Hot spring ryokan in the heart of Kurokawa Onsen,
renowned for its Private baths



Regarding the 2026 Kumamoto Earthquake
(Current Operations at Fumoto Ryokan)

We would like to express our deepest condolences to those who lost their lives in the 2026 Kumamoto Earthquake on July 28. Our heartfelt sympathies go out to their families and loved ones.
We sincerely hope for the safety of those who remain unaccounted for and for the swift recovery and reconstruction of the affected communities.
At this time, the area around Fumoto Ryokan in Kurokawa Onsen has not suffered significant damage. Essential utilities, including water and electricity, are operating normally. Our hot springs, dining services, and all other facilities are open and operating as usual.
However, the Japan Meteorological Agency has advised that seismic activity may continue for some time.
If you plan to visit us, we kindly ask that you check the latest transportation and weather information before traveling and make your safety your highest priority. We look forward to welcoming you safely to Fumoto Ryokan.

Welcome to
Fumoto Ryokan

Fumoto Ryokan in Kurokawa Onsen is an authentic hot spring ryokan
featuring 100% natural free-flowing hot spring water from its own private source.
Despite having only 14 guest rooms, Fumoto Ryokan features a total of 17 bathing facilities,
including large public baths, open-air baths, private baths, in-room open-air baths, and footbaths.
Guests can also savor seasonal cuisine made with fresh ingredients from Kyushu and Kumamoto.



Large Public Baths (Open-Air baths)

“Momiji-no-Yu”, one of Fumoto Ryokan’s large public baths, is an open-air bath exclusively for men.
“Uen-Yu”, meanwhile, is an open-air bath exclusively for women.
Surrounded by lush greenery, these rustic outdoor baths offer a relaxing setting in which to enjoy
100% natural free-flowing hot spring water directly from the source.

11 Private Baths and a Foot Bath

All of Fumoto Ryokan’s private baths are available free of charge and may be used without a reservation. When you wish to use a bath, simply turn the wooden sign at the entrance to “Occupied”. Relax and enjoy a luxurious private hot spring experience in complete comfort and privacy.

① Main Building – Private Bath
“Kajika”

② Main Building – Private Bath
“Hotaru”

③ Main Building – Private Bath
“Hinoki-Yu”

④ Annex – Private Bath
“Ichi-no-Yu”

⑤ Annex – Private Bath
“Ni-no-Yu”

⑥ Annex – Private Bath
“San-no-Yu”

⑦ Annex – Private Bath
“Tachi-Yu (Standing Bath)”

⑧ Annex – Private Bath
“Go-no-Yu”

⑨ Annex – Private Bath
“Roku-no-Yu”

⑩ Annex – Private Bath
“Ishi-kurinuki-furo”

⑪ Annex – Private Open-Air
“Iwakumi-roten”

Annex – “Ashi-Yu (Foot Bath)”



Guest Rooms

Fumoto Ryokan features 14 guest rooms across three distinct room types. The Main Building offers traditional Japanese-style rooms in a classic wooden ryokan setting, while the Annex, Roku-an, features Japanese-Western style rooms and Western style twin rooms.
All rooms in the Annex are equipped with private baths filled with natural free-flowing hot spring water from the source.

Main Building – Japanese-Style Rooms

Annex Roku-an – Japanese-Western Style Rooms with Open-Air Bath

Annex Roku-an – Western-Style Twin Rooms with Open-Air Bath



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■ Contact Us ■

If you have any questions or inquiries, please feel free to contact us by email or phone.

Address

6697 Manganji, Minamioguni-machi,
Aso-gun, Kumamoto 869-2402

TEL

+81 (0)967-44-0918
Hours 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM

■ Official Website Booking Benefits ■

Booking through the official Fumoto Ryokan website offers better value than booking through other reservation websites. Reservations can be made online 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. We warmly invite you to book directly through our official website.

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Fumoto Ryokan