HOTEL TAU, KUMAMOTO

3.0 star property
Hotel with a restaurant, near Kumamoto Castle

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Designer's Studio Twin Room with Mini Kitchen, Non Smoking | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Designer's Smart Single Room, Non Smoking | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
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Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Explore the area

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Shimotori 1-7-18, Chuo, Kumamoto, Kumamoto, 860-0807
  • Place, Kumamoto City Hall
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Sakura Machi Kumamoto
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Kumamoto Castle
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, Kumamoto (KMJ)
    ‪29 min drive‬

Room options

Japanese Style Twin Room, Non Smoking

  • 258 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds

Designer's Twin Room, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Designer's Single Room, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 193 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Queen Bed

Designer's Double Room, Non Smoking

  • 193 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Designer's Twin Room, Smoking

  • 193 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Designer's Single Room, Smoking

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • 129 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Designer's Single Room, Smoking (1 Semi Double Bed for 2 People)

  • 129 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Large Twin Bed

Designer's Smart Single Room, Non Smoking

  • 129 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Large Twin Bed

Designer's Studio Twin Room with Mini Kitchen, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Large Twin Bed and 1 Large Twin Trundle Bed

About the neighborhood

Kumamoto

Located in Chuo Ward, HOTEL TAU, KUMAMOTO is adjacent to Shimotori Shopping Arcade and within a 5-minute walk of Sunroad Shinshigai Shopping Street. This 69-room, 3-star hotel welcomes guests with conveniences like a restaurant, free in-room WiFi, and coffee/tea in a common area.

What's nearby

  • Kumamoto City Hall - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Sunroad Shinshigai Shopping Street - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Sakura Machi Kumamoto - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Kumamoto Castle - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Kumamoto-jo Hall - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles

Getting around

  • Suidocho Tram Stop - 7 min walk
  • Fujisakigumae station - 14 min walk
  • Kumamoto Airport (KMJ) - 52 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪黒亭 下通店 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪すしざんまい 下通店 - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪オーデン - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪うまかっさい - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Cotswolds Tea Room - ‬1 min walk

About this property

HOTEL TAU, KUMAMOTO

Hotel with a restaurant, near Kumamoto Castle
Guests of HOTEL TAU, KUMAMOTO enjoy free WiFi in public areas, coffee in a common area, and laundry facilities. Front-desk staff can assist with securing valuables and luggage storage. This hotel also has a vending machine.
Guests can expect to find free WiFi and wired Internet. Bathrooms offer hair dryers, free toiletries, bidets, and slippers. Refrigerators are also standard.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour offsite parking (JPY 1,200 per night)

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: JPY 1,540 for adults and JPY 880 for children
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • Restaurant Higogiku

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 5:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 11:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
The name of this property will be changing to HOTEL TAU, KUMAMOTO as of October 10, 2025.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately JPY 1540 for adults and JPY 880 for children
  • Nearby parking fee: JPY 1200 per night(984 ft away; open 24 hours)

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or 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 credit cards; cash is not accepted
  • Check-in: 3 PM
  • Check-out: 11 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is available during limited hours.

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, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as 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.
  • This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted. 

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.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

Property is also known as

Sunroute Kumamoto
Hotel Sunroute Kumamoto Hotel
Hotel Sunroute Kumamoto Kumamoto
Hotel Sunroute Kumamoto Hotel Kumamoto

Frequently asked questions

What's there to do around HOTEL TAU, KUMAMOTO?

This hotel is situated in Chuo Ward, just steps from Sunroad Shinshigai Shopping Street and Shimotori Shopping Arcade, and within a short walk of Contemporary Art Museum Kumamoto. You'll also find Kumamoto Castle and Sakura Machi Kumamoto less than a mile away.

Is there parking available at HOTEL TAU, KUMAMOTO?

No, this hotel doesn't offer parking.

Does HOTEL TAU, KUMAMOTO feature a casino at the property?

No, HOTEL TAU, KUMAMOTO doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at HOTEL TAU, KUMAMOTO?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

What amenities will couples enjoy at HOTEL TAU, KUMAMOTO?

Couples staying at this hotel will appreciate amenities like free Internet access and slippers as well as a restaurant.

Does HOTEL TAU, KUMAMOTO have a hot tub?

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

Does HOTEL TAU, KUMAMOTO have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

Yes, HOTEL TAU, KUMAMOTO serves buffet breakfast for a surcharge each morning at Restaurant Higogiku.

Does HOTEL TAU, KUMAMOTO allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at HOTEL TAU, KUMAMOTO.

Does HOTEL TAU, KUMAMOTO have connecting rooms?

No, this hotel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

Where is the closest airport to HOTEL TAU, KUMAMOTO?

The closest major airport to HOTEL TAU, KUMAMOTO is Kumamoto Airport (KMJ), which is 12 mi away (52 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies at HOTEL TAU, KUMAMOTO?

No, you won't find guestrooms with balconies at HOTEL TAU, KUMAMOTO.