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Tamaki Ryokan

2.5 star property
Traditional Japanese lodging offers a peaceful sanctuary steps from Kumamoto Castle, with convenient express check-in that lets travelers maximize their day

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Tamaki Ryokan offers a quiet retreat in Chuo Ward, minutes from historic Kumamoto Castle. Enjoy WiFi access, a full breakfast, and smoke-free premises with amenities like express check-in and luggage storage.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Housekeeping

About the neighborhood

Chuo Ward, a neighborhood in Kumamoto, is home to Tamaki Ryokan. Contemporary Art Museum Kumamoto and Kumamoto Prefectural Traditional Crafts Centre are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Shimotori Shopping Arcade and Kumamoto Zoo and Botanical Garden. Kishapoppo and Mifune Dinosaur Museum are also worth visiting. Visit our Kumamoto travel guide
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6-26-26, Ooe, Chuoku, Kumamoto, Kumamoto, 862-0971

What's nearby

  • Kumamoto_KumamotoCityHall_553248621532762754_04
    Kumamoto City Hall
    3 min drive - 1.9 km
  • On 14 April 2016, a massive earthquake (magnitude 6.2) struck Kumamoto prefecture and damaged numerous structures of the Kumamoto Castle complex including the main castle. Routes and pathways were still open and available for visitors. During our visit, efforts for reconstruction of Kumamoto castle were under way as can be seen in the background of this photo. The Uto Yagura turret (foreground), on the other hand, survived the quake and remains intact.
    Kumamoto Castle
    4 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Suizenji Gardens
    14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Sakura Machi Kumamoto
    4 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Kumamoto-jo Hall
    4 min drive - 2.3 km

Getting around

  • Suizenji station
    8 min walk
  • Suidocho Tram Stop
    20 min walk
  • Kumamoto Airport (KMJ)
    44 min drive

Restaurants

  • コーエイ
    6 min walk
  • 東京油組総本店 熊本大江組
    4 min walk
  • 唐揚専門店 からあげ君
    5 min walk
  • 焼肉 八米
    6 min walk
  • 和み処 よし田屋ふくろう
    5 min walk

About this property

Tamaki Ryokan

Guesthouse near Kumamoto Castle
Tamaki Ryokan provides everything you need. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this guesthouse include:
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), self parking (surcharge), and express check-out
  • Express check-in, luggage storage, and smoke-free premises
Room features
All guestrooms at Tamaki Ryokan boast comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with bidets and shower/tub combinations
  • Flat-screen TVs with DVD players
  • Electric kettles, heating, and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Self parking on site (JPY 600 per day)

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: JPY 880 per person

Family friendly

  • DVD player

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Spa

  • Yukata (Japanese robes)

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Tatami (woven mat) flooring

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 10 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately JPY 880 per person
  • Self parking fee: JPY 600 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts cash

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
The Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour, and Welfare requires all international visitors to submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels, etc. ); additionally, lodging proprietors are required to photocopy passports for all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file

Property is also known as

TAMAKI RYOKAN Kumamoto
TAMAKI Kumamoto
TAMAKI RYOKAN Kumamoto
TAMAKI RYOKAN Guesthouse
TAMAKI RYOKAN Guesthouse Kumamoto

Frequently asked questions

Is Tamaki Ryokan pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is available for JPY 600 per day.

What time is check-in at Tamaki Ryokan?

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM.

What time is check-out at Tamaki Ryokan?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is Tamaki Ryokan located?

Located in Chuo Ward, this guesthouse is within 1 mi (2 km) of Suizenji Gardens, Izumi Shrine, and Kumamon Square. Catholic Tetori Church and Lake Ezu are also within 1 mi (2 km). Suidocho Tram Stop is 20 minutes by foot and Suizenji station is 8 minutes.

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Reviews

Tamaki Ryokan Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.2

Cleanliness

8.0

Location

9.6

Staff & service

8.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 22 out of 37 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 37 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 37 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 37 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 37 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Classic Japanese ryokan experience. Most outstanding Japanese breakfast ever!!! Succulent mackerel. Heavenly rice. And the most delicious homemade miso soup with fresh mushrooms and daikon. Perfect way to start a vacation on our first day.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lucie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Really nice traditional japanese room with delicious breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Leslie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
I had never tried a Japanese style ryokan and sleeping on a futon so I tried it at this establishment. Its not for everyone but I slept okay. The room was clean and had the basics. It's a quiet area within a short walk to buses, trams, and a JR line but is about 20-30 mins from Kumamoto station (if you catch the right train). It just depends on your itinerary if you would like to stay here or not. They do have parking spaces if you are driving. I would also recommend using chari chari bike service if you want to bike close by as there is a parking space right in front of the ryokan.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

VALERIE JEAN E.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff were very accommodating. Our room comfortably fit 5 people and luggages easily. They also assisted us with our luggage forwarding.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dominic

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice home feeling with friendly host and staff. Very helpful. Breakfast included is very good. Only few minutes walk to misotenjin-mae tram stop. Hidden coin laundry around the corner. Hotel is highly recommended for budget travellers.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Rudy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Simple and good. Room was clean. Location is decent. Some considerations: You’d have to carry your luggage up to the second or third floor. If you are 180cm or taller, the shower would be too small for you. Nothing particularly exceptional but nothing bad either. Good value place.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Wing Yan Yeda

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

Overall ok

It was overall a happy stay. Owner of the place was very nice and helpful. The room was very spacious. Breakfast was ok. Parking cost 600 yen, not sure if it’s for each stay or just overnight. We stayed one night only. There were a few small flies flying around the whole night (we weren’t able to catch them before falling sleep). Walkable distance to the tram station. Quite a few restaurants around the place. We stayed on the ground floor. The bathroom wall could be cleaner as the wall is full of black moulds all the way from the sink up to the ceiling, and overall the ceiling. Kids and I found that quite disgusting. The bathtub sealant was full of mould too. These could be fixed easily I’m sure.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chun

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Home owner was nice and welcoming.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Xavier

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
You sleep in a futon on a tatami, so expect to get a sore back
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great time, good Ryokan like experience on the go

Stayed one night in Kumamoto to visit a couple of sights and wanted to have a feel of a Tamari style room since it was the first time for me in Japan. Host was very welcoming and easy to talk too. Had a great time, loved the breakfast. Emphasis though on the Ryokan "like" of the title. I can't say it's an actual Ryokan, as I'm imagining the full Ryokan experience. I went for the Tamari experience + Breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2018

10/10 Excellent

David and Nobuko

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This inn offered everything I needed: Personable, friendly & attentive staff, comfortable clean room with spacious bathroom & bathtub, comfortable bed, short walk to the trolley, delicious/healthy homemade breakfast.
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

YUAN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
とてもいい旅館です。大きくないが設備はほぼ完備で、文句なしです。ご主人さんがとても親切で、朝ご飯はとてもおいしかったです。ある事情でご主人さんに「バイバイ」できないが、ここで「ごちそうさまでした」と「ありがとうございました。」と言いたいです。
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Ryozo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
娘一人の長期滞在でしたが、旅館のご主人にたいそうご親切にして頂き感謝しています。娘は旅館のファミリー的なよさ、おいしい食事に満足していました。
Stayed 19 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Misaki

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
スタッフの方がとても親切にしてくださいました。 小さな子連れの場合は希望すれば水筒に麦茶を入れてくれます。よく晴れた暑い日だったので麦茶があってとても助かりました旅館にはエレベーターはありませんので重い荷物や小さな子連れの方は階段移動を覚悟してください。 3階の階段付近に共用の冷蔵庫と電子レンジがあります。 部屋はとても清潔にされていますが、水周りは年季が入っている感じがあります。 ユニットバスは1人で入るにも狭い部類です。子供と一緒に入るのはとても狭かったので、子連れの人こそ通常タイプの部屋ではなく大きなお風呂がある部屋をオススメします。 朝食付きのプランにしましたが、子供には魚を皮も骨も取ってある状態で提供してくれました。ふっくら柔らかく油ののった美味しい秋刀魚でした。 ご飯、お味噌汁、卵焼き、切り干し大根、とても美味しかったです。ご馳走様でした。
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Il y avait très peu de restaurants intéressants à distance à pied de cet hébergement. Il m’a fallu prendre le tramway et me rendre au centre ville (15-20 min) pour le repas du soir. C’est vraiment le seul inconvénient!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Toshiko

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
不満なところが無い。ご飯も美味しく、部屋・風呂などですごく綺麗で長期滞在してもストレスなく泊まれる所だと思った。 また泊まりたい。
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

sachiko

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
掃除が行き届いていて清潔でした。 アットホームな雰囲気で、 接客もにこやかに対応して頂きました。 また機会がありましたら伺いたいです。
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

koichi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
リズナブルな価格、便利なエリア。 朝食もよかった。
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Abe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Super expérience
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Vincent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bel hébergement. Les hôtes nous ont bien acceuilli.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

JEONGEOG

Liked: Staff & service
료칸은 아니구요 다다미가 깔린 방이 있는 일반 주택을 활용한 Guest House느낌의 시설입니다. 주인분은 아주 친절하시구요. 그냥 잠만 자고 오시는 것으로 생각하시면 됩니다.

8/10 Good

Noriyuki

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
お風呂のお湯の温度をもう少し高くしてほしいです。
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

??

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
美味しいゴハンに、親切なオーナーさんでした！ 大満足でしたね。
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Minyoung

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
시내와 떨어져 있기는 하지만 저렴한 가격에 지낼 수 있다는 부분이 가장 큰 장점입니다.

10/10 Excellent

MASANORI

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
2022年のお盆に入る頃、宿泊する当日に予約しました。 泊まるだけなので、価格を見て決めました。 しかし、これが意外に良い宿で嬉しい誤算でした。 予約時、チェックイン時刻を午前１時にしたのですが、予約後まもなく電話で案内をくださいました（フロントに人がいるのは22時までなのだそうです）。 お部屋はこぢんまりとしている印象ですが、非常に清潔で必要十分な広さです。手入れをしっかりしてくださっていると感じました。 翌朝の朝食が、また秀逸でした。 ご飯に味噌汁、オムレツに鮭の塩焼き と特に変わったメニューではありません。しかし一つ一つの料理が、丁寧に作られているのだなと感じられます。特に味噌汁が美味しく、出汁をお尋ねしたところ、かつおをベースに昆布としいたけを使っているとのことでした。 良い体験をさせていただきました。 ありがとうございました。
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022