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Hot springs in Kurokawa

1Springs
100°CAvg temp
1Public baths
0Free entry
1Near train
37 hotels nearby7 dining options nearby1 convenience stores nearby13 attractions nearby
Kurokawa Onsen, Kurokawa

Kurokawa Onsen

Kurokawa · Kyushu

100°CPublic Bath

A forested hot spring village hidden in a deep gorge of the Chikugo River valley in northern Kumamoto Prefecture. Every ryokan here has its own outdoor rotenburo carved into the forest. The nyuto tegata, a cedar bathing pass carved on-site, allows visitors to enter three outdoor baths across different properties. There are no neon signs and no modern facades. The village agreed on that collectively in the 1980s, and it saved the town.

Kurokawa · 0.1 km

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

Most hot springs in Kurokawa charge an entrance fee. Check individual listings for the most current pricing information.

Hot springs in Kurokawa average around 100°C. Individual springs range from relaxing warm baths to intensely hot therapeutic pools — always check the temperature rating before entering.

Kurokawa is accessible by Shinkansen and local rail from major Japanese cities. Check individual spring listings for detailed transit directions from your starting point.

Yes. Kurokawa has 1 public bath well-suited to first-time onsen visitors. Rinse thoroughly before entering, no swimming, and keep noise to a minimum.

Hot springs in Kurokawa can be enjoyed year-round. Winter is particularly atmospheric, while spring and autumn offer comfortable travel conditions and smaller crowds.