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Tourism in Mount Aso has faced its share of disruptions over the past year. Thankfully, seismic and volcanic activities have now come to an end, and in spite of this turbulence, beautiful scenery and tourist activities remain abundant within the Aso region.
When you go to Kurokawa onsen in Kumamoto, the best bet is to enjoy what the locals call “rotemburo meguri” – in other words, hot spring hopping. This can be done most affordably by purchasing a “Nyūtō tegata” bathing pass from the visitor’s centre!
Kurokawa is a small hot spring town, located to the North of Mount Aso in Kumamoto prefecture. Filled with lush nature, luxurious hot springs, traditional inns, and an overall Ghibli-esque atmosphere. Here I will show you how to get to Kurokawa onsen by Kyushu Odan bus!
After several quakes in Kumamoto on April 2016, thanks to the outpouring of effort from locals and other volunteers, Kumamoto has made huge strides in its recovery within a relatively short amount of time.
In a local heritage of candle craft, thousands lend their hands for the lanterns lighting Kumamoto in a festival two autumn nights every year.
From kawaii to creepy, the mascot character Kumamon is seen throughout Kumamoto city with its omnipresent stare.
Cherry blossoms are revered as a symbol of mono no aware “the transience of things”, what better place to celebrate this, than at Kumamoto castle.
A shopping street strung with cafes and restaurants, enjoy a walk at Kumamoto’s Shimotori and the nightlife of the neighborhood.
