Beautiful Kumamoto
Kumamoto was hit by massive earthquakes in April. Series of tremors have not ceased yet as of the end of April. Usually Japan is filled with joy this time of year because a week long holiday "Golden Week" starts. This year is different in Japan. We noticed several friends of ours including foreigners went to and now are in Kuamoto as volunteers to help the region out. Onegai Kaeru team wishing the prompt recovery of the region.
Kumamoto is a great travel destination known for Kuamoto ramen, horse meat sashimi and hot spring (Onsen), and many great Sake like Reizan （れいざん）, Kouro （こうろ） Bishonen （美少年）.
With this article, we would like to introduce great Japanese inn and hotels in Kumamoto.
How to get Hachijojima
By Air ( fastest but those security checks)
Usually around 400USD (one way)
Direct flight from Haneda airport in Tokyo to Kumamoto airport. If no direct flight, you fly to Fukuoka airport then take a train to reach Kumamoto.
You may need to go through security checks.
You can expect around 7 hour trip from Tokyo to Kumamoto.
By Train (cheapest if with Japan Rail Pass)
Usually around 300USD (one way). There is a bullet train from Tokyo station to Kumamoto station.
You can expect around 7-10 hour trip from Tokyo to Kumamoto.
If you are foreigner visiting Japan, you can get the Japan Rail Pass BEFORE you come to Japan. The cost shall be much cheaper.
(Note: There is a special JR ticket for some season called Seishun 18 Kippu with which you can take as many JR trains without limited express like bullet train for 24 hours. Onegai Kaeru team used this ticket when little travelling from one side of Japan to the other side of Japan. This shall be the cheapest but season is limited and it takes time. )
By Bus (Cheapest but slowest)
Usually less than 100USD (one way). There is no direct bus from Tokyo to Kumamoto. If travelling from Tokyo, you need to change somewhere in the middle such as Osaka, Kyoto.
You can expect around 20 hour trip from Tokyo to Kumamoto. If you have so much energy and so little money, recommend it. Almost all bus with toilet and some buses offer WIFI service.
Great Japanese inns and hotels in Kumamoto
Kurokawa Onsen Yamamizuki ( 黒川温泉 山あいの宿 山みず木 )
Source: the hotel's official website
Name: Kurokawa Onsen Yamamizuki ( 黒川温泉 山あいの宿 山みず木 )
Tipped as one of the best Japanese inns in Kumamoto. Some rooms equipped with private hot spring baths.
Location: 6392-2 Manganji, Minamioguni-machi, Aso-gun, Kumamoto-ken 869-2402(869-2402 熊本県阿蘇郡南小国町黒川温泉) 10 min by car from Kurokawa Onsen Bus stop ( pick up service availalbe ( please book in advance and also call the inn)
Contact: +81 967-44-0336
Checkin: After 14:00 (latest 17:00)
Checkout: Before 11:00AM
Ryokan Ayu no Sato ( 清流山水花 あゆの里 )
Name: Ryokan Ayu no Sato ( 清流山水花 あゆの里 )
Located in front of Kuma river. Great service great food.
Location: 30 Kokonokamachi, Hitoyoshi-shi, Kumamoto-ken 868-0004 (868-0004熊本県人吉市九日町30) Pick up service from JR Hitoyoshi station
Contact: +81 966-22-2171
Checkin: After 15:00 (latest 20:00)
Checkout: Before 10:00AM
Yamabiko Ryokan ( やまびこ旅館 )
Name: Yamabiko Ryokan ( やまびこ旅館 )
There is a cute dog at the lobby. You can stay with your pet dog (need an extra reservation). If you are not dog fan, not recommended.
Location: 6704 Manganji, Minamioguni, Aso District, Kumamoto Prefecture 869-2402 (869-2402熊本県阿蘇郡南小国町黒川6704)
Contact: +81 967-44-0311
Checkin: After 15:00 (latest 18:00)
Checkout: Before 11:00AM
We tried to put some spot light on neither big hotel corporation nor global brand. There are many good places to stay in Kumamoto.
Hanareyado Yamasaki (離れ宿 山咲)
Name: Hanareyado Yamasaki (離れ宿 山咲)
Traditional Japanese house style inn with hot spring. You stay in the middle of nature.
Location: 5965 Manganji, Minamioguni-machi, Aso-gun, Kumamoto-ken 869-2402 (869-2402熊本県阿蘇郡南小国町満願寺5965) 1 hour by bus from Aso station toward Tsuetate Onsen
Contact: +81 967-44-0945
Checkin: After 15:00 (latest 24:00)
Checkout: Before 10:00AM
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Source: Wikipedia, each hotel's official website, JR official website, ANA official website
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