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Set in Minami Aso, 31 km from Egao Kenko Stadium Kumamoto, Momiji hostel offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking and a shared lounge. The property is located 41 km from Kumamoto Castle, 42 km from Hosokawa Residence Gyobutei and 17 km from Mount Aso. The property is non-smoking and is situated 41 km from Suizenji Park. It’s a very beautiful house with an amazing and welcoming owner! We loved the location and the room, very big and as described! We will be back! Furthermore, the two cats around the hostel are just so wonderful it makes the experience even better.

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9.3
Superb
178 reviews
Price from
US$55
per night

Located in Kumamoto and within 2.3 km of Hosokawa Residence Gyobutei, Tudzura features a bar, non-smoking rooms, and free WiFi throughout the property. The property is situated 2.5 km from Kumamoto Castle, 5.2 km from Suizenji Park and 13 km from Egao Kenko Stadium Kumamoto. Kumamoto City Museum is 1.8 km away and Contemporary Art Museum Kumamoto is 2.4 km from the hostel. This hotel is a must do experience! It was exactly as expected and even more. Japanese aesthetic on its best with amazing atmosphere! Both the owner and the hostess were very friendly and helpful with tips about the city. The welcome sake with local sweets it was more than delicious. We loved everything about it! I wish we had more than one night there!

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9.2
Superb
337 reviews
Price from
US$90
per night

Aso Base Backpackers is located in Aso, 33 km from Egao Kenko Stadium Kumamoto and 42 km from Kumamoto Castle. The 2-star hostel has air-conditioned rooms with a shared bathroom and free WiFi. Free private parking is available and the hostel also provides bike hire for guests who want to explore the surrounding area. Aso Base Backpackers is truly a gem. The location is perfect, a few minutes walk from a really cute train station. The accommodation is spotless and very well set up, with excellent kitchen facilities and a nice place to eat and relax. The bunk beds were really comfortable. The staff were helpful and welcoming. There's a wonderful community onsen close by, well worth a visit.

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9
Superb
402 reviews
Price from
US$38
per night

Situated in Kumamoto, 2.4 km from Suizenji Park, 旅の途中 On the trip features accommodation with free bikes, free private parking, a shared lounge and a bar. Located around 6.9 km from Hosokawa Residence Gyobutei, the hostel with free WiFi is also 7.1 km away from Egao Kenko Stadium Kumamoto. The property is non-smoking and is set 5.4 km from Kumamoto Castle. This traditional Japanese-style house is full of character and beautifully designed with great attention to detail. While it’s not a fully private room, the sleeping area is well separated, offering a comfortable sense of privacy. Sounds do carry a bit, as it’s an old house, but the creativity in the space makes each stay feel fresh and inspiring. It’s conveniently located—about 10 minutes by bus to Shin-Suizenji Station and around 15 minutes to central Kumamoto. The nearby “Gootarian” space is also a nice addition. The area has historic spots like Kengun Shrine, perfect for a morning walk. With shops, supermarkets, and convenience stores nearby, it’s easy to grab a bento or snacks and relax at the accommodation. It really feels like staying in a local home. Free parking is a big plus. I prefer not to drive at night, so being able to park and explore by bus has worked out perfectly.

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9
Superb
55 reviews
Price from
US$32
per night

Set in Kumamoto and with Hosokawa Residence Gyobutei reachable within 3.1 km, Hotel The Gate Kumamoto offers a shared lounge, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi throughout the property and a bar. Built in 2012, this 3-star hostel is within 3.3 km of Kumamoto Castle and 6.1 km of Suizenji Park. The hostel features family rooms. Right next to the train station The facilities are great and you can get a private room for a great price

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8
Very good
968 reviews
Price from
US$19
per night

Set in Tamana, 20 km from Hirayama Hot Spring, HIKE offers air-conditioned accommodation and a shared lounge. The property is around 24 km from Hosokawa Residence Gyobutei, 25 km from Kumamoto Castle and 29 km from Suizenji Park. The accommodation provides a shared kitchen, and luggage storage for guests.

With a shared bathroom fitted with a shower and a hairdryer, rooms at the hostel also have free WiFi, while selected rooms also offer a mountain view. The staff were very friendly and accommodating. The room was large and clean. Our room was the family room with a decent sized playhouse inside where the kids play and even sleep. The building is old, but has been remodeled and is comfortable. The baked goods in the cafe on the 1st floor are delicious, and the cafe is whimsical and charming. There’s a kid’s playroom at the back of the cafe which was great for us, a group with lots of kids. There are also many ceramic wares by local artists for sale. I’d like to visit when the weather is cooler and explore the neighborhood.

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7.9
Good
157 reviews
Price from
US$38
per night

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