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Yamamizuki Open-Air Waterfall Bath
山みず木 露天風呂Kumamoto · Kyushu
An upscale ryokan on the eastern edge of Kurokawa Onsen known for its spacious open-air bath fed by a small cascading waterfall and set among dense forest, regularly cited by Japanese travel media as one of the most photogenic rotenburo in the entire onsen town. Best timed for spring (fresh greenery, Apr-May) and autumn foliage (Nov) frame the waterfall particularly well.
- Best season
- Spring · Autumn
- Crowd level
- Moderate
- Rating
- 4.5· 1,526 reviews
- Opening hours
- Daily 8:30 AM – 9:00 PM
- Admission
- Day-use bathing (立ち寄り湯) ¥600 per person, 10:00–15:00 (last entry 14:30); men use Yūkoku-no-yu, women Mori-no-yu. Private family baths from ¥2,000 per 50 min. Hours change seasonally — confirm before going.
- Nearest station
- No train station in Kurokawa Onsen; nearest JR stations are Aso (~40-50 min by bus) and Yufuin (~50-60 min by bus)
- Website
- yamamizuki.com
Usual hours — confirm with the official site for holidays + seasonal closures.
Today
8:30–21:00Admission
- Day-use bathing (立ち寄り湯) ¥600 per person, 10:00–15:00 (last entry 14:30); men use Yūkoku-no-yu, women Mori-no-yu. Private family baths from ¥2,000 per 50 min. Hours change seasonally — confirm before going.
Stored weekly hours
Daily 8:30 AM – 9:00 PM
Tags
onsennaturescenicoff-the-beaten-path
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