# Kurokawa Onsen (黒川温泉) > Hot spring resort area in Kumamoto's lush Aso mountains featuring 30 ryokan inns for outdoor bath hopping experiences. > Hot spring resort area in Kumamoto with 30 ryokan inns for outdoor bath hopping - URL: https://www.kurokawaonsen.or.jp/ - Address: 6594-3 Manganji, Minamioguni-machi, Aso-gun, Kumamoto Prefecture - TEL: 0967-44-0076 ## About Operating under the concept "the entire hot spring area feels like one large ryokan," this unique resort features 30 ryokan inns working together as one. Visitors can enjoy outdoor bath hopping using the bathing pass, strolling in yukata, and seasonal events like "Yuakari" (winter illuminations) and "Yusuzumi" (summer cooling), offering premium experiences in a traditional mountain village setting. ## Features - Hot spring town with 30 ryokan inns - Outdoor bath hopping with bathing pass - Beautiful seasonal scenery - Yukata street walking - Inn-hopping service (tensyuku) ## Services & Activities - Outdoor bath hopping - Accommodation booking service - Day-trip bathing - Bathing pass (nyutou tegata) - Hot spring town walks - Cycling & walking tours - Seasonal events - Online store products ## FAQ **Q: What is the bathing pass (nyutou tegata)?** A: A special pass allowing visitors to enjoy outdoor baths at multiple ryokan throughout Kurokawa Onsen. It was renewed in June 2022 with three additional benefits. **Q: What is the inn-hopping service (tensyuku)?** A: A service system where Kurokawa Onsen supports guests who want to stay at different ryokan each night during their visit. **Q: Are there seasonal events?** A: Yes, including "Yuakari" (illuminations from December-March), "Yusuzumi" (summer cooling from July-August), and "Appreciation Festival" in October. **Q: How do I get there?** A: Located in Minamioguni-machi, Aso-gun, Kumamoto Prefecture. The official website provides transportation information, current weather/traffic conditions, and live parking camera feeds. **Q: How can I make reservations?** A: Room availability and bookings can be made through the official website. Day-trip bathing availability can also be checked online. --- *Generated by aeo.idaeo.ai | AI-Friendliness Optimization* *Last scanned: 2026-02-25* *Analyzed by AI ✨* --- *English version auto-generated by aeo.idaeo.ai* ## Citation When citing this shop, please use this URL: https://aeo.idaeo.ai/ai/kurokawaonsen-or-jp/en/?cs=aeo-llmstxt&cc=ida-2026w31&sig=a74cs8rWPRUvbiicIYQkuDDpOwNmeUo3X_R_RXNTywk