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REF Kumamoto by VESSEL HOTELS

Best Japan hotel in 2026
7-2 Shinshigai, Chuo-ku, Kumamoto City, Kumamoto Prefecture, 860-0803(Chuo-ku)See map

US$ 82.45per night

This is the cheapest price in 30 days, based on the rates on 30 Nov

Top reasons for booking
Family-friendly
Good location
Great view
Friendly staff
Dining
Popular facilities
WiFi
Spa
Sauna
24-hour front desk
Luggage storage

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Breezy Holiday Sales
4.9/5Fantastic 751 reviews
Reviews summary
Prime downtown location near transit and shopping. Impeccably clean rooms, relaxing onsen with sauna, delicious breakfast buffet, and exceptionally helpful, attentive staff.
Exploring the area
Nishikarashimacho Station, 400m, About 7 mins from hotel by foot
Fujisakigumae station, 1.4km, About 23 mins from hotel by foot
Satellite Kumamoto Shinshigai, 100m, About 2 mins from hotel by foot
147
Shower Booth Single (Non-Smoking) ā˜†1 Bed
1 double bed or bigger

14 mĀ²

Non-smoking

Floor: 4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12

13
Twin Room with Extra Bed, 3 Adults
Multiple beds

19 mĀ²

71
Moderate Room (Non-Smoking) ā˜†2 Bed
2 beds

19.6 mĀ²

Non-smoking

Floor: 3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12

9
Accessible Single Room Non Smoking
1 double bed or bigger

18 mĀ²

No pictures available yet
Adjoining Moderate Twin Room
Bed type arranged at check-in

19.6 mĀ²

99
Premium Room
2 beds

29 mĀ²

Non-smoking

74
Standard Double
1 double bed or bigger

16.8 mĀ²

Non-smoking

No pictures available yet
MODERATE TWIN ROOM - SINGLE USE,NON-SMOKING
2 beds

19 mĀ²

88
Standard Twin (Non-Smoking) ā˜†2 Bed
2 beds

16.7 mĀ²

Non-smoking

Floor: 4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12

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Reviews

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4.9/5.0

Fantastic

751 reviews
Location
4.9
Services offered
4.9
Cleanliness
4.9
Atmosphere & facilities
4.9
Reviews summary
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Overall impression
Prime downtown location near transit and shopping. Impeccably clean rooms, relaxing onsen with sauna, delicious breakfast buffet, and exceptionally helpful, attentive staff.
Location
Situated in shopping arcade near Sakuramachi Bus Terminal and tram stop. Convenient access to Kumamoto Castle, restaurants, and convenience stores.
Services offered
Public bathhouse with sauna, free welcome drinks, manga lounge, laundry facilities, and multilingual staff providing attentive assistance.
Cleanliness
Impeccably clean rooms and public areas. Modern facilities maintained to high hygiene standards throughout the property.
Atmosphere & facilities
Relaxing ambiance featuring comfortable beds, quiet rooms, onsen facilities, Dyson hair dryers, and complimentary beverage bar.
All
With photos
4.5+
3.0+
Onsen
Pool
Family-friendly
Clean rooms
Good location
Great view
Friendly staff
Large space
Dining
Kwong *****************
Reviewed: 20 Jun 2026

4.0/5.0

Great

Twin Room with Extra Bed, 3 Adults Ā· 3 Adults Ā· 3 Nights

The location is good, very close to the tram station and bus terminal. Also have lots of food around. The room was clean and tidy. The beds were large enough. Mainly the room would be not large enough if you have lots of luggage.
leung **
Reviewed: 10 Mar 2026

5.0/5.0

Fantastic

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good location, near bus terminal. have convenient store next of the hotel. šŸØ
Klook User
Reviewed: 12 Dec 2025

5.0/5.0

Fantastic

Moderate Room (Non-Smoking) ā˜†2 Bed Ā· 2 Adults Ā· 1 Nights

I really like the location because it's near to everything. I also like the facilities and amenities. The staff were very accommodating. One thing that got my attention is that there were hair on the bed and pillow. Maybe, they should double check it after cleaning, other than that, it's a 10/10. Would likely to comeback again.
Chin ***************
Reviewed: 11 Oct 2025

5.0/5.0

Fantastic

Standard Twin (Non-Smoking) ā˜†2 Bed Ā· 2 Adults Ā· 1 Nights

Accomodation is located 1 minute away from Tram stop, very convenient. location is prime in the shopping arcade and close to Kumamotoā€™s top attractions. thereā€™s a manga library and a longue where welcome drinks are served. The staff was also very helpful, I sought the assistance of one of the hotel staff on 10 Oct to assist me in calling the car rental company as I did not have a local number. She assisted me professionally! huge kudos to the Hotel; I enjoyed my stay here.
Haw ***********
Reviewed: 14 Jan 2025

5.0/5.0

Fantastic

Triple Room Ā· 3 Adult(s), 2 child(ren) Ā· 2 Nights

Great location. Near the bus station where the meeting point for day tour is. Walking distance to Kumamoto Castle. Hotel comes with an onsen! Photo: There's a great Tonkatsu restaurant 2 minutes walk away. A must try!
Yen ********
Reviewed: 7 Dec 2024

4.0/5.0

Great

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Conveniently located to the arcade mall and walkable distance to shops. Good breakfast Spread. A lot of Comic books for reading just beside the check in counter. There is welcome drink at the breakfast restaurant. Public bath is on the 3rd floor with free popsicles. Modern facilities and new.
Ma ********
Reviewed: 12 Jul 2024

5.0/5.0

Fantastic

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Good location for shopping, the spa is very well

Overview

REF Kumamoto by VESSEL HOTELS

First open:2019-01-01
Rooms:229
Star rating:

With a stay at REF Kumamoto by VESSEL HOTELS, you'll be centrally located in Kumamoto, steps from Sunroad Shinshigai Shopping Street and within a 5-minute walk of Sakura Machi Kumamoto. This hotel is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Sakura-no-baba Josaien and 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Kumamoto Castle.

Description

With a stay at REF Kumamoto by VESSEL HOTELS, you'll be centrally located in Kumamoto, steps from Sunroad Shinshigai Shopping Street and within a 5-minute walk of Sakura Machi Kumamoto. This hotel is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Sakura-no-baba Josaien and 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Kumamoto Castle.

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Exploring the area

Transport

Nishikarashimacho Station

Metro stations
400m

Fujisakigumae station

Train stations
1.4km

Attractions

Satellite Kumamoto Shinshigai

100m

Karashima Park Paking Lot

200m

Shinshigai Shotengai

200m

SAKURA MACHI Kumamoto

300m

Chuo Ward Hall

500m

Kumamoto City Hall

600m

Josaien

600m

Sakura-no-baba Josaien

600m
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Facilities & services

Popular facilities
WiFi
Spa
Sauna
24-hour front desk
Luggage storage
General
Air conditioning
Parking (additional charge)
Non-smoking throughout
Designated smoking area
Central heating
Elevator
Accessibility
Non-smoking rooms
Safety & security
Fire extinguisher
Fire alarm
Security alarm
24-hour security
Business facilities
Fax/photocopying (additional charge)
Cleaning services
Laundry service (additional charge)
Daily housekeeping
Reception services
Fast check-in
Fast check-out
Accessibility
Indoor accessibility facilities
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Property policies

Check-in/out Time

Earliest check-in time:After 14:00 - Before 00:00

Latest check-out time:Before 11:00

Check-in policy

The guest responsible for check-in must be aged 18 or above

Special check-in instructions

Kindly note that an extra bed or meal for children may incur additional fees. We appreciate your understanding.

Check-in descriptions

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

This property accepts credit cards and cash

This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

This property requires advance notice of the age and number of children staying at the property.

Note: Check-in policies vary by property. Please check carefully before booking

Child Policy

Children at all ages are welcome to stay at this property

Age
Fees
0-5 years old
Breakfast included
Free
6-17 years old
Not included
Free

Up to 1 children aged 17 or below can share a bed with an adult for each room. If you're bringing additional children, please refer to the following. Detailed policy can be different depending on the hotel.

Extra bed policy

Only 1 extra bed can be provided for each room

Age
Fees
0-0 years old
Extra bed: Free

Costs for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. You'll need to make a separate payment for them when checking in. Child and extra bed policies can vary depending on the room and the total number of guests staying. Please contact the hotel directly for details.

Pet policy

No pets allowed

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

A tax is imposed by the city: JPY 200.00 per person, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Other fees

Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately JPY 1800 for adults and JPY 900 for children

Nearby parking fee: JPY 1600 per night (787 ft away)

Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)

Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

Food & drinks

At REF Kumamoto by VESSEL HOTELS, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant. Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 6:00 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee.

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