
Located in the centre of Kurokawa Onsen, Oyado Noshiyu offers outdoor and indoor hot-spring baths, Japanese-style accommodations and a traditional teahouse. It also features a lounge with complimentary coffee and WiFi, a terrace and a garden. Free parking is available. Noshiyu Oyado is an adults-only property. Guests can unwind in a public hot-spring bath, or rent one for private use. Other facilities include a shared lounge, lockers and drinks vending machines. The ryokan serves Japanese seasonal dishes at its dining room, which features an open kitchen. Teahouse Warabe offers self-service coffee. A variety of Japanese shochu liquor, wines and other drinks can be enjoyed at bar Kura. Kurokawa Onsen Oyado Noshiyu is a 5-minute walk from bus stop Kurokawa-Onsen, which offers highway buses to JR Hakata Station, Fukuoka Airport, Kumamoto Station, Aso Station and many more destinations. Rooms feature a tatami (woven-straw) floor, a low table with seating cushions and a flat-screen TV. Amenities include a refrigerator, a coffee machine and a safe. All rooms come with yukata robes and an attached toilet, while some also have private bathing facilities.
Exceptional
722 reviews

Featuring a bar, Gekkoju Kurokawa offers rooms in Minamioguni, less than 1 km from Kurokawa Onsen. This 5-star ryokan offers free shuttle service. The ryokan has a hot spring bath and a 24-hour front desk. The rooms come with air conditioning, a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a fridge, a coffee machine, a bath, free toiletries and a desk. With a private bathroom equipped with a bidet and a hair dryer, rooms at the ryokan also have a mountain view. Kumamoto Airport is 60 km from the property.
Exceptional
53 reviews

<h2>Comfortable Accommodations</h2> Yamashinobu in Minamioguni offers family rooms with tatami floors and garden views. Each room includes air-conditioning, a tea and coffee maker, and free WiFi. <h2>Relaxing Facilities</h2> Guests can enjoy a hot spring bath, open-air bath, and a spa bath. The property features a beautiful garden and provides free on-site private parking. <h2>Dining Experience</h2> An à la carte Asian breakfast with local specialities is served daily. The restaurant offers a variety of dining options, including a public bath and full-day security. <h2>Convenient Location</h2> Located 39 km from Mount Aso and 53 km from Kumamoto Airport, Yamashinobu is situated in a hot spring area. Nearby attractions include Kinrinko Lake at 47 km and Kumamoto Airport.
Exceptional
750 reviews

Built in 1722, Okyakuya is situated in the historical district of Kurokawa Onsen district. Located only 100 metres from Kurokawa Onsen, Free WiFi is provided and private parking is available on site. Featuring tatami (woven-straw) flooring, each room at this ryokan in air conditioned and has a flat-screen TV. Selected units feature a seating area. You will find Japanese Yukata robes, slippers and a hairdryer in all rooms. Rooms come with a private toilet. Bathing facilities are shared. Guests can relax in the hot spring bath at the property. There is also a public bath that can be reserved for private use. The nearest airport is Kumamoto Airport, 38 km from the property.
Exceptional
483 reviews

<h2>Comfortable Accommodations</h2> Bettei Soan in Minami Aso offers family rooms with air-conditioning, private bathrooms, and free toiletries. Each room includes a TV, electric kettle, and free WiFi. <h2>Relaxing Facilities</h2> Guests can enjoy a hot spring bath, sauna, open-air bath, and terrace. Additional amenities include a balcony with mountain views, yukata, and tatami floors. <h2>Convenient Services</h2> The ryokan provides free bicycles, daily housekeeping, and free on-site private parking. Special diet menus and mountain views enhance the stay. <h2>Nearby Attractions</h2> Mount Aso is 23 km away, Kumamoto Castle 38 km, and Suizenji Park 35 km. Kumamoto Airport is 21 km from the property.
Exceptional
85 reviews

<h2>Comfortable Accommodations</h2> Fujiya in Minamioguni offers family rooms with tatami floors and river views. Each room includes air-conditioning, a hairdryer, free toiletries, a TV, and an electric kettle. <h2>Relaxing Facilities</h2> Guests can enjoy a hot spring bath and free WiFi in public areas. Additional amenities include a public bath, luggage storage, and free on-site private parking. <h2>Local Attractions</h2> Mount Aso is 40 km away, Kinrinko Lake 48 km, and Kumamoto Airport 55 km from the property. The surrounding area features a hot spring area. <h2>Guest Satisfaction</h2> Highly rated for its breakfast, room comfort, and attentive staff.
Exceptional
88 reviews

<h2>Comfortable Accommodations</h2> Shikinosato Hanamura in Minamioguni offers comfortable rooms with air-conditioning, private bathrooms, and modern amenities. Guests enjoy free WiFi, private open-air baths, and yukata. <h2>Relaxing Facilities</h2> The ryokan features a hot spring bath, open-air bath, and terrace. Additional amenities include a public bath, 24-hour front desk, and free on-site private parking. <h2>Dining Experience</h2> Asian breakfast is served daily, complemented by a coffee shop. Special diet menus are available, and daily housekeeping ensures a pleasant stay. <h2>Local Attractions</h2> Mount Aso is 39 km away, Kinrinko Lake 47 km, and Kumamoto Airport 53 km from the property. The surrounding area is a hot spring area.
Exceptional
241 reviews

Kurokawa Onsen Yama no Yado Shinmeikan features 5 hot-spring baths, including a 30-metre long cave bath. Located in the centre of Kurokawa hot-spring area, it offers Japanese accommodations and free WiFi at the lobby. Free shuttle is available to/from Ogunimachi Yu Station and bus stop Kurokawa. Tranquil rooms have a tatami (woven-straw) floor, a flat-screen TV and a seating area. All rooms come with a fridge and a toilet, while bathing facilities are shared. Facilities include drinks vending machines and free parking. Kurokawa Onsen Yama no Yado Shinmeikan is a 40-minute drive from JR Aso Train Station.
Exceptional
202 reviews

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. Dinner will be served at dining room from Aug.
Exceptional
179 reviews

Boasting spacious indoor and outdoor hot spring baths surrounded by lush greenery, Ryokan Wakaba provides Japanese-style accommodation in the peaceful mountain area. Free Wi-Fi is offered in the public area, and parking is available for free. Featuring a relaxing ambience, each room comes with a comfortable seating area with a low table and seating cushions. Some rooms are fitted with traditional futon bedding, while others have Western beds. A TV and a fridge are included. Guests at Wakaba Ryokan can experience rejuvenating stone sauna. The spacious indoor hot spring baths feature retro décor, and smaller baths can be reserved for private use. JR Kumamoto Station is about a 100-minute drive away, and Aso Shrine is a 40-minute drive from the property. Guests with a dinner-inclusive rate can savour Japanese-style full-course dinner with delicately prepared seasonal dishes. Alternatively, guests can choose to add half-course dinner to their breakfast-inclusive rate booking.
Exceptional
672 reviews

Located in the Kurokawa hot-spring area, Yamabiko Ryokan offers public indoor/outdoor hot-spring baths and some rooms with mountain or river views. Free Wi-Fi is available at the public area and guests can request relaxing massages for an extra cost. JR Aso Train Station is a 1-hour drive away. The air-conditioned rooms feature a flat-screen TV, a fridge and a private toilet. Guests can choose to stay in rooms with tatami (woven-straw) floors and Japanese futon bedding or in rooms with Western beds. Bathrooms are shared. Local products can be purchased at the souvenir shop and free parking is on-site. Guests can refresh in the sauna rooms and play table tennis after a long bath. Luggage storage is available at the front desk. Traditional multi-course meals are served for dinner and a Japanese set-menu for breakfast. All meals are served at the private dining rooms with a Nakai-san personal attendant service. Ryokan Yamabiko is a 5-minute drive from Meotodaki Falls and a 20-minute drive from Kuju Forest Park Ski Resprt. Kumamoto Airport is about a 70-minute drive away.
Exceptional
160 reviews

<h2>Comfortable Accommodations</h2> Yunoyado Irifune in Aso offers family rooms with air-conditioning, private bathrooms, and tatami floors. Each room includes a tea and coffee maker, bidet, hairdryer, and free toiletries. <h2>Relaxing Facilities</h2> Guests can enjoy a hot spring bath, open-air bath, and free WiFi. Additional amenities include a public bath, menus for special diets, and bike hire. <h2>Local Attractions</h2> Mount Aso is 14 km away, while Kumamoto Castle and Suizenji Park are 42 km from the ryokan. Other points of interest include Egao Kenko Stadium Kumamoto (33 km) and KK Wings (33 km). Kumamoto Airport is 28 km distant.
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6 reviews

Welcome to our ryokan, which reopened in April 2014 after a thoughtful renovation. We offer spacious and comfortable guest rooms, perfect for relaxation amidst the serene beauty of the surrounding mountains. You’ll find us just a short 7-minute walk from the Takachiho Shrine, making it easy to explore this beautiful area. If you prefer to drive, it's only a quick 6-minute trip to Takachiho. We look forward to welcoming you and ensuring your stay is enjoyable and memorable!
Exceptional
56 reviews

<h2>Elegant Accommodation</h2> Ryokan Shinsen in Takachiho offers a 5-star ryokan experience with a beautiful garden and free WiFi. Guests enjoy private check-in and check-out, a 24-hour front desk, concierge service, and daily housekeeping. <h2>Comfortable Amenities</h2> Rooms feature private bathrooms with air-conditioning, terraces, hot tubs, and private open-air baths. Additional amenities include tea and coffee makers, bidets, garden views, and free toiletries. <h2>Dining and Services</h2> The property provides a highly rated dinner and breakfast, supported by attentive staff and excellent service. Free on-site private parking is available, along with luggage storage and full-day security. <h2>Local Attractions</h2> Takachiho Shrine is a 6-minute walk away, while Takachiho Gorge Freshwater Fish Aquarium lies 1.8 km from the ryokan. Other nearby points include Amanoiwato Shrine (8 km) and Ogidake Park Viewing Platform (43 km). Kumamoto Airport is 63 km distant.
Exceptional
160 reviews

Featuring free WiFi and a hot spring bath, Hatago Kayausagi offers accommodation in Hita. Free private parking is available on site. Each room at this ryokan is air conditioned and features a TV. There is a 24-hour front desk, room service, luggage storage space and shops at the property. Guests can enjoy creative cuisines prepared with fresh local ingredients on site. Yufu City is 39 km from Hatago Kayausagi, while Kurume is 40 km away. The nearest airport is Kumamoto Airport, 54 km.
Exceptional
122 reviews

<h2>Comfortable Accommodations</h2> Unzen Kyushu Hotel in Unzen offers comfortable rooms with air-conditioning, private bathrooms, and mountain views. Each room includes bathrobes, a refrigerator, and free toiletries. <h2>Dining and Leisure</h2> Guests can enjoy a terrace, restaurant, bar, and free WiFi. The hotel provides a coffee shop and offers American and Asian breakfast options. <h2>Convenient Facilities</h2> The hotel features a lift, 24-hour front desk, free off-site private parking, and full-day security. Additional amenities include daily housekeeping, luggage storage, and a sofa. <h2>Local Attractions</h2> Located 2.3 km from Unzen National Park and 46 km from Amakusa Airport, the hotel is near Nagasaki Museum of History (47 km) and Glover Garden (50 km). A hot spring area surrounds the property.
Exceptional
130 reviews

<h2>Comfortable Accommodations</h2> Yunohira Kamiyanagiya in Yufu offers family rooms with air-conditioning, tatami floors, and private bathrooms. Each room includes a refrigerator, TV, and free toiletries. <h2>Relaxing Facilities</h2> Guests can enjoy a hot spring bath, open-air bath, and free WiFi. Additional amenities include a shuttle service, minimarket, daily housekeeping, luggage storage, and free on-site private parking. <h2>Dining Experience</h2> The ryokan serves Asian breakfast with local specialities. Dinner is highly rated by guests, who appreciate the delicious meals. <h2>Local Attractions</h2> Located 40 km from Crasus Dome Oita, 16 km from Kinrinko Lake, and 65 km from Oita Airport. Nearby attractions include Ogosha Shrine and Unaki Hime Shrine.
Exceptional
122 reviews

<h2>Comfortable Accommodations</h2> Shimizu Ryokan in Yufu offers family rooms with private bathrooms, air-conditioning, and garden or river views. Each room includes a refrigerator, TV, and free toiletries. <h2>Relaxing Facilities</h2> Guests can enjoy a hot spring bath, open-air bath, and terrace. Free WiFi is available throughout the property. Additional amenities include a minimarket, coffee shop, and bicycle parking. <h2>Convenient Location</h2> Located 65 km from Oita Airport, the ryokan is near attractions such as Kinrinko Lake (16 km) and Crasus Dome Oita (39 km). The surrounding area features a hot spring area.

Situated in a historic and peaceful hot spring town, Ryokan Yamashiroya boasts spacious hot spring baths and comfortable Japanese-style guest rooms. Its English-speaking staff welcome the guests, and property-wide Wi-Fi is offered for free. Free parking is also available. Guests can try on a yukata robe and sip green tea in the room, fitted with tatami (woven-straw) flooring and traditional futon bedding. A flat-screen TV and a fridge are included. Rooms come with a private toilet, and bathroom is shared with other guests. Yamashiroya Ryokan provides 4 hot spring baths, which can be reserved for private use for free. Luggage can be stored at the front desk, and drink vending machines are available on site. Seasonal ingredients are featured in Japanese multi-course dinner, which is served in the guest room. Traditional Japanese breakfast can be savoured in the dining room. JR Yunohira Station is a 10-minute drive from the property, and free pick-up shuttles are available if requested at time of booking. Downtown Oita area is a 40-minute drive away.
Exceptional
260 reviews

Welcome to Auberge Funoki, a charming ryokan located in the beautiful Nakatsu area of Oita. Here, you can unwind in our lovely garden and enjoy serene views from your room. We are just 43 km away from the Kubote Museum, making it a convenient spot for exploring local attractions. Our comfortable accommodations are designed to help you relax, and you'll have access to a soothing hot spring to enhance your stay. We look forward to welcoming you and ensuring you have a wonderful experience!
Exceptional
14 reviews

Only a 8-minute drive from JR Yufuin Station, Yufuin Tsubaki boasts rooms with a private hot spring bath and free WiFi access. Free private parking is available on site. Rooms are fitted with a flat-screen TV. You will find a kettle in the room. Rooms are equipped with a private bathroom. For your comfort, you will find slippers and free toiletries. Kinrinko Lake is 3.6 km from Yufuin Tsubaki, while Yufuin Retoro Motor Museum is 3.3 km away. The nearest airport is Oita Airport, 45 km from Yufuin Tsubaki.
Exceptional
132 reviews

<h2>Comfortable Accommodations</h2> Nihon-no-Ashitaba in Yufuin offers family rooms with air-conditioning, private bathrooms, and mountain views. Each room includes a tea and coffee maker, bidet, and free WiFi. <h2>Relaxing Facilities</h2> Guests can enjoy a hot spring bath, open-air bath, and bar. Additional amenities include a work desk, seating area, and free toiletries. <h2>Convenient Services</h2> The ryokan provides a 24-hour front desk, daily housekeeping, luggage storage, and free on-site private parking. Free breakfast is served each morning. <h2>Local Attractions</h2> Located 54 km from Oita Airport, the property is near Kinrinko Lake (3.8 km) and Yufuin Station (2.4 km). Other attractions include Norman Rockwell Museum and Crasus Dome Oita.
Exceptional
304 reviews


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When you’re planning a luxury or boutique stay in Kumamoto, Japan, be sure to explore these top attractions that highlight the city’s rich history and culture.
Kumamoto Castle: This iconic Japanese castle features stunning architecture and beautiful gardens, making it a must-visit site during your stay.
Suiheisen Park: A peaceful oasis, Suiheisen Park offers scenic walking paths and vibrant seasonal flowers, perfect for a leisurely afternoon stroll.
Shimotori Shopping Arcade: Explore this bustling shopping district filled with local boutiques and eateries, ideal for picking up unique souvenirs during your visit.
Kato Shrine: Nestled in the heart of the city, Kato Shrine is a serene spot known for its beautiful architecture and tranquil atmosphere.
Kumamoto Contemporary Art Museum: This innovative art museum showcases contemporary works and hosts various exhibitions, making it a hub of creativity.
Suizenji Jojuen Garden: Renowned for its picturesque landscapes, this traditional Japanese garden offers a glimpse into the country's gardening artistry.
Takamori Yusui Tunnel Park: An intriguing blend of nature and history, this park features an old tunnel surrounded by lush greenery, perfect for exploration.
Shimada Museum of Arts: Discover a range of Japanese artworks at this intimate museum, enhancing your cultural experience during your stay in Kumamoto.
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