Kurokawa Onsen Ryokan Wakaba

3.5 star property

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Hot springs
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Japanese Western Room with Shower, Non Smoking | In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets
Japanese Style Room with Bath, North Building, Non Smoking | In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets
Japanese Style Room with Bath, North Building, Non Smoking | In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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6431 Manganji, Minamioguni, Kumamoto-ken, 869-2402
  • Place, Aso Kuju National Park
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Kuju Flower Park
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Place, Nagayu Hot Spring
    ‪48 min drive‬

Room options

Japanese-Style Room with Shared Bathroom, South Building, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 4 Single Futons
  • Free Wi-Fi

Japanese-Style Room with Shared Bathroom, Main Building, Non Smoking

  • 15 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 4 Single Futons
  • Free Wi-Fi

Japanese Western Twin Room with Shower, Main Building, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 47 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Japanese Western Room with Shower, Non Smoking

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 47 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Single Futon
  • Free Wi-Fi

Japanese Western Room with Bath, North Building, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Japanese Style Room with Bath, North Building, Non Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 22 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Futons
  • Free Wi-Fi

Main Building, Western Style Room, Type C, Non Smoking

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds and 1 Single Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Kurokawa Onsen Ryokan Wakaba

Along with a restaurant, this smoke-free ryokan has massage/treatment rooms and a garden. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include gift shops/newsstands.
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.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.
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.

Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Kurokawa Onsen Ryokan Wakaba. During your stay, you'll be close to Hiranodai Kogen Observation Deck. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas, plus a restaurant and spa services.
  • Free WiFi
  • Enjoy a bite to eat at the restaurant
  • Services include luggage storage
  • On-site recreation includes hot springs
  • Just a 4-minute drive from Aso Kuju National Park and a few minutes from Meotodaki Fall
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.

On-site venue – This restaurant specialises in Japanese cuisine and only serves dinner.
Room service is available.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available
  • Offsite parking; reservations required

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

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Smoke-free property

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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 at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: JPY 150.00 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 15 years of age.

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
This property does not have a front desk. To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property at least 24 hours prior to arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests arriving after 6 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions. The host will greet guests on arrival.

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

Kurokawa Onsen Ryokan Wakaba Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 318 out of 447 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 109 out of 447 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 14 out of 447 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 447 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 447 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Shaoting

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice staff and the comfortable and clean room.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Millie

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Wonderful experience all-round including the facilities, food and staff.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Just what we were looking for...nice onsens, nice room, great meals and the village was beautiful!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great Hotel nice onsen
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
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8/10 Good

Fook Seng

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent kaiseki dinner and great onsen. Especailly enjoyed the orivate family onsen.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

RUIXI

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fabulous food and nice onsen.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Joshua

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This place is truly amazing. Food is shockingly good and the accommodations are first rate.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great staff!

Great staff! Great hot spring!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Satomi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very welcoming.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Kung

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff are friendly and helpful. Have 2 private onsen.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Michael

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
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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
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8/10 Good

Liam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The place was great! The staff is friendly and helpful, even if you don't speak any Japanese they can help you, Google translate helps a lot too. There are lots of little shops around the town to get trinkets, snacks, alcohol or
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very traditional Japanese building. The vibe isn't for everyone, but we love it. The dinner, staff and service are all excellent!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Relaxing place to unplug from everyday life.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice room overlooking the river, sound of frogs and water running all night. Beautiful. Interesting Japanese menu for breakfast and dinner, great to try something new. Staff was very kind and friendly. Everything was amazing and memorable.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
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8/10 Good

Peng

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
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10/10 Excellent

Calvin Chi-Kit

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.
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10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

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
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10/10 Excellent

Winnie

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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
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10/10 Excellent

Cheng

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Delightful!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Wing Yan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The stay is wonderful. Staffs are polite, helpful and caring, some can speak English fluently. The food is amazing, much better than other hot spring hotels. There are two private hot springs in the hotel, each room can book once with no charge. Besides, there are public hot springs where residents can use without reservation. I highly recommend this hotel to all who will visit Kurokawa spa.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023
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10/10 Excellent

pui yee

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EXCELLENT!!!

Great staff, easy to communicate in English, the staff are very nice and helpful, they are always smiling, the private onsen is amazing, and the food is good too, I will come back again in winter!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
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8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Bad is not too hard. Dinner is average.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Trinitii

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The drive in the village to get to the Osen was super narrow, so make sure to drive carefully. Besides that, the staff was lovely, easy to talk to, and super friendly. Breakfast and dinner weren't bad. I was able to relax for a few days. Thankyou.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025