7 Best Temple and Shrine Tours in Kurokawa Onsen

Shrines and baths make an easy day around here: Kamishikimi Kumanoimasu’s mossy steps on the south side of the caldera, then a soak at Kurokawa to the north. Do them in that order; climbing steps after an onsen is no fun.

2.Kyushu Hiking Tour | Kamishikimi Kumanoimasu Shrine & Mount Aso Kusasenri & Kurokawa Onsen & Free Crater Shuttle Bus (Departing from Kumamoto/Fukuoka)

Visit Aso’s volcanic grasslands, a lantern-lined mountain shrine and Kurokawa Onsen on a 10-hour Kyushu day tour from Kumamoto or Fukuoka.

★ 4.9

“It was my first time in Kumamoto, and I was so lucky to have tour guide Yin Delong! Our guide was incredibly thoughtful and responsible, patiently explaining everything from attraction details and transportation methods to even the smallest nuances. I was particularly impressed when the…”

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5.Kyushu Mount Aso, Kamishikimi Kumanoza Shrine & Kurokawa Onsen Day Trip (Departing from Fukuoka/Kumamoto)

Visit a mossy mountain shrine, Aso’s active-volcano country and Kurokawa Onsen on a guided Kyushu day trip from Fukuoka or Kumamoto.

★ 4.6

“Our guide was the sweetest ever 🩷🩷🩷 bubbly and great personality and a great photographer as well ! the itinerary was well planned and put into place, eventhough I regret not being able to walk along the volcano crater, but so so good nonetheless!! Again,…”

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6.Kumamoto Departure Aso Area Chartered Car Day Tour | Kumamoto Castle | Mount Aso Crater | Kusasenri | Kamishikimi Kumanoza Shrine | Shirakawa Spring Source | Aso Shrine | Daikanbo | Nabe Falls | Kurokawa Onsen, etc.

Plan a flexible private day from Kumamoto to Aso, with a Chinese- and Japanese-speaking driver, custom stops, and clear extra-cost details.

★ 5.0

“Our driver for this trip was Mr. Jiang. He arrived at the hotel promptly in the morning and offered suggestions for our itinerary, even helping us book restaurants. He also assisted with taking photos at the attractions. We were a bit embarrassed that we went…”

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