Curated luxury hotels in Kumamoto

With a stay at Kumamoto Hotel Castle in Kumamoto (Chuo Ward), you'll be within a 15-minute walk of Kumamoto Castle and Shimotori Shopping Arcade. This hotel is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Sakura-no-baba Josaien and 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from Catholic Tetori Church.

A stay at Hotel Nikko Kumamoto places you in the heart of Kumamoto, within a 10-minute walk of Kumamoto Castle and Catholic Tetori Church. This hotel is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Contemporary Art Museum Kumamoto and 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Kumamon Square.

With a stay at Crowne Plaza ANA Kumamoto New Sky by IHG, you'll be centrally located in Kumamoto, within a 5-minute drive of Kumamoto Castle and Kumamoto Shintoshin Plaza. This hotel is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Amu Plaza Kumamoto and 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Kumamoto-jo Hall.

With a stay at Mitsui Garden Hotel Kumamoto, you'll be centrally located in Kumamoto, within a 5-minute drive of Kumamoto Castle and Sunroad Shinshigai Shopping Street. This hotel is 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from Sakura Machi Kumamoto and 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from Shimotori Shopping Arcade.

With a stay at REF Kumamoto by VESSEL HOTELS, you'll be centrally located in Kumamoto, steps from Sunroad Shinshigai Shopping Street and Sakura Machi Kumamoto. This hotel is 0.6 mi (1 km) from Sakura-no-baba Josaien and 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Kumamoto Castle.

A stay at THE BLOSSOM KUMAMOTO places you in the heart of Kumamoto, steps from Kumamoto Station Tourist Information Center and a 3-minute drive from Sakura-no-baba Josaien. This hotel is 2 mi (3.2 km) from Kumamoto City Hall and 2.1 mi (3.4 km) from Kumamoto Castle.

With a stay at Kamenoi Hotel Aso in Aso, you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Kodainosato Museum of Art and Aso Shrine. This ryokan is 11.1 mi (17.9 km) from Mount Aso and 2.2 mi (3.6 km) from Road Station Aso.

Located in Minamioguni, Takefue is a 4-minute drive from Aso Kuju National Park and 6 minutes from Meotodaki Fall. This luxury guest house is 2.7 mi (4.3 km) from Hiranodai Kogen Observation Deck and 5.7 mi (9.2 km) from Kuju Highlands Observatory.

With a stay at Gekkoju Kurokawa in Minamioguni (Kurokawa Onsen), you'll be a 5-minute drive from Aso Kuju National Park and 5 minutes from Meotodaki Fall. This luxury ryokan is 1.9 mi (3.1 km) from Hiranodai Kogen Observation Deck and 6.2 mi (10 km) from Ikeyama Suigen.

Located in Minamioguni (Kurokawa Onsen), Kurokawaso is within a 15-minute drive of Kuju Highlands Observatory and Kuju Flower Park. This ryokan is 9.7 mi (15.6 km) from Nabegataki and 10.2 mi (16.4 km) from Mount Kuzumi.

Boasting 6 different hot spring baths, Kurokawa-So is a traditional ryokan accommodation nestled in a tranquil valley along the river. It features some Japanese-style guest rooms with tatami (woven-straw) flooring.

The newly renewed bathing facilities on site provide staying guests with 8 different public baths including open-air baths and indoor public baths. The public baths for non-staying guests is separated from the baths for staying guests. A family bath is available for free as well. Guests can leave their luggage at the front desk after the check-out. In-room massages can be arranged at extra charge. A gift shop with original goods is on site.

Spacious rooms at Kurokawa-So are fitted with a TV and a low table. Japanese-style rooms feature traditional futon bedding, while a Western room comes with beds.

The property is a 90-minute drive from Kumamoto Airport, or a 50-minute drive from JR Aso Train Station. Kuju Flower Park is a 20-minute drive away. Free pick-up service from the nearest bus stop is available if requested at time of booking.

Carefully prepared Japanese multi-course dinner can be enjoyed. Dinner will be served at dining room from Aug.