Boasting individual Japanese-style houses and maisonettes with a private open-air hot spring bath, Ryokan Kono-Yu is nestled in lush greenery in the peaceful Kurokawa hot spring area Free Wi-Fi is provided in the lobby, and spacious public baths are available Modern Kumamoto cuisine prepared with local ingredients is offered Featuring tatami -woven-straw- flooring and a historic Japanese charm, each room comes with a comfortable seating area, a low table and an en suite bathroom Facilities like flat-screen TV and fridge are provided Guests can unwind in the room wearing yukata robes after soaking in the private outdoor bath Kono-Yu Ryokan provides a foot-bath and several large public baths, one of which can be reserved for private use Souvenir items can be purchased at the on-site gift shop, and drink vending machines are available The property is a 40-minute drive from JR Aso Station, and a 20-minute drive from Mangan-ji Temple Meoto Waterfall is a 5-minute drive away Noasobi and Roku dining rooms serve Japanese dinner featuring local specialities and select ingredients Traditional Japanese breakfast with multiple dishes is also offered