12 inns in Kurokawa Onsen
- One night with 2 meals starts From ¥16,000 at Senomoto Kogen Hotel and From ¥17,000 at Yamabiko Ryokan (cooperative guide, excluding tax).
- Yamabiko Ryokan has 6 private or family baths, Oyado Noshiyu 5 (for staying guests), and Yumerindo and Ikoi Ryokan 4 each.
- The cooperative's list does not specify how many people share a room for these prices.
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This page compares 12 inns in Kurokawa Onsen, chosen from the inn list of the Kurokawa Onsen Ryokan Cooperative (Japanese). They are lined up by the lowest starting price for a night with 2 meals, the number of private and family baths, and baths in guest rooms.
About the prices: Each price is the lower end of the “guide price for one night with two meals (excluding tax)” in the cooperative’s inn list, shown as “from ¥X”. The cooperative’s list does not say how many people share the room (whether it is a per-person price). Inn prices change a lot with date, plan and number of guests, so these figures are not necessarily the lowest price. Before booking, enter your dates and number of guests on Rakuten Travel or the inn’s official site to check the price for that day.
In short
- Most private baths: Yamabiko Ryokan (6 family baths), Oyado Noshiyu (5 private baths for overnight guests only), Yumerindo (4 family baths), Ikoi Ryokan (4 private baths).
- Lowest starting price: Senomoto Kogen Hotel (from ¥16,000) and Yamabiko Ryokan (from ¥17,000).
- Single travelers: per the cooperative, Ryokan Sanga, Yumotoso, Wakaba, Nanjoen, Yamabiko, Sato-no-Yu Waraku and Yumerindo.
- Book 3 to 6 months ahead; peak seasons need even earlier booking.
Checked with official pages on October 18, 2026 (Japan time).
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1. How to choose: private baths, baths in rooms, price
- By number of private baths: Yamabiko Ryokan (6 family private baths), Oyado Noshiyu (5 private baths for overnight guests only), Yumerindo (4 family baths), Ikoi Ryokan (4 private baths).
- For a bath in your room: the cooperative’s introductions mark “rooms with a bath” for Ikoi Ryokan, Ryokan Sanga, Ryokan Yumotoso, Ryokan Wakaba, Oyado Noshiyu, Ryokan Nanjoen, Sato-no-Yu Waraku and Yukyo-no-Hibiki Yusai. Yamabiko Ryokan has special rooms with a bath on its inn page, and Senomoto Kogen Hotel has rooms with an open-air bath on its official site.
- Lower starting price: Senomoto Kogen Hotel from ¥16,000, Yamabiko Ryokan from ¥17,000.
- Traveling alone: the inns the cooperative marks as open to single travelers are Ryokan Sanga, Yumotoso, Wakaba, Nanjoen, Yamabiko Ryokan, Sato-no-Yu Waraku and Yumerindo.
- With a dog: dogs cannot stay in the same room anywhere in Kurokawa Onsen. Yamabiko Ryokan has a paid kennel hotel for small and medium dogs.
2. Comparison table: price, private baths and baths in rooms for 12 inns
Senomoto Kogen Hotel has the lowest starting price for a night with 2 meals (the cooperative’s guide), from ¥16,000. Click an inn’s name to jump to its section (Ryokan Sanga and Oyado Noshiyu link to their own articles, in Japanese).
| Inn | Night with 2 meals (excl. tax, from) | Private / family baths | Bath in room |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ryokan Sanga (Japanese) | ¥19,000~ | 3 | Yes |
| Oyado Noshiyu (Japanese) | ¥24,000~ | 5 (guests only) | Yes |
| Ikoi Ryokan | ¥21,500~ | 4 | Yes |
| Ryokan Yumotoso | ¥20,000~ | 3 | Yes |
| Ryokan Wakaba | ¥23,100~ | 2 | Yes |
| Shinmeikan | ¥19,800~ | 2 | – |
| Ryokan Nanjoen | ¥19,000~ | 2 | Yes |
| Yamabiko Ryokan | ¥17,000~ | 6 | Yes (special room) |
| Sato-no-Yu Waraku | ¥38,683~ | – | Yes |
| Yukyo-no-Hibiki Yusai | ¥19,800~ | 2 (guests only) | Yes |
| Yumerindo | ¥20,000~ | 4 | – |
| Senomoto Kogen Hotel | ¥16,000~ | 2 (guests only, paid) | Yes |
Prices are the lower end of the cooperative’s guide for one night with two meals, excluding tax (the number of guests per room is not stated). They change with date, plan and number of guests and are not necessarily the lowest price, so check on a booking site with your dates.
Ryokan Sanga has 2 private family baths and 1 family open-air bath; Oyado Noshiyu has 5 private baths for overnight guests only. See the articles on Ryokan Sanga and Oyado Noshiyu (both Japanese).
3. Ikoi Ryokan: from ¥21,500
A night with 2 meals starts from ¥21,500, and there are 4 private baths. The cooperative describes it as the only inn in Kurokawa Onsen listed among the “100 Famous Secret Hot Springs of Japan”, with 13 kinds of baths for bath-hopping inside the building. The men’s bath has a mist sauna, which day visitors can also use (the women’s bath has none). The listing shows a detached building, meals served in the room, and rooms with a bath.
Cooperative listing for Ikoi Ryokan (Japanese) | Jalan: check rooms and prices (ad)
| Name | Ikoi Ryokan |
|---|---|
| Address | Kawabata-dori, Kurokawa Onsen, Minamioguni Town, Aso District, Kumamoto |
| Hours / Closed | Check-in 15:00 · Check-out 10:00 |
| Phone | 0967-44-0552 |
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4. Ryokan Yumotoso: from ¥20,000
A night with 2 meals starts from ¥20,000, and there are 3 private (family) baths. There are also separate-gender open-air baths and indoor baths. The cooperative’s listing says single travelers can stay, and shows meals served in the room, rooms with a bath, and group stays.
Cooperative listing for Ryokan Yumotoso (Japanese) | Jalan: check rooms and prices (ad)
| Name | Ryokan Yumotoso |
|---|---|
| Address | 6700 Manganji, Minamioguni Town, Aso District, Kumamoto |
| Hours / Closed | Check-in 15:00 · Check-out 10:00 |
| Phone | 0967-44-0216 |
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5. Ryokan Wakaba: from ¥23,100
A night with 2 meals starts from ¥23,100, and there are 2 family baths. There are also separate-gender indoor and open-air baths. The cooperative’s listing says single travelers can stay, and shows meals served in the room, rooms with a bath, and group stays.
Cooperative listing for Ryokan Wakaba (Japanese) | Jalan: check rooms and prices (ad)
| Name | Ryokan Wakaba |
|---|---|
| Address | 6431 Manganji, Minamioguni Town, Aso District, Kumamoto |
| Hours / Closed | Check-in 15:00 · Check-out 10:00 |
| Phone | 0967-44-0500 |
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6. Shinmeikan: from ¥19,800
A night with 2 meals starts from ¥19,800. It has a cave bath and 2 family baths. The cave bath is available separately for men and women, and there are also an open-air bath and an indoor bath. The cooperative’s listing shows meals served in the room.
Cooperative listing for Shinmeikan (Japanese) | Jalan: check rooms and prices (ad)
| Name | Shinmeikan |
|---|---|
| Address | 6608 Manganji, Minamioguni Town, Aso District, Kumamoto |
| Hours / Closed | Check-in 15:00 · Check-out 10:00 |
| Phone | 0967-44-0916 |
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7. Ryokan Nanjoen: from ¥19,000
A night with 2 meals starts from ¥19,000, and there are 2 family indoor baths. There are separate-gender open-air and indoor baths. The cooperative’s listing says single travelers can stay, and shows meals served in the room, rooms with a bath, and group stays.
Cooperative listing for Ryokan Nanjoen (Japanese) | Jalan: check rooms and prices (ad)
| Name | Ryokan Nanjoen |
|---|---|
| Address | 6612-1 Manganji, Minamioguni Town, Aso District, Kumamoto |
| Hours / Closed | Check-in 14:00 · Check-out 10:00 |
| Phone | 0967-44-0553 |
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8. Yamabiko Ryokan: from ¥17,000
A night with 2 meals starts from ¥17,000, and there are 6 private family baths, the most among these 12 inns. There are also separate-gender open-air baths and a large public bath. The listing shows barrier-free access, a detached building, single travelers welcome, and meals served in the room. Dogs cannot stay in the same room, but there is a paid kennel hotel for small and medium dogs. Large dogs are not accepted.
Cooperative listing for Yamabiko Ryokan (Japanese) | Jalan: check rooms and prices (ad)
| Name | Yamabiko Ryokan |
|---|---|
| Address | 6704 Kurokawa, Minamioguni Town, Aso District, Kumamoto |
| Hours / Closed | Check-in 15:00 · Check-out 10:30 |
| Phone | 0967-44-0311 |
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9. Sato-no-Yu Waraku: from ¥38,683
A night with 2 meals starts from ¥38,683. It has separate-gender open-air baths (noten) and cave baths (anayu). The cooperative’s listing shows a detached building, single travelers welcome, and rooms with a bath.
Cooperative listing for Sato-no-Yu Waraku (Japanese) | Jalan: check rooms and prices (ad)
| Name | Sato-no-Yu Waraku |
|---|---|
| Address | 6351-1 Manganji, Minamioguni Town, Aso District, Kumamoto |
| Hours / Closed | Check-in 15:00 · Check-out 11:00 |
| Phone | 0967-44-0690 |
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10. Yukyo-no-Hibiki Yusai: from ¥19,800
A night with 2 meals starts from ¥19,800. Besides the large bath “Yutaki-no-Yu” and the an open-air bath, there are two private baths for overnight guests only, “Sugi-no-Yu” and “Nagomi-no-Yu”. The cooperative’s listing shows meals served in the room, rooms with a bath, and group stays. The annex “Yusai Bekkan” (from ¥13,000) is listed as a separate inn.
Cooperative listing for Yukyo-no-Hibiki Yusai (Japanese) | Jalan: check rooms and prices (ad)
| Name | Yukyo-no-Hibiki Yusai |
|---|---|
| Address | 6554-1 Manganji Kita-Kurokawa, Minamioguni Town, Aso District, Kumamoto |
| Hours / Closed | Check-in 15:00 · Check-out 10:00 |
| Phone | 050-3613-3567 |
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11. Yumerindo: from ¥20,000
A night with 2 meals starts from ¥20,000. It has 4 family baths and a low-temperature sauna, plus a large indoor bath and an open-air bath. The cooperative’s listing says single travelers can stay, and shows meals served in the room and group stays. The annex “Yumerindo Hanadomari” (from ¥21,000), with detached guest rooms, is listed as a separate inn.
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| Name | Yumerindo |
|---|---|
| Address | 6430-1 Manganji, Minamioguni Town, Aso District, Kumamoto |
| Hours / Closed | Check-in 15:00 · Check-out 10:30 |
| Phone | 0967-44-0321 |
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12. Senomoto Kogen Hotel: from ¥16,000
A night with 2 meals starts from ¥16,000, the lowest starting price among the 12. The official site presents it as a highland hotel with a view of the five peaks of Aso. There is an open-air bath, “Zekkei Hana-no-Yu”, and a large bath, plus two private baths for overnight guests only, “Take” and “Akari” (¥2,500 for 50 minutes). Dinner is a buffet of Kumamoto food. Rooms include Japanese-Western rooms with an open-air bath on the first floor of the main building.
Cooperative listing for Senomoto Kogen Hotel (Japanese) | Jalan: check rooms and prices (ad)
| Name | Senomoto Kogen Hotel |
|---|---|
| Address | 5644 Manganji, Minamioguni Town, Aso District, Kumamoto |
| Hours / Closed | Check-in 15:00 · Check-out 10:00 |
| Phone | 050-1721-9577 |
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13. Booking and getting there
Inns generally accept bookings from 3 to 6 months ahead, and booking even earlier is recommended for the busy seasons: Golden Week, Obon, the autumn leaf season (October to November) and the New Year holidays. The Kurokawa Onsen official FAQ says same-day bookings are difficult.
Buses run 3 times a day from Kumamoto, Yufuin and Hakata and must be reserved by the day before. If you drive, the hot spring town has about 280 free public parking spaces (only parking lot 4 is paid). Inn car parks are often for overnight guests only, and many inns offer a pick-up service for guests by advance booking. In winter (December to March) there is snow and ice on the roads, and studless tires or chains are required. There is no ATM in the hot spring town, and many facilities take cash only. Kurokawa Onsen official FAQ and access page (both Japanese)
If you only want to bath-hop without staying, our article on the Kurokawa bath pass (Japanese) explains how ¥1,500 gets you into 3 open-air baths at about 25 inns.
FAQ
Can I stay with children?
It depends on the inn. Oyado Noshiyu has adult-only rooms that do not accept children, including babies and toddlers (see the Oyado Noshiyu article, Japanese). For meals and bedding for children at other inns, ask the inn before booking.
Can they handle allergies or vegetarian meals?
Many inns handle allergies as far as they can. Removing every seasoning completely can be difficult, so tell the inn the type and severity of the allergy when you book. Only a limited number of inns can serve vegetarian or vegan meals.
Prices and conditions may change.
Sources
7 pages we checked
- Kurokawa Onsen Ryokan Cooperative: inn list
- Kurokawa Onsen Ryokan Cooperative: FAQ
- Kurokawa Onsen Ryokan Cooperative: access
- Senomoto Kogen Hotel: official site
- Senomoto Kogen Hotel: hot springs (private baths Take and Akari)
- Yukyo-no-Hibiki Yusai: official site (list of baths)
- Japanese version of this page (日本語版)
Checked with official pages on October 18, 2026 (Japan time).
