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Ryokans in Kurokawa · Kumamoto

Shugojin Onsen

守護陣温泉

Kurokawa · Kumamoto onsen ryokan — Straight from the Source — A Hidden Bath Rich in Radon

★ 3.0TrustYou 93/100 · 165 reviews|Aso-gunFrom ₩192,506 / night (2 adults)
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♨️Straight from the Source — A Hidden Bath Rich in Radon

Kumamoto (Oguni) · Shugojin Onsen

100% Natural Spring — Not a Drop Added
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100% Natural Spring — Not a Drop Added

  • 💧100% natural spring water flowing straight from the source, with no water or heat added
  • 🌿Hot spring water rich in radon
  • 🚰Prized for water so clear it's safe to drink
A Private Open-Air Bath in Every Room, Refilled Each Time
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A Private Open-Air Bath in Every Room, Refilled Each Time

  • 🛁Every room comes with its own semi-open-air hot spring bath
  • 🔄You can drain and refill the bath with fresh spring water each time you bathe
  • 🤫Bathe in complete privacy, with no one else around
400 Liters a Minute — Waita's Top-Tier Flow
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400 Liters a Minute — Waita's Top-Tier Flow

  • 💦About 400 liters per minute, among the highest flow rates in Waita Onsen
  • 🪨A substantial stone bath built from rock and granite is also available
  • 🌲The view of the wooded valley from the bath is exceptional
New Wing Modern Japanese-Western Room — Hinoki Bath
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New Wing Modern Japanese-Western Room — Hinoki Bath

  • 🌳A room with a private semi-open-air bath filled with the scent of hinoki cypress
  • 🛋️A Japanese-Western layout with separate bedroom and living area
  • 💆An in-room massage chair helps you unwind from travel fatigue
New Wing Modern Japanese-Western Room — Stone Bath
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New Wing Modern Japanese-Western Room — Stone Bath

  • 🪨Equipped with a private semi-open-air stone bath made of rock and granite
  • 📺A premium room with a large TV and massage chair
  • 🌳Surrounded by trees, which are lit up after dark
A Hidden Setting Embraced by the Valley
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A Hidden Setting Embraced by the Valley

  • ⛰️A secluded mountain bath at the foot of Mt. Yugabu, in Waita Onsen
  • 🍁Mountain colors and autumn leaves surround the bath through every season
  • 🤍A hidden hot spring inn for savoring stillness away from daily life
A Base for Aso and Oguni, Best Reached by Car
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A Base for Aso and Oguni, Best Reached by Car

  • 🚗About 1 hour 45 minutes by car from Kumamoto, or about 1 hour 40 minutes from Fukuoka
  • 🛣️About 10km by car from Kurokawa Onsen, near the farm road through Waita
  • 🅿️A mountain inn best suited to travel by private car or rental car
400 Liters a Minute — Waita's Top-Tier Flow
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400 Liters a Minute — Waita's Top-Tier Flow

  • 💦About 400 liters per minute, among the highest flow rates in Waita Onsen
  • 🪨A substantial stone bath built from rock and granite is also available
  • 🌲The view of the wooded valley from the bath is exceptional
New Wing Modern Japanese-Western Room — Hinoki Bath
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New Wing Modern Japanese-Western Room — Hinoki Bath

  • 🌳A room with a private semi-open-air bath filled with the scent of hinoki cypress
  • 🛋️A Japanese-Western layout with separate bedroom and living area
  • 💆An in-room massage chair helps you unwind from travel fatigue

Here you can have 100% natural spring water — no water or heat added — entirely to yourself in a private open-air bath attached to your room. Deep in the mountains of Waita Onsen, soak in a radon-rich hidden bath and savor a stillness far from everyday life.

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Read the property's own description▾

숙소 소개 오구니 지역의 평범한 산골 마을에 자리한 숙소로, 아직 알려지지 않은 온천에서 편안한 시간을 보내실 수 있습니다. 찾아가는 길 자동차로 구마모토에서 1시간 45분, 후쿠오카에서 고속도로로 1시간 40분, 오이타에서 고속도로로 1시간 걸립니다.

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체크인·체크아웃 · 체크인: 15:00 · 체크아웃: 10:00 · 최종 체크인: 24:00

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FAQ

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What are the check-in and check-out times at Shugojin Onsen?
Check-in starts at 15:00 and check-out is by 10:00.
Where is Shugojin Onsen located?
It is in Kurokawa · Kumamoto Aso-gun. Address: 3160-1 Shugojin, Nishizato, Ogunimachi.
How much does one night cost?
Recent lowest observed rate starts from ₩192,506 per night for two adults. Rates vary by date and room type, so a live search is most accurate.
What is the cancellation and refund policy?
Free-cancellation deadlines vary by rate plan and are shown with each room. Cancelling before the deadline gives a full refund.

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93/100

165 reviews

Check-in / Check-out

Check-in

15:00

From 15:00

Check-out

10:00

Until 10:00

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