Ark Hotel Kumamotojo Mae -Route Inn Hotels-, Kumamoto ➤ Reviews, Rooms & Prices 2025

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About the Hotel

5-16,Joto-Cho, Kumamoto, Japan

Ark Hotel Kumamotojo Mae -Route Inn Hotels- is a 3-star Kumamoto hotel, offering modern amenities including free WiFi and a breakfast buffet. It features a large 10-storey building with convenient access to local attractions.

Rooms & Amenities

Rooms at Ark Hotel Kumamotojo Mae -Route Inn Hotels- are spacious and equipped with air conditioning, refrigerators, flat-screen televisions, and private bathrooms with complimentary toiletries. The hotel has 222 rooms, all featuring wired internet access and comfortable furnishings.

Dining & Nearby Options

Rokka Restaurant serves both local cuisine and Japanese- and Western-style dishes, while the hotel also offers a range of dining options nearby, including Komurasaki Kamitori Chuo and Yoshinoya Kumamoto Kamitori. Guests can select from various culinary choices just a short distance from the hotel.

Business & Services

Event facilities at Ark Hotel Kumamotojo Mae include meeting rooms with a total space of 1023 square feet, accommodating business needs. Additionally, a 24-hour front desk is available for convenient guest service, along with a computer station and complimentary newspapers in the lobby.

Local Area & Attractions

Guests can explore nearby landmarks such as Kumamoto Castle, which is just a 0.2 miles walk from the hotel. Other cultural sites like the Contemporary Art Museum Kumamoto are within 0.5 miles, providing convenient options for sightseeing.

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The hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals

Double Room Small Double Bed No Cleaning Service Non-Smoking

Max:

2 persons

18 m²

Bed options:

1 Single bed

Shower

Heating

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Twin Room Non-Smoking

Max:

2 persons

22 m²

Bed options:

2 Single beds

Shower

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Hollywood Twin Room No Cleaning Service Non-Smoking

Max:

2 persons

18 m²

Bed options:

2 Single beds

Mountain view

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Getting around

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City Centre

Kumamoto600 m

Airports

Kumamoto (KMJ) 17.7 km

Nagasaki (NGS) 100.1 km

Train

Kami Kumamoto Station 1.5 km

Minami Kumamoto Station 2.5 km

Facilities

The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

Stunning Views!

“Our room boasted an very nice view of the castle, especially magical at night when it was illuminated. It truly enhanced our experience.” view full review

Delicious Breakfast!

“The breakfast offered a superb variety of both Japanese and Western options, including excellent coffee for only 1,000 yen. A perfect start to our day!” view full review

Efficient Parking!

“The multi-level parking system was impressive, allowing quick access and retrieval of our car each time. A convenient feature during our stay!” view full review

Inclusive Design!

“The hotel’s thoughtful design includes easy access areas that cater to all guests, making the stay pleasant for everyone.” view full review

General

Non-smoking rooms
Wi-Fi
No parking
24-hour reception
No pets allowed
Security
Luggage storage
Lift
Vending machines
Smoke detectors
Fire extinguishers
Key access

Guest Parking

Electric kettle

Services

Dry cleaning

Dining

Restaurant

Business

Meeting/ Banquet facilities

Spa & Leisure

Garden area
Massage

Room features

Air conditioning
Heating
Trouser press

Bathroom

Free toiletries

Self-catering

Electric kettle

Media

Flat-screen TV
AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

Carpeted floor

Location

5-16,Joto-Cho, Kumamoto, Japan

Map view

5-16,Joto-Cho, Kumamoto, Japan

City landmarks

1-1 Ninomaru

Sakuranobaba Johsaien

1.5 km

Museum

Contemporary Art Museum Kumamoto

950 m

Museum

Kumamoto Prefectural Museum of Art

1.2 km

3-2 Furukyomachi

Kumamoto City Museum

1.2 km

Shrine

Fujisaki Hachimangu Shrine

1.2 km

2-6 Ansei-machi

Lafcadio Hearn's Former Residence

950 m

3-34 Kamitoricho

Catholic Tetori Church

950 m

2-15 Hanabatacho

Ichizo Hayashi Bust Statue

710 m

4-18 Hanabatacho

Kumamoto City International Center

950 m

1 Chome-3-10 Shimotori

Shimotori Shotengai

950 m

Chuogai

Kagomachidori Shotengai

670 m

2-15 Hanabatacho

Statue of Kato Kiyomasa

1.5 km

Shinshigai

Shinshigai Shotengai

950 m

Mall

Kamitori Shopping Street

950 m

3-1 Furukyomachi

Former Hosokawa Mansion

1.2 km

Public Building

Kumamoto City Hall

950 m

1-1-1 Ninomaru

Wakuwakuza History and Cultural Experience

1.5 km

5-34 Kamitoricho

Tetori Temman-gu

950 m

Nearby

Castle

Kumamoto Castle

370 m

4-22 Uchitsuboi-machi

Former Residence of Natsume Soseki

370 m

Event hall

Kumamoto Prefectural Traditional Crafts Center

370 m

2-1 Honmaru

Kato Shrine

370 m

Chibajomachi

Statues of Shonan Yokoi and Ishin

370 m

Chibajomachi

Tateki Tani Statue

370 m

1 Chibajomachi

Morio Takahashi Bust Statue

370 m

2-3 Chibajomachi

Ruins of Miyamoto Musashi's Old Residence

370 m

Minamitsuboimachi and Kamibayashimachi

Namikizaka

370 m

3-13 Honmaru

Kumamoto Castle Inari Shrine

370 m

3-5 Hommaru

Kumamoto Daijingu Shrine

370 m

3-13 Honmaru

Kumamotojoinari Shrine

370 m

Restaurants

Yoshinoya Kumamoto Kamitori

240 m

8-17 Kamitoricho Chuo-Ku UI Building II 1F

Kasho

150 m

1-1 Minamitsuboimachi

Sansuitei

350 m

6-18 Kamitoricho

Akagumi Ramen

450 m

7-29 Kamitori-cho

Kumamoto Horaku Manju Kumamoto Kamidori

430 m

5-4 Kamitoricho

Hannoki

420 m

4-39 Suidocho

La Patissiere

520 m

Kamitoricho

Negibozu

680 m

1-4-5 Shimo-Tori Chuo-Ku

Bunzo

800 m

2-24 Anseimachi

Gyoza no Ohsho Shimotori

980 m

1-11-12 Shimotori

Reviews and Ratings

Feedback from previous guests about their experience.

80%

liked the hotel and would stay again

8.0/10

Great

Rooms

7.0

Location

8.0

Service

9.0

Dining

8.0

James

United States, August 2023

8.0/10

Staying at the hotel was a mixed experience. The rooms were a bit small for two people with big luggages, but they had a clever system where opting out of room cleaning earned you a coin for a free drink from the vending machine. The service was typically friendly and helpful as you'd expect in Kumamoto. The location was decent, just a 10-minute walk from great shops and dining spots, but a bit far from the tram station. The dining options were good overall, with a view of Kumamoto Castle, but some felt there could be more variety. Although there were some downsides, the stay was still enjoyable.

Rooms

7.0

The rooms were slightly small for two persons with big luggages, but had a unique offer for free drinks from the vending machine if you skipped room cleaning.

Service

9.0

The staff was very welcoming and helpful, living up to the friendly standards you'd expect in Kumamoto.

Location

8.0

The hotel's location, while not too close to the tram station, offered easy access within a 10-minute walk to great shopping and dining spots.

Dining

8.0

The dining experience was good overall, with a lovely view of Kumamoto Castle, though some felt more variety in the dishes could be added.

Facilities

8.0

The hotel provided decent facilities for a comfortable stay.