Minamioguni Hotels

Ryokan Wakaba

Surrounded by beautiful natural countryside, this hotel provides comfortable and peaceful accommodation and offers a range of relaxation activities such natural hot springs, a spa and a stone sauna.

Yumerindo

Located in the centre of Kurokawa Onsen area, Senomotokan Yumerindo offers quiet and spacious rooms with tatami (woven-straw) flooring and river views. Guests can enjoy the on-site hot spring bath.

Each room at Yumerindo Senomotokan is equipped with a TV, a refrigerator and a balcony. The seating area comes with an electric kettle and a green tea set. Yukata robes are provided for all guests. Bathrooms are shared and a hairdryer and free toiletries are provided.

You can use the free shuttle bus to and from Kurowaka Onsen Bus Stop upon reservation at the time of booking. Guests can park on-site for free. The ryokan provides a 24-hour front desk service and luggage storage. Free WiFi is accessible in public areas. Senomotokan Yumerindo features 2 open air baths, 2 indoor baths and 1 Kashikiri indoor bath.

Dining options are available at the on-site restaurant which serves traditional Japanese cuisine. Both breakfast and dinner are provided at the restaurant.

The ryokan is a 2.5-hour bus ride from Fukuoka Airport and Kumamoto Airport. JR Hakata Station is a 3-hour bus ride away.

Ryokan Sanga

Situated among tranquil Japanese gardens, Ryokan Sanga boasts spacious open-air hot spring baths and classic Japanese-style guest rooms with a relaxing ambience. The cosy lobby lounge comes with comfortable sofas, a fireplace and free Wi-Fi. Free parking is available.

Offering a historic charm, each room is fitted with tatami (woven-straw) flooring and traditional futon bedding, and features a low table and chairs for guests to unwind with. A flat-screen TV, a fridge and an electric kettle with tea bags are also provided.

Sanga Ryokan offers in-room massages at an extra charge. Guests can purchase souvenirs at the on-site gift shop, or leave their luggage at the front desk.

The property is a 50-minute drive from JR Aso Station, or a 5-minute drive from Kurokawa Onsen Bus Stop. Free pick-up shuttles are available from the bus stop if requested at time of booking. Mangan-ji Temple is a 10-minute drive away, and Mount Aso is a 60-minute drive from the ryokan.

Lavish Japanese multi-course dinner featuring local beef steak is served in the dining room. Traditional Japanese breakfast is also offered.

Yamamizuki

Yamamizuki offers hot spring baths and Japanese-style rooms with river or nature views and a private coffee machine, some boasting a private hot spring bath. It features free Wi-Fi at the lobby, a souvenir shop and free parking.

Japanese-style spa hotel Yamamizuki is a 20-minute drive from the Nabegataki Waterfall, and it’s located close to a 2-hour walking route through nature. JR Aso Train Station is a 40-minute drive.

Guests can unwind in an outdoor or indoor public hot spring bath, or reserve one for private use. The hotel offers a free pick-up from bus stop Kurokawa Onsen.

Rooms feature a tatami (woven-straw) floor, a low table with seating cushions and sliding shoji paper screens that open to a seating area with chairs and a coffee table. They come with an LCD TV, a safe and a fridge. Yukata robes are provided, and Japanese futon bedding is spread on the floor.

A Japanese breakfast and a kaiseki traditional multi-course dinner are served at the dining room.This property is a ryokan, which is a type of traditional Japanese Inn.

Oyado Hanabou

Situated in a tranquil area surrounded by natural beauty, Oyado Hanabou offers Japanese-style rooms fitted with tatami (woven-straw) floor located in the annex building. Guests can reach the footsteps of Mt. Aso with a 45-minute drive.

Each air-conditioned room comes with a seating area and features futon bedding. The private bathroom comes with slippers and towels.

Guests can leisurely soak in the reserved private hot spring bath available for use at an additional charge. The property also offers free parking.

A traditional Japanese set meal prepared with fresh local ingredients are served for dinner and breakfast.

Kumamoto Airport is a 75-minute drive and the Kumamoto City Centre is a 100-minute drive away.

Yamabiko Ryokan

The entrance to this peaceful ryokan is through a traditional Japanese gate and across a bridge overlooking a river. Yamabiko is well-known for its open-air hot spring bath made from large stones, and the ryokan's indoor baths are available to guests 24 hours a day.

Kurokawa Onsen Oku No Yu

Okunoyu shows a new face in accordance with the changing of each season. A variety of baths are available to help guests enjoy the amazing natural landscapes of Mt. Aso.

Kurokawa-So

Boasting 6 different hot spring baths, Kurokawa-So is a traditional ryokan accommodation 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 in the guest room. Breakfast is served at the large dining room.

Ryokan Ichinoi

Only a 5-minute walk from the centre of Kurokawa hot-spring district, Ryokan Ichinoi offers Japanese-style accommodations with Japanese Yukata robes. You can relax in the indoor/outdoor hot-spring baths and enjoy traditional multi-course meals. Kurokawa Onsen Bus Stop is a 10-minute walk away.

The air-conditioned rooms feature a tatami (woven-straw) floors and Japanese futon bedding. A flat-screen TV, a fridge and a safety deposit box are included in each. Rooms come with a private toilet but bathrooms are shared.

Ichinoi Ryokan is a 30-minute drive from Kongoho-ji Temple and a 25-minute drive from Mangan-ji Temple. Kuju Ski Resort is a 40-minute drive away.

Free Wi-Fi is available at the lobby and guests can request massages for an extra cost. A private reservable hot-spring bath can be used for free of charge and local gifts can be purchased at the souvenir shop.

Seasonal ingredients are served with the traditional multi-course dinners and a Japanese set-menu is served for breakfast. All meals are served at the guests’ rooms.