Mitsui Garden Hotel Kumamoto  

In the heart of Kumamoto, a short walk from Shinshigai Shotengai and Sakura Machi and minutes from Kumamoto-jo Hall. Kumamoto Castle is under a mile away, making this a family-friendly, central base for sightseeing and quick city strolls.

225 air-conditioned rooms with refrigerators, desks, flat-screen TVs and in-room safes. Private bathrooms feature deep soaking tubs for a classic Japanese soak; rooms include coffeemakers, slippers and daily housekeeping for easy comfort.

On-site restaurant, cafe and vending machines, plus a buffet breakfast (daily 6:30–10:00, fee). Complimentary wired and wireless internet, 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, dry cleaning/laundry, self-parking (fee), massage room and on-call doctor services—wake up to sea-less city-breeze mornings and hit the sights.

Banquet hall and three meeting rooms for events, plus complimentary wired and wireless internet and 24-hour front desk support.

A hotel restaurant offers a daily buffet breakfast (6:30–10:00, fee). A cafe and vending machines cover quick coffee and snack needs between exploring local eateries and attractions.