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Ark Hotel Kumamotojomae

3.0 star property
Family-friendly 3-star hotel near Suizenji Gardens

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Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Point of interest
Exterior
Lobby
Daily buffet breakfast (JPY 1980 per person)

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Parking available
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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5-16 Jotomachi, Chuo-ku, Kumamoto, Kumamoto-ken, 860-0846
  • Kumamoto Castle
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Kumamoto City Hall
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Kumamoto-jo Hall
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Kumamoto (KMJ)
    ‪21 min drive‬

Room options

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Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Twin Room A, Non Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 233 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Twin Room B, Non Smoking (Castle View)

  • 257 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Economy Double, Non Smoking (Castle View)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 198 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Single Room, Non Smoking

7.8 out of 10
Good
(9 reviews)
  • 173 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Compact Twin,Non Smoking

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(12 reviews)
  • 198 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Economy Double Room With Kumamoto Castle Side Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2

Compact Twin Room, Non-Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2

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Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Twin Room B with Kumamoto Castle Side Non smoking

  • Sleeps 2

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Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Single Room 1 Single bed Non smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 1

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Combined shower/tub, free toiletries, hair dryer, slippers

Twin Room A Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2

Small Double Room Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2

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Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Run Of House

  • Sleeps 2

About the neighborhood

Kumamoto

City center stay.At this Chuo Ward hotel, you'll be within a 5-minute walk of Kumamoto Prefectural Traditional Crafts Centre and Kumamoto Castle. Kumamoto City Hall and Contemporary Art Museum Kumamoto are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Contemporary Art Museum Kumamoto - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Kumamoto Castle - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Kumamoto City Hall - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Kumamoto-jo Hall - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Kumamoto Station Tourist Information Center - 3 min drive - 1.8 miles

Getting around

  • Fujisakigumae station - 5 min walk
  • Suidocho Tram Stop - 10 min walk
  • Kumamoto Airport (KMJ) - 52 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪pizzeria da rocco - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪宝来軒 - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Gluck Coffee Spot - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪さんじ 並木坂店 - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪PAVAO - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Ark Hotel Kumamotojomae

Family-friendly 3-star hotel near Suizenji Gardens
There's a restaurant on site. A computer station is on site, and both WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces. Event space at this hotel measures 1023 square feet (95 square meters) and includes conference space. A vending machine, multilingual staff, and a garden are also featured at the family-friendly Ark Hotel Kumamotojomae. For a fee, parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Kumamoto hotel.

  • 222 guestrooms or units
  • 10 levels
  • 1023 sq ft of conference space
  • 95 sq m of conference space
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Garden
  • Computer for guest use
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Elevator
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Dining venue
Ark Hotel Kumamotojomae offers 222 air-conditioned accommodations with slippers and hair dryers. Flat-screen televisions come with digital channels and pay movies. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, bidets, and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. In-room massages and irons/ironing boards can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Children's books
  • Children's dinnerware
  • High chair
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Self parking on site (JPY 900 per night)

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: JPY 1,980 for adults and JPY 1,000 for children
  • A restaurant

Accessibility

  • Elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels
  • Pay movies

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 1 AM

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 5 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately JPY 1980 for adults and JPY 1000 for children
  • Self parking fee: JPY 900 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

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; cash is not accepted
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, and JCB International. Cash is not accepted. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.

We should mention

  • Children 5 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • As required by the Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour, and Welfare, all international visitors must submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels, etc. ). Also, it's required that lodging proprietors photocopy the passports of all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file.

Property is also known as

Ark Kumamotojomae
Ark Hotel Kumamoto

Frequently asked questions

How close is Ark Hotel Kumamotojomae to the airport?

Ark Hotel Kumamotojomae is 11.6 mi (52-min drive) away from the Kumamoto Airport (KMJ) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Ark Hotel Kumamotojomae?

As of Sep 5, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Ark Hotel Kumamotojomae on Sep 15, 2025 start from $33.77, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Ark Hotel Kumamotojomae have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Ark Hotel Kumamotojomae.

Does Ark Hotel Kumamotojomae offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Ark Hotel Kumamotojomae, but buffet breakfast is offered for a fee of JPY 1980 for adults and JPY 1000 for children. It's available every day from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM.

Is there a casino at Ark Hotel Kumamotojomae?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Ark Hotel Kumamotojomae?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 1 AM.

Is there free parking at Ark Hotel Kumamotojomae?

Free parking is not available at this hotel. Self parking is available for JPY 900 per night.

Does Ark Hotel Kumamotojomae have a pool?

Ark Hotel Kumamotojomae does not have a pool.

Does Ark Hotel Kumamotojomae have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Ark Hotel Kumamotojomae have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Ark Hotel Kumamotojomae to downtown Kumamoto?

Ark Hotel Kumamotojomae is 0.7 mi away from Kumamoto.

Ark Hotel Kumamotojomae Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 285 out of 950 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 414 out of 950 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 191 out of 950 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 47 out of 950 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 13 out of 950 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Kylie

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Joshua

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was very nice…in 1995. Now, it feels like the ghost of a hotel. It’s not terrible, but there are a lot of little things that add up. Everything is quite old, the water from the bathroom smells bad, the keys reprogram if they get to close to your cell phone, the decor is all kind of yellow and brown, the beds are stiff and uncomfortable, and for the first time in Japan I encountered hotel staff that seemed like they wished I wasn’t there. No one was rude, but they didn’t seem to like me very much when I bed to get my key fixed. One thing that is great is the view of the castle, that’s is amazing.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michaelle, Marysville

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Wonderful view of the castle straight from the window. Very convenient location for visiting castle and ginza, and plenty of place to eat close to hotel. Only negative is I cannot park our car in the hotels parking lot due to it being long, although it's a regular size car. Offsite parking was not convenient and its a hit and miss and very tight parking spots.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

??

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
GOOD
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Maki, New York

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
部屋のWi-Fiが全く繋がらない。ルータを貸してくださるとのことでしたが夜にすでにシャワー浴びて浴衣だったのでロビーまで行けず。 バスルームには前のお客様のボディスポンジのゴミとヘアが残っていた。この2点は残念。
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

HIDEKI

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tai Hu Perry

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
decent location with a decent price with a night view of the kumamoto castle. you can walk to the castle or drive to mount aso easily from the hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

PUI K

Exceptional service and excellent service
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

CHERN JONE

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jesus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a great experience
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Jingnan

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Very good location

Very good location.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Roy, Yokohama

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Property was very close in proximity to all the major cultural heritage sites — actually virtually right there on the spot. Knowledgeable concierge as well as very good check-in staff. Covid rules well in place so stay was very comfortable overall despite cloudy and rainy weather. Highly recommended.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Yuko, Hometown

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
They are very friendly and when I thought I left behind after check out, the lady at front desk took care very well.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2020

8/10 Good

Tomoe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020

8/10 Good

TAK CHUEN

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service

Superb Weekend breakfast

Buffet breakfast (weekend) was fabulous!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Business traveler
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
For the price, a bed is a bed. The view is quite nice though.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020

6/10 Okay

Joseph Kwa Ho

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service

Great location for a casual stay.

The room is a little small and a bit too warm with the air conditioning. A bit dated and needing some renovation. Great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019

8/10 Good

hoi yan

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019

8/10 Good

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Compact room with castle view.

We booked a Hollywood twin and found the room to be quite small (it is Japan, so not unusula), but the beds were really comfortable and the room quiet. We had a lovely view of the castle from our windo, which opened (always a bonus to have some fresh air come in). Staff were helpful, and car parking was easy and reasonably priced. The hotel is an easy walk to the shopping street and surrounding area, where there are lots of eating options.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019

8/10 Good

Jane, Hong Kong

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The hotel room is a bit small. But the staff is nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Gareth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Kumamoto is a lovely place

Very comfortable hotel with very present happy to help staff, great location so just about all you can ask for :-)
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019