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A modern hotel entrance with a sign reading "Sotetsu Grand Fresa."

A modern lobby with a wooden floor, dark seating area, and a large window.

A modern restaurant with a central counter, booths, and long tables.

A modern lobby with a reception desk, seating areas, and a wooden floor.

1. SOTETSU GRAND FRESA KUMAMOTO

Shimotori, 1.6 km from Kokai Shopping Street

ZHENGWEI

₩80,751

₩92,229 total

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A hotel room with a large bed, a bedside table with a lamp, a small sofa with patterned cushions, and a window with vertical blinds.

A traditional Japanese building with a signboard and a tiled roof.

A hotel room with a traditional Japanese shoji screen, a bed with white bedding, two bedside tables, and a sofa set.

A buffet with various food items and drink containers.

2. Natural Hot Spring Higo no Yu Onyado Nono Kumamoto

Chuo Ward, 1.3 km from Kokai Shopping Street

EATHAN

₩119,673

₩137,585 total

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A modern hotel entrance with a wooden facade, a glass door, and a metal gate.

A modern hotel entrance with a wooden facade and large glass doors.

A modern bathroom with a large mirror, a sink, and a towel hanging on a hook.

A modern cafe with long tables and chairs, a counter with food items, and large windows.

3. REF Kumamoto by VESSEL HOTELS

Shinshigai, 1.8 km from Kokai Shopping Street

Kwong Fan

₩127,750

₩157,969 total

Oct 19 - Oct 20

A serene indoor pool area with a wooden floor, a stone wall, and a large window.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a TV, and a seating area.

A modern reception area with a wooden reception desk, seating, and a large window with blinds.

A building entrance with a stone wall, a red car parked outside, and illuminated interior lights.

4. Ryotei Matsuya Honkan Suizenji

Chuo Ward, 2.7 km from Kokai Shopping Street

"We chose this hotel as it was near the park. The staff were efficient and very helpful. They have us tea and sweets on arrival before showing us to our room. The western style twin beds were clean and comfortable apart from the normal Japanese hard pillows. The legless chairs with cushions were set on a tatami platform and it overlooked a residential area & trees. The shower room was clean and well appointed. As usual there was little room for suitcases except in the corridor by the tea making...

Ann

₩218,695

₩246,978 total

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A modern, well-lit room with a wooden floor, a low platform with cushions, a round mirror, and a television on the wall.

A modern hotel entrance with a glass door and a visible interior including a ladder and a fire extinguisher.

A modern hotel room with two beds, a kitchenette, and a large window.

A modern bathroom with two sinks, a large mirror, and a shower area.

5. HOTEL ALL IN KUMAMOTO

Chuo Ward, 1.3 km from Kokai Shopping Street

Cary

₩160,647

₩180,105 total

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A modern, curved building with multiple floors and large windows.

A modern hotel lobby with glass doors, a stone wall, and a sign reading "KOKO HOTEL".

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a small table, and a large window offering a city view.

A variety of dishes including pasta, salad, and fruit.

6. KOKO HOTEL Premier Kumamoto

Chuo Ward, 1.8 km from Kokai Shopping Street

dragica

₩105,651

₩119,613 total

Nov 3 - Nov 4

A hotel with multiple floors, illuminated windows, and a prominent sign at the top.

A modern hotel with a prominent entrance, multiple floors, and a clear sky.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a view of a building through a window.

A buffet area with various food items, including pastries and bread, displayed on tables and in baskets.

7. Hotel Nikko Kumamoto

Chuo Ward, 1.1 km from Kokai Shopping Street

Natalia

₩147,591

₩186,856 total

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A modern indoor pool with clear glass walls, a stone floor, and a view of the city skyline.

A hotel room with a large bed, a seating area, and a view of the cityscape.

A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and large windows offering a city view.

8. Candeo Hotels Kumamoto Shinshigai

Shinshigai, 1.8 km from Kokai Shopping Street

Carlos Ernesto

₩130,225

₩146,641 total

Nov 2 - Nov 3

A modern hotel lobby with a curved seating area, a reception desk, and a glass partition.

A modern lobby with a wooden ceiling, a sofa, a small table, and a potted plant.

A high-rise building with a grid of windows and a sign at the bottom.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a large window offering a city view.

9. Daiwa Roynet Hotel KUMAMOTO GINZADORI PREMIER

Shimotori, 1.5 km from Kokai Shopping Street

Kwok Chong

₩122,418

₩138,053 total

Oct 25 - Oct 26

The Daiwa Roynet Hotel with a modern facade, glass railings, and an adjacent Sojo Gallery.

A hotel entrance with a modern design, featuring a glass door, a sign for the Daiwa Roynet Hotel, and an elevator with directional signs.

A laptop on a desk with a white mug, a remote control, and a window view of a building with a tower.

A laptop on a desk with a white mug, a keyboard, and a mouse. A window reveals a building and trees outside.

10. Daiwa Roynet Hotel Kumamoto

Chuo Ward, 1.5 km from Kokai Shopping Street

Josephine

₩74,594

₩85,459 total

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A person sitting on a mat outdoors with a traditional building in the background.

A bar area with a long counter, chairs, and a brick wall.

A traditional Japanese-style room with tatami flooring, a low table, and two chairs.

A modern hotel room with a sofa, armchair, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

11. Kumamoto Hotel Castle

Chuo Ward, 1 km from Kokai Shopping Street

Lisa

₩73,140

₩83,847 total

Nov 15 - Nov 16

A modern hotel with a symmetrical facade, large windows, and a well-lit entrance.

A hotel hallway with a checkered floor pattern, directional signs, and a ceiling light fixture.

A hotel corridor with a wooden door on the left, a patterned carpet, and an elevator on the right.

A hotel entrance with a black doormat reading "PLACE HOTEL Ascot" and a glass door leading inside.

12. PLACE Hotel Ascot

Chuo Ward, 1.3 km from Kokai Shopping Street

Connie

₩84,276

₩96,097 total

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A modern lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and large windows.

The entrance to Richmond Hotel with a modern design, featuring a glass door and a wooden pathway leading to the entrance.

A traditional Japanese-style restaurant with wooden floors, tatami seating, and sliding doors.

A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, a large wall with circular cutouts, and a textured wall on the right.

13. Richmond Hotel Kumamoto Shinshigai

Shinshigai, 1.7 km from Kokai Shopping Street

Josh

₩80,579

₩92,030 total

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A hot spring bath with stone walls and wooden accents.

A modern lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a digital information board.

An outdoor seating area with tables and chairs, surrounded by glass railings and potted plants.

A modern interior with a glass enclosure containing a bamboo garden, a wooden floor, and a visible emergency exit.

14. Dormy Inn Kumamoto Natural Hot Spring

Chuo Ward, 1.9 km from Kokai Shopping Street

Michael

₩111,801

₩128,917 total

Oct 17 - Oct 18

A multi-story hotel with illuminated signage, including "GRIDS" and "CHO GIN" on the facade.

A modern interior with a reception desk, seating areas, and a decorative wall with plants and an umbrella.

A modern reception area with a blue-lit reception desk, a large plant, and a seating area with a stone wall.

A buffet setup with various food items, a coffee machine, and bear-shaped decorations.

15. Grids Premium Hotel Kumamoto

Chuo Ward, 1.9 km from Kokai Shopping Street

Colin

₩70,824

₩81,299 total

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A modern hotel entrance with a sign reading 'KOKO HOTEL'.

A hotel room with two beds, a small round table, and a chair.

A hotel lobby with a modern design, featuring a geometric floor pattern, a chandelier, and two elevators with numbered doors.

A hallway with a wooden wall displaying a map and photos of various locations.

16. KOKO HOTEL Kumamoto Kamitori

Suidocho, 0.9 km from Kokai Shopping Street

Shlomi Shlomo

₩91,605

₩104,159 total

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A traditional Japanese-style room with tatami flooring, a low wooden table with chairs, a television on a wooden stand, and sliding doors leading to an outdoor area.

A traditional Japanese-style room with a wooden ladder, tatami flooring, a bed with a white patterned bedspread, a television on a wooden stand, and a shoji screen door.

A traditional Japanese-style room with a wooden interior, a dining table with chairs, a bed, a television, and a ladder.

A cozy room with a wooden ceiling, a sofa, a bed, and a dining area with chairs and a table.

17. SUMITSUGU HOUSE West

Chuo Ward, 1.3 km from Kokai Shopping Street

Anonymous traveler

₩203,565

₩227,315 total

Oct 19 - Oct 20

A modern hotel with a covered entrance, large windows, and a well-lit facade.

A large auditorium with rows of purple seats, a stage with a podium, and multiple ceiling-mounted projectors.

An indoor swimming pool with clear lanes, a lifeguard tower, and seating areas.

A buffet table with various food items and beverages.

18. Hotel Kumamoto Terrsa

Chuo Ward, 3 km from Kokai Shopping Street

Carmelle

₩68,280

₩78,501 total

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, modern furniture, and a central chandelier.

The entrance to Mitsui Garden Hotel with a covered walkway and a pedestrian crossing.

A hotel room with a large wall mural, a bed with white bedding, and two plush bear pillows.

A dining area with a long table, multiple chairs, and shelves with various items.

19. Mitsui Garden Hotel Kumamoto

Chuo Ward, 1.9 km from Kokai Shopping Street

SaeJoon

₩76,357

₩87,390 total

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A hotel room with a bed, a couch, a small table, a painting on the wall, a ladder, and a door.

A multi-story building with a sign indicating it is an 'elevator house'.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a TV, a chair, and an air conditioning unit.

A bathroom with a shower, a sink, and toiletries.

20. Espoir

Chuo Ward, 2.3 km from Kokai Shopping Street

Stephanie

₩62,150

₩99,790 total

Nov 6 - Nov 7

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Compare popular hotels close to Kokai Shopping Street

Property	Property class	Guest rating
SOTETSU GRAND FRESA KUMAMOTO	9.4 Exceptional 1,060 reviews	View
Natural Hot Spring Higo no Yu Onyado Nono Kumamoto	9.6 Exceptional 75 reviews	View
REF Kumamoto by VESSEL HOTELS	9.4 Exceptional 674 reviews	View
Ryotei Matsuya Honkan Suizenji	9.4 Exceptional 18 reviews	View
HOTEL ALL IN KUMAMOTO	9.4 Exceptional 19 reviews	View

Top Kokai Shopping Street Hotel Reviews

THE BLOSSOM KUMAMOTO

10/10 Excellent

"Excellent hotel, located at Kumamoto station, has plenty of food and transport options, with great view too."

Candeo Hotels Kumamoto Shinshigai

10/10 Excellent

"Theres a free to use onsen. Reception is at 12. Parking is really easy next door. I have no complaints. The room for 2 of us is spacious, clean and modern. Location is great also next to a mall. Definitely will stay here again"

Hotel Nikko Kumamoto

10/10 Excellent

"The best hotel while in Kumamoto. Very close to all shopping and dining options. Very upscale hotel."

Kumamoto Hotel Castle

10/10 Excellent

"Amazing would recommend"

SOTETSU GRAND FRESA KUMAMOTO

10/10 Excellent

"Location is good, near the shopping area."

Natural Hot Spring Higo no Yu Onyado Nono Kumamoto

10/10 Excellent

"The people are great! The room was clean and homey. The free breakfast was amazing, and the free midnight noodles were delicious."

Grids Premium Hotel Kumamoto

10/10 Excellent

"Comfortable stay with good sized room. Comfortable bed with extra pillows. Location worked out well too."

Dormy Inn Kumamoto Natural Hot Spring

8/10 Good

"Breakfast was excellent"

fav KUMAMOTO

10/10 Excellent

"The hotel was very nice. I would stay there again. It’s close to food and shopping."

Other attractions near Kokai Shopping Street

A church with a bell tower, surrounded by modern buildings and a clear sky.

Catholic Tetori Church

6.8/10 (8 reviews)

Catholic Tetori Church is just one of the places to see in Kumamoto, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? While you're in the area, find time to visit its shops.

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A building with a signboard, a flag, and a street lamp.

Kumamoto Prefectural Traditional Crafts Centre

6.8/10 (3 reviews)

You can browse the exhibits at Kumamoto Prefectural Traditional Crafts Centre, a museum with a storied past, during your trip to Kumamoto. Amble around the area's parks or visit its temples.

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Fujisaki Hachimangu

Find out about the history of Kumamoto when you spend time at Fujisaki Hachimangu. While you're in the area, find time to visit its shops.

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Former Residence of Natsume Soseki

You can browse the exhibits at Former Residence of Natsume Soseki, a museum with a storied past, during your trip to Kumamoto. Discover the area's hot springs and temples.

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Contemporary Art Museum Kumamoto

7.8/10 (96 reviews)

You can browse the exhibits at Contemporary Art Museum Kumamoto, a museum with a storied past, during your travels to Kumamoto. While you're in the area, find time to visit its shops.

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Memorial Museum of the Fifth High School

You can browse the exhibits at Memorial Museum of the Fifth High School, a museum with a story of its own, during your trip to Shimo-tatsuda. Wander the parks or discover the area's hot springs.

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Sakura-no-baba Josaien

8.0/10 (51 reviews)

Learn about the local history of Kumamoto when you take a trip to Sakura-no-baba Josaien. Discover the area's hot springs and temples.

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Kumamon Square

You can search for that perfect souvenir at Kumamon Square during your visit to Kumamoto.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Kokai Shopping Street?

Kokai Shopping Street is located in a historic area of Kumamoto known for its major shopping area. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 33 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best hotel to stay near Kokai Shopping Street?

SOTETSU GRAND FRESA KUMAMOTO is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers a restaurant and free WiFi. It's located just a short 1 mi (1.6 km) from Kokai Shopping Street. Other good choices within a short distance include Kumamoto Hotel Castle and Hotel Nikko Kumamoto.

How many hotels should I expect to find near Kokai Shopping Street?

Expedia has 33 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Kokai Shopping Street.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Kokai Shopping Street, will I receive a refund?

Yes, you'll find most hotel bookings are refundable if you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your scheduled arrival. If you have a non-refundable reservation, it might still be possible to cancel it and receive a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to review the best deals near Kokai Shopping Street.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Kokai Shopping Street?

For additional details about updating your stay near Kokai Shopping Street or cancelling it, head over to our customer service page.

What can I see and do near Kokai Shopping Street?

You'll want to browse the collections at Contemporary Art Museum Kumamoto, Kumamoto Prefectural Traditional Crafts Centre, and Kumamoto Prefectural Art Museum. Kumamoto Castle, Suizenji Gardens, and Sakura-no-baba Josaien are monuments to see when you're exploring the area around Kokai Shopping Street. Spend some time exploring the natural beauty of Kumamoto Zoo and Botanical Garden, Musashizuka Park, and Suizenji Ezuko Park.

How can I get to Kokai Shopping Street?

With so many ways to get around, exploring the area around Kokai Shopping Street is easy. Head over to Suidocho Tram Stop for metro transit. If you want to see more of the area, hop aboard a train from Suizenji station, Fujisakigumae station, or Kumamoto Minami Station.

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Our top choices for Kokai Shopping Street hotels

1. SOTETSU GRAND FRESA KUMAMOTO

2. Natural Hot Spring Higo no Yu Onyado Nono Kumamoto

3. REF Kumamoto by VESSEL HOTELS

4. Ryotei Matsuya Honkan Suizenji

5. HOTEL ALL IN KUMAMOTO

6. KOKO HOTEL Premier Kumamoto

7. Hotel Nikko Kumamoto

8. Candeo Hotels Kumamoto Shinshigai

9. Daiwa Roynet Hotel KUMAMOTO GINZADORI PREMIER

10. Daiwa Roynet Hotel Kumamoto

11. Kumamoto Hotel Castle

12. PLACE Hotel Ascot

13. Richmond Hotel Kumamoto Shinshigai

14. Dormy Inn Kumamoto Natural Hot Spring

15. Grids Premium Hotel Kumamoto

16. KOKO HOTEL Kumamoto Kamitori

17. SUMITSUGU HOUSE West

18. Hotel Kumamoto Terrsa

19. Mitsui Garden Hotel Kumamoto

20. Espoir

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Top Kokai Shopping Street Hotel Reviews

THE BLOSSOM KUMAMOTO

Candeo Hotels Kumamoto Shinshigai

Hotel Nikko Kumamoto

Kumamoto Hotel Castle

SOTETSU GRAND FRESA KUMAMOTO

Natural Hot Spring Higo no Yu Onyado Nono Kumamoto

Grids Premium Hotel Kumamoto

Dormy Inn Kumamoto Natural Hot Spring

fav KUMAMOTO

Other attractions near Kokai Shopping Street

Catholic Tetori Church

Kumamoto Prefectural Traditional Crafts Centre

Fujisaki Hachimangu

Former Residence of Natsume Soseki

Contemporary Art Museum Kumamoto

Memorial Museum of the Fifth High School

Sakura-no-baba Josaien

Kumamon Square

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