Frequently Asked Questions
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Can I smoke?
The entire facility is non-smoking. A roofed shelter is provided outdoors for smoking.
Is there parking?
Yes, free parking for 13 cars.
What is the address?
6380 Manganji, Minami-Oguni, Aso District, Kumamoto Prefecture
How do I get there?
About 5 minutes on foot from Kurokawa Onsen bus stop. From Kumamoto Airport: Kyushu Cross-line bus, about 120 minutes to Kurokawa Onsen. From Hita IC on the Oita Expressway: About 60 minutes.
What is the check-in time?
15:00
What is the check-out time?
10:00
Can I use the hot spring bath ticket for day-visitor bathing?
The outdoor baths 'Daikan no Yu' and 'Iso no Yu', and the indoor bath 'Hime Hada no Yu' can be used with the bath ticket.
Is there parking?
Yes, it is available. Please contact the facility for details.
Is Wi-Fi available?
No, it is not provided.
What are the check-in and check-out times?
Check-in is from 15:00 (last entry 19:00), check-out is at 10:00. Baths are available from 6:00 to 23:00.
What types of baths are there?
There are 7 types: outdoor baths "Daikan no Yu" and "Iko no Yu"; indoor baths "Himehada no Yu" (hinoki cypress bath) and "Gozen no Yu" (stone bath); private indoor baths "Ichi no Yu" and "Ni no Yu"; and a semi-outdoor bath for guests "Sato no Yu" (featuring a 130cm standing bath and a lying bath). All are fed by natural hot spring water directly from the source.
What are the characteristics of the meals?
The cuisine is characterized as "food that makes the body happy," made with vegetables from our own farm, homemade rice, and local ingredients, with a focus on no additives and hand-preparation. Dinner is served from 18:00. Breakfast is from 8:00 and includes sakura nattō (horse meat with fermented soybeans), a Kumamoto specialty.
When was it founded?
Founded in 1722 (Kyōhō 7), it is the oldest inn in Kurokawa Onsen. It was originally built as an official inn for the Higo Hosokawa clan and was used by feudal lords and officials for hot spring treatments during sankin-kōtai (mandatory visits to the shogun's court).
What is the accessibility situation in the building?
There is no elevator in the building. Guest rooms are on the 1st and 2nd floors, but the baths and dining areas are on a lower floor by the river, so stairs must be used. Please contact us in advance if you are elderly or have mobility issues.
Can allergies be accommodated?
If you have food allergies or ingredients you dislike, please let us know. We will do our best to substitute with alternative ingredients.
Is winter snow preparation necessary?
During winter, there is a risk of road freezing and snow. Please prepare snow tires or chains. We ask that you check in by 17:00.
What types of rooms are available?
All 13 rooms are pure Japanese-style. You can select from riverside corner rooms and spacious rooms that accommodate up to 6 guests, depending on your needs.