Change into a yukata and take a stroll in the Kurokawa hot spring town deep in Mt. Aso
From today until December 31st, the Kumamoto Prefecture Kurokawa Onsen Tourism Ryokan Cooperative Association will hold a sightseeing program "Kurokawa #Yukata Kidori" where you can enjoy walking around the hot spring town wearing a rented yukata robe.
To participate in the program, purchase a pamphlet (2,000 yen) with tickets for yukata rental, hot springs, and gourmet food at the tourism association. Change into a yukata on the spot and go for a walk. Reception hours are 10:00~, and kimonos are returned by 16:00. According to the tourism association, "Whether you are staying at the hotel or going on a day trip, if you finish the registration early, you will be able to enjoy the kimono for a long time that day."
At the same time, #ユカタキドリをテーマにインスタフォトコンテストを開催. You can take a photo of yourself and your companions in a yukata in the hot spring town, enter the contest, and enjoy a walk.
Kurokawa Onsen in the Aso area of Kumamoto Prefecture is a hot spring town in harmony with the natural scenery. The scenery of the hot spring town has won two Michelin Guide Japon stars and a special award of the Good Design Award. In 2017, it was selected as the 8th place in Japan in the "hot spring resort where yukata looks good" announced by a travel newspaper.
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Kurokawa Onsen Tourism Ryokan Cooperative Association
