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Kurokawa Onsen Yamabiko Ryokan

3.5 star property
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Hot springs
Spa
Hot springs
Japanese Style Room as two serial room
Hallway

Reviews

9.4 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
    Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
6704 Manganji, Aso-gun, Minamioguni, Kumamoto, 869-2402
  • Aso Kuju National Park
    4 min drive
  • Meotodaki Fall
    5 min drive
  • Hiranodai Kogen Observation Deck
    5 min drive
  • Kumamoto (KMJ)
    89 min drive

Room options

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Japanese Style Room(18㎡), River View

Japanese Style Room(18㎡), River View

  • 18 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Twin Futon

View all photos for Japanese Style Room(14.5sqm), River View

Hot springs

Japanese Style Room(14.5sqm), River View

  • 12 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Futon

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Hot springs

Renovated Japanese Western style Room

  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Futon

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In-room safe, soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Run of House , No View

  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Twin Futon

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Special Room (Supports only Japanese Language)

Special Room (Supports only Japanese Language)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Hot springs

Japanese Western Style Room

  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Twin Futon and 2 Twin Beds

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Japanese Style Room as two serial room

Japanese Style Room as two serial room

  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 8
  • 1 Twin Futon

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About the area

Minamioguni

Located in Minamioguni (Kurokawa Onsen), Kurokawa Onsen Yamabiko Ryokan is within a 5-minute drive of Aso Kuju National Park and Meotodaki Fall. .This ryokan is 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from Hiranodai Kogen Observation Deck and 6.1 mi (9.8 km) from Kuju Highlands Observatory.

What's nearby

  • Meotodaki Fall - 5 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Hiranodai Kogen Observation Deck - 5 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Kuju Highlands Observatory - 10 min drive - 9.8 km
  • Kuju Mountains - 11 min drive - 12.1 km
  • Daikanbo - 23 min drive - 22.8 km

Getting around

  • Bungotaketa Station - 31 min drive
  • Kumamoto Airport (KMJ) - 89 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

Minamioguni ryokan in Kurokawa Onsen
Kurokawa Onsen Yamabiko Ryokan offers 19 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and slippers. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Bathrooms include bidets, toilets with an electronic bidet, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
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 springs (Japanese-style onsen) and a yukata (Japanese robe). These services feature separate men and women areas. The ryokan bathing area is open 24 hours. There are hot springs on site.
Make yourself at home in one of the 19 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and bidets. Conveniences include safes, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Enjoy the recreation opportunities such as hot springs or make use of other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access.
Full breakfasts are available daily from 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include luggage storage, a safe deposit box at the front desk, and an elevator.
Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 8:00 AM and 9:00 AM.

Languages

English, Japanese

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and public transport

  • On-site parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee daily 8:00 AM–9:00 AM: JPY 1650 for adults and JPY 1100 for children

Things to do

  • Hot springs

Family friendly

  • Fridge
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Lift
  • Front-desk safe

Guest services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Luggage storage

Outdoors

  • Japanese garden

Spa

  • 24-hour public bath access
  • Indoor mineral hot springs (onsen)
  • Indoor private onsen (mineral springs) in communal space
  • Outdoor mineral hot springs (onsen)
  • Outdoor private onsen (mineral springs) in communal space
  • Separate men/women areas in public bath
  • Yukata (Japanese robe)

Accessibility

  • Lift

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • In-room dining only
  • Fridge

More

  • Safe
  • Slippers
  • Soundproofing

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 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 more details, 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.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. 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.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately JPY 1650 for adults and JPY 1100 for children

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit 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 bathing facility
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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.

We should mention

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
Set meals are served in guestrooms only (no menus or public dining)
Please note that some properties do not permit guests with tattoos to use the onsite public bathing facilities

Property is 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

Kurokawa Onsen Yamabiko Ryokan Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 116 out of 152 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 27 out of 152 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 152 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 152 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 152 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ayed, Jacksonville

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ling Kit

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chi Wang Jimmy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really nice staff and food. They provide 8 different hot spring facilities as well really comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Wai Nam

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Soon Seng

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pattamon

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Well relax

8/10 Good

Erika

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful setting over the river and in Kurokawa onsen.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Zaki

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Peak Ghee

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kazuki

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Bryan, Singapore

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Thoughtful service, esp when travelling with young kids - they have a menu of baby-related items that could be requested, such as a bottle brush! Food was excellent and a good number of family baths that ensured availability.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great Private Onsen and facility. It would be better to provide various local food
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Phenomenal stay at a wonderful Onsen Ryokan
The Yamabiko Ryokan is an amazing hotel and onsen. We had a phenomenal stay here, a night we will always remember. The service from the moment we arrived was first class and the onsen facilities absolutely fantastic. The breakfast experience also blew our socks off. We were so impressed that we really wanted to stay for a second night! As an aside, the opportunity to visit the neighbouring Onsen in Kurokawa on the day of our departure great. We cancelled our plans to go to Beppu for the day to stay and use the other facilities in the town. We have vowed to come back again very soon!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is far better than I think. The staff are very nice and polite. The traditional Japanese room is certainly a very nice try for non-Japanese. I have no complaints at all.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018

8/10 Good

Xee, California

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely hostess who showed me my room and explained the facilities. Comfortable and cozy room, awesome private baths available.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018

8/10 Good

MOON WHAI

Good family vacation
Good service, clean room, excellent Onsen especially you have 6 private Onsen with different themes to choose with. Both breakfast and dinner is good, and they even allowed you to bring your own whisky to drink with dinner. Good parking facilities. You need a car to travel around.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

KYUNGMI

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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Stayed 1 night in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful stay! The photos do not do the place justice.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2018

10/10 Excellent

Masato

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024