Ryokan Wakaba

9. Ryokan Wakaba, Kurokawa Onsen ★★ Visited for higaeri (day-use), located not far from the village center. Usually, higaeri is available from 8:30 to 10:00 and from 11:30 to 21:00, rarely closed during the week. It is part of the Kurokawa tag. There are two private baths for 2200 yen each, also available for higaeri (did not use them). The ryokan has its own branded towels. The staff are very pleasant and approachable. The outdoor bath is partially made of stone with views of trees, the ryokan buildings, and from certain angles, the river. The bath is shallow. There is a remote area under a roof where the water is shallow. The water is clear, temperature around 40°C. The indoor bath has clear water, temperature about 40°C. The air inside is comfortable. Another good example of an onsen in Kurokawa. 16.01.2025