Kumamoto Prefecture

Located right next to the streetcar line, with a shopping street and the new Sakuramachi Department Store nearby, the location is super convenient and highly recommended! The rooms are large, comfortable, spacious, clean, and quiet. Free drinks, ice pops, and a large public bath are amazing and so relaxing! The breakfast is carefully prepared. If 100 is a perfect score, I give it 120! I will definitely stay here again next time I'm in Kumamoto.

We traveled from Fukuoka to Kumamoto via the Shinkansen and stayed at The Blossom Hotel. First of all, the accessibility was excellent. Floors 1-8 housed Amu Plaza, and floors 9-12 were the hotel itself. Taking the elevator to the 6th floor, we found a conveyor belt sushi restaurant, McDonald's, and plenty of restaurants. Right next to the first-floor entrance was a Family Mart that was open until 11 p.m., and there were Yoshinoya, Mos Burger, and a variety of other food options. There were also plenty of yakitori restaurants open until around 11 p.m. in the Kumamoto Station shopping mall, and the tsukune (tareh) we had at Birdman, located behind Kumamoto Station, was the best. The tareh sauce was incredibly delicious. After wrapping up all our travels, we enjoyed a relaxing bath in the hotel's large public bath, and the Total Therapy on the 2nd floor of Amu Plaza even had a massage, which was perfect. The beds were comfortable, and the hotel was very clean. Breakfast is average, so I recommend trying the eel rice bowl or various bento boxes sold at the Kumamoto Station Shopping Mall. I'd definitely return.

Hotel location: conveniently located in Sakura Machi Shopping Mall. Parked at Sakura Machi & passed your parking ticket to the front desk during check-in to receive a discounted parking rate. Paid parking fee to hotel staff and they would give you a discounted ticket/coupon (to be inserted only after the parking ticket was inserted to the exit machine when exiting the car park). Walking distance to Kumamoto's famous shopping arcades. Room was small but quite clean. Castle view from hotel room. Hotel entrance located on 2nd floor of the mall, while hotel lobby located on 14th floor. Good Staff service.

This hotel has parking for self-driving guests. They have a partnership with a parking garage where entry is ¥1300 per day, payable directly to the garage staff! The 12th-floor public bath facilities are very complete, with facial cleansers provided. Remember to bring a towel to the public bath. The outdoor bath can be a little cold, so I chose to soak in the indoor bath! It's very suitable for families! It's also not far from Is Katsuretsutei, you can walk there!

We vonden alles geweldig aan Sotetsu Grand Fresa! De kamer, de locatie, het ontbijt! 🥹 We hebben nog nooit zo goed geslapen in een hotel. We konden zelfs het kasteel van Kumamoto zien toen we wakker werden. We komen zeker terug!

Located in a prime spot in the lively area of Kumamoto, self-driving requires paying for parking, but the hotel offers a discounted rate of 1100 yen per night, which I think is worth it. The main thing is that the loft and facilities are excellent. However, you're likely to bump your head in the loft. Our family stayed in two triple rooms and kept bumping our heads. The beds downstairs are super comfortable, and it's very comfortable to sleep alone. If you're coming to Kumamoto, I highly recommend Hoshino Hotel. The surrounding area is also very convenient, and it's easy to find something to eat. There's a 7-Eleven convenience store downstairs to the left.

Five-day independent trip to Kumamoto, Kyushu. The hotel is conveniently located next to the JR station, less than a five-minute walk. We booked a double room with two double beds. The room was a bit small; we couldn't open two suitcases at the same time. The bathroom was clean, and the hot water heated up quickly. It felt pretty new after the renovations. There's a convenient ice machine on every floor.

Booking Dormy Inn Kumamoto Natural Hot Spring Hotel on Klook is really convenient and affordable. The hotel is very close to the station, the hot spring environment is great, and after soaking, there are free popsicles to eat. There's also free ramen for late-night snacks, which is really awesome.

The hotel offers complimentary welcome drinks on the 2nd floor from 2 PM to 9 PM. It's conveniently located within walking distance of Shimotori Shopping Street and the Michelin-recommended Katsuretsutei Tonkatsu restaurant. The hotel has a mechanical parking garage available for a fee, but please be aware of the height restrictions. Also, note that parking is only available until checkout time; additional hourly charges will apply after that. The hotel is filled with adorable Kumamon (Kumamoto bear) themed decorations! Additionally, registering as a member of Mitsui Garden Hotels will give you a choice of complimentary gifts.