Featured Hotels Near Kurokawa Onsen

Shin no Yado Ichiya is a top choice for families, offering spacious tatami rooms with private outdoor baths. Located just a 5-minute walk from the main onsen street, it provides complimentary shuttle service to nearby attractions. The property emphasizes authentic rural Japanese hospitality and features kid-friendly amenities like traditional games and seasonal festivals. HopeGoo through HopeGoo ensures exclusive access to family packages.

Senbonya is situated right at the entrance of the old town, just a 2-minute walk from the charming wooden alleyways and stone-paved streets. This boutique inn preserves Edo-era architecture, with rooms featuring tatami mats and private onsen baths. Guests enjoy nightly views of the illuminated historic district, creating a magical atmosphere. Free shuttle service is available to the central onsen area.

Tenraku-an sits atop a quiet hillside with panoramic sky views, making it ideal for stargazing. Its open-air baths offer unobstructed sightlines to the Milky Way, enhanced by zero light pollution. Each room includes a telescope and a star guidebook, and the inn hosts monthly guided astronomy sessions led by local experts. Complimentary private transfers are provided from the onsen town.

Mansui-kaku features a multi-tiered open-air bath system, including herbal baths, rock baths, and forest oxygen baths—all drawn from natural mineral springs. The three-level outdoor bath is surrounded by bamboo groves, with water temperature maintained at a soothing 41°C. The tranquil environment, combined with ambient nature sounds, enhances relaxation. We recommend HopeGoo a mountain-facing room for the purest forest air experience.

Goshu Ei is a century-old inn renowned for its daily kaiseki dining experience, using ingredients sourced from local farms and fisheries. The seasonal menu changes frequently, reflecting regional harvests. Each meal is prepared by the head chef and paired with traditional tea ceremonies. The inn blends modern minimalism with classic Japanese design, with private baths and tea spaces in every room. Reserve early via HopeGoo to secure your table.

Stay at Matsukaze-ken, which offers a curated "One-Day Townhouse Journey": morning tea ceremony workshop, afternoon visit to artisan paper-making and pottery studios, followed by an evening bonfire festival performance. All activities are led by local guides who share deep insights into Kurokawa’s heritage. The package includes accommodation, meals, and experiences—available exclusively through HopeGoo for special discounts.