About this property
Boasting individual Japanese-style houses and maisonettes with a private open-air hot spring bath, Ryokan Kono-Yu is nestled in lush greenery in the peaceful Kurokawa hot spring area. Free Wi-Fi is provided in the lobby, and spacious public baths are available. Modern Kumamoto cuisine prepared with local ingredients is offered. Featuring tatami (woven-straw) flooring and a historic Japanese charm, each room comes with a comfortable seating area, a low table and an en suite bathroom. Facilities like flat-screen TV and fridge are provided. Guests can unwind in the room wearing yukata robes after soaking in the private outdoor bath. Kono-Yu Ryokan provides a foot-bath and several large public baths, one of which can be reserved for private use. Souvenir items can be purchased at the on-site gift shop, and drink vending machines are available. The property is a 40-minute drive from JR Aso Station, and a 20-minute drive from Mangan-ji Temple. Meoto Waterfall is a 5-minute drive away. Noasobi and Roku dining rooms serve Japanese dinner featuring local specialities and select ingredients. Traditional Japanese breakfast with multiple dishes is also offered.
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Most popular facilities
- Free parking
- Non-smoking rooms
- Free WiFi
- Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
- Breakfast
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- Max
Australia
“The staff were very attentive and polite, and spoke excellent english.”
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Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
Children 13 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.
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
The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.
There are no extra beds available at this property.
All cots are subject to availability.



The fine print
In order to prepare special amenities for men and women, guests are kindly requested to indicate the gender of each guest staying in the room in the Special Requests box when booking.
Please inform Ryokan Kono-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.
An accommodation tax per person per night is not included in the price and needs to be paid at the property.
This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.
Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 07:00:00.
Guests with tattoos are allowed to use shared bathing areas and other shared facilities.
In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.
Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), please ensure that you are only booking this property following the local government guidelines of the destination, including but not limited to the purpose of travel, and maximum allowed group size.
Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.
It is not possible to stay at this property for Coronavirus (COVID-19) quarantine purposes.