Travel in Kumamoto · 熊本県
Kurokawa Onsen
Kurokawa Onsen · 黒川温泉
Visit your choice of outdoor baths at Kurokawa Onsen. For several baths, consider the bath pass; for dinner and an overnight break, compare ryokan stays.
Visitor information
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
Location on the mapAdmission
One adult bath pass costs ¥1,500 and allows visits to three participating outdoor baths within six months of purchase. It is for one person and cannot be shared. Individual bath fees, accommodation, and meals cost extra. Day-bathing prices and availability vary by ryokan.
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Opening hours
The Kazenoya tourist information office opens 9:00 AM–5:00 PM. Day-bathing hours and last reception vary by ryokan. General guidance sometimes shows 10:00 AM–2:30 PM, but prioritize your chosen ryokan's guidance. Closures, cleaning, maintenance, or crowding may restrict day bathing.
What to see at Kurokawa Onsen · 黒川温泉
A Bath Pass for Participating Outdoor Baths
The bath pass lets you choose three participating outdoor baths. Check day-bathing admission at your chosen ryokans before deciding which baths to visit.
Kurokawa Bath Pass Price and Six-Month Validity Official Visitor Guide
Dinner and a Night at a Ryokan
Enjoy the onsen, have dinner at a ryokan, and spend the night. Accommodation and meals are excluded from the bath pass, so arrange them when booking your lodging.
Official Visitor Guide Kurokawa Bath Pass Price and Six-Month Validity
How to get to Kurokawa Onsen · 黒川温泉
Take the reservation-only Kyushu Odan Bus from Kumamoto Station or Sakuramachi to Kurokawa Onsen. Reservations run from two months before travel through the previous day; the adult fare is ¥3,400 one way. Ask your lodging about the walk or pickup after leaving the stop. See the Kumamoto travel guide's three- and four-night itineraries for return-trip planning.
Kyushu Odan Bus Reservation Rules Kyushu Odan Bus Fares Effective August 1, 2026 Kyushu Odan Bus Departures From Kumamoto Kyushu Odan Bus Returns to Kumamoto
Visit tips
Check Bathing Availability on the Morning of Your Visit
Day-bathing reception hours vary by ryokan and may be restricted for cleaning, maintenance, or crowding. Tourist office hours differ from bathing hours, so check your chosen baths' reception times in the official bathing-status information.
Official Visitor Guide Kurokawa Bath Pass Price and Six-Month Validity
Arrive in Time for Your Ryokan Dinner
Reserve seats on both bus journeys and ask your lodging about walking from the stop or pickup. Allow time from bus arrival to the ryokan so you do not miss the dinner cutoff.
Kyushu Odan Bus Reservation Rules Kyushu Odan Bus Departures From Kumamoto Kyushu Odan Bus Returns to Kumamoto
Questions about Kurokawa Onsen · 黒川温泉
Can several people share one bath pass?
No. The bath pass is for one person. Each person traveling with you needs their own pass.
Can I use the bath pass across two days?
Yes. It is valid for six months from purchase, so you can spread the remaining visits across two days. Check that your chosen baths participate and confirm day-bathing admission for each date separately.
Kurokawa Bath Pass Price and Six-Month Validity Official Visitor Guide
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- Kurokawa Bath Pass Price and Six-Month Validity ·
- Official Visitor Guide ·
- Kyushu Odan Bus Reservation Rules ·
- Kyushu Odan Bus Fares Effective August 1, 2026 ·
- Kyushu Odan Bus Departures From Kumamoto ·
- Kyushu Odan Bus Returns to Kumamoto ·
- Kurokawa Participating Ryokan Misato: Bath Pass Pricing ·
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