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Various types of direct buses operate from Hakata, Fukuoka Airport, Aso Kumamoto Airport, Yufuin Onsen, and Beppu Onsen to the Aso-Kurokawa area.
Check out this access guide to find the easiest and best route to Aso-Kurokawa hot springs! You’re sure to find a convenient route — whether you prefer fewer transfers, shorter travel time, or lower costs.
We also introduce airport buses and highway buses that can be reserved in advance!
Travel Time 2h15m Fare 4000 yen
Boarding Bus Stop
Fukuoka Airport
International Terminal
▼
Arrival Bus Stop
Kurokawa Onsen
4000 yen
・Highway bus (3 a day)
・Main Bus Stops within Aso-Kurokawa Onsen:
Tsuetate (Tsuetate Onsen), Kurokawa Onsen
・Buses reservations must be made before departure
・Highway bus ticket counters: Convenience store
terminal reservation, or
Travel Time 3h Fare 4000 yen
Boarding Bus Stop
Nishitetsu Tenjin Highway Bus Terminal /
Hakata Bus Terminal
▼
Arrival Bus Stop
Kurokawa Onsen
4000 yen
・Highway bus (3 a day)
・Nishitetsu Tenjin Highway Bus Terminal is on the 3rd
floor of the Nishitetsu Fukuoka (Tenjin) Station building
・Hakata Bus Terminal is next to the JR Hakata Station
・Main Bus Stops within Aso-Kurokawa Onsen:
Tsuetate (Tsuetate Onsen), Kurokawa Onsen
・Buses reservations must be made before departure
・Highway bus ticket counters: Convenience store
terminal reservation, or
Travel Time 1h55m Fare 2600 yen
Boarding Bus Stop
Aso Kumamoto Airport
▼
Arrival Bus Stop
Kurokawa Onsen
2600 yen
・Highway bus (3 a day)
・Main Bus Stops within Aso-Kurokawa Onsen:
Aso Station, Kurokawa Onsen, Senomoto
・Buses reservations must be made before departure
Travel Time 1h35m Fare 2700 yen
Boarding Bus Stop
Yufuin Station Bus Center
▼
Arrival Bus Stop
Kurokawa Onsen
2700 yen
・Highway bus (3 a day)
・Yufuin Onsen
・Main Bus Stops within Aso-Kurokawa Onsen:
Senomoto, Kurokawa Onsen
・Buses reservations must be made before departure
Travel Time 2h30m Fare 4000 yen
Boarding Bus Stop
Beppu Station Honmachi /
Beppu Kitahama
▼
Arrival Bus Stop
Kurokawa Onsen
4000 yen
・Highway bus (1 a day)
・Beppu Onsen
・Main Bus Stops within Aso-Kurokawa Onsen:
Senomoto, Kurokawa Onsen
・Buses reservations must be made before departure
The rates are those as of April 2026.
Fares and service frequencies are subject to change.
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