Chefs captivated by Kurokawa's ingredients. Two new restaurants—'Shoryu,' a Japanese cuisine restaurant by Chef Shinji Miyahara of Michelin two-star 'Shin'yashiki Kofukuron,' and 'KAZANE,' an innovative French restaurant by Chef Minami Nakai, formerly of Tokyo's Michelin one-star 'LATURE'—will open simultaneously at Au Kurokawa. Stay at a ryokan in Kurokawa Onsen and savor exquisite dining. A new Kurokawa Onsen experience is born. On August 1, 2026 (Sat), two restaurants will open at Au Kurokawa, a culinary hub operated by Kurokawa Shoji Co., Ltd. (Minamikunisatchi, Aso District, Kumamoto Prefecture). After soaking in the hot springs and dressing in yukata, guests can enjoy a dinner crafted by world-class chefs. Experience one of Kyushu's finest hot springs alongside exceptional cuisine. Reservations available here: https://x.gd/S4aur ■ A New Travel Concept Where Cuisine Takes Center Stage 'Shoryu' and 'KAZANE' are special restaurants created exclusively for visitors staying in Kurokawa Onsen. Instead of planning your trip around which ryokan to stay at, you'll now choose based on which restaurant you want to dine at—'I want to go to Kurokawa Onsen because I want to eat at that restaurant.' With Kyushu's premier hot spring and comfortable accommodations now complemented by top-tier dining options, the way to enjoy Kurokawa Onsen becomes even more flexible and expansive. Unlike the standard one-night, two-meal ryokan package, guests can ride a shuttle in yukata after relaxing in the baths, heading directly to Au Kurokawa (restaurant area) for a seat at the heart of Kurokawa gastronomy. Enjoying the comfort of a traditional inn alongside the refined quality of standalone restaurants creates a one-of-a-kind experience available nowhere else. Ahead of the official opening on August 1 (Sat), reservations will first be made available to guests staying at partner ryokan 'Yakata no Yu.' Going forward, we will gradually expand participation to more ryokans, aiming to create