Oyado Nonohana is an inn of just eight rooms in the hills of Oku-Kurokawa, away from the main street of Kurokawa Onsen in Kumamoto. Its English page puts it simply: just listen, and all you hear is nature. Before you book, three things matter: every room has its own hot-spring bath; six of the eight rooms take no children; and stays are one night only.
For another inn in the same town, see our guide to Ryokan Sanga.
Oyado Nonohana at a glance
| Item | Official information |
|---|---|
| Address | 6375-2 Manganji, Minamioguni, Aso, Kumamoto |
| Rooms | 8: six detached cottages, two rooms in the main house |
| Baths | A private hot-spring bath in every room, from the inn’s own spring |
| Check-in / out | 15:00 / 11:00 (main-house rooms 10:00) |
| Price | From about 34,100 yen per person in a cottage, with dinner and breakfast (booking page) |
| Children | Only in Shion and Benifuji |
| Stays | One night only |
| Parking | 10 cars; call ahead |
From the official site and booking page, read October 12, 2026.
Rooms and private baths at Oyado Nonohana
Which rooms are there?
| Room | Type | Up to | Bath |
|---|---|---|---|
| Suoh | Cottage, Japanese-Western; barrier-free | 5 | Semi-open-air and indoor |
| Sekichiku | Cottage, two floors | 5 | Stone outdoor bath |
| Benifuji | Cottage, Japanese-Western | 4 | Outdoor and indoor |
| Wakana | Cottage, Japanese-Western | 4 | Outdoor and indoor |
| Shion | Cottage, Japanese | 4 | Stone outdoor bath |
| Hanezu | Cottage, Japanese, with terrace | 2 | Outdoor and indoor |
| Sakura | Main house, 2nd floor | 3 | Indoor |
| Hototogisu | Main house, 2nd floor | 3 | Indoor |
Capacity from the Japanese site, read October 12, 2026. The booking page lists Shion for up to 7.
What is the water like?
Every room’s bath runs 100 percent free-flowing hot spring from the inn’s own source. The English page describes it as a simple hot spring at 68°C. Rooms also have Wi-Fi, a TV with free films, a Blu-ray player, a small fridge and a toilet with a bidet seat.
Is there a shared bath?
Yes. Ginnezu-no-yu, an outdoor bath overlooking the Minamioguni stream, is also open to day visitors at 800 yen for adults; the Japanese site gives two different sets of hours, so ask. Suoh is the barrier-free room, and the way into the dining hall is step-free too. The official pages do not mention tattoos; see our tattoo and onsen guide.
Meals at Oyado Nonohana
What is dinner like?
Dinner is a creative kaiseki of mostly Kumamoto ingredients, served in a private dining room. On the current booking plan you choose the main dish when you book, either Higo beef sukiyaki or Rindo pork in an “unkai” hot pot, and it cannot be changed on the day. Breakfast is a Japanese set of seasonal vegetables. The pages do not say how allergies are handled, so write any needs in the booking notes and ask.
Prices and rules at Oyado Nonohana
How much does a stay cost?
Prices are per person per night with dinner and breakfast. The booking page starts at 34,100 yen in a cottage, 31,900 yen in Hanezu and 28,600 yen in the main house. The Japanese site adds 2,200 yen before holidays. The booking page asks for the bathing tax of 150 yen per adult separately; Minamioguni charges it per person per day and exempts under-15s (Minamioguni Town). See our onsen bathing tax guide.
What is the cancellation policy?
No deposit is needed. Cancellation costs 30 percent from 7 to 2 days before, 50 percent the day before, and 100 percent on the day or for a no-show. See our hotel cancellation guide.
What else should I know before booking?
Stays are one night only. Children can stay only in Shion and Benifuji. Cards are accepted, and the booking page offers payment at the inn or online by card.
Getting to Oyado Nonohana in Kurokawa Onsen
The English page says the inn is about an hour by bus or car from Aso Station, recommends driving, and asks guests coming by bus to contact the inn before they travel. Buses run to Kurokawa Onsen from bus companies such as Nishitetsu and Kyushu Sanko. The roads around the inn are narrow, parking holds 10 cars, and the inn asks you to call before arriving. From December to March the area can get snow, so drive with snow tires or chains.
What foreign guests should know before staying at Oyado Nonohana
- The English page shows older prices; trust the booking page.
- The booking page is in Japanese only; the English page links to it.
- Call +81-967-44-0595 before arriving, and before traveling by bus.
- Book one night; longer stays are not accepted.
- Traveling with a child? Book Shion or Benifuji.
Frequently asked questions
Does every room at Oyado Nonohana have a private onsen?
Can children stay at Oyado Nonohana?
Can I stay more than one night at Oyado Nonohana?
What is the cancellation policy at Oyado Nonohana?
How do I get to Oyado Nonohana?
Bottom line (2026): Oyado Nonohana is an eight-room inn above Kurokawa Onsen where every room has its own hot-spring bath. Stays are one night only, children can stay in two rooms, and the booking page, not the English page, has the current prices.
Sources
Every fact on this page is from Oyado Nonohana’s official pages: home (Japanese), English page, Ginnezu-no-yu and dinner; the official booking page; and Minamioguni Town. All were read on October 12, 2026. Prices and rules change; check the official site before you book.
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