Hi,
I am trying to get to a Ryokan (Ryokan Sanga) in Kumamoto from Kyoto via the the Kumamoto Station on the JR Hohi Line. The ryokan's website says to arrive at the Kurokawa Onsen bustop (a shuttle will pickup from there). It looks like I get off at the Hohi Line Aso Station and then take the bus to the Kurokawa Onsen bustop. I have outlined it below and just want to verify if this sounds correct.
Also, is there a name for the public bus, how do I know I am taking the correct bus? Will the bus station be accessible at the Kumamoto Station or do I have to travel to another location?
Also, I am correct that the Shinkansen is covered by the JR pass?
Kyoto --> Kumamoto (via Shinkansen)
Kumamoto --> Aso Station (via JR Hohi Line)
Aso Station --> Kurokawa Onsen (via bus?)
Thanks so much! - Anna