Ryokan Konoyu

8. Ryokan Konoyu, Kurokawa Onsen ★★★ Visited for higaeri, located a short uphill walk from the Kurokawa tourist center. Higaeri usually available from 8:30 to 21:00, rarely has a day off during the week. Included in the Kurokawa tegata. There's a foot bath at the entrance. Higaeri guests only have access to the public outdoor bath zone; ryokan guests also get an additional private outdoor bath and in-room baths. The outdoor bath zone consists of: 1. Large outdoor stone bath. Very natural atmosphere. Water is clear, slightly cloudy greenish, temperature 42-43. Under the roof the bath is shallower. 2. Small cave onsen adjoining the large outdoor bath. Somewhat stuffy inside, water temperature 42-43. 3. Separate standing bath at 160 cm depth, reached by walking a short path beyond the main bath (past the roof). View of the forest, buildings, and sunset. Clear water with sparse fine mineral deposits, temperature 41. Atmospheric and functionally interesting outdoor bath zone. Highly recommended for a visit. 08.04.2025

Day-use is available, pass accepted. In the outdoor bath there's an artificial mini cave for 2-3 people that you can climb into. The water is clear, medium temperature, very faint smell. There's also a roofed area with shallower water. If you walk a little along a trail from the outdoor bath, there's an additional deep bath (human height) with a small surface area and a great view of the forest. The water temperature there is a bit lower, the smell is slightly stronger. Small towels available for purchase: 200 for regular ones, 400 for Kumamon ones. Recommended.