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Espoir

2.5 star property
Apartments with kitchenettes, near Kumamoto Castle

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Espoir Shinmachi V 205 | Free WiFi
Espoir Shinmachi V 205 | Microwave
Exterior
Espoir Shinmachi I 201 | Living room | Flat-screen TV
Espoir Shinmachi I 201 | Private kitchenette | Fridge, microwave, stovetop, coffee/tea maker

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

Map
2-11-4 Shinmachi, Kumamoto, Kumamoto, 860-0004
  • Kumamoto-jo Hall
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Sakura Machi Kumamoto
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Kumamoto Castle
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Kumamoto (KMJ)
    ‪57 min drive‬

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Room options

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Espoir Shinmachi I 201 | Free WiFi

Espoir Shinmachi I 201

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Twin Beds, 2 Twin Futons and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Espoir Shinmachi II 105 | Free WiFi

Espoir Shinmachi II 105

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Twin Beds and 2 Twin Futons

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Espoir Shinmachi III 203 | Free WiFi

Espoir Shinmachi III 203

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 3 Twin Futons and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Espoir Shinmachi IV 202 | Free WiFi

Espoir Shinmachi IV 202

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Twin Beds, 1 Twin Sofa Bed and 1 Twin Futon

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Espoir Shinmachi V 205 | Free WiFi

Espoir Shinmachi V 205

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 4 Twin Futons

About the neighborhood

Kumamoto

Located in Chuo Ward, Espoir is a leisurely stroll from sights such as Kumamoto-jo Hall and Sakura Machi Kumamoto. The 5 rooms at this apartment building include kitchenettes, refrigerators, and microwaves.
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What's nearby

  • Kumamoto-jo Hall - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Sakura Machi Kumamoto - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Kumamoto City Hall - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Kumamoto Station Tourist Information Center - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Kumamoto Castle - 2 min drive - 1.1 miles

Getting around

  • Kumamoto Station - 18 min walk
  • Kumamoto Airport (KMJ) - 57 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪ほっともっと - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪珈琲回廊 - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪与志 - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪政木屋 - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪長崎次郎喫茶室 - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Espoir

Apartments with kitchenettes, near Kumamoto Castle
Espoir is a smoke-free apartment building.
Each apartment is heated and features a kitchenette with a refrigerator, a microwave, and a stovetop. Guests can enjoy a flat-screen TV and stay connected with free WiFi. The bathroom offers hair dryers, toothbrushes and toothpaste, and slippers. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, a coffee maker, and free tea bags/instant coffee.

Languages

Japanese

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Family friendly

  • Children stay free (see details)

Kitchenette

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Climate control

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • No elevator
  • Smoke-free property

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • 5 units

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email with check-in instructions prior to arrival; access will be through a private entrance

Access methods

Private entrance

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

  • One child 2 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a 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 cash
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit for incidental charges and a government-issued photo ID may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • No parking is available onsite.
  • This property accepts cash.
  • Onsite safety features include a smoke detector.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • As required by the Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour, and Welfare, all international visitors must submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels, etc. ). Also, it's required that lodging proprietors photocopy the passports of all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file.
  • There are no elevators.

Property is also known as

Espoir Kumamoto
Espoir Apartment
Espoir Apartment Kumamoto

Frequently asked questions

Is a free cancellation option available at Espoir?

Espoir provides free cancellation on select room rates. For specific requirements, take a look at the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

How much does it cost to stay at Espoir?

As of May 17, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Espoir on May 26, 2025 start from $64.59, 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.

What's there to see within easy reach of Espoir?

This apartment is situated in Chuo Ward within a short 10-minute walk of Sakura Machi Kumamoto and also 13 minutes on foot from Shinshigai Shotengai. You'll also find Kumamoto Prefectural Art Museum and Sakura-no-baba Josaien less than a mile away.

Will I be able to park at this apartment?

No, there isn't parking available at the apartment.

Does Espoir include a casino at the property?

No, Espoir doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Espoir?

No, there is no indoor pool at this apartment.

What do couples enjoy most about Espoir?

Amenities that appeal to couples at this apartment include a kitchenette, a separate bath and shower, and slippers.

Does Espoir have a hot tub?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this apartment.

Does Espoir have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

No, Espoir doesn't have a restaurant that serves breakfast.

Does Espoir allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at Espoir.

Where is the closest airport to Espoir?

The closest major airport to Espoir is Kumamoto Airport (KMJ), which is 13 mi away (57 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Espoir?

No, there aren't any apartments with balconies at Espoir.

Espoir Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 20 out of 35 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 35 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 35 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 35 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 35 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

WING KI

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location with 5-8min walk from bus terminal. The unit is compact with all amenities inlcuding a small kitchen, full size fridge and washing machine. Condition of cooking utensil is excellent. Very efficient communication with the host. The only down side is that the heating is not very efficient. I stayed in a not-so-cold day (10 degrees), it still take hours to warm up the room, to an extent that i dont feel freezing, but still I need to put on my sweater to keep myself warm.

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Overall good stay for 2 nights

The host was responsive And helpful! Overall it was a good stay except for some items...The room was much smaller than in the pictures. The shower head was super strong and hArd to use. The floor in the place was not the cleanest (hair and dust everywhere).
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

gemma

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Pleasant apartment in great location

The flat is more spacious than I expected and we appreciated the washer and balcony equipped for drying clothes. The kitchen area is very small so it was hard to cook. The futons were very comfortable on the mezzanine level and, although the fan helped, it was very hot during the summer to sleep as the a/c does not reach that high. Location was excellent for exploring Kumamoto
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Excellent Stay!

The owner communicated very well. We left items behind accidentally and they held them for us. The owner was the sweetest person.
Stayed 1 night in May 2021

6/10 Okay

リョウヘイ

Traveled with family and small children
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
手続き等が分かりづらかったが他は楽しく過ごせました。
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

kazuka

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
宿泊先の専用駐車場はありませんが、24時間定額パーキングが近くにあり助かりました。宿泊前のやり取りもメールで何度かさせていただきましたが、返信も早くチェックイン〜アウトまでトラブルなくスムーズに行うことが出来大変満足です。
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Ryoko

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness
清潔感があって街までも近く、便利でよかったです。ただベッドのスプリングがだいぶ年季が入っているのかなという感じで少し残念でした。 あとは壁が薄いようで隣の部屋の声も聞こえるので、こちらの声や音も響くんだろうなと思って気になりましたが、トータル的には満足でした。お世話になりました。
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mei Ling Jones

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

KAYO

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

??

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

seung jin

Traveled with family
Liked: Room comfort

잘 머무르다 갑니다.

4식구 가족여행으로 편안하게 잘 쉬다 갑니다. 세탁기가 있어, 집에 널어놓으니 잘 마르고, 기본적인 식기류가 있어서 좋았습니다.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

??

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
十分です。
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

4/10 Poor

WENG FONG

Traveled with family and small children
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Satoshi

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

JUNKO

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

YUHWEON

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

가성비 좋은 편한 숙소~~

설명대로 잘 갖추어진 숙소였어요. 다소 작은 느낌이었지만 사용에는 전혀 불편함이 없었어요.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

かえで

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

Yoshiharu, Portland

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
ロフトが暑かったです。
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

リサ

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
バスターミナルへも近く、住宅街でも分かりやすかったです。 お部屋もきれいでした。 ロフトは少し暑かったですが、子供達は初めてのロフトで喜んでいました。
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

なお

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
とてもきれいでくつろげました！ありがとうございました。
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

??

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
気持ちよく過ごさせて頂きました。 ありがとうございました。
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

HIROSHI

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

6/10 Okay

Misato

Traveled with group
Disliked: Amenities
到着日の鍵の暗証番号が間に合わず、こっちから連絡しました 周辺の環境は満足です
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Zen

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
コンビニも駅も近くてよかったです
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022