Kurokawa Onsen Village
A hidden hot spring village tucked in a river valley. No neon signs — just rustic ryokan with private outdoor baths. Japan's most romantic onsen town.
1–2 days (overnight recommended)
¥1,300 for nyuto tegata (3-bath pass)
Year-round; magical in snow (December–February)
2 hours from Kumamoto Station by car/bus
Location
Why Visit
- 1
Buy a wooden passbook to visit 3 different rotenburo (outdoor baths)
- 2
Traditional thatched-roof architecture
- 3
Firefly-watching in summer along the river
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