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 - 2.5 miles
Hiranodai Kogen Observation Deck - 5 min drive - 1.7 miles
Kuju Highlands Observatory - 10 min drive - 6.1 miles
Kuju Mountains - 11 min drive - 7.6 miles
Daikanbo - 23 min drive - 14.2 miles
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 transportation
Onsite parking includes off-street options
Food and drink
Daily full breakfast available 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee: JPY 1,650 for adults and JPY 1,100 for children
Things to do
Hot springs
Family friendly
In-room refrigerator
Soundproofed rooms
Conveniences
Limited-hour front desk
Luggage storage
Safe at front desk
Guest services
Housekeeping (daily)
Outdoors
Japanese garden
Spa
24-hour public bath
Hot springs
Private indoor onsen (mineral springs) in communal space
Private outdoor onsen (mineral springs) in communal space
Public indoor mineral hot springs (onsen)
Public outdoor mineral hot springs (onsen)
Separate men/women areas in public bath
Yukata (Japanese robes)
Accessibility
Elevator
More
Smoke-free property
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
Bidet
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Slippers
Toothbrush and toothpaste
Towels provided
Entertainment
Flat-screen TV
Food and drink
In-room dining only
Refrigerator
More
Air conditioning
Safe
Soundproofed rooms
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
Property 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
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
Lovely hostess who showed me my room and explained the facilities. Comfortable and cozy room, awesome private baths available.
Xee
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018
8/10 Good
MOON WHAI
Sep 13, 2018
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.