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Kurokawa Onsen Ryokan Wakaba

3.5 star property
Ryokan with spa services, near Aso Kuju National Park

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Front of property - evening/night
Massage/treatment rooms
Japanese Western Twin Room with Shower - Main Building
Japanese-Style Room with Shared Bathroom - Main Building
Massage/treatment rooms

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Spa
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Restaurant
The current price is AU$660
includes taxes & fees
17 Feb - 18 Feb

Explore the area

Map
6431 Manganji, Minamioguni, Kumamoto-ken, 869-2402
  • Aso Kuju National Park
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Meotodaki Fall
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Hiranodai Kogen Observation Deck
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Kumamoto (KMJ)
    ‪91 min drive‬

Room options

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Japanese-Style Room with Shared Bathroom - Main Building

Japanese-Style Room with Shared Bathroom - Main Building

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Separate bedroom
Bathrobes
Hairdryer
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 4 Single Futons

View all photos for Japanese Western Twin Room with Shower - Main Building

Japanese Western Twin Room with Shower - Main Building

Japanese Western Twin Room with Shower - Main Building

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Hairdryer
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 47 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Japanese Western Room with Shower

Japanese Western Room with Shower

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Hairdryer
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 47 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Single Futon

View all photos for Japanese Style Room with Bath-North Building

Japanese Style Room with Bath-North Building

Japanese Style Room with Bath-North Building

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Hairdryer
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Futons

View all photos for Japanese-Style Room with Shared Bathroom - South Building

Japanese-Style Room with Shared Bathroom - South Building

Japanese-Style Room with Shared Bathroom - South Building

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Bathrobes
Hairdryer
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 4 Single Futons

View all photos for Japanese Western Room with Bath-North Building

Japanese Western Room with Bath-North Building

Japanese Western Room with Bath-North Building

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Hairdryer
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Main Building, Western Style Room, Type C

Main Building, Western Style Room, Type C

Main Building, Western Style Room, Type C

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Bathrobes
Hairdryer
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds and 1 Single Sofa Bed

View all photos for Main Building Japanese Western Room Type B

In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Main Building Japanese Western Room Type B

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

Japanese and Western Style Room with Bath

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Annex Japanese Style Room with 8+6 Tatami

In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Annex Japanese Style Room with 8+6 Tatami

  • Sleeps 7
  • 7 Single Futons

Japanese Western Room with Shower

  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Single Futon

View all photos for Deluxe, Japanese-Western Mixed

In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe, Japanese-Western Mixed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Main Building Japanese Style Room with 8 Tatami

In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Main Building Japanese Style Room with 8 Tatami

  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Single Futons

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About the area

Minamioguni

At Kurokawa Onsen Ryokan Wakaba you'll be 2.6 km (1.6 mi) from Hiranodai Kogen Observation Deck and 2.8 km (1.7 mi) from Aso Kuju National Park. Highlights at this ryokan include a restaurant and in-room free WiFi. .This smoke-free ryokan offers free WiFi in public areas, a garden and a gift shop. Additionally, you'll find massage/treatment rooms and luggage storage. .Sights within a 10-minute drive of this 3.5-property class Kurokawa Onsen ryokan include Meotodaki Fall and Kuju Highlands Observatory.

What's nearby

  • Kuju Highlands Observatory - 10 min drive
  • Kuju Mountains - 12 min drive
  • Kuju Flower Park - 13 min drive
  • Daikanbo - 23 min drive
  • Mount Kuzumi - 24 min drive

Getting around

  • Miyaji station - 31 min drive
  • Kumamoto (KMJ) - 91 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 - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪とうふ吉祥 - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪味処 なか - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Kurokawa Onsen Ryokan Wakaba

Ryokan with spa services, near Aso Kuju National Park
There's a restaurant on site. WiFi is free in public spaces. Kurokawa Onsen Ryokan Wakaba offers its guests hot springs. Spa services, gift shops/newsstands, and a garden are also featured at Kurokawa Onsen Ryokan Wakaba.

This 3.5-star Minamioguni ryokan is smoke free.

  • 16 guestrooms or units
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Garden
  • Gift shop
  • No smoking on site
  • Dining venue
Kurokawa Onsen Ryokan Wakaba offers 16 air-conditioned accommodations with a safe and complimentary bathrobes. Digital televisions are provided.

Bathrooms include slippers, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. This Minamioguni ryokan provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the on-site spa services. There are massage/treatment rooms available. Services include massages.

Private bath/onsen services include an indoor private onsen (in communal space). Public bath/onsen services include an indoor mineral hot spring (onsen) and a yukata (Japanese robe). These services feature separate men's and women's areas. The ryokan bathing area is open from 6:30 AM to 10:30 PM. There are hot springs on site.

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English, Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Food and drink

  • A restaurant
  • Kaiseki meal

Things to do

  • Hot springs

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden

Spa

  • Hot springs
  • Indoor mineral hot springs (onsen)
  • Massage
  • Outdoor mineral hot springs (onsen)
  • Private indoor onsen (mineral springs) in communal space
  • Public bath open from 6:30 AM - 10:30 PM
  • Separate men/women areas in public bath
  • Spa treatment rooms
  • Yukata (Japanese robes)

Accessibility

  • No lift

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator
  • Room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 5:30 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; your host will greet you
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 6 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Guests with dietary restrictions or food allergies should contact this property 7 days in advance of arrival. Requests for dietary accommodations are not accepted on site.

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit 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 bath facility
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit or credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. No on-site parking is available. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve access to the public bath facility. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, JCB International and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for private bath/onsen. For reservations, contact the ryokan before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • As required by the Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare, all international visitors must submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels etc). Also, it's required that lodging proprietors photocopy the passports of all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file.
  • Please note that some properties do not permit guests with tattoos to use the on-site public bathing facilities.

Property is also known as

Ryokan Wakaba Minamioguni
Ryokan Wakaba
Wakaba Minamioguni
Ryokan Wakaba
Kurokawa Onsen Wakaba
Ryokan Kurokawa Onsen Ryokan Wakaba Minamioguni
Minamioguni Kurokawa Onsen Ryokan Wakaba Ryokan
Ryokan Kurokawa Onsen Ryokan Wakaba
Kurokawa Onsen Ryokan Wakaba Minamioguni
Wakaba
Kurokawa Onsen Wakaba
Kurokawa Onsen Ryokan Wakaba Ryokan
Kurokawa Onsen Ryokan Wakaba Minamioguni
Kurokawa Onsen Ryokan Wakaba Ryokan Minamioguni

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Kurokawa Onsen Ryokan Wakaba?

Kurokawa Onsen Ryokan Wakaba offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Kurokawa Onsen Ryokan Wakaba?

As of 16 Feb 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Kurokawa Onsen Ryokan Wakaba on 17 Feb 2025 start from AU$659.63, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is there a spa on site at Kurokawa Onsen Ryokan Wakaba?

There's no onsite spa, but this property does offer services like massages.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Kurokawa Onsen Ryokan Wakaba?

No, Kurokawa Onsen Ryokan Wakaba does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Kurokawa Onsen Ryokan Wakaba?

Yep, you can grab a meal at Kurokawa Onsen Ryokan Wakaba's onsite restaurant that serves Japanese cuisine.

What time are check-in & check-out at Kurokawa Onsen Ryokan Wakaba?

Check-in begins at 3 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Kurokawa Onsen Ryokan Wakaba?

No, pets are not allowed.

Kurokawa Onsen Ryokan Wakaba Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 285 out of 408 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 104 out of 408 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 13 out of 408 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 408 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 408 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hirofumi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Hiroshi

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
前日山河に泊まったが、同じような値段で、部屋、風呂、料理において、わかばが劣っているのを強く感じた。
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Relaxing place to unplug from everyday life.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael, bainbridge island

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent onsen experience with magical outdoor onsen. Good food served in room
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Special, warm ryokan stay
We absolutely loved our stay. The setting was gorgeous. The onsens were so lovely. The food was great and the service was warm and friendly. We would highly recommend it. My only issue was that the bed and and pillow were both very hard.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Winnie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The service of the staff is impeccable!! They greeted us cheerfully right from the moment we arrived. All the staff are very helpful and made us feel at home right away! The food was delicious and the portions were generous!! We strongly recommend this place!!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Zhong En

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jenny

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely lovely ryokan in Kurokawa Onsen. It is located fairly centrally, right by the bus stop and a short walk to the main shopping area. We booked a room with a private onsen. It was beautiful, spacious, and immaculately clean. Meals were served in the room, and we were given a choice of the time we wanted to have them. The food was delicious and beautifully presented. The baths were lovely, with both an indoor and outdoor open air portion. They are tattoo friendly. The staff were all very kind and welcoming.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wong

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Calvin Chi-Kit

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay overall. Food was excellent and onsen was great. There’s private onsen available for reservation and it’s free. Staff were very courteous and helpful. There’s nothing around the ryokan so don’t expect to have a shopping street there.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay in Kurokawa Onsen
We had a really enjoyable and pleasant stay. This onsen maintains a high level of professionalism while not losing any of its charm. The service was absolutely outstanding from the moment we arrived. The staff were attentive and lovely. The room was both charming and comfortable, while the food was one of the best we’ve had during our stay in Kyushu. The only small minor complaint we had was the group of Korean ladies being loud and disruptive in the otherwise quiet and peaceful bath and surroundings, and using their feet to turn on the shower tap, but that shouldn’t take away from an otherwise amazing experience.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Chan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s a pity that the red leaves have’t turn yet.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Fiona

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Peace and serenity at its finest
Wonderful people, very relaxing place to stay. Very accommodating to vegetarians. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Peng

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Charming Onsen Village
Ryokan was in the charming onsen village but condition quite old. Dinner was served in room and food qualify was average. Location good.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Yoshiki, Dee Why

10/10 Excellent

Cheng

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Delightful!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Satomi, Arlington

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very welcoming.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very close to the bus station. Shuttle van available if needed. Nice indoor & outdoor onsen. Excellent dinner & breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

4/10 Poor

Helen

Travelled with group
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Nothing much to talk about, very simple Japanese style, average facility and service,food was very disappointed, processed food etc
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff here made my stay extremely wonderful - they just went out of their way to make me feel welcomed and attend to my every request. Really appreciate that they try to communicate in English as well. I stayed in Kiku room which had a private bath. The room was spotless, beautiful and bright with a view of a small garden, really roomy and well planned, and the private indoor bath was a nice little luxury. The kaiseki meals are a mix of western and traditional japanese touches, with hits and misses that give an overall satisfactory experience. The basashi was fantastic, and when I asked for it again the next dinner they gave me a larger portion! The onsen is shaded and above a tiny rapid, facing a large hotel across the bank. It’s a nice quick pre/post-meal soak but I’d recommend heading to the other more spectacular and secluded onsens on the outskirts. The free red bean soup served in reception area is super good. The common areas in this ryokan are a tad small and nothing to rave about though. Overall I had a very pleasing experience. Again, I felt truly touched by the staff who were so warm, sincere and helpful. They made me feel like I was the only guest there when the place was booked full. I feel this is a solid place to get an introduction to the ryokan/onsen experience. Thank you so much for the trip of a lifetime Ryokan Wakaba!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

KaptainK, Victoria BC Canada

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a treat to stay here! Some staff spoke English and those that didn’t were very patient with us (we don’t speak any Japanese). The private bath was spacious and the main bath had a lovely outdoor area that we both enjoyed. Dinner and breakfast were outstanding. We wish we had stayed two nights instead of just one. We highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019