Yusai Bekkan

7.9

This Ryokan has an overall rating of 7.9/10, based on 98 reviews.

Rank	Ryokan	Rating	Reviews
🥇 1st	Shinwaen	10.0/10	102
🥈 2nd	Kurokawa Onsen Oyado Noshiyu	9.5/10	996
🥉 3rd	Ryokan Misato	9.7/10	82
4th	Gekkoju Kurokawa	9.7/10	75
5th	Yamabiko Ryokan	9.5/10	235
6th	Okyakuya	9.3/10	414
7th	Fumoto Ryokan	9.3/10	404
8th	Hotel Yumeshizuku	9.2/10	628
9th	Sansō Hanayu, maison thermale céleste	9.4/10	58
10th	Tawarayama Onsen Ryokan Minawa	9.2/10	234
11th	Ryokan Kono-Yu	9.3/10	80
12th	Kosugian, Yamakawa Onsen	9.2/10	173
13th	Kurokawa-So	9.1/10	974
14th	Yamashinobu	9.1/10	853
15th	Kurokawa Onsen Yama no Yado Shinmeikan	9.1/10	342
16th	Kyutei	9.2/10	87
17th	Yumerindo	9.1/10	276
18th	Ryotei Matsuya Honkan Suizenji	9.1/10	125
19th	Ryokan Wakaba	9.0/10	578
20th	Shikinosato Hanamura	9.0/10	292
21st	Fujiya	9.0/10	229
22nd	Hamazen Ryokan	8.9/10	2,233
23rd	Ryokan Yamanoyu	8.9/10	251
24th	Ryokan Nanjoen	8.9/10	183
25th	Oyado Daikonya	9.0/10	48
26th	Hanare no Yado Hanagokoro	8.8/10	1,307
27th	Kurokawa Onsen Ryokan Ichinoi	8.8/10	1,038
28th	Shokinkan	9.1/10	14
29th	Sen-no-Mori	9.2/10	11
30th	Yunoyado Irifune	9.3/10	9
31st	Tsuetate Onsen Hotel Hizenya	8.7/10	752
32nd	Sato no Yu Waraku	8.8/10	39
33rd	Ryokan Hirayama	8.7/10	39
34th	Tamana Onsen Happouen	9.4/10	3
35th	Chalet de montagne Hibari d’Asagiri	8.9/10	6
36th	AsoTsuruya	8.5/10	80
37th	Takenokura Sansō, Hakusui Onsen	8.6/10	2
38th	Hikyou Shirakawagensen Sansou Takefue	8.4/10	5
39th	Tabinoyado Asonoyu	8.3/10	3
40th	Ryokoji Temple	5.2/10	1
41st	Yutorelo Yamaga	8.2/10	92
42nd	Wasuki Tsukasakan	8.1/10	231
43rd	Hotel Shosenkaku Romankan	7.4/10	9
44th	Yusai Bekkan Current ryokan	7.9/10	98
45th	Onyado Satsuki	7.8/10	63
46th	Shikino Mori	7.9/10	520
47th	Tabist Yamaga Onsen Yuyado Izumi	6.9/10	67
48th	Ryokan Yunosako	4.0/10	29
49th	Kikuchi Kanko Hotel	5.3/10	194
50th	Boyokaku	4.1/10	139
51st	Hirayama Onsen Ryokan Kadoya	3.5/10	67

Check-in from 3:00 PM

Riverside Location Valley Scenery Hot Spring Town Public Onsen Open-Air Bath Indoor Bath

Location

869-2402 Kumamoto, Minamioguni, Manganji 6561-1, Japan

Staff 7,8/10

Facilities 7,9/10

Cleanliness 7,8/10

Comfort 7,7/10

Value for money 7,8/10

Location 8,0/10

Kurokawa Onsen BaseWell placed in Minamioguni for easy access to the Kurokawa Onsen area.

Hot Spring StayThe property centers on onsen bathing, with public bath and hot-spring facilities.

Foot Bath TouchA foot bath adds a casual, relaxing onsen experience beyond standard bathing.

Japanese-Style RoomsRoom types emphasize traditional Japanese-style lodging suited to ryokan travelers.

Good Value PatternReview patterns suggest a solid value choice for staying near Kurokawa Onsen.

Drive-Friendly AccessFree parking makes it practical for travelers exploring the area by car.

Recommended stay1-2 nightsBath access is the strongest driver here: arrive by mid-afternoon, settle into the traditional room, use the annex and main Yusai baths, stay for dinner and breakfast, then stroll Kurokawa before moving on. A second night works if you want a slower onsen rhythm or a light Aso-Kuju scenic day.

Trip-planning verdict: Best used as a 1-night or relaxed 2-night Kurokawa Onsen stay for bath-focused travelers, not as a major sightseeing base.

Know before booking

Limited base valueKurokawa is excellent for onsen time but thin for dense multi-day sightseeing without a car.

Meals and baths splitSome stays use the main Yusai building nearby for major baths and meals, so expect short walks.

Public transport frictionReachable by bus to Kurokawa, but luggage-heavy station-to-station travel is less smooth than city stays.

Dining Room (on-site)

on-site

Guest meals are provided for Bekkan stays via Yusai's buffet dining a short walk away.

Bar Lounge 1/f no Yuragi (nearby)

nearby2 min walk

Sister ryokan bar lounge for an after-dinner drink.

Warokuya (nearby)

nearbynear the ryokan

Popular old-house cafe restaurant known for Kumamoto akaushi beef dishes.

Distances are approximate and calculated from the ryokan coordinates. Travel times may vary depending on route, traffic and schedules.

Useful access points Stations, stops, airports and practical travel advice.

Best way to arrive For most travelers, arrive via the Kurokawa Onsen bus stop and use the short final walk or a quick taxi if carrying luggage. If coming by air, Kumamoto Airport is usually the most practical airport, while Fukuoka Airport can work well when using a direct highway bus connection toward Kurokawa Onsen.

Aso Stationstation
17 kmKurokawa, Ichinomiyamachi Miyaji, Aso, Kumamoto, Japanabout 45–60 min by car or taxiabout 50–70 min by bus, depending on service
Best rail gateway on the Kumamoto/Aso side; suitable if combining JR travel with a bus or taxi onward to Kurokawa Onsen.
Yufuin Stationstation
29 kmYufuincho Kawakita, Yufu, Oita, Japanabout 1–1.5 hr by carabout 1.5–2 hr by bus when services align
Helpful for travelers touring northern Kyushu, especially if combining Yufuin and Kurokawa Onsen; not the nearest point, but a practical inter-tourism transfer hub.
Higo-Ozu Stationstation
34 kmOzu, Kikuchi District, Kumamoto, Japanabout 70–90 min by carusually about 2 hr or more with transfers
Useful mainly as the nearest rail station to Kumamoto Airport rather than as a direct ryokan access point; consider it if arriving by air and transferring into the JR network.
Kumamoto Stationstation
53 kmNishiku, Kumamoto, Kumamoto, Japanabout 2–2.5 hr by carabout 2.5–3.5 hr by bus or rail-and-bus combination
Major Shinkansen and JR hub for travelers arriving from elsewhere in Kyushu or from Honshu; best used with a direct bus toward Kurokawa when schedules align.
Kurokawa Onsen Bus Stopbus
190 mKurokawa Onsen, Minamioguni, Aso District, Kumamoto, Japanabout 5–10 min on footabout 3–5 min by taximain arrival point for direct and regional buses
Most useful final public transport stop for this ryokan; practical for travelers arriving from Hakata, Kumamoto, Aso, Yufuin, or Beppu, though a short taxi can be easier with luggage.
Minamioguni Town Hall Mae Bus Stopbus
8.4 kmMinamioguni, Aso District, Kumamoto, Japantoo far to walk comfortablyabout 10–15 min by taxiabout 10 min by local bus, service frequency best checked locally
Useful as a regional transfer point on routes from Aso side; more practical for onward taxi transfer than for walking.
Kumamoto Airportairport
38 kmMashiki, Kumamoto, Japanabout 1.5–2 hr by carabout 2.5–3.5 hr, often with bus or rail-bus transfers
Usually the most practical airport for this ryokan if you plan to rent a car or connect by regional bus; a strong choice for arrivals into central Kyushu.
Fukuoka Airportairport
86 kmHakata-ku, Fukuoka, Japanabout 2.5–3 hr by carabout 3–4 hr, often via direct highway bus toward Kurokawa or via Hakata
A very useful alternative airport with broader flight options; often convenient if you want a direct bus-oriented approach from the Fukuoka/Hakata side.

5 reasons to choose this ryokan best points

Quiet edge-of-center settingIt is close enough to reach the Kurokawa Onsen center on foot, but guests often describe the immediate area as calmer than staying right in the busiest part.
Easy access to larger Yusai facilitiesStaying in the annex gives you access to the broader Yusai experience nearby, which helps if you want a ryokan stay with more facilities than a tiny standalone inn.
Comfortable room mixThe room lineup includes Japanese, Western, and Japanese-Western styles, so it suits travelers who want tatami atmosphere without giving up beds or extra space.
Good option for a short Kurokawa stayThe annex works well for one- or two-night stays focused on exploring the village, with practical access from the bus stop and parking that many travelers appreciate.
Solid food quality nearbyGuests regularly praise the meals connected with the Yusai stay, and the dining style can feel easier and less formal for travelers who prefer variety over a strict kaiseki-only experience.

5 reasons not to choose this ryokan watch-outs

Annex feel, not full ryokan immersionIf you want everything under one roof, this may disappoint because the annex experience can feel more separate than staying in a classic all-in-one ryokan.
Baths are not the main draw on-siteSome guests note that the annex itself does not offer the same self-contained hot spring setup they expected, and bath use may involve going to the nearby main property.
Meals may require leaving the buildingDining is not as seamless as in ryokans where dinner and breakfast are served in the same building, which can be inconvenient in bad weather or for guests wanting a fully private flow.
Limited appeal without a carAlthough reachable by bus, the area still has limited public transport overall, so the stay is easier for drivers or travelers comfortable planning transfers carefully.
Not the best pick for luxury-seeking guestsTravelers expecting a highly exclusive, premium ryokan with standout private-bath prestige may find the annex more practical than indulgent.

Current position: 44th out of 51 ryokans in Kumamoto.

Rank	Ryokan	Rating	Reviews
39th	Tabinoyado Asonoyu	8.3/10	3
40th	Ryokoji Temple	5.2/10	1
41st	Yutorelo Yamaga	8.2/10	92
42nd	Wasuki Tsukasakan	8.1/10	231
43rd	Hotel Shosenkaku Romankan	7.4/10	9
44th	Yusai Bekkan Current ryokan	7.9/10	98
45th	Onyado Satsuki	7.8/10	63
46th	Shikino Mori	7.9/10	520
47th	Tabist Yamaga Onsen Yuyado Izumi	6.9/10	67
48th	Ryokan Yunosako	4.0/10	29
49th	Kikuchi Kanko Hotel	5.3/10	194