@The Japan Times: It was not until the 1960s that Kurokawa Onsen became well-known to the general …

It was not until the 1960s that Kurokawa Onsen became well-known to the general public; historically, it was a rest stop for daimyo lords and travelers as they crossed between the Kyushu towns of Hita and Taketa. In the latter half of the 20th century, efforts to turn Kurokawa Onsen into a tourist destination resulted in significant expansion. In 1961 only six hotels were open to the public, but this number more than quadrupled as the Kurokawa Onsen Ryokan Association promoted the town’s open-air “rotenburo” baths. Despite the growth, the town maintains a charm that effuses throughout the buildings and the narrow alleyways that run down the steep banks to the Kuro River. (@oscar.boyd photos)
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