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Onsen & Wellness · Kumamoto · Kyushu

Kurokawa Onsen

黒川温泉

Hot spring resort in Kumamoto featuring traditional wooden ryokan amid scenic mountain terrain perfect for hiking and therapeutic soaking.

Kurokawa Onsen
Kurokawa Onsen © Kumamoto Prefecture・Kumamoto Prefectural Tourism Federation
Admission
EveryoneFree
Links
Official websiteEnglish · Japanese
Access
6594-3, Manganji, Minamioguni Town, Aso District, Kumamoto
〒 869-2402
How to get there
Nearest bus stop黒川1 min walk from the bus stop

Kurokawa Onsen is a hot spring resort located in the Kumamoto prefecture of Japan. Known for its traditional Japanese ryokan (inns) and picturesque scenery, the area attracts visitors from all over the country looking to relax and rejuvenate in the natural hot springs. The onsen towns are lined with traditional wooden buildings, and visitors can enjoy a variety of outdoor activities such as hiking and hot spring hopping. The onsen waters are rich in minerals and believed to have therapeutic properties, making Kurokawa Onsen a popular destination for those looking to improve their health and wellbeing.

Getting There

Map: Getting to Kurokawa Onsen. Legend: Shinkansen. Labelled stations: Kumamoto, Hiroshima, Shin-Tamana, Shin-Suizenji, Hakata, Kokura.

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