Kurokawa Onsen Review: Is It Worth It? An Honest Take on Day Trips, Best Baths & the Crowds

Kurokawa Onsen has a reputation that precedes it—tucked away in the misty mountains of Kumamoto, this rustic hot-spring village is often called one of Japan’s most atmospheric onsen towns. But with no train access, a three-hour bus ride from Fukuoka, and ryokan rates that can make you wince, the question every traveler asks is worth … Read more