錦山神祠改建記
錦山神祠改建記, Yomogi Kumamoto Road, Chuo Ward, Kumamoto, 860-0001, Japan- Memorial
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About this hotel
Luxurious Accommodation
KKR Hotel Kumamoto offers elegant rooms with modern amenities such as flat-screen TVs, comfortable bedding, and private bathrooms. Some rooms even provide stunning city views, ensuring a memorable stay for every guest.
Convenient Facilities
Enjoy the convenience of a restaurant, a 24-hour front desk, and free WiFi throughout the property. Additionally, benefit from luggage storage and private parking on site, making your stay hassle-free and enjoyable.
Prime Location
Located near popular attractions like Kumamoto Castle and Suizenji Park, KKR Hotel Kumamoto is the perfect choice for travelers interested in exploring the city's cultural landmarks and natural beauty.
Book your stay at KKR Hotel Kumamoto now for a delightful and memorable experience in Kumamoto.
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Important Information
Child rates are applicable. Please contact the property for more details.Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
A deposit may be required at the property.
Stay Details
Check-in from
03:00 PM
Check-out by
11:00 AM
Parking
PAID
Children
Allowed
Pets
Not allowed
Amenities
WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Heating
Family rooms
Lift / Elevator
Laundry
Luggage storage
Safety deposit box
Fax/photocopying
Ironing service
Meeting/banquet facilities
Private parking
Designated smoking area
Vending machine - drinks
Guest rooms disinfected between stays
Cashless payment available
Sanitized tableware & silverware
Contactless check-in/check-out
Property cleaned by professional cleaning companies
Physical distancing in dining areas
Thermometers for guests provided by property
Key card access
Room Types
Deluxe Twin Room, Castle View
Up to 2 guests31 m22 Twin bed (90-99 cm wide)
2 Large Twin Beds
333 sq feet
Internet - Free WiFi and wired internet access
Entertainment - LCD television with pay movies
Food & Drink - Free bottled water
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, deep soaking bathtub and separate shower
Practical - Desk, phone, and iron/ironing board (on request)
Comfort - Climate-controlled air conditioning and daily housekeeping
Need to Know - No cribs (infant beds) available
Non-Smoking
Sleeps
Up to 2 guests
2 adults · 1 children
Beds
2 Twin bed (90-99 cm wide)
Room details
31 m2
In-room amenities
TVTelephoneHair dryerDeskPrivate bathroomSlippersBidetBottle of waterDaily housekeepingSeparate bathtub and showerFree WiFiDeep soaking bathtubNo cribs (infant beds)Bedsheets provided
Twin Room, Castle View
Up to 2 guests23 m22 Twin bed (90-99 cm wide)
2 Large Twin Beds
247 sq feet
Internet - Free WiFi and wired internet access
Entertainment - LCD television with pay movies
Food & Drink - Free bottled water
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, deep soaking bathtub
Practical - Desk, phone, and iron/ironing board (on request)
Comfort - Climate-controlled air conditioning and daily housekeeping
Need to Know - No cribs (infant beds) available
Non-Smoking
Sleeps
Up to 2 guests
2 adults · 1 children
Beds
2 Twin bed (90-99 cm wide)
Room details
23 m2
In-room amenities
TVTelephoneHair dryerDeskPrivate bathroomSlippersBidetBottle of waterDaily housekeepingFree WiFiDeep soaking bathtubNo cribs (infant beds)Bedsheets provided
Deluxe Room - Non-Smoking
Up to 4 guests31 sqm2 Twin bed (90-130 cm wide), Sofa bed (Variable Size)
The spacious triple room features air conditioning, a wardrobe, as well as a private bathroom boasting a bath and a shower. The triple room offers an electric kettle, a sofa, a carpeted floor, heating, as well as a flat-screen TV. The unit has 3 beds.
Sleeps
Up to 4 guests
3 adults · 1 children
Beds
2 Twin bed (90-130 cm wide), Sofa bed (Variable Size)
Room details
31 sqm
In-room amenities
ShowerTVTelephoneAir conditioningHair dryerMini-fridgeRefrigeratorDeskToiletPrivate bathroomHeatingSlippersSofaAlarm clockElectric kettleWardrobe or closet
Twin Room with View - Non-Smoking
Up to 3 guests23 sqm2 Twin bed (90-130 cm wide)
The twin room offers air conditioning, a wardrobe, as well as a private bathroom featuring a bath and a shower. The twin room provides a flat-screen TV, an electric kettle, a carpeted floor and heating. The unit offers 2 beds.
Sleeps
Up to 3 guests
2 adults · 1 children
Beds
2 Twin bed (90-130 cm wide)
Room details
23 sqm
With View
In-room amenities
ShowerTVTelephoneAir conditioningHair dryerMini-fridgeRefrigeratorDeskToiletPrivate bathroomHeatingSlippersAlarm clockElectric kettleWardrobe or closetLinen
Japanese Western Room, Castle View
Up to 2 guests31 m22 Twin bed (90-99 cm wide)
2 Large Twin Beds
333 sq feet
Internet - Free WiFi and wired internet access
Entertainment - LCD television with pay movies
Food & Drink - Free bottled water
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, deep soaking bathtub and separate shower
Practical - Desk, phone, and iron/ironing board (on request)
Comfort - Climate-controlled air conditioning and daily housekeeping
Need to Know - No cribs (infant beds) available
Non-Smoking
Sleeps
Up to 2 guests
2 adults · 1 children
Beds
2 Twin bed (90-99 cm wide)
Room details
31 m2
In-room amenities
TVTelephoneHair dryerDeskPrivate bathroomSlippersBidetBottle of waterDaily housekeepingSeparate bathtub and showerFree WiFiDeep soaking bathtubNo cribs (infant beds)Bedsheets provided
Twin Room with City View - Non-Smoking
Up to 3 guests23 sqm2 Twin bed (90-130 cm wide)
The twin room features air conditioning, a tea and coffee maker, as well as a private bathroom boasting a bath and a shower. The twin room provides a flat-screen TV, a wardrobe, a carpeted floor, heating as well as city views. The unit has 2 beds.
Sleeps
Up to 3 guests
2 adults · 1 children
Beds
2 Twin bed (90-130 cm wide)
Room details
23 sqm
City View
In-room amenities
Coffee/tea makerShowerTVTelephoneAir conditioningHair dryerMini-fridgeRefrigeratorDeskToiletPrivate bathroomHeatingSlippersAlarm clockElectric kettleWardrobe or closet
Quadruple Room with Tatami Area - Non-Smoking
Up to 4 guests31 sqm2 Twin bed (90-130 cm wide), 2 Futon Mat (Variable Size)
The quadruple room features air conditioning, tatami, as well as a private bathroom boasting a bath and a shower. The quadruple room provides a tea and coffee maker, a wardrobe, a carpeted floor, heating, as well as a flat-screen TV. The unit has 2 beds and 2 futons.
Sleeps
Up to 4 guests
3 adults · 1 children
Beds
2 Twin bed (90-130 cm wide), 2 Futon Mat (Variable Size)
Room details
31 sqm
In-room amenities
Coffee/tea makerShowerTVTelephoneAir conditioningHair dryerMini-fridgeRefrigeratorDeskToiletPrivate bathroomHeatingSlippersAlarm clockElectric kettleWardrobe or closet
Single Room - Non-Smoking
Up to 1 guests14 sqmTwin bed (90-130 cm wide)
Providing free toiletries, this single room includes a private bathroom with a bath, a shower and a hairdryer. The air-conditioned single room provides a flat-screen TV, a wardrobe, an electric kettle, a carpeted floor as well as city views. The unit offers 1 bed.
Sleeps
Up to 1 guests
1 adults
Beds
Twin bed (90-130 cm wide)
Room details
14 sqm
City View
In-room amenities
ShowerTVTelephoneAir conditioningHair dryerMini-fridgeRefrigeratorDeskToiletPrivate bathroomHeatingSlippersAlarm clockElectric kettleWardrobe or closetLinen
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Guest reviews(1,215 total)
Provider-sourced guest reviews.
7/10
Reviewed Sep 16, 2026窓から熊本城の全貌が見え、ロケーションは最高。夜はライトアップされまた違ったお城の勇壮な姿も堪能できました。 また他の宿泊客が居ないのかと思うくらい静かに過ごす事ができました。
本当はもう一泊したかったのに空きがなかったのが残念でした。
10/10
Reviewed Sep 16, 2026熊本地震復興のシンボル熊本城に面した場所に有りとても綺麗なエントランスがあり部屋も綺麗でリラックス出来るホテルでした。
新聞が販売のみて読む物が無いのでソファーで寛ぐことが出来ない。
9/10
Reviewed Sep 14, 2026The view of the castle across the way was outstanding. Dinner the Japanese restaurant was great.
Nothing comes to mind.
9/10
Reviewed Sep 10, 2026Beautiful view. Close to bus stop. Good price for room and good facilities
Slightly old room/ac
9/10
Reviewed Sep 3, 2026Posizione ottima per visitare la città, bellissima vista sul castello, ottima organizzazione e gestione interna, spazio in camera accettabile, personale disponibile
8/10
Reviewed Sep 1, 2026眺めが良く、朝ごはんも美味しかった。ベットも寝心地が良かった
カーペットはあちらこちら汚れが目立っているので交換すると部屋の価格をか上げてもよいと思います
9/10
Reviewed Aug 28, 2026La vista è stupenda e anche la posizione, la colazione buonissima
10/10
Reviewed Aug 15, 2026早餐看著熊本城，風景優美，餐食美味
9/10
Reviewed Jul 25, 2026地理位置及景觀極佳 正對面就是熊本城 夜晚景色不錯
10/10
Reviewed Jul 21, 2026熊本城のすぐ近くで最高のロケーション。駐車場も広くて安心しました。室内、浴室も広く、自販機も充実、朝食（バイキング）も美味しく、有り得ないほどのお得感。
全くないです、完璧、次からも利用したいです。
6/10
Reviewed Jul 19, 2026部屋が広く、ベッドの寝心地が良かった。コンプリメンタリーのミネラルウォーターを２日目も準備してくれた。コインランドリーがすいていた。眺めが良かった。
WiFiがつながりにくかった。想定より中心部から遠かった。フロントスタッフのレベル：貴重品と一緒に部屋の鍵も預けたのに部屋番号を訊かれた。部屋の最寄りの自販機で新札が使えなかった。
6/10
Reviewed Jul 19, 2026キャスルビューとベッドの寝心地がとても良かった。
バスタブ、アメニティ、
9/10
Reviewed Jul 14, 2026立地のロケーション最高でした!部屋の窓から熊本城を目のあたりにした感激は思い出になります。
とくにありません。
8/10
Reviewed Jul 14, 2026お部屋が広かったこと。清潔だった。朝食会場からの眺めが良かった。
特にない。
9/10
Reviewed Jul 9, 2026ゆったり出来、しかも朝食は値段の価値あり美味しく頂きました〰️😃
出来れば…508号室からの眺望に、熊本城🏯を➰期待したが😃 甘かったか。 料金的にはお得感有り、 ホボ満足してマス〰️🙋
10/10
Reviewed Jul 3, 2026台風の影響で熊本に行けませんでしたが、対応を親切にして下さいました！ありがとうございました。
8/10
Reviewed Jul 3, 2026熊本城の夜景が良かった。 近くにバス停があるのがベストだった。 15時前から駐車場に、1000円で駐車できたら、ホテルに止めて熊本城の観光が安価で出来た。
10/10
Reviewed Jul 3, 2026部屋から熊本城が見えた。部屋もロビーも綺麗で感動した。
10/10
Reviewed Jun 22, 2026구마모토성을 제대로 구경할 수 있는 위치에 있습니다. 성을 조망할 수 있는 방들도 있지만, 지상층에 위치한 가든에서 맥주한잔하면서 경관을 즐길 수 있습니다. 좀 오래된 호텔이기는하나 관리가 매우 잘 되었어 깔끔하고 조용합니다. 다양한 일식 찬들이 제공되는 조식이 정말 맛있습니다.
10/10
Reviewed Jun 16, 2026We were 8 lads bike packing through Kyushu. Second time we have stayed at this fabulous hotel
Nothing to dislike
10/10
Reviewed Jun 16, 2026Struttura un po’ datata ma affascinante. Stanza pulitissima e con tutti i confort. Staff gentile e disponibile. Posizione ottima con vista spettacolare sul castello di Kumamoto. Fermata del bus subito fuori dalla strutturai, ma con una piccola passeggiata si arriva in centro. Ci tornerei volentieri.
9/10
Reviewed Jun 15, 2026La vista de la habitación daba directo al castillo de Kumamoto. Adicionalmente, la habitación era muy grando, por sobre del tamaño normal de las habitaciones de hoteles en Japón
La ubicación no era muy buena, no estaba cerca de alguna estación
9/10
Reviewed May 31, 2026コスパも良く、部屋も広く目の前に熊本城が見えロケーションも良く、高級感があった。
特になし
10/10
Reviewed May 30, 2026구마모토성 바로 옆에 자리잡은 경치맛집. 호텔은 좀 오래되었지만 관리가 매우 잘되어있어 방은 깔끔하고 넓직해서 좋았습니다. 또한 조식이 하이라이트인데 일본 가정식 같은 찬들이 맛있는 최고의 조식이었고, 빵도 맛나고 커피도 맛났습니다.
10/10
Reviewed May 28, 2026熊本城が見えるお部屋なんて最高 ロビーのくまもんかわいい！
8/10
Reviewed May 24, 2026I was lucky to get a room with a view of the Kumamoto Castle. Staff is very friendly and the hotel is very neat.
9/10
Reviewed May 20, 2026Good place, well served by buses 👍
I found a cockroach in the room.
5/10
Reviewed May 16, 2026- Kumamoto castle is literally outside my window. Great view! - Large and spacious lobby. Very welcoming
- Hotel and especially rooms feel very outdated and old - EXTRA PARKING FEE. Despite on site parking, the hotel charge an expensive daily parking fee. Unacceptable, especially because the hotel is not close to the city centre so you have to get there by car - Located a bit far from the centre (despite being close to the historic castle)
8/10
Reviewed May 16, 2026熊本城に近く良かった。朝食が美味しかった。
特になし
10/10
Reviewed May 14, 2026スタッフのご対応がきめ細かく親切で心地よく過ごせました。特に、予約時から何かと相談に乗って頂いたふるさわさんにはとても感謝しています。次回もぜひ利用したいと思います。
特にありません。
6/10
Reviewed May 14, 2026ロケーションと朝食
建物が古い。温泉が無いので部屋の風呂を使うがレトロ。古いので風呂場は清潔感を感じない。
8/10
Reviewed May 14, 2026目の前に熊本城があり、夜はライトアップされていてとても綺麗でした。 朝食は青空と緑と綺麗なお城を見ながら美味しくいただけました！素晴らしかったです。
特にありません。
6/10
Reviewed May 14, 2026城が見える景色
フロントの方の笑顔が欲しい
10/10
Reviewed May 3, 2026お城が近くてびっくり
繁華街まで歩くと遠い
6/10
Reviewed May 3, 2026駐車場も有り、車で利用は問題ないと思います。
近くに飲食店が無いので、タクシーを使って街中の飲食店に出かけるか、ホテル内のレストランで食事するしかないですね。
5/10
Reviewed May 3, 2026朝ごはんのビュッフェ メニューが少ない
7/10
Reviewed Apr 28, 2026Huge spacious room. Convenient location and parking.
The breakfast was only okay. I wouldn’t pay extra for it.
8/10
Reviewed Apr 25, 2026熊本城景
一進去房間沒有空調 有霉味
10/10
Reviewed Apr 24, 2026交通、自然環境は最高でした。
無し
9/10
Reviewed Apr 23, 2026The location and amenities provided are good! The hotel on its own is very well maintained and looks really good
The bathroom could be a bit cleaner
10/10
Reviewed Apr 21, 2026Great location. Friendly and helpful staff.
Nothing
9/10
Reviewed Apr 20, 2026地點很好，可以直接看到熊本城 前往熊本城也超級方便，走路就到
早餐內容有點少
7/10
Reviewed Apr 15, 2026Great location and lovely food .
Rather empty and strange atmosphere as a result. Seemed very focussed on weddings
9/10
Reviewed Apr 13, 2026A bit outdated but still in good condition and very clean.
None.
10/10
Reviewed Apr 10, 2026お部屋からのロケーション、食事、スタッフの対応、どれも期待以上でした。車椅子の親も大満足のホテルでした。
なし
9/10
Reviewed Apr 9, 2026Our rooms have good views of the castle. Dinner at the hotel's Japanese restaurant was decent. Good amenities/toiletries selection (self-pick). Walking distance to the castle ground. Staff were polite.
Breakfast was average.
10/10
Reviewed Apr 7, 2026部屋からも朝食会場からも熊本城天守閣が目の前にみえ、ロケーション抜群でした。ツインルームに泊まりましたが、各ベッド毎に蛍光灯がついており、寝る前の読書を習慣にする身としては有難かったです。
7/10
Reviewed Apr 6, 2026部屋の窓からライトアップされた熊本城が目の前に見えてとても良かった。 予約に関して電話問い合わせをしたが、その時のスタッフの方や朝食会場のスタッフの方の対応がとても親切でありがたかった。
朝食メニューの種類がもう少し多いと子供達が食べられる物もあって助かると思った。 自分の確認不足ではあるが、駐車場の料金が1,000円かかる事を、チェックアウト時に知り少し驚いた。
8/10
Reviewed Apr 1, 2026チェックアウト後に荷物を預けた時、携帯をカウンターに忘れたが、その後の対応が良かった。
9/10
Reviewed Mar 31, 2026お城が目の前でよかった。バス停がすぐ目の前で中心街へ行くのも便利だった。施設は古いという感じがしたが、しっかりとしている。駐車場もゆったりとしてデリシアスってよかった。
特にありません。
8/10
Reviewed Mar 28, 2026目的地に近い事
シングルだと部屋からお城が見えなかった事
6/10
Reviewed Mar 26, 2026朝食が美味しかった。
部屋のテレビ付近のセンサー？が壊れて基板がむき出しだった。お風呂の浴槽の隅っこが汚れていた。
7/10
Reviewed Mar 26, 2026Amazing view of the Kumamoto Castle from the room in particular the night view. Room size is sufficient too for a city hotel. The sizable laundry room is a big plus for long-term travellers.
Room is quite outdated especially the bathroom. The stains and molds in the bathroom tiles overshadow the beautiful castle views from the room - such a pity!
8/10
Reviewed Mar 25, 2026熊本城がすぐそこ！
古いです。
9/10
Reviewed Mar 25, 2026目の前がお城で、ロケーションは最高でした。 部屋も広くゆったり過ごせました。
大浴場があれば更に良い
8/10
Reviewed Mar 24, 2026熊本城見ながらの朝ごはん。 味も良い。料理が丁寧。 お風呂が広い。 チェックアウト後も駐車場使わせてくれた。
熊本城が見えない部屋だったけどそちら側の景色は良くない。
8/10
Reviewed Mar 21, 2026上の階がうるさかった
8/10
Reviewed Mar 20, 2026Está justo al lado del castillo, muy bien para visitar andando la ciudad. Tienen lavandería en el hotel lo que está muy bien. El desayuno está bien con opciones orientales y occidentales.
La almohada incómoda, tienen dos una dura con semillas que me pareció súper incómoda y otra que es demasiado blanda, es algo habitual en Japón.
10/10
Reviewed Mar 19, 2026熊本料理の美味しいレストランがあった 熊本城🏯一日中、ライトアップも見れる
ない
9/10
Reviewed Mar 16, 2026Struttura OK, letto comodo, vista fantastica sul castello
9/10
Reviewed Mar 14, 2026Superb view of the castle from our room, breakfast room and even from the elevator. The room is big enough for 2 people to move around with 2 sitting and a small table.
One Japanese restaurant on site, Chinese western restaurant was never open. Only other option was frozen microwave dinners
8/10
Reviewed Mar 11, 2026早餐很棒，房間大小適中，枕頭、棉被、床都不錯
2025.12月住宿，天氣偏冷，泡完澡身體很熱想開空調，打開後有股黴味，隨即馬上關掉。
8/10
Reviewed Mar 8, 2026ロケーションが最高でした。
特にありません。
8/10
Reviewed Mar 7, 2026Très bel emplacement. La chambre est spacieuse, bien équipée et litterie incroyable. Le petit-déjeuner est bon et le restaurent sert une cuisine correcte.
Il faudrait refaire les joints d'étanchéité au niveau de la baignoire dans la salle de bain et vérifier la porte du meuble côté frigo.
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What guests love
- •Great views of Kumamoto Castle
- •Friendly and helpful staff
- •Delicious breakfast
Areas to consider
- •Rooms showing signs of age
- •Limited breakfast variety
Cleanliness
7.64/10Some comments indicated older room conditions and a bit of dust.
Service
9.11/10Staff were noted for being extremely helpful and friendly.
Location
9.15/10Exceptional location near Kumamoto Castle and easy access to local attractions.
Room Quality
8.1/10Rooms were generally comfortable, but some mentioned they felt old.
Amenities
8.13/10Amenities were satisfactory, although some lacked variety.
Value for Money
8.59/10Overall value was considered good for the price and location.
Food and Beverage
8.64/10Breakfast received compliments, though a bit more variety was suggested.
Overall Experience
8.61/10Enjoyable stay overall with highlights on staff and views.