Prepektura ng Kumamoto

The shop is easy to find, and the staff is very kind. There was no impatience or anger during the communication process. They quickly helped us change into our outfits and printed photos for us as a souvenir. In addition, we could take home the kimono bag and split-toe socks, which was awesome. Location: Sakura-no-baba Josaien Facilities: Be careful as you need to return the kimono by 17:00, and be cautious of the contact between the shoes and socks, which can be a bit slippery.

Nag-alala ako kung paano makakalikha ng makabuluhang alaala, kaya nagpareserba ako at bumisita. Dumating ako nang medyo maaga kaysa sa oras ng pagbubukas, ngunit sinalubong nila ako nang may ngiti sa kanilang mukha at binigyan ako ng upuan para hindi ako tumayo, kaya maganda ang simula. Wala akong maisip na disenyo ng damit, ngunit nirerekomenda nila ako at nagsuot ako ng damit, at kung bahagya ko lang babaguhin ang malaking balangkas, pinili ng staff ang damit na babagay sa akin habang nag-aalala, kaya nagpapasalamat ako. Ang tanging ikinalulungkot ko ay parang mas kaunti ang mga uri ng disenyo ng damit na panlalaking kimono kumpara sa ibang mga tindahan ng damit, ngunit kahit na ganoon, nag-iwan ako ng maraming magagandang alaala at aalis na.

Napakagandang karanasan ito at talagang nakakatuwang gumawa ng sarili naming bagay.

At first, I thought simply drawing and sheathing the sword would be enough for you to practice! But since it's a trial lesson, perfection isn't required. Completing the whole process is more important. We practiced a set of moves, learned about Miyamoto Musashi and the history of Niten Ichi-ryu, and there are so many other interesting things. Kumamoto is truly a city of samurai.

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!

Gustong-gusto namin ang lahat sa Sotetsu Grand Fresa! Ang kwarto, ang lokasyon, ang almusal! 🥹 Hindi pa kami nakakatulog nang ganito kaginhawa sa isang hotel. Nakita pa namin ang Kumamoto castle paggising namin. Babalik kami sigurado!