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About the Hotel

5-16,Joto-Cho, Kumamoto, Japan

Rooms with Castle Views

Ark Hotel Kumamotojo Mae has 222 air-conditioned rooms with refrigerators, flat-screen TVs, and electric kettles. Some rooms offer views of Kumamoto Castle. Private bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, bidets, complimentary toiletries, slippers, and hair dryers. All rooms have free WiFi, wired internet access, blackout drapes, and desks.

Two Onsite Restaurants

The hotel has two restaurants. Rokka Restaurant serves local cuisine, Japanese-style dishes, and Western-style meals with views of Kumamoto Castle. A breakfast buffet is available daily.

Garden and Massage Services

Guests can relax in the hotel's garden. Massage services are available for an additional charge. The property includes a vending machine for snacks and drinks.

Heart of Castle Town

Located in Chuo Ward, the hotel is 0.5 km from Kumamoto Castle and the Former Residence of Natsume Soseki. It is 1 km from Contemporary Art Museum Kumamoto and Fujisaki Hachimangu Shrine. Kumamoto Airport is 14 km away, and Minami Kumamoto Station is 3 km from the property.

24-Hour Front Desk

The hotel offers a 24-hour front desk, complimentary newspapers, and a computer station. Business services include a 1023-square-foot ballroom and meeting rooms. Private parking is available on site.

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From cosy doubles to spacious family suites – all with flexible options, breakfast, and exclusive deals.
Double Room Small Double Bed Non-Smoking
2 persons
18 m² 
1 Single bed
Shower
Heating
Economy Double Room Castle View No Cleaning Service Non-Smoking
2 persons
18 m² 
1 Single bed
Shower
Heating
Small Twin Room No Cleaning Service Non-Smoking
2 persons
18 m² 
2 Single beds
Shower
Heating
Hollywood Twin Room No Cleaning Service Non-Smoking
2 persons
18 m² 
2 Single beds
Shower
Heating
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Getting around

All Transportation Options at a Glance

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

Amenities

Thoughtfully designed amenities for a comfortable & memorable stay

General

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • 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
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Location

5-16,Joto-Cho, Kumamoto, Japan
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5-16,Joto-Cho, Kumamoto, Japan
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
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