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Kurokawa Onsen
Kurokawa Onsen · 黒川温泉
At Kurokawa Onsen, enjoy hot springs by choosing outdoor baths. For several baths, use Nyuto Tegata; for dinner and an overnight rest, compare ryokan stays.
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Visitor information at a glance
Address
熊本県阿蘇郡南小国町満願寺6594-3
Kurokawa Onsen, Minamioguni-machi, Aso-gun, Kumamoto 869-2402, Japan
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Admission
An adult Nyuto Tegata costs 1,500 yen for three participating outdoor baths and is valid for six months from purchase. It is for one person and cannot be shared. Individual bathing, hotels and meals cost extra. Day-bathing prices and availability vary by ryokan.
Opening hours and closed days
Kazenoya tourist information centre opens 09:00–17:00. Day-bathing hours and last reception vary by ryokan. Some general guidance shows 10:00–14:30, but use your selected ryokan’s guidance first. Closures, cleaning, maintenance or crowds may restrict day bathing.
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What can I see at Kurokawa Onsen?
Choose participating outdoor baths with Nyuto Tegata
Nyuto Tegata lets you choose three participating outdoor baths. Check same-day reception at your selected ryokans before deciding which baths to use.
Kurokawa Nyuto Tegata price and six-month validity Official visitor guide
Dinner and a night at a ryokan
Enjoy hot springs, dinner and an overnight rest at a ryokan. Hotels and meals are excluded from Nyuto Tegata, so arrange them when booking.
Official visitor guide Kurokawa Nyuto Tegata price and six-month validity
How to get to Kurokawa Onsen
Take a reserved Kyushu Odan Bus from Kumamoto-ekimae or Sakuramachi to Kurokawa Onsen. Reserve from two months before travel through the previous day; adult single fare is 3,400 yen. Ask your hotel about the walk or pickup from the stop. See the Kumamoto guide’s three- and four-night courses for return journeys.
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Before you visit
Check bath availability on the morning of your visit
Day-bathing reception differs by ryokan and may be restricted by cleaning, maintenance or crowds. Tourist-information hours differ from bathing hours. Use official bath availability to check reception at your chosen facilities.
Official visitor guide Kurokawa Nyuto Tegata price and six-month validity
Arrive in time for ryokan dinner
Reserve both bus directions and ask your hotel about walking from the stop or pickup. Leave time between bus arrival and the ryokan so you meet the dinner deadline.
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Questions about Kurokawa Onsen
Can several people share one Nyuto Tegata?
No. Nyuto Tegata is for one person; each companion needs their own pass.
Can I use Nyuto Tegata over two days?
Yes. It is valid for six months from purchase, so you can divide remaining uses across two days. Check that your chosen baths participate and confirm day-bathing reception for each date separately.
Kurokawa Nyuto Tegata price and six-month validity Official visitor guide
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- Kurokawa Nyuto Tegata price and six-month validity ·
- Official visitor guide ·
- Kyushu Odan Bus reservation rules ·
- Kyushu Odan Bus fares, 2026-08-01 ·
- Kyushu Odan Bus departures from Kumamoto ·
- Kyushu Odan Bus returns to Kumamoto ·
- Participating Kurokawa ryokan Misato’s Nyuto Tegata pricing ·
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