Ark Hotel Kumamotojo Mae -Route Inn Hotels-

3-star hotel with Kumamoto Castle views and a free drink lounge

Rooms & Amenities

Each of the 222 air-conditioned rooms at Ark Hotel Kumamotojo Mae -Route Inn Hotels- comes with an attached bathroom, a fridge, and an air purifier. Guests have access to satellite TV, a desk, and complimentary wired internet alongside free WiFi. The hotel provides a trouser press in the room and offers yukata robes for relaxation.

Dining

Rokka Restaurant serves local cuisine, Japanese- and Western-style dishes, with views of Kumamoto Castle. A breakfast buffet is available each morning at the same venue. Guests also receive free soft drinks and hot beverages from the drink machines on the 10th floor after 3pm.

Location

Ark Hotel Kumamoto-jo Mae sits 1600 ft from Kumamoto Castle, a 5-minute walk from Kato Shrine, and a 15-minute drive from Suizen-ji Joju-en Garden. A shopping arcade is only 700 ft away, and the Contemporary Art Museum Kumamoto is within walking distance. JR Kumamoto Train Station is 3 miles from the property.

Business & Practical Services

The hotel has meeting rooms and conference facilities for business travelers, along with a 24-hour front desk and luggage storage. Private parking is available for a fee of 900 yen per night for small cars. A coin-operated laundry with two machines is also on the premises.

Guest Extras

A lounge on the 10th floor offers a view of Kumamoto Castle and free drinks from a vending machine. The hotel provides an amenity bar in the lobby where guests can pick up toiletries such as toothbrushes and disposable slippers. A manga library is also available for guest use.

• Rooms: 222 air-conditioned rooms with castle views
• Dining: Rokka Restaurant with Kumamoto Castle views
• Location: 1600 ft from Kumamoto Castle, 700 ft from shopping arcade
• Business: Meeting rooms, conference facilities, 24-hour front desk
• Extras: Free drink lounge on 10th floor, manga library
• Parking: Private parking for small cars (900 yen per night)