Kurokawa Onsen Oku no Yu

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Kurokawa Onsen Oku no Yu
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Scored 9.1
Rated superb

Staff

9.5

About this property

Situated along Tanohara River and surrounded by tranquil nature in Kurokawa Onsen hot spring area, Oku no Yu Ryokan offers charming Japanese-style accommodation and various hot spring baths. It also boasts a thermal-heated indoor swimming pool. Free WiFi is provided in public areas. Featuring relaxing ambience, each room comes with a seating area, a fridge and a flat-screen TV. Bathroom is shared with other guests. During your stay at Kurokawa Onsen Oku-no-Yu, you can relax in the large mixed-gender open-air baths, such as the cave bath and the river bath. Please note that you cannot wear swimsuits in the mixed-gender open-air baths. Drinks vending machines are also available on site. The property offers free pick-up services from Kurokawa Onsen Bus Stop when reserved at time of booking. Guests can savour seasonal Japanese dishes made with select ingredients at the property.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular facilities

  • Indoor swimming pool
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking

Property highlights

Perfect for a 3-night stay!

  • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.1)

  • Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast info

Asian

  • Free private parking available on-site

  • Open-air bath, ​Public Bath, ​Hot spring bath

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Tiffany
    Singapore Singapore
    “Good location, loved the onsen in our room and also the private onsen facilities that they had :) I also enjoyed the dinner, we stayed for 2 nights and the food varied between both nights (first night was beef steak on a hotplate, and second night...”
  • Agnieszka
    Poland Poland
    “Beautiful place, great onsens, spacious and nice room, and very good food.”
  • Dalius
    Lithuania Lithuania
    “Very special place with a traditional japanese things, like onsen baths, hosting and meals! Very recommended to try this experience.”
  • Carolina
    Austria Austria
    “Everything was spectacular: the room, the private Onsen we had, the mixed Onsen, the food, the workers... Everything exceeded our expectations”
  • Claudia
    Germany Germany
    “Staying at the Oku no Yu was a truly special experience. The hotel is located at the end of a small valley, close to the stream and is very peaceful. The room was spacious, beds very comfortable and all amenities needed were provided. The...”
  • Paul
    Germany Germany
    “This is Probably one of the Best Hotels I Ever Stayed in. Everything was beautfiul and Great. The food was amazing and very Tasty. The Service was absolutely nice and very helpful. Really amazing stay.”
  • Janet
    Canada Canada
    “I was excited to stay here and I was not disappointed. It is a traditional and older hotel than others you may find, but, the service and meals are outstanding. I do not think that the location can be beat as it is built right along the river's...”
  • Heleen
    Netherlands Netherlands
    “Beautiful room/house. Very japanese with sounds of the water all around and a views of the creeks and garden. The beds were soooo comfortable. The private onsen was lovely. The shared onsens were beautiful and warm. The staff was very friendly and...”
  • Hung
    Australia Australia
    “The facilities, the food but especially the staffs”
  • Ben
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Super stay, great onsen, great food, great service, great location”

Managed by 黒川温泉　温泉　旅館　奥の湯

Company review score: 9.5Based on 1,490 reviews from 1 property
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Property information

Our hotel is a small inn. Groups (3 or more rooms/8 or more guests) are not accepted. Please note that we are unable to accommodate this request.

Languages spoken

English,Japanese

Property surroundings

House rules

Kurokawa Onsen Oku no Yu takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 15:00 to 17:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 08:00 to 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please check what conditions may apply to each option when making your selection.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children older than 3 years are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 3 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Accepted payment methods
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 21:00 and 08:00.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Guests arriving after 18:00 must inform the property in advance. Contact details can be found on the booking confirmation.

To use the property's free shuttle from Kurokawa Onsen Bus Stop, please make a reservation at time of booking.

Please be informed that limited restaurants/shops are located near the property.

Please note that we do not cater to allergies, vegetarians and gluten free.

Please inform Kurokawa Onsen Oku no Yu in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

Guests with tattoos may not be permitted to use the property’s public bathing areas or other facilities where the tattoos might be visible to other guests.

Guests must check in by 18:00:00 to eat dinner at this property. Guests who check in after this time may not be served dinner, and no refund will be given.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 21:00:00 and 08:00:00.

Guests with tattoos are only allowed to use private bathing areas and other private facilities.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has reduced reception and service operating hours.