa-So
About this property
Boasting 6 different hot spring baths, Kurokawa-So is a traditional ryokan accommodations nestled in a tranquil valley along the river. It features some Japanese-style guest rooms with tatami (woven-straw) flooring. The newly renewed bathing facilities on site provide staying guests with 8 different public baths including open-air baths and indoor public baths. The public baths for non-staying guests is separated from the baths for staying guests. A family bath is available for free as well. Guests can leave their luggage at the front desk after the check-out. In-room massages can be arranged at extra charge. A gift shop with original goods is on site. Spacious rooms at Kurokawa-So are fitted with a TV and a low table. Japanese-style rooms feature traditional futon bedding, while a Western room comes with beds. The property is a 90-minute drive from Kumamoto Airport, or a 50-minute drive from JR Aso Train Station. Kuju Flower Park is a 20-minute drive away. Free pick-up service from the nearest bus stop is available if requested at time of booking. Carefully prepared Japanese multi-course dinner can be enjoyed. Dinner will be served at dining room from Aug.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.7 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular amenities
- Free parking
- Non-smoking rooms
- Free Wifi
Property highlights
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Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.0)
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Breakfast Info
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Asian
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Free Private Parking Available On Site
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Open-air bath, Public Bath, Hot spring bath
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Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
Tina
United States“Really beautiful facilities and onsen. Meals were exceptional too. Super comfortable!”- Diana United States“Excellent food. The meals were extensive. - even for Japan- and the service was superb. Spa facilities were also very good (we’ve been to many Onsen/hot springs).”
Siu
Hong Kong“Rooms do not have private bath. Family onsen is free for 1 section per day compensate for people who can’t accept public bath. Room with private onsen has indoor and outdoor 👍”- Ruben United States“Kurosawa is a beautiful little onsen village, and Kurokawaso is an excellent place. The private open air onsen was a splurge for me but delightful. Meals were seasonal, fresh, and v tasty.”
- Mark United States“Peaceful location far from city. Friendly, respectful, hardworking staff. Great food. Variety of relaxing onsen.”
- Erin United States“The meals that were prepared were absolutely phenomenal. Beautiful onsens that can’t compare to anywhere else. The scenery and the staff we’re the best.”
- Giovanni
Poland“A lot. We ended up getting a full Japanese 2-floor house, with a private outdoor onsen and a garden overlooking the nice river. I guess I wasn’t really sure what kind of room I had booked. Everything else was great, too much to mention. I at...” 
Peerada
Thailand“The food was exceptional. My son really enjoyed every dish. Private bath was very nice. It's half open air with dry area to get change. Dryer and amenities are provided, very convenient. Around the area was very nice and shady. It feels cool even...”- Cho Hong Kong“Staff are nice and helpful. I do have a relax and enjoyable trip when I stayed there! There’s not nearby restaurants or convenient store like 7-11, Lawson. Super recommend to stay here with dinner & breakfast too, that make me feel a perfect day....”
- Sharon United States“staff was really helpful and nice. The ryokan was beautiful and the onsen baths were beautiful. we took outdoor onsen baths with the snow falling. the food was delicious”
Area info
Amenities of Kurokawa-So
Most popular amenities
- Free parking
- Non-smoking rooms
- Free Wifi
Bathroom
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Bidet
- Toilet
- Free toiletries
- Hairdryer
Bedroom
- Linens
Outdoors
- Garden
Kitchen
- High chair
- Electric kettle
- Refrigerator
Room Amenities
- Socket near the bed
Media & Technology
- Flat-screen TV
- Telephone
- TV
Food & Drink
- Wine/ChampagneAdditional charge
- Kids' mealsAdditional charge
InternetWifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
ParkingFree private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
- Street parking
Services
- Shuttle service
- Daily housekeeping
- Vending machine (drinks)
- Baggage storage
- Wake-up service
Safety & security
- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV outside property
- CCTV in common areas
- Smoke alarms
- Security alarm
- Key access
- Safe
General
- Convenience store on site
- Hypoallergenic
- Designated smoking area
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Non-smoking rooms
Spa
- Bath/Hot spring
- Full-body massage
- Neck massage
- Back massage
- Public Bath
- Open-air bath
- Hot spring bath
- MassageAdditional charge
- Sauna
Languages Spoken
- English
- Japanese
- Korean
House rules
Child policies
Children not allowed.
Crib and extra bed policies
Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.
The fine print
Free pick-up service from the nearest bus stop is available if requested at time of booking.
In order to prepare special amenities for men and women, guests are kindly requested to indicate the gender of each guest staying in the room in the Special Requests box when booking.
Guests with children must inform the property at time of booking. Please specify how many children will be staying and their respective ages in the special request box.
Please inform Kurokawa-So of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Guests with tattoos may not be permitted to use the property’s public bathing areas or other facilities where the tattoos might be visible to other guests.
Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 07:00:00.
