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Hotel Nikko Kumamoto is located in an excellent location in the heart of the city, near Kumamoto Castle. The hotel's concept is "Close to your center." This reflects our desire to be at the center of your life stages in every aspect.

A Resort Hotel featuring a large Onsen Facility and a variety of guest rooms. Approximately 20 minutes by car to Kumamoto city center and about 60 minutes to Aso, offering a convenient location for tourism and business. The hot spring water type is "bicarbonate spring," renowned as "beauty water."

Create wonderful travel memories with your pet, a member of your family, at the secluded travel Stays "Pet-friendly Stays Wa! Kingdom Inu no Sato." You can stay in the same Room with your pet without any hesitation and enjoy a relaxing time as if you were at home.

Approximately a 2-minute walk from Kumamoto City Tram "Hanabatacho Station" and about a 10-minute walk to Kumamoto Castle. The Hotel is located along Ginza Street, providing easy walking access to Shimotori Arcade, the largest shopping district in Kumamoto. A convenient convenience store is available on the first floor of the Hotel, making it an ideal base for business or sightseeing in Kumamoto. Guest rooms range from 21m² to 60m², and Junior Suite Rooms on higher floors offer views of Kumamoto Castle. All rooms feature separate bath and toilet facilities! Equipped with Smart TVs, mobile chargers, air purifiers, and more. Enjoy a relaxing stay in our elegantly designed interiors.

Sotetsu Grand Fresa is a Hotel that pursues the "next level of comfort" of Fresa Inn while maintaining the convenience of being within a 5-minute walk from major stations and tourist attractions.

At Airport Hotel Kumamoto, we offer bright rooms with views of Aso to the east and the garden to the west. The room is equipped with various amenities such as shampoo, body soap, body towels, cotton, and pajamas. Breakfast features creative dishes that blend the bounty of Kumamoto's great nature with local food culture. You can enjoy the view of the garden from the large windows. All of our staff sincerely look forward to welcoming you.

About a 4-minute walk from the city tram "Kumamoto Karashimacho Station." Located in Kumamoto's largest entertainment district, "Shimotori." Reopening in August 2024 after renovations, now featuring a new large public bath. Relax and unwind after a long day. Enjoy complimentary post-bath services such as "Post-Bath Ice Cream" and "Lactic Acid Beverage (Chlorella)," as well as a free late-night snack service offering "Late-Night Horse Curry." Guest rooms are designed with functionality in mind, including wide desks suitable for work. Newly introduced twin rooms with separate bath and toilet are ideal for families or groups. To ensure a comfortable stay, all rooms are equipped with mattresses from "Airweave," designed to reduce physical strain and support deep sleep. In the lobby, guests can choose from six types of pillows, varying in shape and height, to suit their preferences. Bedding, Facility features, and amenities are all carefully selected to provide an optimal sleep experience based on sleep science. For breakfast, enjoy a wide variety of Japanese and Western buffet options featuring local Kumamoto ingredients and regional dishes, all while taking in the view from the Hotel's top-floor breakfast venue. The lobby also features a tourist information board with maps highlighting popular restaurants, tourist spots, and local recommendations handpicked by our staff. On the 12th floor, you'll find our in-house Japanese restaurant, "Sanjusangendo." Savor local specialties such as "Shabu-Shabu" and "Horse Sashimi," as well as seasonal dishes crafted with the finest ingredients recommended by our head chef. Take this opportunity to experience the newly transformed Kumamoto Washington Hotel Plaza.

[Renewed rooms debuted in September 2013] Kumamoto’s premier downtown shopping street, the Shimotori Arcade, is right in front of the Hotel, with a lively area full of restaurants—perfect for shopping and dining. With government offices and corporate branches nearby, it is also very convenient for business stays. Kumamoto Castle, a major sightseeing spot, is a 10-minute walk away. Use the Hotel as your base and enjoy Kumamoto to the fullest.

Approximately a 5-minute walk to Kumamoto Castle, our location offers a peaceful environment surrounded by the castle's majestic presence and lush greenery. Just a 2-minute walk to the Kamitori arcade shopping street and within walking distance to bustling areas like Shimotori, it is an ideal location for convenience. The popular "Sakura-no-baba Josaien," where you can find local Kumamoto delicacies and souvenirs, is about a 15-minute walk away. Enjoy our popular breakfast buffet featuring around 30 Japanese and Western dishes made with local ingredients such as spicy mustard lotus root, simmered Kumamoto red eggplant, and Suizenji greens. All rooms are equipped with Wi-Fi and air purifiers with humidifying functions.

Conveniently located just a 3-minute drive from the Kumamoto Interchange on the Kyushu Expressway and adjacent to the Kumamoto Prefectural General Sports Park, it is ideal not only for business stays but also for sports tournaments and training camps. In addition to an indoor bath with free-flowing natural Onsen water, the Accommodation offers well-equipped bathing Facility including open-air rock and hinoki baths, an outdoor relaxation area, and a sauna. The bathing Facility is available not only to overnight guests but also, as before, to local residents as a public bath.

A premium Japanese-style Hotel with tatami flooring throughout. Conveniently located about a 6-minute walk from Karashimacho Station on the Kumamoto City Tram, and close to one of Japan’s three most famous castles—ideal as a base for sightseeing.The large public bath on the top floor features natural Onsen, along with a high-temperature dry sauna (auto löyly), a cold-water bath, and an outdoor relaxation area. After your bath, we offer complimentary ice cream and lactic acid drinks.For breakfast, enjoy around 50 Japanese and Western buffet items, including the local specialty “stewed horse tendon.” For a late-night snack, we also offer Dormy Inn’s signature complimentary “Yonaki Soba” (night ramen).The interior is inspired by Higo Rokka motifs, evoking elegance and dignified strength.

Smile Hotel Kumamoto Suizenji, conveniently located, is ideal as a base for business and sightseeing. The refresh room is equipped with 3000 comics and massage chairs to support guest relaxation. Additionally, a newly established smoking booth is available. Breakfast is served buffet-style, featuring rice made from Kumamoto Prefecture's rice and a variety of daily changing dishes.

Located in the heart of Kumamoto, between Kumamoto Castle, one of Japan's three famous castles, and Suizenji Park, this area boasts lush greenery befitting the name "City of Forests, Kumamoto." It is a serene space filled with light and greenery, warmly embracing visitors.

Located in the heart of a bustling district stretching north to south near Kumamoto Castle, this convenient location is just about a 1-minute walk from the station. Rooms are all over 21 square meters, with semi-separate bath and toilet facilities in all rooms except the Universal Room. Equipped with wireless LAN, trouser press, mobile charger, air purifier, and deodorant spray. Enjoy a relaxing time in the high-quality interior of the facility.

Relax while enjoying the magnificent views of the Aso area from the Sky Spa open-air bath on the top floor (separate for men and women). Modern and functional rooms equipped with world-renowned Simmons beds, flat-screen LCD TVs, and free high-speed internet access. Health-conscious Japanese buffet breakfast. Complimentary large parking lot available, ideal for business and leisure stays at a stylish Hotel.

Opening April 17, 2026! About a 10-minute drive from Kumamoto Airport. Tabino Hotel Aso Kumamoto Airport will open in Ozu Town, a lively area attracting visitors from Japan and abroad thanks to its growing semiconductor industry cluster. The Hotel features a large public bath to soothe travel fatigue, and every room is equipped with a washing machine, microwave, and two-door fridge-freezer—making long stays as comfortable as living at home. At the breakfast buffet, enjoy menus featuring the bounty of Kumamoto and Aso to energize your day. With warm hospitality that makes you want to “come back again,” we look forward to welcoming you with heartfelt care.