Kurokawa Onsen (黒川温泉)
쿠로카와 온천 (黒川温泉)
An entire mountain village that is one spa — romance in yukata
About this place
NotesA secluded mountain onsen village of about 30 ryokan at 700m elevation near Mt. Aso, Kumamoto. The "whole town is one ryokan" concept. Stone paths, lanterns, river sounds, no neon — the essence of rustic Japanese onsen culture.
Practical notes
Check the live "Bathing Status" page on the official site. Buy Nyuto Tegata at the tourist info (Kaze no Ya) or participating ryokan. The 3rd sticker can be exchanged for snacks/souvenirs.
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Info updated: 2026-08
Details may differ from actual conditions.
What stands out
- +Open-air bath hopping
- +Nyuto Tegata pass (1,500 yen) for hopping 3 ryokan baths; the cedar pass doubles as a souvenir
- +Distinctive baths at each ryokan, like Shinmeikan's 30m cave bath
- +Authentic onsen-town atmosphere with stone paths, lanterns and river sounds, no neon
- +7 different spring water types to experience
- +Snowy open-air baths in winter, stunning autumn foliage
Facility Details
0 saunas · 3 baths · 1 rest area
Baths
3Rest Areas
1Facility details are verified and updated regularly, but may differ from actual conditions. Please confirm with the venue before visiting.
Nyuto Tegata pass (1,500 yen) lets you hop 3 outdoor baths from 24-26 ryokans
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