【Updated August 14】Operating Status and Transporta
We would like to express our deepest sympathies to everyone affected by the 2026 Kumamoto Earthquake.
Our thoughts are with all those who continue to face uncertainty, and we sincerely hope for everyone’s safety and for the earliest possible recovery and reconstruction of the affected areas.
■ Operating Status of Our Properties in the Kurokawa Onsen Area
Following the earthquake, our group has conducted inspections of the buildings, facilities, utilities, and other essential infrastructure at each property.
At this time, no damage that would significantly affect guest accommodations or services has been identified, and the following three properties are operating as usual:
Gekkoju Kurokawa
Yunosako no Hibiki Yusai
Yusai Annex
As we have received many inquiries from guests regarding our operating status and transportation access, we would like to provide information on the main routes to the Kurokawa Onsen area.
■ For Guests Traveling by Car
◆ From Fukuoka / Saga
Guests traveling from Fukuoka or Saga can reach Kurokawa Onsen without passing through Kumamoto City by taking the following route:
Dazaifu IC
↓ Kyushu Expressway
Tosu JCT
↓ Oita Expressway
Hita IC
↓ Toward National Route 212
Kurokawa Onsen / Our Properties
This is one of the standard main access routes recommended by the Kurokawa Onsen Ryokan Association.
The closure of the Kyushu Expressway between Matsubase IC and Ebino IC, which had remained in effect following the earthquake, was lifted at 6:00 a.m. on August 14. The entire Kyushu Expressway is now open to traffic.
The above route from Fukuoka and Saga via Hita IC does not pass through the affected section.
◆ From Oita / Beppu / Yufuin
From Oita and Beppu, the recommended route to Kurokawa Onsen is via the Oita Expressway and Kokonoe IC.
From Yufuin, the main route is via the Yamanami Highway toward Senomoto and then onward to Kurokawa Onsen.
◆ From Kumamoto City / Aso Kumamoto Airport
From Kumamoto City or Aso Kumamoto Airport, travel toward Aso and proceed to Kurokawa Onsen via the Milk Road (Prefectural Route 339).
The section of the Kyushu Expressway between Mashiki Kumamoto Airport IC and Matsubase IC, which had been closed following the earthquake, reopened in both directions at 9:04 a.m. on July 30.
Please note that lane restrictions may still be implemented in some sections due to ongoing restoration work.
◆ From Miyazaki
According to NEXCO West Japan, the following section, which had remained closed due to the effects of the 2026 Kumamoto Earthquake, reopened at 6:00 a.m. on August 14:
[Road Closure Lifted]
Kyushu Expressway: Matsubase IC – Ebino IC (both directions)
As a result, routes via the Miyazaki Expressway and Kyushu Expressway (Ebino IC – Matsubase IC – Kumamoto area) are now accessible.
However, due to damage to Kawata Bridge between Miyahara SA and Yatsushiro IC, two-way traffic restrictions remain in effect, and congestion may occur depending on the time of day.
If you wish to avoid congestion, you may also consider traveling via the Nobeoka Road and Kitakata-Nobeoka Road, then proceeding toward Kurokawa Onsen via Aso and Senomoto.
Whichever route you choose, please check the latest traffic conditions before departure.
■ For Guests Using Public Transportation
◆ From Fukuoka / Hakata
The Fukuoka–Kurokawa Onsen bus service resumed normal operations on August 4.
Reservations are required. The journey between Fukuoka and Kurokawa Onsen takes approximately three hours, with three round trips (six services) per day.
Our properties are within walking distance of the Kurokawa Onsen bus stop.
◆ From Kumamoto / Aso / Yufuin / Beppu
Some services of the Kyushu Odan Bus, which connects Kumamoto, Kurokawa Onsen, Yufuin, and Beppu, are suspended through August 31.
Some services are scheduled to operate; however, please check the latest operating information and timetable provided by Kyushu Sanko Bus before traveling.
■ Before Your Departure
The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism’s “2026 Kumamoto Earthquake Passable Roads Map” provides road information as of 4:00 p.m. on August 3, 2026. Please note that the information may be revised as conditions change.
Road and public transportation conditions may change due to restoration work, aftershocks, weather conditions, or other circumstances.
Before departure, please check the latest information from the following official sources:
Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism – 2026 Kumamoto Earthquake Passable Roads Map
Check the Passable Roads Map
NEXCO West Japan – iHighway
Check iHighway Traffic Information
TEL: 0120-924863
(Available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year)
Japan Road Traffic Information Center (JARTIC)
Check JARTIC Traffic Information
TEL: 050-3369-6643 (Kumamoto Traffic Information)
For smartphones and mobile phones: #8011
Kyushu Sanko Bus – Service Information
Check Kyushu Sanko Bus Service Information
TEL: 096-354-4845 (Highway Bus Reservation Center)
Kurokawa Onsen Ryokan Association – Latest Weather & Traffic Information
Check Kurokawa Onsen Weather & Traffic Information
TEL: 0967-44-0076
The Kurokawa Onsen Ryokan Association also recommends checking official sources such as JARTIC, iHighway, and Kyushu Sanko Bus for the latest information on roads, expressways, and bus services.
If you have any questions regarding your stay or transportation access, please contact the property where you have made your reservation.
Gekkoju Kurokawa / Yunosako no Hibiki Yusai / Yusai Annex
Information confirmed and updated as of August 14, 2026