Kurokawa Guide
Short, practical guides to Kurokawa Onsen for visitors from overseas. One new guide a day at most, each one built from public sources (village and city offices, the prefecture, national agencies, transport operators) that we list at the end with the date we read them. If we could not check something, we say so and leave it out.
Latest guides
What Is Kurokawa Onsen Like Through the Year? Cherry Blossoms, Autumn Colour and Yuakari
A cooler village at 700 metres, April cherry blossoms, late October colour, winter lantern lights, walking courses and busy days.
What Is Kurokawa Onsen? The One-Ryokan Village, the Headless Jizo and the Hopping Pass
The one-inn idea, the Headless Jizo legend, a short history, how the three-bath pass works and where the sources disagree.
How Do You Get to Kurokawa Onsen and Get Around the Village by Bus and Car?
Booked buses three times a day, JR Aso and Hita stations, rental cars, winter chains, free car parks, limited taxis and no ATM.