If I have all the time and money in the world, I would have stayed longer in Kurokawa Onsen. I can easily say that it was the highlight of the trip and the cost of the ryokan didn’t matter anymore. It was amazing!

We took the bus from Yufuin to Kurokawa Onsen. Our host picked us up from the bus stop which was very convenient, although, the ryokan was also accessible by foot. We were welcomed with homemade Mochis and roasted Matcha tea in a beautiful setting. Our room was so spacious with all the amenities provided for. There were many different Onsens to choose from, including private ones. There was even a standing onsen that we got to try. The outdoor separate onsen was so beautiful. I tried the female one an hour before check-out and I had it all to myself. And the dinner and breakfast were great. It was a 10 out of 10 experience! Check out the reels here and here. I absolutely recommend spending time in Kurokawa Onsen. So beautiful and relaxing. And if there is only one thing you can do in Kyushu, it must be this experience! The town was also very pretty! Look out for the boiled eggs cooked in the hot spring.