Unwind in natural hot springs at Kurokawa Onsen Yamabiko Ryokan, a tranquil oasis in the Japanese countryside. Soak up serene moments in the outdoor private onsen or stroll through the beautiful Japanese garden. With WiFi and helpful staff, this ryokan is perfect for relaxation.
Reviews
9.49.4 out of 10
Exceptional
Popular amenities
Non-smoking
Onsen
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Main amenities (7)
Daily housekeeping
Hot springs
Breakfast available
Air conditioning
Front desk safe
Luggage storage
Limited hour front desk
Feel at home (6)
Fridge
Television
Daily housekeeping
Lift
Soundproofed rooms
Free toiletries
The current price is NZ$617
NZ$617
includes taxes & fees
21 Apr - 22 Apr
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Japanese Style Room(18㎡), River View
Highlights
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Bidet
Hairdryer
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
18 sq m
River view
Sleeps 4
4 Single Futons
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Japanese Style Room(14.5sqm), River View
Highlights
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Bidet
Hairdryer
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
12 sq m
River view
Sleeps 3
3 Single Futons
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Renovated Japanese Western style Room
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Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Bidet
Hairdryer
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
26 sq m
Sleeps 3
2 Single Beds and 1 Single Futon
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Special Room (Supports only Japanese Language)
Highlights
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hydromassage showerhead
Hairdryer
Toilet with electronic bidet
Sleeps 2
2 Large Single Beds
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Japanese Western Style Room
Highlights
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Bidet
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
26 sq m
Sleeps 6
2 Large Single Beds and 4 Single Futons
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Japanese Style Room as two serial room
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Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Bidet
Hairdryer
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
25 sq m
Sleeps 8
8 Single Futons
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Tanohara River Side Japanese Style Room 8 Tatami Mat
Sleeps 3
3 Single Futons
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Japanese Western Room Non smoking
Sleeps 6
2 Single Beds and 5 Single Futons
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Japanese Style Room(18㎡), River View
Sleeps 4
4 Single Futons
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Tanohara River Side Japanese Style Room 10 Tatami Mat
Sleeps 5
5 Single Futons
Japanese-Style Deluxe Room
Sleeps 8
8 Single Futons
Economy Triple Room
Sleeps 3
3 Single Futons
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Kura Special Room
Sleeps 2
2 Single Beds
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Japanese Western Style Room II
Sleeps 3
2 Single Beds and 1 Single Futon
Standard Room With Tatami Area And Shared Bathroom
Kuju Highlands Observatory - 10 min drive - 9.8 km
Kuju Mountains - 11 min drive - 12.1 km
Kuju Flower Park - 13 min drive - 13.6 km
Daikanbo - 23 min drive - 22.8 km
Mount Kuzumi - 23 min drive - 16.2 km
Getting around
Kumamoto (KMJ) - 89 min drive
Bungotaketa Station - 31 min drive
Amagase Station - 35 min drive
Akamizu station - 37 min drive
Restaurants
クシタニカフェ 阿蘇店 - 6 min drive
九重森林公園スキー場 - 10 min drive
パティスリー 麓 - 9 min walk
とうふ吉祥 - 5 min walk
味処 なか - 11 min walk
About this property
Kurokawa Onsen Yamabiko Ryokan
Kurokawa Onsen Yamabiko Ryokan puts you a short five-minute drive from Aso Kuju National Park. Fellow travellers say great things about the helpful staff.
Languages
English, Japanese
At a glance
Hotel size
19 rooms
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Minimum check-in age – 18
Check-out time is 10:30 AM
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 9:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Guests booked in Half Board rates must check-in by 6 PM to receive dinner.
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Children
No cots (infant beds)
Pets
Pets not allowed
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
On-site parking includes off-street options
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Full breakfast (surcharge) each morning 8:00 AM–9:00 AM
What to do
Hot springs
Services
Front desk (limited hours)
Luggage storage
Facilities
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Accessibility
Lift
Room amenities
Be entertained
Flat-screen television
Home comfort
Air conditioning
Slippers
Sleep well
Soundproofed rooms
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Bidet
Free toiletries
Hairdryer
Towels
Toothbrush and toothpaste
Stay connected
Free WiFi
Food and drink
Fridge
In-room dining only
More
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Special features
Spa
Private bath/onsen services include an indoor private onsen (in communal space) and an outdoor private onsen (in communal space). Public bath/onsen services include an indoor mineral hot spring (onsen) and a yukata (Japanese robe). These services feature separate men's and women's areas. The ryokan bathing area is open 24 hours a day. There are hot springs on site.
Fees & policies
Mandatory fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or checkout. Fees may include applicable taxes:
A bathing tax, collected at the property, may be charged. The bathing tax applies to properties with hot springs and ranges from JPY 150-500 per person, per night based on local regulations. Please note that further exemptions may apply.
Optional extras
Full breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately JPY 1650 for adults and JPY 1100 for children
Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve access to the public bath facility
Policies
The Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare requires all international visitors to submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels etc). Additionally, lodging proprietors are required to photocopy passports for all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit on-site.
This property accepts credit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard
Please note that some properties do not permit guests with tattoos to use the on-site public bathing facilities.
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.
Additional fees may apply to children age 0-2 for items such as extra bedding and meals.
Also known as
YAMABIKO RYOKAN
KUROKAWA ONSEN YAMABIKO
Kurokawa Onsen Yamabiko
KUROKAWA ONSEN YAMABIKO RYOKAN Ryokan
KUROKAWA ONSEN YAMABIKO RYOKAN Minamioguni
KUROKAWA ONSEN YAMABIKO RYOKAN Ryokan Minamioguni
Frequently asked questions
Are pets allowed at Kurokawa Onsen Yamabiko Ryokan?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Kurokawa Onsen Yamabiko Ryokan?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 6:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:30 AM.
What is there to do at Kurokawa Onsen Yamabiko Ryokan and nearby?
On-site recreation at Kurokawa Onsen Yamabiko Ryokan includes hot springs.
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Kurokawa Onsen Yamabiko Ryokan Reviews
Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
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9.6/10
Cleanliness
9.6/10
Staff & service
9.2/10
Amenities
9.4/10
Property conditions & facilities
9.6/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
18 March 2025
Good place
The hotel has around 8 onsens for you to choose from. Mean whiles, it would be a quiet place to live.
Tsz Hong
Tsz Hong, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
11 October 2024
Fantastic place. Staff were wonderful, hotel was clean and quiet. Food was great. A wonderful stay!
Michael
Michael, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
31 October 2024
Very good private onsens
Koh Sing
Koh Sing, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
28 December 2023
Really nice staff and food. They provide 8 different hot spring facilities as well really comfortable.
Chi Wang Jimmy
Chi Wang Jimmy, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
26 January 2023
Nice stay and nice experience
Staffs are very kind and very willing to greet cutomers
I would stay here next time too
JIHYE
JIHYE, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
5 November 2023
Beautiful setting over the river and in Kurokawa onsen.
Erika
Erika, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
5 April 2024
We had a wonderful stay. The atmosphere, food, staff, and hospitality are amazing. We loved the onsen available on site, but also managed to visit other onsen in town (you can get an onsen hopping pass from the town visitor center). Overall very tranquil and relaxing. One thing to note is that the pillows can be small and you may need to ask for larger or additional pillows. Highly recommend and would visit again.
Ayed
Ayed, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
11 March 2024
6 private baths with different themes
I've been to quite a number of onsen hotels. This one have 2 things impress me:
The room is big
6 private baths with different themes! plus 2 public baths, I just feel like i was in a water park onsen version
Ling Kit
Ling Kit, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
10 June 2024
Good
JasonRicy
JasonRicy, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
25 November 2022
We stayed at four onsen Ryokans during our trip and this was our favorite. The outdoor baths were wonderful. There are also 6 family indoor onsen open 24 hrs a day that do not require reservation. The room was huge with a lovely view of the river. The town is charming, the staff were extremely friendly and helpful, and they were very happy to have kids.
Matthew
Matthew, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
26 November 2024
Amazing hotel, amazing area.
A beautiful place to stay in beautiful surroundings. Hiroki-san took great care of us from the beginning, explaining everything and serving our meals. He was very kind, patient with my attempts at speaking Japanese, and welcoming.
The riverside room had an amazing view in the autumn. There were so many onsen to choose from, shared outdoor ones and six private ones, easily accessed. Extremely relaxing.
The food was kaiseki style - many, many dishes. Absolutely delicious dinner and breakfast.
The Kurokawa Onsen area is full of charm. We particularly enjoyed a local shop run by a man who makes pottery. He explained how they make the white glaze from a local plant.
There are more onsen that you could possibly visit, but other than Yamabiko, I highly recommend the cave onsen at Shinmeikan and the beautiful outdoor one at Ikoi Ryokan (bear in mind I’ve only seen the men’s sections).
Daniel
Daniel, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
8 April 2024
good
Boram
Boram, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
5 December 2023
Well relax
Pattamon
10/10 Exceptional
21 September 2023
Great Ryokan. The property is beautiful and it's not far from the Kumamoto limousine bus stop (the hotel gives you rides to and from the stop anyway). Short walking distance to a bunch of restaurants and the main area of the town.
Top notch service and super clean. The outdoor onsen is incredible.
A few (minor) complaints:
-Some of the decorations are a bit tacky
-You only get one bath towel during your stay. If you want an extra one you have to pay extra. This seemed...weird given the price of this hotel.
Mark
Mark, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
11 March 2024
The changing area of private bath apparently was not being cleaned frequently enough so it was wet and with hairs all over the place.