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A modern hotel lobby with a long blue sofa, a small table, and a view of a forested area through large windows.

1. Yukyou no hibiki YUSAI

Yukyou no hibiki YUSAI
3.0 star property
Kurokawa Onsen
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (327 reviews)
"Staff, amenities were great. Location was easy enough to get to and the room was spacious."
Australia
Lin
$271 nightly
The price is $300
Dec 1 - Dec 2
Yukyou no hibiki YUSAI
A traditional Japanese building with a wooden exterior and a circular emblem on the facade.

2. Nanjyoen

Nanjyoen
3.0 star property
Kurokawa Onsen
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (56 reviews)
"It was an amazing experience to stay here. Traditional ryokan in such a beautiful setting. The staff was super friendly and nice, too."
United States
Gabrielle
$250 nightly
The price is $277
Nov 16 - Nov 17
Nanjyoen
A traditional Japanese garden with a wooden structure, a water feature, and various plants.

3. Kurokawa Onsen Yumerindo

Kurokawa Onsen Yumerindo
3.0 star property
Kurokawa Onsen
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (173 reviews)
"It was a lovely visit at a place we would happily return to."
United States
Anonymous traveler
$265 nightly
The price is $293
Nov 25 - Nov 26
Kurokawa Onsen Yumerindo
A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low table, a bed, and sliding doors.

4. Yusai Bekkan

Yusai Bekkan
2.0 star property
Kurokawa Onsen
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (30 reviews)
"I found it comfortable and well maintained, but a little old and could use some updating. But it’s a good value in a wonderful location!"
United States
Emma
$149 nightly
The price is $166
Dec 1 - Dec 2
Yusai Bekkan
A traditional Japanese ryokan with a stone pathway leading to a river, surrounded by trees and illuminated by hanging paper lanterns.

5. Container House Villa Kurokawa　

Container House Villa Kurokawa　
2.0 star property
Kurokawa Onsen
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (43 reviews)
"Very nice Onsen :)"
United Kingdom
Ronja
$76 nightly
The price is $85
Nov 27 - Nov 28
Container House Villa Kurokawa　
A traditional Japanese-style room with tatami flooring, a low wooden bed, a seating area with cushions, and a view of a rocky garden through large windows.

6. Gekkoju Kurokawa

Gekkoju Kurokawa
4.5 star property
Kurokawa Onsen
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (111 reviews)
"It was the perfect gateway into our Ryokan/onsen experience with beautiful & spacious accommodations in a super private and relaxing setting. Having our own onsen with view of the mountains was an absolute dream after a week in the big cities. The attentive staff were exceptional and brought dinner to our room that we cooked over the coals for a unique experience. Overall an incredible retreat to come back to after a busy day of onsen hopping. Truly a first class experience!"
United States
Steve
$1,077 nightly
The price is $1,188
Dec 9 - Dec 10
Gekkoju Kurokawa
A traditional Japanese ryokan with a wooden exterior, a stone pathway leading to a hot spring, and a view of the surrounding forest.

7. Kurokawa Onsen Yamabiko Ryokan

Kurokawa Onsen Yamabiko Ryokan
3.5 star property
Kurokawa Onsen
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (200 reviews)
"This makes for a great Ryokan experience. Staff were really helpful and you won't want to miss this Japanese onsen experience."
United Kingdom
Ocean
$650 nightly
The price is $717
Dec 7 - Dec 8
Kurokawa Onsen Yamabiko Ryokan
A spacious room with wooden floors, a large wooden staircase, and a television in the corner.

8. Kurokawa, Mori no Cottage

Kurokawa, Mori no Cottage
3.0 star property
Kurokawa Onsen
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (58 reviews)
"We Had a great time there"
Japan
Ken
$90 nightly
The price is $99
Dec 4 - Dec 5
Kurokawa, Mori no Cottage
A traditional wooden interior with a large window overlooking a garden.

9. Miyama Sanso

Miyama Sanso
3.5 star property
Kurokawa Onsen
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (75 reviews)
"Good hospitality, nice view Nice hot springs"
Hong Kong SAR China
Tsz San Sam
$474 nightly
The price is $524
Nov 11 - Nov 12
Miyama Sanso
A bedroom with a bed, a large potted plant, wooden flooring, and a hanging light fixture.

10. Kurasako Onsen Sakura

Kurasako Onsen Sakura
2.5 star property
Minamioguni
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (47 reviews)
"The stay was beautiful and the onsen in the back was a dream for the people out there that want something not so public. As a heads up this is kind of like a campground so you can hear others in their places and the walls of the cabin are a bit thin but didnt cause any problems or disruptions. Definitely a great stay to get away from the busy cities."
Canada
Kenneth Macleod
$111 nightly
The price is $124
Nov 17 - Nov 18
Kurasako Onsen Sakura
A modern building with large windows, a wooden ceiling, and a concrete bench area.

11. Rakuten STAY VILLA Aso Kurokawa

Rakuten STAY VILLA Aso Kurokawa
4.0 star property
Minamioguni
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (50 reviews)
"Awesome place and hideaway. Really beautiful and well designed. "
Germany
Maik
$293 nightly
The price is $325
Nov 30 - Dec 1
Rakuten STAY VILLA Aso Kurokawa
A traditional Japanese-style room with tatami flooring, a bed, a TV, and a sliding door leading to a balcony.

12. Kyutei

Kyutei
2.0 star property
Minamioguni
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (13 reviews)
"The Ryokan was so lovely and quiet. A true oasis. Accommodation really well appointed and the food was amazing. The little area with snacks,coffee, water etc was appreciated. The staff were so friendly with impeccable service. "
United Kingdom
Vanessa
$669 nightly
The price is $738
Nov 11 - Nov 12
Kyutei
A spacious dining area with a long wooden table and chairs, large windows offering a view of the outdoors, and a cozy seating area with sofas and a coffee table.

13. Fairfield By Marriott Kumamoto Aso

Fairfield By Marriott Kumamoto Aso
3.0 star property
Aso
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (262 reviews)
"Great location with good room sizes. Only down side is no food on premise but they have microwaves, ovens/toasters, free coffee and tea and a big lounge/eating area. Parking is free but does fill up by the evening so be mindful of that if planning on arriving late."
Canada
Abdel Fattah
$156 nightly
The price is $172
Dec 8 - Dec 9
Fairfield By Marriott Kumamoto Aso
A hotel room with two beds, a ceiling fan, a seating area with chairs, and a large window.

14. Kamenoi Hotel Aso

Kamenoi Hotel Aso
4.0 star property
Aso
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (392 reviews)
"The staff was extremely accommodating making my stay much less stressful."
Japan
Daniel
$249 nightly
The price is $276
Dec 2 - Dec 3
Kamenoi Hotel Aso
A secluded house surrounded by dense forest, with a visible pathway leading to the entrance.

15. yamakawaonsen kosugian

yamakawaonsen kosugian
3.0 star property
Oguni
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (13 reviews)
"Nice experience Will come again next time"
Hong Kong SAR China
Kat Wing
$297 nightly
The price is $329
Dec 7 - Dec 8
yamakawaonsen kosugian
A traditional Japanese-style entrance with a wooden door and a small window, surrounded by lush greenery.

16. Yufuin Onsen Ryokan Hananomai

Yufuin Onsen Ryokan Hananomai
3.0 star property
Yufuin Onsen
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (115 reviews)
"A really nice Japanese style Onsen Hotel with great staff and a warm atmosphere. Their traditional Japanese breakfast was amazing as was the family onsen. Just a short walk from the train station and super close to all the shopping and food stores on the Main Street. "
United States
Sayaji
$164 nightly
The price is $184
Nov 29 - Nov 30
Yufuin Onsen Ryokan Hananomai
A spa area with a hot tub, wooden deck, and a view of the sea.

17. Spa Greenness

Spa Greenness
3.5 star property
Kokonoe
$240 nightly
The price is $270
Dec 1 - Dec 2
Spa Greenness
A traditional Japanese building with a stone basin and wooden seating area in the foreground.

18. Kanno Jigoku

Kanno Jigoku
2.5 star property
Kokonoe
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (11 reviews)
"Nice and friendly staff, great food and environment "
Australia
Wai Ka Katie
$235 nightly
The price is $259
Nov 24 - Nov 25
Kanno Jigoku
A traditional Japanese ryokan with two wooden buildings, terraced rice fields, and a mountain backdrop.

19. Hoshino Resorts KAI Yufuin

Hoshino Resorts KAI Yufuin
3.0 star property
Yufuin Onsen
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (180 reviews)
"From deco, to staff, environment, food, everything is just great. "
Australia
Benjamin
$581 nightly
The price is $643
Dec 7 - Dec 8
Hoshino Resorts KAI Yufuin
A room with two wicker chairs and a small table, large windows with a view of green hills.

20. YUFUIN UBLHOTEL

YUFUIN UBLHOTEL
3.5 star property
Yufuin Onsen
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (133 reviews)
"Very nice food dinner and breakfast "
United States
Etienne
$148 nightly
The price is $168
Dec 7 - Dec 8
YUFUIN UBLHOTEL
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Ryokan Hachisunoito

Ryokan Hachisunoito

10/10 Excellent
"Everything was good"
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More cheap stays in Yamakawa Onsen

Container House Villa Kurokawa　

Container House Villa Kurokawa　

6776-1 Manganji Minamioguni Kumamoto
$76 nightly
The price is $85 total per night from Nov 27 to Nov 28
$85 total
Nov 27 - Nov 28
8.6/10 Excellent! (43 reviews)

Frequently asked questions

What is the best area to stay in Yamakawa Onsen?
The best area to stay in Yamakawa Onsen is within the small, central cluster of ryokans and guesthouses that make up the main onsen village.

This compact village is located in a valley, surrounded by natural beauty, and is entirely focused on its hot springs. You'll find the ryokans, public baths, and a few local eateries concentrated along the main road that winds through the valley. It's a place where relaxation is paramount, with the soothing sounds of nature as your backdrop.

Couples seeking a tranquil and intimate escape will find this area ideal. The focus here is on unwinding, enjoying private onsen baths, and savoring traditional kaiseki meals. The serene environment and the opportunity to disconnect make it a great romantic retreat.

Solo travelers looking for a peaceful and restorative experience will also appreciate the quiet charm of Yamakawa Onsen.
When is the best time to go to Yamakawa Onsen?
The best times to visit Yamakawa Onsen are during spring (March to May) and autumn (September to November) for pleasant weather and beautiful scenery.

Spring offers mild temperatures and the chance to see cherry blossoms in bloom, particularly in late March and early April. The surrounding countryside, including nearby Aso-Kuju National Park, is fresh and green, making it ideal for outdoor activities like light hiking or exploring the caldera. This season is superb for couples looking for a romantic escape amidst natural beauty.

Autumn provides comfortable, cooler weather and stunning fall foliage, especially from late October to mid-November. The crisp air is superb for enjoying the outdoor onsen experiences, and the vibrant reds and golds of the leaves create a picturesque backdrop. Travelers who appreciate scenic drives and photography will find this season particularly rewarding.
Can I cancel my hotel reservation on Expedia?
You can cancel your hotel reservation on Expedia, though it depends on the cancellation policy of your booking. Most bookings are refundable if canceled within 24-48 hours of the scheduled arrival. Be sure to check your booking confirmation for the exact cancellation policy. If free cancellation is available, you can cancel directly through your Expedia account by logging in, going to "My Trips", and selecting your reservation. To find flexible deals, filter your search by "Fully refundable property" for hotels in Yamakawa Onsen.
How much is the nightly rate at a Yamakawa Onsen hotel?
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