A peaceful garden retreat near Kumamoto Castle where travelers can enjoy modern comforts while exploring the rich artistic and historical treasures of the area
Ark Hotel Kumamotojomae is steps from Kumamoto Castle, offering a tranquil garden setting and buffet dining. Guests enjoy WiFi while exploring the nearby Contemporary Art Museum Kumamoto. The 24-hour front desk ensures smooth arrivals at any hour.
Located in Chuo Ward, a neighborhood in Kumamoto, Ark Hotel Kumamotojomae is in a shopping district and on a river. Kumamoto Prefectural Traditional Crafts Centre and Contemporary Art Museum Kumamoto are cultural highlights, and some of the area's notable landmarks include Kumamoto Castle and Suizenji Gardens. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Aqua Dome Kumamoto or KKWing Stadium. Visit our Kumamoto travel guide
Located close to Kumamoto Prefectural Traditional Crafts Centre and Contemporary Art Museum Kumamoto, Ark Hotel Kumamotojomae provides a garden, dry cleaning/laundry services, and conference space. Be sure to enjoy a meal at 六花-Rokka-, the on-site buffet restaurant. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
Buffet breakfast (surcharge), self parking (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk
A ballroom, luggage storage, and a reception hall
4 meeting rooms, a vending machine, and a front-desk safe
Room features
All 222 rooms boast comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
Highchairs, children's dinnerware, and children's books
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet
Parking and transportation
Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
Self parking on site (JPY 1,200 per night)
Food and drink
Daily buffet breakfast available 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: JPY 1,980 for adults and JPY 1,000 for children
A restaurant
Restaurants on site
六花-Rokka-
Family friendly
Children's books
Children's dinnerware
High chair
In-room refrigerator
Laundry facilities
Conveniences
24-hour front desk
Free newspapers in lobby
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Safe at front desk
Vending machine
Guest services
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Housekeeping (daily)
Multilingual staff
Business services
1,023 square feet of conference space
4 meeting rooms
Computer station
Outdoors
Garden
On a river
Spa
In-room massages
Accessibility
Elevator
More
10 floors
Ballroom
Banquet hall
Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
Reception hall
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Blackout drapes
Bathroom
Bidet
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/bathtub combination
Slippers
Towels provided
Entertainment
Flat-screen TV with digital channels
Pay movies
Food and drink
Refrigerator
More
Air conditioning
Desk
Iron/ironing board on request
Phone
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 1 AM
Check-out
Check-out before 10 AM
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 5 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available
Property payment types
Important information
Optional extras
Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately JPY 1980 for adults and JPY 1000 for children
Self parking fee: JPY 1200 per night
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 credit card, debit card, or 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 credit cards; cash is not accepted
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
We should mention
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
Parking height restrictions apply
Property is also known as
Ark Kumamotojomae
Ark Hotel Kumamoto
Frequently asked questions
Is Ark Hotel Kumamotojomae pet-friendly?
No, only service animals are welcome at the property.
How much does it cost to stay at Ark Hotel Kumamotojomae?
As of Apr 10, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Ark Hotel Kumamotojomae on Apr 12, 2026 start from ₩42,133, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking?
Self parking is available for JPY 1200 per night.
What time is check-in at Ark Hotel Kumamotojomae?
Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 1 AM.
What time is check-out at Ark Hotel Kumamotojomae?
Check-out is at 10 AM.
Where is Ark Hotel Kumamotojomae located?
This family-friendly Kumamoto hotel is located in the historical district, within a 10-minute walk of Kumamoto Prefectural Traditional Crafts Centre, Kumamoto Castle, and Kumamoto City Hall. Contemporary Art Museum Kumamoto and Kumamoto Station Tourist Information Center are also within 3 mi (5 km). Suidocho Tram Stop is 9 minutes by foot and Fujisakigumae station is 6 minutes.
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Reviews
Ark Hotel Kumamotojomae Reviews
8.0
Very Good
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Short 10mins taxi ride from Kumamoto Train station, costs around 10USD for the taxi ride.
Within walking distance to Kumamoto Castle, if walking is not your thing, you can take a taxi to the entrance of Josaien, which will lead you to the entrance of Kumamoto Castle as well. The taxi ride was around 5mins, and cost less than 6USD.
It is also a short 10mins walk to Tsuruya Departmental Store, and plenty of cute shops in the nearby shopping arcade as well.
Great location.
Wonderful view of the castle straight from the window. Very convenient location for visiting castle and ginza, and plenty of place to eat close to hotel. Only negative is I cannot park our car in the hotels parking lot due to it being long, although it's a regular size car. Offsite parking was not convenient and its a hit and miss and very tight parking spots.
The location of the hotel is perfect. Castle is right across the river, Soseki Natsume's old residence is just 5 minutes walk away. You can find nice local food services like Kumamoto ramen Komurasaki and others just around the corners.
Free-drink free lounge with a great castle view is just something you want to experience at you hotel. Room, building, staffs, It's an A stay. Thank you!
The hotel was very nice…in 1995. Now, it feels like the ghost of a hotel. It’s not terrible, but there are a lot of little things that add up. Everything is quite old, the water from the bathroom smells bad, the keys reprogram if they get to close to your cell phone, the decor is all kind of yellow and brown, the beds are stiff and uncomfortable, and for the first time in Japan I encountered hotel staff that seemed like they wished I wasn’t there. No one was rude, but they didn’t seem to like me very much when I bed to get my key fixed.
One thing that is great is the view of the castle, that’s is amazing.