Title: Kurokawaso Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Kurokawaso Ryokan with free breakfast, in the vicinity of Kuju Highlands Observatory ![Garden](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/22000000/21650000/21640700/21640656/8188fa10.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Japanese Style House, Annex | Living area | Flat-screen TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/22000000/21650000/21640700/21640656/2729517f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Front of property – evening/night](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/22000000/21650000/21640700/21640656/3f9c4e66.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Hot springs](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/22000000/21650000/21640700/21640656/fbe17fe0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Public bath](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/22000000/21650000/21640700/21640656/df3a8aac.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies Located close to Kuju Highlands Observatory and Mount Kuzumi, Kurokawaso provides free full breakfast, an indoor mineral hot spring (onsen) and a coffee shop/cafe. Treat yourself to a massage or other spa services. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a garden and a bar. 9.6 Exceptional ## Popular amenities - Bar - Breakfast included - Room service - Housekeeping - Parking included - Free WiFi ## Room options ### Check availability for these dates Tonight [Nov 1 - Nov 2](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-01&endDate=2025-11-02&selected=21640656&PinnedHotelID=21640656&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-01&endDate=2025-11-02&selected=21640656&PinnedHotelID=21640656&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Tomorrow [Nov 2 - Nov 3](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-02&endDate=2025-11-03&selected=21640656&PinnedHotelID=21640656&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-02&endDate=2025-11-03&selected=21640656&PinnedHotelID=21640656&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) This weekend [Nov 7 - Nov 9](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-07&endDate=2025-11-09&selected=21640656&PinnedHotelID=21640656&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-07&endDate=2025-11-09&selected=21640656&PinnedHotelID=21640656&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Next weekend [Nov 14 - Nov 16](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-14&endDate=2025-11-16&selected=21640656&PinnedHotelID=21640656&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-14&endDate=2025-11-16&selected=21640656&PinnedHotelID=21640656&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) All rooms 1 bed 2 beds 3+ beds Showing 4 of 4 rooms ![Japanese Style Standard Room | In-room safe, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/22000000/21650000/21640700/21640656/01967b4b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Japanese Style Standard Room 8.0 Very good 1 review ### Highlights Air conditioning Heating Fridge Flat-screen TV Hairdryer Spring-water bath Bidet Separate bath and shower - 178 sq ft - Sleeps 4 - 4 Single Futons ![Twin Room | In-room safe, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/22000000/21650000/21640700/21640656/6e7d0935.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Twin Room ### Highlights Air conditioning Heating Fridge Flat-screen TV Separate bedroom 2 bathrooms Hairdryer Bidet - 178 sq ft - 1 bedroom - Sleeps 2 - 2 Single Beds ![Japanese Style House, Annex | Living area | Flat-screen TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/22000000/21650000/21640700/21640656/2729517f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Japanese Style House, Annex ### Highlights Air conditioning Heating Fridge Flat-screen TV 2 bedrooms Hairdryer Private bathroom Separate bath and shower - 314 sq ft - 2 bedrooms - Sleeps 4 - 1 Single Futon ![In-room safe, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/22000000/21650000/21640700/21640656/b06a940b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Japanese Style Standard Room ### Highlights Air conditioning Heating Fridge Flat-screen TV Separate bedroom Hairdryer Spring-water bath Bidet - 178 sq ft - 1 bedroom - Sleeps 5 - 1 Single Futon ![Mod logo](https://a.travel-assets.com/pricing-claim/sparkle_dark.svg) Sign in to view eligible discounts and perks. 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[Sign in](https://www.expedia.co.uk/login?ckoflag=0&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FMinamioguni-Hotels-Kurokawaso.h21640656.Hotel-Information)[Sign up, it's free](https://www.expedia.co.uk/signup?enable_registration=true&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FMinamioguni-Hotels-Kurokawaso.h21640656.Hotel-Information) ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C33.07910%2C131.13681&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=lW-kG45CRIeBoLn5V3B2JldUZqk=) 6755-1 Manganji, Minamioguni, Kumamoto, 869-2402 #### What's nearby - Kuju Highlands Observatory - 10 min drive - 7.3 miles - Kuju Mountains - 12 min drive - 8.7 miles - Kuju Flower Park - 17 min drive - 9.7 miles - Nabegataki - 17 min drive - 10.9 miles - Daikanbo - 24 min drive - 14.3 miles #### Getting around - Bungotaketa Station - 31 min drive - Kumamoto (KMJ) - 90 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪郷土料理 八菜家 - ‬6 min drive - ‪レストランカフェ わろく屋 - ‬10 min walk - ‪自然薯料理 やまたけ - ‬3 min drive - ‪せのもと茶屋 - ‬6 min drive - ‪とうふ 吉祥 - ‬8 min walk ## About this property ### Kurokawaso Upscale ryokan near Kuju Flower Park Located close to Kuju Highlands Observatory and Mount Kuzumi, Kurokawaso provides free full breakfast, an indoor mineral hot spring (onsen) and a coffee shop/cafe. Treat yourself to a massage or other spa services. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a garden and a bar. You'll also find perks such as: - Free self-parking - Hot springs on-site, a gift shop and a front desk safe - Luggage storage Room features All guest rooms at Kurokawaso boast thoughtful touches, such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities, such as free WiFi and safes. More conveniences in all rooms include: - Bidets, free toiletries and hairdryers - Fridges, electric kettles and heating ## Similar properties ![Front of property – evening/night](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9290000/9281500/9281470/41637afa.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Kurokawa Onsen Ryokan Wakaba Kurokawa Onsen - Spa - Free WiFi - Restaurant - Air conditioning 9.4 Exceptional 430 reviews £327 30 Nov - 1 Dec [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-30&endDate=2025-12-01&selected=9281470&PinnedHotelID=9281470&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Spa](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19920000/19917700/19917693/f311ce65.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Kurokawa Onsen Yamabiko Ryokan Kurokawa Onsen - Free WiFi - Air conditioning - Breakfast available - Housekeeping 9.4 Exceptional 178 reviews £540 2 Dec - 3 Dec [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-02&endDate=2025-12-03&selected=19917693&PinnedHotelID=19917693&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Public bath](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90940000/90931100/90931018/5e767bd8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Yukyou no hibiki YUSAI Kurokawa Onsen - 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8 Nov [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-07&endDate=2025-11-08&selected=16431662&PinnedHotelID=16431662&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in all rooms: Free WiFi - Available in some public areas: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Free self parking on site ### Food and drink - Free full breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM - A bar/lounge - A coffee shop/cafe ### Things to do - Hot springs ### Family friendly - In-room refrigerator ### Conveniences - Gift shop/newsstand - Limited-hour front desk - Luggage storage - Safe at front desk ### Guest services - Housekeeping (daily) ### Outdoors - Garden ### Spa - Hot springs - Hot springs open from 10:30 AM - 9:00 PM - In-room massages - Public bath open from 6:00 AM - 11:00 AM - Public indoor mineral hot springs (onsen) - Public outdoor mineral hot springs (onsen) - Separate men/women areas in public bath - Yukata (Japanese robes) ### Accessibility - No lift ### More - Designated smoking areas ## Room amenities ### Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - Bidet - Free toiletries - Hair dryer - Toothbrush and toothpaste - Towels provided ### Entertainment - 26-inch flat-screen TV ### Food and drink - Electric kettle - Limited room service - Refrigerator ### More - Air conditioning - Desk - Heating - Phone - Safe - Window screens ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 7:00 PM Minimum check-in age - 18 ### Check-out Check-out before 11 AM ### Special check-in instructions The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 10 PM Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; 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 ### Access methods Front desk (limited hours) ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome Rollaway/extra beds are not available. Cots (infant beds) are not available ### Payment types at the property ## Important information ### Fees You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes: - A tax is imposed by the city: JPY 150.00 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 15 years of age. We have included all charges provided to us by the property. ### You need to know This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve access to the public bath facility This property accepts credit cards and cash Safety features at this property include a smoke detector and a security system If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### We should mention This property does not have any lifts Hot springs access available from 10:30 AM to 9:00 PM Reservations are required for private bath/onsen; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation 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 Please note that some properties do not permit guests with tattoos to use the on-site public bathing facilities ### Property is also known as Inn Kurokawaso Kurokawaso Ryokan Kurokawaso Minamioguni Kurokawaso Ryokan Minamioguni ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Kurokawaso pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### How much is parking at Kurokawaso? > Self-parking is free at this property. ### What time is check-in at Kurokawaso? > Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 7:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available. ### What time is check-out at Kurokawaso? > Checkout is at 11 AM. ### Where is Kurokawaso located? > Located in Kurokawa Onsen, this ryokan is within 12 mi (20 km) of Kuju Highlands Observatory, Kuju Flower Park and Nabegataki. Mount Kuzumi and Kokonoe Yume Otsurihashi are also within 16 mi (25 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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