Kurokawa Onsen

Located in Kyushu and near Mt Aso - one of Japan's active volcanoes, Kurokawa Onsen offers some dramatic landscapes and is a great destination for outdoor activities. Thanks to the volcanic activity there are also plenty of hot springs around to soak in and relax after a long day out.

Kurokawa is a small hot spring village nestled in the countryside near Mount Aso. A day trip to the mountain from here will mean that you have plenty of time to get some fantastic views of this, the world's largest caldera. There is some great hiking and walking to enjoy both at Aso and from Kurokawa Onsen itself - including the Suzume Jigoku (Sparrow's Hell) which is a bubbling valley of sulphur pools - the source of all that hot spring water. After hiking and exploration there are a number of hot spring bath houses to enjoy for which you can get a special pass from the tourist information centre or you can relax in the baths at your ryokan.

Accommodation
Weather & Climate

Recommended Accommodation in Kurokawa Onsen

The following are our favourites from among the western-style hotels and Japanese-style inns of Kurokawa Onsen.

Kurokawa Onsen

Okunoyu Ryokan

Moderate
Kurokawa Onsen

Takefue

Deluxe

Weather in Kurokawa Onsen

The Climate Guide for Kurokawa Onsen, Japan is perfect for planning your holiday. Monthly weather averages give the best indication of what the weather is usually like for every month of the year including figures for temperature, rainfall and sunshine.

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec

Max Daytime Temperature (°C)	5	6	10	16	20	23	27	28	24	19	14	8
Min Night-time Temperature (°C)	-3	-2	1	6	11	15	20	20	16	10	5	0
Hours of Sunshine (Daily)	3	4	5	5	6	4	5	6	5	5	4	4
Hours of Daylight (Daily)	10	11	12	13	14	14	14	13	12	11	10	10
Heat and Humidity Discomfort	None	None	None	None	None	None	Moderate	Moderate	None	None	None	None
Days with some Rainfall	19	18	18	16	16	19	21	18	18	13	13	17
Monthly Rainfall (mm)	79	102	173	198	218	460	450	286	227	120	79	46
UV Index (Maximum)	3	5	7	9	10	11	11	11	9	6	4	3

Featured trips including Kurokawa Onsen

Self-Guided Adventure

Kyushu Adventure (Classic)
- Fukuoka
- Nagasaki
- Unzen
- Kumamoto
- Kurokawa Onsen
- Kagoshima
- Yakushima
- Fukuoka
If you're an adventurous traveller who wants to discover a side of Japan rarely seen by outsiders, this itinerary could be the one for you.

14 nights: from US$4171 pp (twin share) Read more >

View more Self-Guided Adventures
Self-Guided Adventure

Kyushu Adventure (Superior)
- Fukuoka
- Nagasaki
- Unzen
- Kumamoto
- Kurokawa Onsen
- Kagoshima
- Yakushima
- Fukuoka
Discover the vibrant cities and impressive landscapes of Kyushu on this superior journey from Unzen's hot springs to the forests of Yakushima.

14 nights: from US$6669 pp (twin share) Read more >

View more Self-Guided Adventures