Aso District Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in Jun)

Explore Japan's most beautiful hidden hot springs | Kurokawa Onsen 💦

In the hot spring town of Minamioguni, Aso County, there is a serene and comfortable place - Kurokawa Onsen. This highly renowned hot spring town is located at the border of Kumamoto and Oita prefectures, offering picturesque views throughout the four seasons. There are seven types of hot springs here, each with its unique features in the open-air baths of every hot spring inn. If you are a hot spring enthusiast, you can purchase the "Kurokawa Onsen Bathing Pass" for 1,300 yen (700 yen for children) to receive a wooden pass. With it, you can visit three of the 25 participating hot spring inns. You can buy it at the Kurokawa Onsen Tourism Association or any of the inns. Strolling along the streets of this small town, you can hear the sound of the mountain stream and see the steam rising from the hot springs. The tranquil atmosphere envelops the entire town, allowing you to relax both physically and mentally. The slow pace of the town, surrounded by beautiful scenery, makes even the cats on the road lazy, enjoying the touch of passersby. Immersing yourself in this atmosphere, you can instantly forget your worries and fatigue. #JapanAttractions #JapanTravel #Travel #ResidentWriter #OverseasTravel #Japan

Kurokawa Onsen Guide in Kumamoto!

Kurokawa Onsen is located in Minamioguni, Aso District, Kumamoto Prefecture, and has been rated as a two-star hot spring area by the 'Michelin Travel Guide Japan'. The entire hot spring area has about 28 hot springs In addition to the many delicacies and souvenir shops on the old street, there is also an honest shop that specializes in selling hot spring eggs, various types of foot baths, and the unique 'face bath' that you can't find elsewhere, which is quite fun and interesting😁 Friends who have the chance to visit the Red Hall must take a walk in Kurokawa Onsen, eat and stroll around~ Personal Special Recommendations 🧁Patisserie Roku Business hours: 9:00～17:00, closed on Tuesdays 🧇Doradora Dorayaki Business hours: 09:00-18:00 🍦Yunon Business hours: 9:00~18:00

Unagi Restaurant in kurokawa Onsen

Recently visited kurokawa which was a perfect getaway from bustling city like Hakata. I love the rural side of Japan, where I can full enjoy it to the max. I only went for a day trip but I definitely will go back to kurokawa and enjoy all the Onsens. 👍 #Fukuoka #Spring #food #Unagi #Kurokawa #Onsen

Enjoy a 5-day, 4-night trip soaking in hot springs and admiring plum blossoms in Kyushu like this!!

||| It's going to warm up soon♨️ This season is the best time for hot springs! When thinking of hot springs, the first place that comes to mind is Kyushu, known as the 'Land of Hot Springs'🤩 Now, not only can you enjoy a soak, but you can also admire the rime ice and plum blossoms👀 A 5-day, 4-night itinerary is not too rushed at all, perfect for lazy babies! ——— ✏️Itinerary DAY 1 Domestic - Fukuoka - Kurokawa Onsen DAY 2 Kurokawa Onsen - Kokonoe Yume Suspension Bridge - Yufuin DAY 3 Yufuin - Oita - Kitsuki - Yufuin DAY 4 Yufuin - Hita - Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine - Fukuoka DAY 5 Fukuoka - Domestic ——— 🙋🏻‍♀️A word from Lulu Japan's transportation is notoriously complex and difficult, especially in less popular areas🤯 It can really be a headache! If you find making travel plans troublesome, there's really no need to force yourself to go on a free-and-easy trip, as it can be more tiring! Hate traveling with a large group❓ No problem‼️ Lulu has prepared a refined travel squad for two! Get everything sorted at once: hotel + transportation + tickets + accommodation + driver + most meals🍴 Only with high-quality, comfortable travel can you fully enjoy it! . ✨Trip Highlights 🔸Check in at the town of Yufuin, take the popular train through 'Yufuin no Mori', as if entering a fairy tale! 🔸Visit the Oita Prefectural Art Museum🎨 which houses a collection of Yayoi Kusama's works from various periods, including her iconic pumpkins and more 🔸Mameda Town🈶️ known as the 'Kyoto of Kyushu'! Experience the charm of old Kyushu with a city walk🚶 on the ancient streets! 🔸Check in at major Kyushu attractions: Kokonoe Yume Suspension Bridge, Beppu Tsurumi, Yoshino Plum Garden, Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine to admire the plum blossoms! 🔸Stay in exquisite hot spring hotels that are usually hard to book♨️ Enjoy the natural scenery of the countryside and have access to open-air baths at any time!! . 🛏️About Accommodation Kurokawa Onsen - Hoshoan or equivalent hotel Yufuin - Hanayu or equivalent hotel Fukuoka - Grand Hyatt or equivalent hotel ——— Kyushu, Japan

I thought Tokyo was beautiful until I came to Kyushu~

Traveling to Japan Most people tend to visit Tokyo, Kyoto, Hokkaido But this time I chose Kyushu, Japan Kumamoto & Kagoshima This place is the setting for many animes Rustic countryside, I predict it will be popular this year - My 5-day, 4-night itinerary DAY1: Shanghai-Fukuoka-Take the Shinkansen to Kumamoto DAY2: Kumamoto Castle-A-train-Maejima Tour Day3: Minami Aso Railway Sightseeing Train-Kusasenri-Aso Nakadake Crater-Irozu View Kumano Shrine-Aso Shrine Day4: Sakurajima-Ikeda Lake-Ibusuki Tamatebako Train-Shiroyama Park Day5: Sengan-en-Tsurumaru Castle Ruins Reimei Pavilion-Shinkansen to Fukuoka-Shanghai - 📷【About the Check-in Spots】 1️⃣Kumamoto City Kumamoto Castle Kumamon is everywhere here, Kumamon Park, Kumamoto Station, Maejima are all Kumamon elements, Kumamoto Castle and the retro tram are iconic elements. - 2️⃣A train A jazz-style scenic train with sea views, from JR Kumamoto Station to JR Misumi Station, you can drink Highball while enjoying the sea view. - 3️⃣Minami Aso Railway Sightseeing Train Minami Aso Railway (track train) The same model as the One Piece 【Sunny Train】, the route is full of small forest scenery. - 4️⃣Irozu View Kumano Shrine The filming location of 'Hotarubi no Mori e', covered with moss, it's even more of a green wonderland in summer. - 5️⃣Kusasenri - Aso Nakadake Crater In summer, it's a green grassland, in February and March it's the season of 🔥grass, so it's black, but it has its own charm. - 6️⃣Sakurajima You take a boat from Kagoshima, a beautiful volcanic island with crystal blue waters, where you can soak in a hot spring while facing the sea view. - 7️⃣Ibusuki Tamatebako Train Ibusuki Station Retro train cars, viewing Sakurajima volcano and sea views, very healing - 8️⃣Ikeda Lake A beautiful lake, full of flowers in spring, where you can soak in hot springs♨️. - 9️⃣Shiroyama Park An excellent viewing platform in Kagoshima, right in the city center, overlooking the city and Sakurajima volcano. - 1️⃣0️⃣Sengan-en A direct cultural heritage, the villa and garden of the Satsuma Domain's lord Shimazu family, one of the more famous gardens in Kyushu. -

Kyushu, Japan | Vast grasslands stretching for miles 🐎 View of Mount Aso 🌋

One must visit Grass Thousand Miles when coming to Aso, but make sure to choose a good weather day. The scenery is truly spectacular, walking on the vast grassland and watching the horses leisurely grazing. On my first day, the weather was very bad, but luckily I went again on the second day when it was sunny. It was really beautiful, and I look forward to going again in the summer when everything is covered in green. You can also see the smoking Aso volcano, which is a rare sight to see a smoking volcano up close. When the weather is good, you can even take a helicopter ride around the Aso volcano. Unfortunately, the helicopter was not available when I went, but I will definitely try it next time. #JapanAttractions #JapanTravel #Japan #KyushuAttractions #OverseasTravel #Travel #ResidentWriter

Great spot with a view of Kusasenri (草千里）

Douce Nucca is a great spot to relax and enjoy some tasty food with a view of Kusasenri. The beef Hamburg made with signature Japanese beef was juicy and flavorful. The crispy fries and fried chicken were a perfect accompaniment to the meal. It's always nice to find a quiet and relaxing spot during a day tour, and Douce Nucca seems to fit the bill perfectly.

I went to Kurokawa Onsen in June in the summer. When I came here, it was all green maple leaves, very lush. Heikawa Onsen has many hot springs in many homes. Basically, it is full of houses every day, so be sure to book a room in advance if you want to come to the hot springs. Otherwise, you will come here to make a reservation. If you are, it is very likely to be sleeping on the streets. The price of Kurokawa Onsen is about 1000-2500. It usually includes the first day of dinner and the next day's breakfast. The meal is very rich. There are two open-air hot springs in Kurokawa, three different types of family soups, and of course hot springs for tourists who are not. Guests can choose any hot spring bath for any length of time. Two of the open-air hot spring soups are exchanged in the morning and evening. That is to say, tonight I have a big open-air hot spring soup that is a female soup, so I can go to the small open-air hot spring soup in the morning to be a female soup. In order not to miss the experience of each soup, I chose Xiaoyu Yusi for 4 days! ! ! In the evening, make a soup of open-air soup, and another morning soup and family soup. Hahahahahahahahahahaha Family soup to make an appointment with the front desk in advance, will help to stay in the room~ The point to note here is that Japanese hot springs are bare soup, so there is no tattoo. Oh, small areas of tattoos can be covered with towels or other coverings, but large areas may not be able to use public soup and can only choose to be in the family soup or in their own room~

There are many hot springs in Kurokawa Onsen, and they are basically full of houses every day. Therefore, if you want to come to the hot springs, you must make a reservation in advance. Otherwise, if you come here and make a reservation, it is very possible. It is on the street. The price of Kurokawa Onsen is about 1000-2500. It usually includes the first day of dinner and the next day's breakfast. The meal is very rich. Kurokawa has two open-air hot springs, three different types of family soups, and of course hot springs for visitors who are not used. Guests can choose any hot spring bath for any length of time. Two of the open-air hot spring soups are exchanged in the morning and evening. Family soup should make an appointment with the front desk in advance, it will help to stay in the room~ The more important thing to note here is that Japanese hot springs are bare soup, so there are tattoos. Its not ok, a small area of tattoo can be covered with a towel or other coverings, but a large area may not be able to use public soup and can only choose to soak in the family soup or in your own room~ Its time for dinner. The waiter will put the prepared kaiseki cuisine in the room. Not only is the nutrition and richness, but these dishes are really so beautiful.

This is my fifth time staying in Japan at my favorite hotel, without a doubt

This is my fifth time staying in Japan at my favorite hotel, without a doubt. Today, I want to introduce everyone to a low-key yet luxurious onsen ryokan 【Takefue Bamboo Heart Rokku】 Built against the mountain, hidden in a bamboo forest, it is serene and secluded. The open-air baths, made from natural rocks, integrate everything in the ryokan with nature. During the maple season, falling leaves add a touch of wilderness >Hidden deep in the bamboo forest 【Bamboo】has only 12 rooms, each a separate building with different styles of indoor baths, and some rooms also have outdoor bath pools. All water sources are natural springs, making it a beautiful and dignified secret residence The hotel has prepared 20 styles of yukata for female guests to choose from, truly satisfying a woman's love for beauty. All rooms are equipped with coffee machines, and in the afternoon when the sunlight flickers through the bamboo forest, wearing a beloved yukata and grinding a cup of rich and fragrant coffee is extremely comfortable D The first-class service is also praiseworthy, with each room having a dedicated butler to take care of the guests' daily life and meals, and the fridge is stocked with food and drinks, all for free >Takefue Creative Cuisine For dinner, the hotel offers high-end kaiseki cuisine that changes monthly, using seasonal ingredients and fresh mountain and sea delicacies from Kumamoto, with barbecue as an option Q For breakfast, you can choose between Japanese or Western food, and both breakfast and dinner can be enjoyed in the room C If you want to have a drink or celebrate a festival, you can order sake, wine, various cakes, and more >Soaking in the Healing Onsen The Takefue source water is a therapeutic spring with effects such as lowering blood pressure, pain relief, and sedation In addition to enjoying the private bath in the room, the hotel also has three different styles of rental onsen pools: 'Bamboo Forest Bath' surrounded by bamboo leaves and red maple, 'Rock Cave Bath' like a secret base, and 'Inner Bath' accompanied by a mini waterfall The hotel also has a luxurious space 'Bamboo Castle no Toi', surrounded by bamboo, with a large open-air bath, tatami, sound system, TV, and drinks, but it is only available to guests staying in Kokyuan, Sayo, Shienan, or Bettei Tenku rooms >Enjoying Leisure Time Zen and Spa: Aimed at healing treatments, Zen stress adjustment, relieving physical fatigue Garden TAKEZONO: Used as a café during the day and offers afternoon tea, transforms into a bar at night

Feeling tired lately? These healing places are worth a visit

Go to a hot spring hotel and experience ultimate service. 📍Kumamoto The misty hot springs, delicious food, can warm our bodies, while the gentle laughter and warm human feelings can warm our hearts. Why not take a warm and heartwarming trip to a luxurious hot spring hotel? A large bamboo forest covering over 10,000 square meters, with tens of thousands of bamboo trees and hundreds of red leaves, is where the Asu Bamboo FUE is located in Kumamoto Prefecture. Each room has a uniquely designed private hot spring pool, allowing you to blend in with nature and leave behind all worldly troubles. In all rooms, there is coffee and graphite. On a sunny afternoon in the bamboo forest, wearing a beloved yukata, grinding a cup of rich and fragrant coffee for oneself is truly delightful. In addition to the private hot spring pool in the room, Bamboo FUE also has four different styles of rental hot spring pools: the Bamboo Forest Bath surrounded by bamboo leaves and red maples, the cave outdoor hot spring like a secret base, the Aono Bath accompanied by a mini waterfall, and the Sasabune Bath full of the fragrance of Japanese cypress. Be healed by the blue at the seaside. 📍Kagoshima Located in Kagoshima, Higashikagawa Beach is a dreamlike and irregularly appearing scenic white sand beach that can only be reached by boat or jet ski. This is a stunning white sand beach known as the "phantom scenery" and rarely visited by tourists. To see it, you have to rely on luck completely - it only appears during specific periods of the year when there are several major ebb tides from spring to summer. Clear and emerald sea water, sandy beaches with patterns resembling mountain ridges, and beautiful and dreamy star sand, this is nothing short of paradise. Although located at the southernmost tip of Kagoshima, it is also easily accessible from Okinawa. The official website of Ton Island will announce the low tide period, so remember to plan ahead. Experience the natural grandeur of Mt. Osore. 📍Gunma Located at the junction of Gunma, Niigata, Tochigi, and Fukushima prefectures, Oze National Park boasts the largest high-altitude wetland area in Japan. With magnificent scenery and rare views, it is truly a hidden treasure of nature. And because of the vast territory and numerous landscapes here, it is difficult to see crowds of people, making it a good place to escape during the long holiday. One of the most rare and precious landscapes in Waseda is the more than 400 shallow ponds scattered throughout the area, where rare wetland plants such as lotus and yellow sedge grow, forming a stunningly beautiful scenery. The entire area has been designated as a special natural monument. The entire National Park can be roughly divided into three areas: the "Osawa area" with vast wetlands such as Osawa Hara and Osawa Numa, as well as famous peaks such as Foshan and Suigaku; the "Aizu-Jukai area" where you can see the blooming of the Shirakami cherry blossoms all over the wetlands near the summit of Mt. Jodake in Aizu; and the "Tashiroyama and Taishiyama area", where you can enjoy the famous mountain top wetlands of Tashiroyama and the colony of ferns. Different routes lead to different scenery.

I thought Tokyo was beautiful until I came to Kyushu~

Traveling to Japan Most people tend to visit Tokyo, Kyoto, Hokkaido But this time I chose Kyushu, Japan Kumamoto & Kagoshima This place is the setting for many animes Rustic countryside, I predict it will be popular this year - My 5-day, 4-night itinerary DAY1: Shanghai-Fukuoka-Take the Shinkansen to Kumamoto DAY2: Kumamoto Castle-A-train-Maejima Tour Day3: Minami Aso Railway Sightseeing Train-Kusasenri-Aso Nakadake Crater-Irozu View Kumano Shrine-Aso Shrine Day4: Sakurajima-Ikeda Lake-Ibusuki Tamatebako Train-Shiroyama Park Day5: Sengan-en-Tsurumaru Castle Ruins Reimei Pavilion-Shinkansen to Fukuoka-Shanghai - 📷【About the Check-in Spots】 1️⃣Kumamoto City Kumamoto Castle Kumamon is everywhere here, Kumamon Park, Kumamoto Station, Maejima are all Kumamon elements, Kumamoto Castle and the retro tram are iconic elements. - 2️⃣A train A jazz-style scenic train with sea views, from JR Kumamoto Station to JR Misumi Station, you can drink Highball while enjoying the sea view. - 3️⃣Minami Aso Railway Sightseeing Train Minami Aso Railway (track train) The same model as the One Piece 【Sunny Train】, the route is full of small forest scenery. - 4️⃣Irozu View Kumano Shrine The filming location of 'Hotarubi no Mori e', covered with moss, it's even more of a green wonderland in summer. - 5️⃣Kusasenri - Aso Nakadake Crater In summer, it's a green grassland, in February and March it's the season of 🔥grass, so it's black, but it has its own charm. - 6️⃣Sakurajima You take a boat from Kagoshima, a beautiful volcanic island with crystal blue waters, where you can soak in a hot spring while facing the sea view. - 7️⃣Ibusuki Tamatebako Train Ibusuki Station Retro train cars, viewing Sakurajima volcano and sea views, very healing - 8️⃣Ikeda Lake A beautiful lake, full of flowers in spring, where you can soak in hot springs♨️. - 9️⃣Shiroyama Park An excellent viewing platform in Kagoshima, right in the city center, overlooking the city and Sakurajima volcano. - 1️⃣0️⃣Sengan-en A direct cultural heritage, the villa and garden of the Satsuma Domain's lord Shimazu family, one of the more famous gardens in Kyushu. -