Kumamoto Oguni Town
A relaxing inn surrounded by the murmuring of the Tanoharu River and nine distinctive baths
Ryokan Okunoyu, nestled upstream in Kurokawa Onsen along the Tanoharu River, is an inn known for its nine distinctive baths spread across a sprawling 2,000-tsubo property. Guests can enjoy a wide variety of bathing experiences, from a mixed open-air bath where the murmuring of the river can be heard up close, to a mystical cave bath, as well as Kurokawa’s only steam room and a mist sauna. The free-flowing natural spring water is of excellent quality, with high skin-beautifying benefits, and deeply relaxes both body and mind. The rooms, a total of 26 in the main building, new building, and detached annex, each offer a different atmosphere. Together with rustic kaiseki cuisine made with seasonal local ingredients, guests can spend a luxurious moment embraced by the vast nature of Aso.
A spacious mixed-gender open-air bath with an unobstructed view of the murmuring Tanoharu River right in front of you. The abundant free-flowing natural spring water can be enjoyed together with the changing beauty of the valley through the seasons. At night, it is lit up for a fantastical atmosphere. You can enjoy a dynamic bathing experience that makes you feel one with nature.
A cave bath with a mystical atmosphere. The sound of the water echoing through the dimly lit space and the rising steam make you forget everyday life. It is ideal for quiet moments of introspection, while feeling the warmth of the spring water throughout your body. One of Okunoyu’s most atmospheric signature baths, it is a charming attraction that embodies the spirit of the inn.
A mist sauna available 24 hours a day. Compared with a regular sauna, it is lower in temperature and higher in humidity, allowing you to work up a sweat gradually without putting strain on your body. Wrapped in the steam of the hot spring, you can relax both body and mind. Skin-beautifying benefits can also be expected, and combined with the hot spring, it offers an even deeper sense of healing.
Day-use bathing: 8:30–20:00 (until 15:30 on Mondays and Fridays for cleaning)
