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Kounoyuこうの湯 · こうのゆ

Kounoyu is a member inn of the Kurokawa Onsen ryokan association on high ground a little outside the onsen street, with nine detached rooms, each with its own free-flowing open-air bath. There are also men's and women's open-air baths (Mori-no-yu) and one private open-air bath for guests. Breakfast and dinner are served in the dining room.

Key facts

These facts were checked against the ryokan's official website and other sources (listed at the bottom); they may have changed, so check with the ryokan before booking.

Address〒869-2402 熊本県阿蘇郡南小国町満願寺6784Japanese
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Phone0967-48-8700
Official websitewww.kounoyu.jp · English
TypeRyokan
Rooms9 rooms
Check-in / check-out15:00 / 10:00
BathsIn-room open-air bath: Yes · Private bath: Yes
Open-air bath "Mori no Yu" (森の湯) men's 1, women's 1; private open-air bath exclusively for guests 1; all guest rooms have a room open-air bath with source spring free-flowingOfficial sources disagree on this; check with the ryokan.
Spring typeSodium-calcium bicarbonate-sulfate-chloride spring
MealsBoth breakfast and dinner at the dining room
Day-use bathingAvailable: 8:30–21:00 (last reception 20:30)

Entries marked "Japanese" are quoted in Japanese from the ryokan's official information.

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