This is the first time I came to Kumamoto Kurokawa Onsen. Because it is located on the north side of Aso Volcano, there are hot springs everywhere. There are 30 various hotels and Yusenkans gathered here. Tourists can also choose 3 hot springs on the day when they come to buy "Iriyu Hands". Soaking in water is very famous.Kurokawa Hot Spring is operated in the style of a secret mountain and forest. It has become one of the top ten hot spring areas in Japan. As the autumn and winter enters Japan, tourists who love bathing in Japan will be influxed. We are one of them. (→ Check price)
How to get to Kumamoto Kurokawa Hot Spring?
We were at Aso Station and then transferred to a bus to go up the mountain. However, this year's Kumamoto earthquake and the Aso Volcano eruption a few days ago, if you want to go to Kurokawa Onsen, you can take the Kyushu Transit Bus from Kumamoto City instead.Buy a transportation ticket for 26 yen at Kumamoto Transportation Center Station No. 2,060, and take buses 1, 3, and 7 to Kurokawa Onsen. The bus travel time is about 2.5 hours, and the first departure time is 8:16 in the morning.If you return to downtown Kumamoto from Kurokawa Onsen, take bus 2, 6, or 8 at the bus stop (the official website states that bus 6 is temporarily suspended). The fare is the same as the travel time.
Related Reading ▶️Kyushu Sanko Bus Co., Ltd.-From Kumamoto Transportation Center to Kurokawa Onsen, take a bus!
▲ At that time, I got off at Aso Station and looked at the Aso Volcano.
Traveling all the way to Kurokawa hot spring sharing
Departing from Hitoyoshi City, Kumamoto Prefecture, to the next stop of the famous hot spring town "Kurokawa Onsen", we have to get off at Aso Station and transfer to a bus for about 40 minutes to arrive there. Along the way, we can enjoy the vast mountain scenery of Aso Volcano Group. There are frequent volcanic activities in Zhongyue, and it is surprising that there are clouds of smoke floating on the top of the active volcano.Kurokawa Onsen gathers a number of hotels, restaurants and gourmet shops here. It is called the hot spring shopping street. Some guests will wear the yukata provided by the hotel and walk through the streets and alleys, showing the Japanese style.Choosing a hotel for one night and one night is the best way to relax on this journey.On the next day, take the Kyushu Sanko Bus (Kurokawa Onsen-Fukuoka) and arrive in Fukuoka in about 3 hours.
Dream Gentian Hotel is only a short walk away from the bus stop. You can also contact the hotel early when you check in and ask for their assistance to come to the bus stop to take you to the hotel.
▲ At the beginning of February, I saw the fine snow drifting for the first time, and I was delighted and surprised.
▲ The carbon furnace next to the door is warming up.
▲ The footbath provided to the guests by Menglongdan Hotel instantly warms the body a lot when immersed in it.
▲ The above is a list of the lobby.
▲ If you want to buy souvenirs, the hotel also sells them.
▲ We are staying for three people this time, let's take a look at the room together!
Dream Gentian Hotel has 23 rooms and 5 types of rooms:
– Gentian (ri ん ど う) special room・Japanese-Western room: 12 tatami mats + Western-style room
– Dream no 舎 (ゆめのや) Japanese room: 12 tatami mats + bathroom
– Hana no 舎 (はなのや) Japanese-Western style room: 8 tatami mats + Western-style room
– Flower の舎【和】(はなのや) Japanese room: 8 tatami mats
– Yue no 舎 (つきのや) Japanese room: 10 tatami mats
We stayed in this room type "Hana no Ya". It is located at the corner of the first floor and you can see the garden landscape and the gurgling stream. After staying in a hot spring hotel, I have always liked the Japanese room type. The tables and chairs are placed on tatami mats during the day, which is convenient for work. Or gather with relatives and friends here to enjoy tea. In the evening, the hotel staff will pick up and make the beds. Compared with modern business hotels, the space is much more spacious and it is convenient to take luggage.If you have the opportunity, I would like to plan more time to go to other hot spring areas and stay in other hot spring hotels.
The Dream Gentian Hotel is divided into two floors. In addition to various rooms, there are also hot springs for men and women, rock baths and restaurants. According to the experience of this trip, you can wear the yukata provided by the hotel and go out after putting your luggage and walk to Kurokawa The hot spring street can be reached within a few minutes. The shops will close after 6 pm on the hot spring street. There are open bars... The meals are not very tasty (of course! People sell alcohol), it is recommended to stay with one night and two meals.In addition, the spring water here in Kurokawa Onsen is excellent. I believe that many readers have stiff shoulders and necks, migraines, or cold hands and feet in winter. Bubble hot springs or good use of hot water to wash shoulders and necks in the shower will help relieve them. Fatigue and tightness, and even gradually warm the body, not easy to be afraid of the cold.
If you come to Kyushu, I really recommend Kurokawa Onsen for your reference :)
▲ Check in the room.
▲ Simple and comfortable Japanese-style room.
▲ The courtyard outside is also covered with a light powder snow.
▲ Independent small room.
▲ The spring and bathhouse are separated for men and women.
▲ A view of the restaurant.
▲ I am still used to eating hot food for breakfast. This tofu pot is very delicious.
▲ Prepare to leave the hotel the next day.
▲ In the photo, the place where the orange koi converges is our room!
▲ The hotel took us to take a bus, ready to go back to Fukuoka.
▲ After introducing this hot spring hotel, I hope you will like it!
◎ Kurokawa Hot Spring‧ Dream Gentian Hotel
-Reservation:Agoda | Booking.com | HotelsCombined
– Address: 〒869-2402, 6430-1 Enganji Temple, Minamioguni Town, Aso County, Kumamoto Prefecture
– Phone: (0967)44-032
– Official website: http://www.yumerindo.com/index.php
