The center of Kumamoto is where Shimotori Arcade and Shinshi Street are located. Famous attractions such as Kumamoto Castle and Kumamon Plaza are nearby. Most of the accommodation options are concentrated in this area. You can directly connect to the JR Railway through the Kumamoto streetcar. Station, but the main accommodation options are business hotels, and there are only a few star hotels and service apartments.
Latest hotel openings and accommodation types in Kumamoto
- Star-rated hotels: the latest openings includeCandlelight Hotel Kumamoto Shinshi Street(2022),THE BLOSSOM Kumamoto(2021) and other choices.
- Service apartments: the latest openings includeFAV Kumamoto(2021).
- Boutique Design: The latest openings includeOMO5 Kumamoto(2023).
- Business hotels: the latest openings includeHotel Grizz Premium Kumamoto(2024),Sotetsu GRAND FRESA Kumamoto(2022),Daiwa Roynet Hotel Kumamoto Ginza Street PREMIER(2022) and other choices.
▲ Kumamoto city center is adjacent to Kumamoto Castle, which is the main tourist hotspot in Kumamoto. Both the A and B system trams pass through. (source:Kumamoto City Hall)
▲ Kumamoto’s urban transportation mainly relies on buses and streetcars, and streetcars are suitable for tourists. (source:Kumamoto City Hall)
Kumamoto’s latest star hotel opening
Candeo Hotels Kumamoto Shinshigai・Kumamoto Shinshigai・カンデオホテルズKumamoto Shinshigai
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- Opening on July 2022, 7, it focuses on positioning a four-star hotel beyond a business hotel and seeks affordable high-end business hotel accommodation.
- There are a total of 380 rooms, which are wider than business hotels. They are equipped with Simmons mattresses and provide options for triple rooms and four-person families.
- The on-site restaurant serves Kumamoto-style buffet breakfast. There is a large public bath for men and women on the top floor, which provides open-air baths, cold pools, saunas and other facilities.
- The location is close to the Kumamoto Municipal Railway's Kanashimacho Station, and is located in the Shinshigai business district in the center of Kumamoto. It is very convenient for shopping and dining.
Kumamoto’s newly opened service apartment
FAV HOTEL Kumamoto・FAV HOTEL KUMAMOTO
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- Opened on November 2021, 11, it focuses on the 18F design concept of family, friends, and freedom, and provides serviced apartment accommodation that can accommodate multiple people.
- There are 67 rooms in total, equipped with bunk beds or Japanese futons, providing space for up to 6 people. The rooms are equipped with kitchens, microwaves, washing machines and other appliances
- The hotel has a multi-functional resting space combined with a cafe. The surrounding environment is quite peaceful, but it is also very close to Kumamoto Station and the downtown area of Sakuramachi, which is very convenient.
- Located between Wufucho Station and Ximaqiao Station, the distance is within 400 meters. It is very convenient to take the A or B system. There is a 7-11 convenience supermarket opposite.
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Kumamoto’s latest design boutique
OMO5 Kumamoto by Hoshino Resorts・OMO5 Kumamoto by Hoshino Resorts・OMO5 Kumamoto by Hoshino Ryo
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- Opening on April 2023, 4, the original site is PARCO Shopping Center. A brand-new building with 25 floors above ground and 11 floors underground will be built into the HAB＠complex shopping mall.
- There are a total of 160 rooms, including carefully designed round table rooms and utensil rooms, as well as apartments with attached kitchens, which can accommodate up to 6 people.
- The third floor is equipped with an OMO Base multi-functional reception space, a cafe, an open-air balcony and a reading space. Of course, there is also a GO-KINJO guided tour service.
- Located next to the Kumamoto Street Tram Domachisuji Station, next to Kumamoto's busiest Shimotori Shopping Street and Shinshi Street, it is a 600-meter walk to Kumamoto Castle.
Kumamoto’s latest business hotel opening
Grids Premium Hotel Kumamoto
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- Opening on September 2024, 4, the GRIDS Premium brand will continue toOsaka Namba,Otaru, HokkaidoThe third base after that, focusing on the upgraded version of business hotel positioning
- There are 116 double rooms, 56 twin rooms and 25 triple rooms. The triple rooms have two single beds and a sofa bed, which are suitable for small families.
- The first floor is equipped with basic business hotel equipment such as microwaves, vending machines, and self-service laundry rooms, and a restaurant is located on the second floor, serving breakfast with Kumamoto specialties.
- It is close to the Kumamoto City Electric Railway's Kaishimacho Station. It is a 150-meter walk from the hotel to the station. It is close to the Kumamoto city center and is very convenient for shopping and shopping.
