Where to stay in Kumamoto Prefecture
Kumamoto Prefecture hotels & accommodations

Mitsui Garden Hotel is a modern stylish hotel and is near Karashimachou Tram stop and the Kumamoto Koutsu bus centre therefore very good transportation links. Being close to Kumamoto Koutsu bus centre is very convenient as you can catch the airport limousine bus to Aso Kumamoto airport. The Hotel is also walking distance to Kumamoto Castle and the shopping arcades. The...

Located next door to the Kumamoto train station with immediate access to buses & the tram system as well. The station itself is great: restaurants, shops, convenience stores, information desk, etc. Room size was refreshingly larger than others I had stayed in within Japan & is more akin to standard hotel rooms. Eco-cleaning option is available (elect not to have your...

This hotel a great value, and centrally located in downtown Kumamoto. If you are a JR traveler it is about a half hour walk from JR Kumamoto station. Trams are easy and cheap (170 Yen), but sometimes crowded. The beds are comfortable, the rooms are clean and relatively spacious, the extra charge breakfast buffet is very good. Staff is professional and courteous, ...

My stay was short but generally the experience in staying at Nikko Kumamoto Hotel is good. There's restaurants behind the hotels for your dinner and shopping malls in front of the hotel. The tram stop is also nearby (maybe 60 to 80 steps away? ) you can get on the tram with flat yen 170. (You can hop on the tram just outside from kumamoto JR station) Kumamoto castle is...

Its our first time booking a room with a private onset at Ota Onsen Hanagokoro. "Room" is an understated description, its actually a big cozy log cabin with two standard beds (big enough for 2), a separate tatami sitting area, separate baths (with onsen) & toilet. The onset bath water is very hot so we have to mixed it with cold tap water to use it. They also provide a...

very friendly staff and since it's hard to get to the town by public transportation, they picked us at the station and i'm so moved. Beautiful scene at the front of the hotel and restaurant is quite Japanese. The cherry blossom park is around 3 km, with beautiful country scenery around. Public limousine bus to Kumamoto is quite convenient. Definitely a good choice if ...

My husband and I stayed for 2 nights in a room with a private bath (Hisakaki). Everything was excellent - top-notch service, meals, rooms, baths, free shuttle service! I was impressed even before arriving at the ryokan - left a note via Agoda about my arrival, and received a reply 2 days later. When we reached the Kurokawa bus stop on the day of our arrival, a staff ...

It's a bit far from station. Even the tram cannot reach there. The water tap is surprisingly old-fashioned. I hope the hotel can replace them. Staff are nice and helpful. Service is really good. Even when we did not require cleaning service, the staff gave us a bag of new towels and pillow cases etc which was real considerate. Near Kumamoto Castle and Natsume So...

It was a 30 minute walk from JR Kumamoto Station, though you could take a streetcar directly there. No restaurants nearby, so had to walk 15 mins to city centre, and still not much around. Didn't try free inside onset, but seemed popular. Room was a bit small, but clean and great WIFI. Free buffet Japanese breakfast was a surprise and very tasty with wide selection. Be...

We loved everything we saw at the ryokan from the friendliness of the staff to the facility, it's top-notch. All the onsens were well maintained with enough descriptions for English speakers to figure out what to do. Perhaps the best part of it was the meals. We were blown away by the 14-course kaiseki dinner included with the stay. This aone would've costed around $10...

This place would be great travellers with just a backpack (like me), because the space in the room is not big enough for a check-in luggage, which was what my friends brought. Still, we just used the accommodation as a place to rest and recharge for the next day, so it was still manageable. Do note that there are no doors to the 'rooms', only a curtain with a velcro s...

Kumamoto is an interesting city in Kyushu. It is an old city, with excellent historical, cultural and educational facilities. The location of the hotel was directly across from the famous Kumamoto Castle, very close to the two light train tracks that criss cross the city. The staff were pleasant and well mannered, as would be expected in Japan, and also very helpfu...

great location if you are travelling by bus -- the hotel is located just opposite to the bus terminal, and there is tram station right in front of the hotel. Kumamoto Castle is just about 7minutes walk. It is situated right next to the shopping arcades. Like other Tokyu Hotels, room size is satisfactory and Pola products are offered. Price is reasonable, even it may be...

It was a great little hotel handy for the Sanrigi train station (To airport and Kumamoto and the Aso coach stop). Walking distance to Kumamoto Stadium for the rugby match. (Or othr sports activities in that complex). The rooftop Onsen has great views and was great, just having one means that a couple cannot bathe at the same time. (Even though you rarely share, having ...

This hotel is a very well kept traditional Japanese onsen hotel. I prefer this size to larger ones as there is less crowd at the onsen. They offer free family bath which is wonderful. The staffs are very helpful and even offered to take us to local restaurant for dinner as we didn't book meals with the hotel. Would love to come again.

Perfect location where hotel directly on Shimotori shopping arcade. Walking distance to Kumamon Square, Kumamoto castle... Hotel is modern, clean, beautiful However there is a small problem as we’re driving. We couldn’t find the hotel location as the gps kept leading us to shopping arcade. Hotel parkings are a short walk from hotel, which is ok, but a little proble...

Book this hotel as base for my Southern Kyushu Trip with my parents. Very short walking distance and convenient from Kumamoto Station to this hotel. The hotel accept storage luggage. Women traveller will Received welcoming gift beauty kit during check in. During breakfast, I did show my Muslim dietary card , and the kitchen staff was so helpful to show what I can eat. ...

Location: The hotel was not big. Many restaurants around and a supermarket nearby the hotel. The room: clean and tidy although it was a bit old. The traditional Japan pillow in the room is unexpected good that made me sleep well. Staff services: There was a young gentleman who wears glasses in the front desk and helped us to make reservation in the restaur...

The room is very spacious with very nice garden view outside the window. The private onsen is great! The staff are very polite and helpful. The dinner is Japanese fusion with western which is very delicious. This is a hotel definitely would like to stay again!

In my case, the hotel room (Queen bed, non-smoking) I occupied for 2 days was pretty comfortable despite being in fringe city: modern furnishings, good size television, memory foam bed (I think), full Toto bathroom equipment (though the showerhead was pretty weak), and spacious. I didn’t use the onsite onsen (not sure if it is a natural or artificial onsen) or the laun...

The service was great when I stayed there for a night at Kumamoto. The rooms are great, much bigger than what I have imagined. I find it super convenient. You are not loving in the busiest part of town so there was no horrible traffic and you are half way between Kumamoto Station and the center of the city. It's easy to get around to places via both public transit or o...

From the time we stepped out our car, we feel the excellent service of the hotel. Staff is all very helpful and polite. They showed us our rooms and facilities of the hotel. They proactively introduced places that we might visit. Food is good & we love the BBQ wagyu so much. The hotel offers raw horse meat as side dish which is good to try. Overall, it's a beautiful ...

The beef in that 10 course dinner is insanely delicious. That star watching section actually has a freaking huge telescope that i wonder if the owner uses his whole life saving to buy that, they have an expert explaining the astronomy in Japanese (only), and I saw shooting star! The staffs are awesome, I have this malfunction credit card, but they can actually make ...
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Probably the loveliest hostel I have seen. The common area is so warm with good atmosphere, I made some new friends there. Facilities are very clean and well designed. It locates just near the bus station which is very convenient to get from Kumamoto and to the volcano.

This place would be great travellers with just a backpack (like me), because the space in the room is not big enough for a check-in luggage, which was what my friends brought. Still, we just used the accommodation as a place to rest and recharge for the next day, so it was still manageable. Do note that there are no doors to the 'rooms', only a curtain with a velcro s...

I loved my stay here so much. Even the hostel is located a bit far from the core part of Kumamoto, it is closer to Kumamoto Castle(you can walk there!). The hostel has such a nice feeling like Japanese traditional home and has a beautiful rooftop and the area you can relax :) I recommended this hostel to another traveler while I was travelling in Kyushu and she loved i...

The hotel is conveniently located within walking distance to the major departmental stores of Kumamoto, & Kumamoto Castle. It is a bit of a walk to the nearest tram stop Suidocho. The private room was really stylish, & clean. Especially the bathroom so it made feel like you were staying in a boutique hotel, despite being a business/capsule hotel. The only downside w...

Although the hotel was 4 tram stations away from the Kumamoto station, it was within walking distance to the Kumamoto Kotsu Centre which was the hub for all bus transport to the various parts of Kyushu.The Tram transport was also easily accessible to all places of interests.

we arrived at kumamoto a little bit late, but the host Aso-san warmly welcome us and gave us a very funny introduction on how to use house facilities, also give us lots of recommendation for restaurant and supermarket nearby. Though we left next day morning, the host Aso-san gave each of us a hot pack painted smile pattern, how friendly and warm! We really enjoy the ...

We lost the car key, and cannot communicate in Japanese with the car rental company. Hotel counter Manager Ms Onoko helped us to contact the car rental to arrange for car key replacement and it’s delivery to the hotel. Later, we found the key back. Ms Onoko helped us again to contact the car rental which finally saved us a lot time and money. Thank you very much again ...

This hotel a great value, and centrally located in downtown Kumamoto. If you are a JR traveler it is about a half hour walk from JR Kumamoto station. Trams are easy and cheap (170 Yen), but sometimes crowded. The beds are comfortable, the rooms are clean and relatively spacious, the extra charge breakfast buffet is very good. Staff is professional and courteous, ...

the hotel is good value and next to suizenji jr station, which is good if you need to go to kumamoto station for any reason. otherwise the tram is the way to go downtown, where the castle and restaurants are. it may be a good idea to get the 1 or 2 day tram pass is you plan on spending the day doing activities, as each trip on the tram is 150 y per person. internet th...

Location is good, 3-5 min walk to the walking street with bars and shops also bus station. 15-20 Min walk to kumamoto castle, but it was closed for reconstruction now. From kumamoto jr station about 30min walk or take bus about 10mins. Seems some rooms are not re-decorated, and if you stay in those rooms , not worth the money.

worth for a night stay if you are looking for a lower budget single room. although the hotel looks little bit old but the room was clean. location is far from the kumamoto town but it is easy access by 10 min walk from jr yatsushiro station.the staffs are friendly and helpful.

As accommodation in Kumamoto city was expensive, we decided to stay in Yatsushiro instead. The hotel itself is undergoing a facelift during our stay but did not hinder us as we stayed for a night and left early. There is free parking just across the road for drivers and the surrounding have decent izakayas the locals frequent. As always, service is great. The rooms are...

The hotel is a very old building and all the furnishing are rather old and well-used. There was even a rotary-dial telephone in my room! But everything is functional and pretty clean. Although I got a non-smoking room, there were noisy smokers in the hallway early in the morning. It's a 10-minute walk to a tram station, but Kumamoto Castle and the active downtown area ...

The service was great when I stayed there for a night at Kumamoto. The rooms are great, much bigger than what I have imagined. I find it super convenient. You are not loving in the busiest part of town so there was no horrible traffic and you are half way between Kumamoto Station and the center of the city. It's easy to get around to places via both public transit or o...

Japanese breakfast was nice. The Western style breakfast did not seem so appetizing. The staff were friendly and tried to communicate in English. Basically, this is a hotel for convenience. You wouldn't go here to enjoy staying in a hotel, but because the price is quite reasonable and the location is convenient, especially if you care visiting Kumamoto by highw...

Mitsui Garden Hotel is a modern stylish hotel and is near Karashimachou Tram stop and the Kumamoto Koutsu bus centre therefore very good transportation links. Being close to Kumamoto Koutsu bus centre is very convenient as you can catch the airport limousine bus to Aso Kumamoto airport. The Hotel is also walking distance to Kumamoto Castle and the shopping arcades. The...

The rooms, like most in Japan, are tiny here. Nothing to write home about, for sure. The check-in process caught us off guard, in that it is basically a small countertop instead of a nice lobby area. As is the case with most Japanese hotel rooms, there is very limited space and a small bathroom, plus a pay television. There is no wireless internet, but there is a slot ...

The hotel is situated near a tramway station (it's about 20 minutes from Kumamoto Station and you can walk to the Kumamoto Castle). The staff is helpful and the room was really nice and clean! You should also check their drinks machine, you can buy camembert from it... I don't know what to say since I'm French... :')

It's a bit far from station. Even the tram cannot reach there. The water tap is surprisingly old-fashioned. I hope the hotel can replace them. Staff are nice and helpful. Service is really good. Even when we did not require cleaning service, the staff gave us a bag of new towels and pillow cases etc which was real considerate. Near Kumamoto Castle and Natsume So...
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Mitsui Garden Hotel is a modern stylish hotel and is near Karashimachou Tram stop and the Kumamoto Koutsu bus centre therefore very good transportation links. Being close to Kumamoto Koutsu bus centre is very convenient as you can catch the airport limousine bus to Aso Kumamoto airport. The Hotel is also walking distance to Kumamoto Castle and the shopping arcades. The...

Located next door to the Kumamoto train station with immediate access to buses & the tram system as well. The station itself is great: restaurants, shops, convenience stores, information desk, etc. Room size was refreshingly larger than others I had stayed in within Japan & is more akin to standard hotel rooms. Eco-cleaning option is available (elect not to have your...

Its our first time booking a room with a private onset at Ota Onsen Hanagokoro. "Room" is an understated description, its actually a big cozy log cabin with two standard beds (big enough for 2), a separate tatami sitting area, separate baths (with onsen) & toilet. The onset bath water is very hot so we have to mixed it with cold tap water to use it. They also provide a...

My husband and I stayed for 2 nights in a room with a private bath (Hisakaki). Everything was excellent - top-notch service, meals, rooms, baths, free shuttle service! I was impressed even before arriving at the ryokan - left a note via Agoda about my arrival, and received a reply 2 days later. When we reached the Kurokawa bus stop on the day of our arrival, a staff ...

We loved everything we saw at the ryokan from the friendliness of the staff to the facility, it's top-notch. All the onsens were well maintained with enough descriptions for English speakers to figure out what to do. Perhaps the best part of it was the meals. We were blown away by the 14-course kaiseki dinner included with the stay. This aone would've costed around $10...

This hotel is a very well kept traditional Japanese onsen hotel. I prefer this size to larger ones as there is less crowd at the onsen. They offer free family bath which is wonderful. The staffs are very helpful and even offered to take us to local restaurant for dinner as we didn't book meals with the hotel. Would love to come again.

The beef in that 10 course dinner is insanely delicious. That star watching section actually has a freaking huge telescope that i wonder if the owner uses his whole life saving to buy that, they have an expert explaining the astronomy in Japanese (only), and I saw shooting star! The staffs are awesome, I have this malfunction credit card, but they can actually make ...

If coming from Kumamoto, if you’re not carrying too much luggage, walk toward the service station, turn left and walk down the stairs and Ryokan Wakaba is on the right. It takes you straight to the entrance. If you have too much luggage, go across the street from the gas station. Walk down the road, go through the tunnel and turn right for the entrance to Ryokan Wa...

Convenience- there's a van to/from the JR station every 15 min, so it's good for travellers experiencing different places in the Kumamoto prefecture while staying comfortably in the same hotel. Besides it's only 2 minutes walk from the tram station towards the city centre Good service- On the day we depart, we almost missed the van and had to wait another 15 min. Th...

Very nice service & room. It is funny that the bath area is outside next to the onsen. all commuters are able to see your naked body if u try to take a shower in morning. but honestly there is only 10 people pass by within 1 hour. never mind under a prefect scenery.

Stayed there for one night. One night + 2 meals (dinner and breakfast) deal. Fantastic from arrival till departure. I picked up rental car from Kumamoto on day of torrential rain that went on till the next day morning. The whole Kyushu was soaked. Arrived outside the hotel at almost 7:00pm. Hotel staff saw my car and immediately came out with umbrellas to help me. The ...

The ryokan was comfortable and clean. All rooms have its own private onsen. It only has 10rooms and is cozy and exclusive. Hotel staff do not speak English or any language other than Japanese so it helps to speak a little Japanese or have google translation with you. Staff were however very friendly and helpful and assisted us as much as they could. Food was yummy and ...

Location is away from the rest of the onsen places in Kurokawa - so it's peaceful and relaxing from the crowd. Because it's away from the rest of the onsen places, so it is around 500m walk to the "shopping and restaurant" . You will need to look out for the hotel signage if you are driving.

The rooms are actually small detached homes and feel really private and comfortable. Inside was large, well designed, really clean and neat and the staff was awesome. The guests can use the hot spring bath at nearby Yamamizuki ryokan, which are about the best in Kurokawa. The only disappointing thing is that use of those open air baths is restricted at night (you expec...

IF you are looking for an affordable ryokan experience I would definitely recommend this place. The service is excellent as the staff try their best to help you. I felt really pampered at this place. They also have their own private onsen so you can choose to use this facility if you are not comfortable sharing a public onsen. The breakfast is also excellent. Within dr...

Ryokan Konomama has a beautiful country setting which is very quiet and peaceful. The room is styled in traditional Japanese interiors and we especially enjoyed the private hot spring bath. The traditional breakfast was one of the best we have had in Japan and overall we rate it a very relaxing stay.
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What's the average price of a hotel in Kumamoto?
The average price for a 3-star hotel in Kumamoto is USD 129. The average price for a 4-star hotel in Kumamoto is USD 236. The average price for a 5-star hotel in Kumamoto is USD 348.
What's the average price of a hotel in Kumamoto this weekend?
The average price for a 3-star hotel in Kumamoto this weekend is USD 139. The average price for a 4-star hotel in Kumamoto this weekend is USD 209. The average price for a 5-star hotel in Kumamoto this weekend is USD 318.
What's the average price of a hotel in Kumamoto tonight?
The average price for a 3-star hotel in Kumamoto tonight is USD 124. The average price for a 4-star hotel in Kumamoto tonight is USD 203. The average price for a 5-star hotel in Kumamoto tonight is USD 304.
What are the best hotels in Kumamoto near Kumamoto Castle?
Verified travelers to Kumamoto who stayed near Kumamoto Castle have given top reviews to 平宿新町ホテル, Youth Pier Kumamoto and KOTO TEA HOUSE - Vacation STAY 12810.
What are the best hotels in Kumamoto near Suizenji Jojuen Garden?
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What are the best hotels in Kumamoto near Sakuranobaba Johsaien?
Verified travelers to Kumamoto who stayed near Sakuranobaba Johsaien have given top reviews to 平宿新町ホテル, Youth Pier Kumamoto and KOTO TEA HOUSE - Vacation STAY 12810.
What are the most popular hotels in Kumamoto?
Some of our most popular hotels in Kumamoto are REF Kumamoto by VESSEL HOTELS, Mitsui Garden Hotel Kumamoto and Sotetsu Grand Fresa Kumamoto.
What are the best hotels in Kumamoto for couples?
Hotels in Kumamoto that are highly rated by couples include REF Kumamoto by VESSEL HOTELS, Mitsui Garden Hotel Kumamoto and Sotetsu Grand Fresa Kumamoto.
What are the best hotels in Kumamoto for families?
Hotels in Kumamoto that are highly rated by families include REF Kumamoto by VESSEL HOTELS, Mitsui Garden Hotel Kumamoto and Sotetsu Grand Fresa Kumamoto.
What hotels in Kumamoto have the best views?
Verified travelers to Kumamoto have given top reviews for the views at South Aso and Relaxing Spa Resort Hotel Greenpia Minamiaso, Hinagu Onsen Kinparo and Hotel Alegria Gardens Amakusa.
What hotels in Kumamoto have the best breakfast?
Verified travelers to Kumamoto have given top reviews for the breakfast at Ryokan Wakaba, Hitoyoshi Onsen Nabeya and The New Hotel Kumamoto.
