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Fast facts

Check in from:		15:00
Check out before:		11:00
Breakfast		Breakfast available
Pets		Pets not allowed
Children		Children are welcome at this hotel

Amenities

Wi-Fi
Parking
Air conditioning
Restaurant
Non-smoking
Shops

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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.

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Solo traveller

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Comment: 25 Dec 2025

Stayed in: Nov 2025

Japanese Tradition at its Best

Superb.
Elegance and comfort, with multiple room choice options including isolated private onsen rooms overlooking the river gorge.
Kurokawaso is at the quiet western of the village, a ten minute walk across the river.
A knowledge of ryokan etiquette is important, and ability to speak even basic Japanese an advantage.
OBS! The highway bus stop is Kurokawa Onsen: do not get off at Minami Oguni, which is 10km west.
Regular bus service from Aso eki and KMJ.
Group traveller

Comment: 16 May 2025

An absolutely wonderful experience.
The staff at the ryokan were incredibly polite and always ready to help with anything we needed. Upon check-in, we were provided with traditional attire, pajamas, tabi slippers, bath amenities, and a small welcome treat with matcha and coffee. We also asked at the front desk if they could give us a ride to the bus stop after check-out, and they kindly said yes, of course.

Our room was spacious, clean, and beautifully decorated. At first, we were planning to explore several other local onsens, but after experiencing the ones at the ryokan, we felt completely satisfied.
There are separate baths for hotel guests (men’s and women’s), baths open to both guests and visitors (also divided by gender), as well as a private onsen. One of the onsens also has a sauna.
The traditional dinner and breakfast were both impressive—delicious and very generous in portion.
The surrounding grounds are stunning, perfect for peaceful walks. This ryokan is a bit further from the main cluster of inns, but that was exactly what we wanted—to enjoy quiet walking.
At night, our futons were laid out for us, adding to the authentic experience.
The only reason I deducted one star is the very bright green light on the ceiling that stays on all night and can’t be turned off or covered. I didn’t have a sleep mask with me, and the ryokan didn’t provide one, so I had a sleepless night. It was quite unpleasant.
That said, I still highly recommend this ryokan—it’s an unforgettable place to stay.
Anonymous traveller

Comment: 8 Feb 2025

Stayed in: Feb 2025

The front desk , Mr. Hwan is so helpful & very effective. He makes our stay very comfortable.
The breakfast & dinner are among the best we have experienced with all the Ryokens in Japan.
Anonymous traveller

Comment: 2 Dec 2024

Stayed in: Dec 2024

If you want to find a hotel in Kurokawa, this place is one of the best choices. Beautiful environment and easy parking are main reasons that you should consider.
Group traveller

Comment: 8 Mar 2024

Had the most amazing stay at Kurokawa-so, we stayed two nights and they made sure our kaiseki was different both days!

Very good location

4.0

Manganji, 6755-1 黒川荘, Aso District, 869-2402, Kyushu-Okinawa, Japan|0.79 km from city centre

Check in and check out

Check in from:

15:00

Check out before:

11:00

Good to know

Children

Children are welcome at this hotel

Extra beds

Please contact the hotel for details about adding extra beds.

Cot

Please contact the hotel for details about adding a cot.

Pets

Pets not allowed

Breakfast

Breakfast available

Breakfast options

English breakfast

Breakfast times

08:00 - 09:00 from Monday to Sunday

Important information from the hotel
Please inform Kurokawa-So in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation. Guests with tattoos may not be permitted to use the property’s public bathing areas or other facilities where the tattoos might be visible to other guests. Free pick-up service from the nearest bus stop is available if requested at time of booking. In order to prepare special amenities for men and women, guests are kindly requested to indicate the gender of each guest staying in the room in the Special Requests box when booking. Guests with children must inform the property at time of booking. Please specify how many children will be staying and their respective ages in the special request box.
Accepted payment methods
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Kurokawa-So: FAQs

Kurokawa-So is 0.8 km away from Aso District city centre.
Kurokawa-So is in Aso District, Japan and is 0.8 km away from Aso District city centre.
At Kurokawa-So you can check in from 15:00, and you'll need to check out before 11:00.
Yes, there is parking available at Kurokawa-So.
Yes, Kurokawa-So does have a restaurant.