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THE BLOSSOM KUMAMOTO
"It was my first trip to Kumamoto It was by far the best hotel I've ever experienced on a trip to Japan. The cleanliness was basically excellent, and I think the staff's response will make the visitors happy."
Reviewed on May 17, 2026

Candeo Hotels Kumamoto Shinshigai
"Good location"
Reviewed on May 15, 2026

fav KUMAMOTO
"Best hotels we’ve stayed at"
Reviewed on May 13, 2026

Kumamoto Hotel Castle
"We only stayed one night and weren’t able to use the restaurants etc as our main goal was to see the castle and tour surrounding areas.The castle is a short walk away. The hotel was built in 1960 has a vibe of a classic old Japanese hotel. But well maintained. The staff speak minimal English. I liked ..."
Reviewed on May 17, 2026

Dormy Inn Kumamoto Natural Hot Spring
"Dirty and bad smelling room Auto on/off lights look terrible and scary Shower head can't be turned towards the wall side,water moves to outside and make full of water on the washroom Toilet paper side was not cleaned at all with full of dust"
Reviewed on May 4, 2026

Mitsui Garden Hotel Kumamoto
"It’s a very good option to stay in Kyoto"
Reviewed on May 13, 2026

Hotel New Otani Saga
"全てエクセレントでした。とても満足いく滞在でした。"
Reviewed on Apr 2, 2026

Ark Hotel Kumamotojomae
"Great stay. With daily cleaning and changing of towels. Great free lounge facilities and lovely view of the castle Would definitely return"
Reviewed on Apr 23, 2026

Nest Hotel Kumamoto
"Space could be improved. The rooms are tiny. The tub leaked and flooded floor during a bath. So tubs aren’t sealed. It is located in downtown Kumamoto 10-15 min walk from Kumamoto Castle"
Reviewed on Feb 28, 2026
Arao Hotel & Travel Guide\n
Sorry, there aren't any Travelocity-registed places to stay within Arao. You will find, however, 2 options within 10 miles (16 kilometers).
The nearest Travelocity hotel is the Kikunan Onsen UBL Hotel, Kyushu and Okinawa, which can be found 17 miles (28 kilometers) from the downtown area of Arao. A secondary easily-reached Travelocity-listed accommodation option is the Unzen Kanko Hotel, which is located in Kyushu and Okinawa, about 20 miles (32 kilometers) from downtown Arao.
19 miles (30 kilometers) outside of central Arao, you will find the Hotel Nikko Kumamoto. Alternatively, the Dormy Inn Kumamoto Natural Hot Spring can be found 19 miles (30 kilometers) away. Or, you could make a booking at the Crowne Plaza ANA Kumamoto New Sky or the Hotel Route-Inn Kumamoto Ekimae.
Once you have really explored Arao, how about you tour a little bit more of the region? The Kyushu and Okinawa district is home to countless things to look at. Kyushu and Okinawa is marked by beaches and mountains. Frequented traveler sites are ruins. In this fascinating part of Japan adventurous visitors may also enjoy mountain biking and hiking.
Are you looking for activities? Spend a few hours enjoying Shirakawa Springs and Aso Sarumawashi Theater, which can be found in Minamiaso, 35 miles (56 kilometers) to the east of Arao. Next time you spend a night or two in Minamiaso, check out the rooms at the Hotel Greenpia Minami Aso and Bettei Soan. 7 miles (11 kilometers) to the southeast of Arao, you'll also find Tamana, home to the Tamana Onsen Hotel Shirasagi and Satsuki Bessou. While visiting Tamana, make your way to the Nabematsubara Beach and Jagatani Park.
If you like sports and love watching thrilling games you could visit Fukuoka Yafuoku Dome, located 45 miles (69 kilometers) to the north of Arao. Sleep in the thick the sporting action at the Hotel Marinoa Resort Fukuoka or the Hilton Fukuoka Sea Hawk.
Now that you've discovered hotels and apartments options in Arao, put aside some time to explore Travelocity's Arao travel guide for more great information on the many ways to enjoy yourself in this area.
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Kumamoto Hotel Castle
"We only stayed one night and weren’t able to use the restaurants etc as our main goal was to see the castle and tour surrounding areas.The castle is a short walk away. The hotel was built in 1960 has a vibe of a classic old Japanese hotel. But well maintained. The staff speak minimal English. I liked the room and had a view of the castle. My only complaint was there was no English tv. Not even BBC or CNN news. "
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