Minamioguni is home to Rakuten STAY VILLA Aso Kurokawa. Kusumi Plateau and Sakamoto Zenzo Museum of Art are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Kitazatoshiba Saburo Memorial and Kokonoe Yume Otsurihashi. Kuju Highlands Observatory and Kuju Flower Park are also worth visiting.
Hiranodai Kogen Observation Deck - 18 min drive - 7.4 km
Sujiyu Onsen - 23 min drive - 12.4 km
Kuju Mountains - 26 min drive - 17.5 km
Getting around
Bungotaketa Station - 30 min drive
Kumamoto (KMJ) - 79 min drive
Restaurants
cafe&terrace ASO SENOMOTO kumonoue - 6 min drive
クシタニカフェ 阿蘇店 - 6 min drive
吾亦紅 - 9 min drive
白玉っ子 - 17 min walk
白川そば 隠庵 - 4 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Rakuten STAY VILLA Aso Kurokawa pet-friendly?
No, only service animals are welcome at the property.
How much does it cost to stay at Rakuten STAY VILLA Aso Kurokawa?
As of 27 October 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Rakuten STAY VILLA Aso Kurokawa on 16 February 2027 start from NZ$538, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking at Rakuten STAY VILLA Aso Kurokawa?
Self-parking is free at this property.
What time is check-in at Rakuten STAY VILLA Aso Kurokawa?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.
What time is check-out at Rakuten STAY VILLA Aso Kurokawa?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Rakuten STAY VILLA Aso Kurokawa located?
Situated in Minamioguni, this villa is within 3 miles (5 km) of Meotodaki Fall, Aso Kuju National Park and Hiranodai Kogen Observation Deck. Kuju Highlands Observatory and Ikeyama Suigen are also within 9 miles (15 km).
Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?
Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.
Rakuten STAY VILLA Aso Kurokawa Reviews
Reviews
8.8
Excellent
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Awesome place and hideaway. Really beautiful and well designed.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified review
8/10 Good
Hiu Fai
22 January 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
All the facilities are wonderful in the villa. However, it is very hard to find. Only suitable for experienced drivers, and it is better to go there in the daytime.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
Verified review
10/10 Excellent
Yunz
28 November 2025
Very clean and well-maintained, the villa is spacious and faces east so you get a sunrise view from the living area. Make sure you reach before sundown because the road in is winding and treacherous. Best to familiarise yourself on your first drive at peast.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review
10/10 Excellent
Suzanne
31 January 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Very special property that we loved. We stayed in January and esp loved the onsen and subfloor heating. Check in was easy enough because there was the option of online pre-registration. The road to the house was windy but not too bad - note that the GPS in the rental car may not show you the way. We used Google maps and got there without difficulty. We were thankful to have a 4WD and snow tires, because there was ice on parts of the road. Highly recommend the place!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
Verified review
8/10 Good
Yiu Hang
6 September 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The villa is really up the hill and there are no food available around except for the vending machine selling raw meat and rice for cooking ourselves. Even though the villa is really nice with all kinds of facilities and very clean, the dinner for guests is very troublesome as we rush to dine at Kurokawa Onsen area and then drive up before the sunset totally. The road to villa can be scary at night, especially we drive a 7 people car. But once arrived, it is ok.