Kurokawa Onsen Yama no Yado Shinmeikan

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Scored 9.1
Rated superb

Staff

9.6

About this property

Kurokawa Onsen Yama no Yado Shinmeikan features 5 hot-spring baths, including a 30-metre long cave bath. Located in the centre of Kurokawa hot-spring area, it offers Japanese accommodations and free WiFi at the lobby. Free shuttle is available to/from Ogunimachi Yu Station and bus stop Kurokawa. Tranquil rooms have a tatami (woven-straw) floor, a flat-screen TV and a seating area. All rooms come with a fridge and a toilet, while bathing facilities are shared. Facilities include drinks vending machines and free parking. Kurokawa Onsen Yama no Yado Shinmeikan is a 40-minute drive from JR Aso Train Station.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular facilities

  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.3)

  • Free private parking available on-site

  • Open-air bath, ​Public Bath, ​Hot spring bath

Availability

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2 futon beds
4 futon beds
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Martina
Germany Germany
“The team is exceptionally friendly, supportive and considerate. We are very grateful for the wonderful stay. The location is very good; right by the river. The onsen are very beautiful.”
Raymond
New Zealand New Zealand
“wonderful experience. everything done to make our stay more comfortable. Food fantastic”
Philémon
France France
“Very nice staff Very beautiful onsens, including a possibility to privatize one for 35min. Good dinner and breakfast”
Kulbinder
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“An absolutely fantastic traditional ryokan in kurokawa. Overlooking the river, so calm and peaceful. Superb kaiseki breakfast and dinner. Very friendly staff who looked after me so well.”
Heythem
Belgium Belgium
“10/10 everything was amazing! The place the food the staff and the baths! They even tried to accommodate our needs, as muslims, as much as possible ❤️ would recommend, would go again 👍 Thank you very much.”
Jaslyn
Singapore Singapore
“We love trying out the different baths available in the premises. Our stay also included a private slot for the outdoor bath usage which was pretty neat. Food was also excellent, both dinner and breakfast. If you're a stamp collector, don't...”
Jefferson
Singapore Singapore
“Very well maintained with many onsens to choose from”
Steven
France France
“Wonderful place to stay. The meal was delicious, the staff very welcoming. The onsen are somptuous, really relaxing”
Alison
Australia Australia
“Beyond expectations. Great room over the gently rushing creek. Spectacular breakfasts and sldinner. If you have one big spend on you trip, make it an onsen inn like this one.”
Jeroen
Netherlands Netherlands
“Shinmeikan is a truly amazing ryokan/ onsen. The whole building just oozes authenticity. Great tatami style rooms overlooking the river, super friendly staff who will help you with all your needs. Great onsen baths, especially the cave bad is...”

Property surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
レストラン #1
  • Cuisine
    Japanese
  • Open for
    Dinner

House rules

Kurokawa Onsen Yama no Yado Shinmeikan takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 15:00 to 17:30
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 08:00 to 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Curfew
Entry to the property will be closed between the hours of 11:00 and 15:00
Children and beds

Child policies

Children are not allowed.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 23:00 and 06:00.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Kurokawa Onsen Yama no Yado Shinmeikan in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

Guests with tattoos may not be permitted to use the property’s public bathing areas or other facilities where the tattoos might be visible to other guests.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 23:00:00 and 06:00:00.