Hiranodai Kogen Observation Deck - 4 min drive - 2.0 km
Meotodaki Fall - 4 min drive - 3.9 km
Kuju Highlands Observatory - 9 min drive - 9.7 km
Kuju Mountains - 11 min drive - 12.0 km
Mount Kuzumi - 15 min drive - 14.3 km
Getting around
Kumamoto Airport (KMJ) - 61 min drive
Bungotaketa Station - 30 min drive
Amagase Station - 35 min drive
Akamizu station - 36 min drive
Restaurants
クシタニカフェ 阿蘇店 - 6 min drive
九重森林公園スキー場 - 10 min drive
パティスリー 麓 - 4 min walk
とうふ吉祥 - 3 min walk
味処 なか - 5 min walk
About this property
Kurokawa Onsen Ryokan Ichinoi
When visiting Minamioguni, Kurokawa Onsen Ryokan Ichinoi is a great choice to consider. Free perks include WiFi and self parking. Fellow travelers like the helpful staff and overall property condition.
Languages
Japanese
At a glance
Hotel size
14 rooms
Arranged over 3 floors
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 10 AM
Restrictions related to your trip
Check COVID-19 restrictions.
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 9 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Children
No cribs (infant beds)
Pets
Pets not allowed
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
Free onsite self parking
Other information
Designated smoking areas
Property amenities
Food and drink
Local cuisine breakfast (surcharge) each morning 8:00 AM–9:00 AM
Kaiseki meal
Water dispenser
What to do
Hot springs
Services
Front desk (limited hours)
Luggage storage
Facilities
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Room amenities
Be entertained
Television
Home comfort
Climate-controlled air conditioning and heating
Electric kettle
Slippers
Sleep well
Bed sheets provided
Stay connected
Free WiFi
Phone
Food and drink
Refrigerator
Free bottled water
More
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Tatami (woven mat floors)
Special features
Spa
Public bath/onsen services include an indoor mineral hot springs (Japanese-style onsen) and a yukata (Japanese robe). These services feature separate men and women areas. There are 2 indoor hot springs and 2 outdoor hot springs open between 6:00 AM and 11:00 AM. The temperature in the hot springs is set to 108°F.
Fees & policies
Mandatory fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. Fees may include applicable taxes:
A bathing tax, collected at the property, may be charged. The bathing tax applies to properties with hot springs and ranges from JPY 150-500 per person, per night based on local regulations. Please note that further exemptions may apply.
Optional extras
Local cuisine breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately JPY 1650 for adults and JPY 1650 for children
Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)
Hot springs access available from 6:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve access to the public bathing facility
Policies
The Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour, and Welfare requires all international visitors to submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels, etc. ). Additionally, lodging proprietors are required to photocopy passports for all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file.
This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts credit cards and cash.
Cashless transactions are available.
Please note that some properties do not permit guests with tattoos to use the onsite public bathing facilities.
Also known as
Ryokan Ichinoi
Kurokawa Onsen Ichinoi
Ichinoi
Kurokawa Onsen Ichinoi
Kurokawa Onsen Ryokan Ichinoi Ryokan
Kurokawa Onsen Ryokan Ichinoi Minamioguni
Kurokawa Onsen Ryokan Ichinoi Ryokan Minamioguni
Frequently asked questions
Are pets allowed at Kurokawa Onsen Ryokan Ichinoi?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Kurokawa Onsen Ryokan Ichinoi?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Kurokawa Onsen Ryokan Ichinoi?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.
What is there to do at Kurokawa Onsen Ryokan Ichinoi and nearby?
Onsite recreation at Kurokawa Onsen Ryokan Ichinoi includes hot springs.
Kurokawa Onsen Ryokan Ichinoi Reviews
Reviews
9.2
Wonderful
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9.4/10
Cleanliness
9.4/10
Staff & service
9.0/10
Amenities
9.2/10
Property conditions & facilities
9.2/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 1, 2024
The photos don't do this ryokan justice. We had a semi-western room and it was very large (even compared to other ryokans) - so big it even has a little corridor. Room and overall facilities were quite modern. Dinner and breakfast was excellent. Private onsens require booking and a 1000JPY fee which is ok but half board for my 2 year old child at 5500JPY was quite steep considering what they served (and options are limited given the amount of raw food for dinner).
Sunny
Sunny, 1-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Dec 25, 2023
Natalie
Natalie, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Oct 2, 2023
Perfect 10 for this Ryokan!
Highly recommended. Room was spacious and very comfortable. Gender specific onsen on the property was fabulous. There is a private onsen availble for booking at a fee of 1000 yen for 45 minutes if you wish. Half board includes Japanese breakfast and dinner which was served in a private cubicle. Amazing experience.
Mei Imm Eileen
Mei Imm Eileen, 1-night trip
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4/10 Fair
Jun 20, 2023
Super friendly staff
Tiffany
Tiffany, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
May 21, 2023
The dinner is so tasty! Service is excellence, remember to call for pick up. I love the view of the room, so relax. I would love to visit again! Best resort in my trip!
Esther
Esther, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Mar 27, 2021
Beautiful onset with views into the woods. Comfortable rooms with excellent service. Recommend breakfast and dinner at the ryokan as there is not much to eat at those hours in the town.
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1-night family trip
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8/10 Very Good
Mar 7, 2020
A little bit far from main street
Value for money
Nice japanese bed
Very clean
Gisela
Gisela, 2-night trip with friends
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10/10 Exceptional
Mar 2, 2020
Stunning ryokan tucked away in the mountains, but still only a 10 minute walk from the main onsen town. Super friendly and helpful staff. Beautiful rocky outdoor onsen with sulphuric minerals. Clean and spacious tatami room, and delicious Japanese style breakfast set. Would definitely stay again!
Dil
Dil, 1-night trip with friends
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10/10 Exceptional
Nov 19, 2019
Quite ,newer room ,great services
Friendly hotel ,great shuttle services from bus station for pick up and drop off.
Bigger and newly room .
Great breakfast ! Dinner was good too.
The hotel located in deep inside area not with hotels on the busy tourist street
but quite and enjoyable.
Outdoor onsen was good not not so big.
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1-night trip
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6/10 Good
Oct 29, 2019
Rooms and facilities are a bit dated but staffs were friendly and foreigner friendly. In a quiet area a short walk from the main street where most of the other ryokans and some restaurants and shops are located.
Additional charges for the private onsen so we did not use it. The public onsen has an indoor and outdoor section for both the male and female side and is only open from 7am-9.30am and from 3pm to 9.30pm. We feel it’s too short especially at night. Perhaps the night opening could be extended.
We also found a lot of white floating particles in the water. They looked like something from the source and not dirts but wasn’t pleasant to see. Management should really looked into this.
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2-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Oct 27, 2019
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1-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Oct 11, 2019
clean room and outdoor onsen are clean
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1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Oct 8, 2019
It’s a very traditional ryokan, everything was perfect !
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1-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Oct 5, 2019
Excellent service from the hotel. Very friendly and patient staff, always ready to help out despite the language barrier. The room we stayed was very clean and comfy. Loved the onsen. The hotel provides transfer to and from the bus stop as well.
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1-night trip with friends
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8/10 Very Good
Sep 8, 2019
The bed is full of mites that cause itchy but the reception provide good service after all. Good dinner and breakfast served
Lina
Lina, 1-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Aug 12, 2019
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1-night family trip
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8/10 Very Good
Jun 7, 2019
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1-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional
May 6, 2019
Purely wonderful stay
Wonderful stay at ryokan ichinoi. Lovely staff, room with great views, onsen with milky waters. Recommend the kaiseki dinner too
Andreea
Andreea, 2-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional
May 3, 2019
What’s not to like.
We had a wonderful stay here. The family run Ryokan always went the extra mile and helped us plan our itinerary. The location, rooms, service and food were excellent. We were sad that we were unable to stay here for the 2 nights.
Robert
Robert, 1-night romance trip
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8/10 Very Good
May 2, 2019
Onsen is clean. The room is outdated. The hotel is not easy to find.
Chun
Chun, 1-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Apr 18, 2019
A very unique experience , staffs are very nice and friendly , make me feeling like at home :)
Ed
Ed, 2-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Apr 4, 2019
The staff was very kind and our room was nice! They sent us a message before how to get to the ryokan, since there had been problems. The ryokan is on top of a small hill, so the other ryokan and baths are a few minutes by walking, but totally okat. Just a notice that there are very few restaurants open for dinner, so if you can, book dinner and breakfast at the ryokan. it is much easier.
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1-night trip with friends
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10/10 Exceptional
Mar 21, 2019
Conveniently located ryokan which is immaculate and has friendly staff. Nice rotenburo too.
Kurokawa has many great hot spring baths and is set in a beautiful location.