Kurokawa Mori no Cottage
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Rakuten Travel rating 4.33 out of 5 (68 reviews). These cottages stand amid the great outdoors of Aso and Kurokawa, where guests can enjoy the open-air bath and barbecues. They offer outdoor experiences under the starry sky, and as whole-cottage rentals they let families relax freely on their own.
Kids Facilities
Children's pool
Children's pool
- calendar_monthSeason:Summer only
A children's pool set up in the central plaza of the cottages in summer, from mid-July (from July 18 in 2026). Children up to the lower grades of elementary school can use it, up to 3 at a time, from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. It may be canceled depending on the weather, the air temperature and the water temperature, and a guardian must keep watch.
- •For children up to the lower grades of elementary school, up to 3 at a time
- •May be canceled depending on the weather, air temperature and water temperature
- •A guardian must keep watch
Children's cutlery (forks and spoons)
Children's cutlery (forks and spoons)
For children who cannot use chopsticks yet, every cottage is fully equipped with forks and spoons. Tableware is also stocked to match each cottage's capacity, so meals with small children are easy to manage.
Indoor baths for parents and children together
Indoor baths for parents and children together
The indoor bath in each cottage is designed to make bathing as a family easy. The tubs in the 6-person cottages are big enough for about three people, parents and children, to soak together, and the indoor bath in the 10-person log house is spacious, with one half built shallow. Every cottage has a shower, and the baths can be used at any hour, 24 hours a day.
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Overview
Kurokawa Mori no Cottage offers a choice of 9 whole-cottage rentals on high ground 4 minutes by car from Kurokawa Onsen, in Minamioguni, Kumamoto. Every cottage has its own indoor bath and kitchen, so families can spend their time together cooking for themselves or enjoying a barbecue. Several cottages are easy to choose when traveling with a baby, such as the traditional houses, which have tatami rooms and no beds, and the 10-person log house with private rooms. In summer a children's pool is set up in the plaza. There is also a private-hire open-air bath, so you can enjoy time with just your family.
Rooms
There are 9 cottages on the grounds, ranging in size from a cottage for 2 guests up to the 12-person log house (129 sq m), which can sleep as many as 20 guests. The 10-person log house has two bunk beds, a single bed and a semi-double bed, and it includes private rooms with beds. Kominka I, Kominka II (traditional Japanese houses) and the 12-person log house have no beds; guests lay out the futon bedding themselves. There are four 6-person cottages. Three of them have two bunk beds on the second floor, while the fourth, the 6-person Cottage NEW, has no bunk beds and a wooden-floored bedroom instead.
Dining
No meals are served, so you can choose to cook for yourselves, barbecue or eat out. Each cottage is equipped with a gas stove, a microwave, an electric kettle, a rice cooker and other cooking equipment, along with a full set of tableware. The 2-person cottage has a 5-go rice cooker, and all the other cottages have 1-sho rice cookers (go and sho are traditional Japanese measures for rice, a sho being the larger). Barbecue sets are available to rent for a fee; charcoal is included, but food is not.
Baths
All 9 cottages have an indoor bath and a shower that can be used at any hour, 24 hours a day. There is also a private-hire open-air bath, available by reservation from 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. at 1,500 yen per hour. Guests staying in Kominka I or Kominka II can also use their own dedicated open-air bath, which you step into straight from the indoor bath, as often as they like during their stay. Day-use bathing is not available; the baths are for staying guests only.
Family-Friendly Features
The 10-person log house is recommended for families with young children, and its private rooms with beds give everyone some privacy. Kominka I and Kominka II have no beds and include tatami rooms, which makes them popular with families traveling with babies. Swings are set up on the terrace of Kominka I and on the veranda of the 12-person log house, so children can run around and play outdoors. The 6-person Cottage NEW stands on flat ground a little apart from the other cottages, which suits families with babies and toddlers or older guests who want a quiet stay, though there are about 5 to 7 steps up to the entrance. In summer a children's pool appears in the central plaza. Children up to the lower grades of elementary school can use it, up to 3 at a time, under a guardian's supervision. The accommodation plans have children's rates. If more guests stay than the cottage's capacity, an additional 1,500 yen is charged per elementary school child.
Access
The address is 6489-5 Manganji, Minamioguni-machi, Aso-gun, Kumamoto. The cottages are about 50 minutes by car from Hita IC toward Kurokawa Onsen, and 4 minutes by car from Kurokawa Onsen toward Senomoto, along the old Oguni Kaido road. Parking for about 20 cars is free and needs no reservation, but because it is a shared space, guests are asked to be considerate of others. There is no shuttle service, and it is about a 20-minute walk from the Kurokawa Onsen highway bus stop.
Access & Information
| location_onAddress | 6489-5 Manganji, Minamioguni-machi, Aso-gun, Kumamoto 869-2402 |
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| directions_carAccess | Coming from the Fukuoka direction, exit at Hita IC; coming from the Oita direction, exit at Kokonoe IC. From there it is about 50 minutes by car toward Kurokawa Onsen. About 90 minutes by car from Kumamoto IC. |
| trainNearest station | Aso Station |
| local_parkingParking | Parking for about 20 cars, free of charge, with no reservation needed. |
| callPhone | +81-967-44-0535 |
| paymentsCards | VISA, JCB, American Express, Diners Club, NICOS, Mastercard |
| languageOfficial site | https://www.morikote.com/open_in_new |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What ages is Kurokawa Mori no Cottage best suited to?
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It has facilities that work especially well for babies and toddlers (ages 0 to 2) and children aged 3 and over. There is no age limit, and families with children of any age can stay.
Is there parking at Kurokawa Mori no Cottage?
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Parking: Parking for about 20 cars, free of charge, with no reservation needed.
How do you get to Kurokawa Mori no Cottage?
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Coming from the Fukuoka direction, exit at Hita IC; coming from the Oita direction, exit at Kokonoe IC. From there it is about 50 minutes by car toward Kurokawa Onsen. About 90 minutes by car from Kumamoto IC.
Our child can't use chopsticks yet. Is there anything we can borrow?
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Every cottage is fully equipped with forks and spoons, so children who can't use chopsticks yet can eat with peace of mind.
We'd like to cook in our cottage. Can we bring our own cooking equipment?
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Each cottage has the basic cooking equipment you need for self-catering, and you are also welcome to bring a hot plate or a clay pot. There is no charge for bringing them.
Is there a rice cooker and a microwave?
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Every cottage is fully equipped with an electric kettle, a microwave and a rice cooker. The rice cooker in the 2-person cottage makes up to 5 go of rice, and the ones in all the other cottages make up to 1 sho (go and sho are traditional Japanese measures for rice, a sho being the larger).
Can we set off fireworks or have a campfire?
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Fireworks and campfires are allowed in the designated area on the grounds, and buckets are available to borrow free of charge. They are allowed only until 10 p.m., however.
Is smoking allowed in the cottages?
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All 9 cottages are non-smoking, so smoking indoors is not allowed.
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