HOTEL TAU KUMAMOTO

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1-7-18 Shimotori, Chuo-ku, Kumamoto-shi, Kumamoto, Kumamoto, Japan, 860-0807

Highlights

Located in Kumamoto tourist area

Located in Kumamoto tourist area

This neighborhood is preferred by frequent travelers. Properties here have the highest location ratings, high review scores, and lots of bookings

100% Positive
Based on guest reviews
Inside city center

Inside city center

100% Positive
Based on guest reviews
290 meters to Shimotori Shotengai
Laundry service
Laundromat

Facilities

Car park

Laundry

Japanese cuisine

Western cuisine

Japanese

Wheelchair accessible

Access 4.3
Location 4.1
Service 4.1
Room comfort and quality 3.8
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Closest transportation

Hanabatacho Tram Station is within 0.23 km

Kumamotojo Shiyakushomae Tram Station is within 0.26 km

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4.1Excellent

Location rating score

Location - Inside city center
Popular neighborhood
Popular landmarks
Shimotori Shotengai
290 m
Shinshigai Shotengai
310 m
Kato Kiyomasa Statue
350 m
Kumamon Square
450 m
Sakuranobaba Johsaien
490 m
Closest landmarks
Osake no Raizu, Sakabadori
10 m
Ginza Dori Street
30 m
Beer Restaurant Oden
50 m
Sakaedori Street
90 m
Ichodori Street
130 m

Important information

Service4.1
Number of restaurants1
Location rating4.1
Closest airportKumamoto Airport (KMJ)
Distance from airport15.0 km

Rooms available at HOTEL TAU KUMAMOTO

Designer's Single Room (Non-smoking Floor)
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  • Room size: 18 m²
  • Non-smoking
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Designer's Double Room (Non-smoking Floor)
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  • Room size: 18 m²
  • Non-smoking
  • 1 queen bed
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Japanese-style Twin Room (Non-smoking Floor)
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  • Room size: 24 m²
  • Non-smoking
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Japanese/Western-style Twin Room
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  • Room size: 19 m²
  • Non-smoking
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Designer's Twin Room (Non-smoking Floor)
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  • Room size: 20 m²
  • Non-smoking
  • 2 single beds
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Designer's Double Room
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  • Room size: 18 m²
  • Non-smoking
  • 1 queen bed
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Designer's Smoking Twin Room
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  • Room size: 18 m²
  • Smoking allowed
  • 2 single beds
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Designer's Studio Twin Room with Mini Kitchen
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  • Room size: 16 m²
  • Non-smoking
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Designer's Smoking Single Room
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  • Room size: 13 m²
  • Night
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Designer's Twin Room
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  • Room size: 20 m²
  • Non-smoking
  • 2 single beds
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More about HOTEL TAU KUMAMOTO Entrance

More about HOTEL TAU KUMAMOTO

Situated in the center of Kumamoto City's downtown area, this hotel is only a 10-minute walk from Kumamoto Castle. Ideal for sightseeing, shopping and dining. The hotel is adjacent to Shimotori Arcade, one of the largest shopping streets in Kumamoto Prefecture. The guest rooms were renovated in September 2013 to create Japanese-style twin rooms with tatami and wooden flooring, and double rooms with 160 cm wide queen beds. There is also a coin laundry available.

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Amenities and facilities

Accessibility
  • Braille support in public spaces unavailable
  • Elevator for wheelchair unavailable
  • Gravel path at entrance unavailable
  • Handrails in stairs and hallways unavailable
  • In-room emergency alarm unavailable
  • In-room emergency alarm for hearing impaired unavailable
  • In-room toilet and bathtub with handrails unavailable
  • Shared acccessible toilet unavailable
  • Sign-language support at reception unavailable
  • Slope at entrance unavailable
  • Wheelchair unavailable
  • Wheelchair accessible
Dining, drinking, and snacking
  • Japanese cuisine
  • Western cuisine
Services and conveniences
  • Laundromat
  • Laundry service
Getting around
  • Car park [indoor] unavailable
  • Car park [outdoor] unavailable
  • Parking [paid]

Location

1-7-18 Shimotori, Chuo-ku, Kumamoto-shi, Kumamoto, Kumamoto, Japan, 860-0807

Excellent4.1

Location

Airports
  • Kumamoto Airport (KMJ)
    15.0 km
  • Saga Airport (HSG)
    54.4 km
Public transportation
  • Hanabatacho Tram Station
    230 m
  • Kumamotojo Shiyakushomae Tram Station
    260 m
Hospital or clinic
  • Hakuai-kai Hospital
    440 m
Shopping
  • Shimotori Shotengai
    290 m
Convenience store
  • 7 Eleven
    20 m
Cash withdrawal
  • ATM
    230 m

What's nearby

Popular landmarks
  • Shimotori Shotengai
    290 m
  • Shinshigai Shotengai
    310 m
  • Kato Kiyomasa Statue
    350 m
  • Kumamon Square
    450 m
  • Sakuranobaba Johsaien
    490 m
  • Kumamoto Castle
    570 m
  • Kato Shrine
    730 m
  • Former Hosokawa Mansion
    1.2 km
  • JR Kumamoto Station
    2.2 km
  • Suizenji Jojuen Garden
    2.7 km
Nearby landmarks
  • Osake no Raizu, Sakabadori
    10 m
  • Ginza Dori Street
    30 m
  • Beer Restaurant Oden
    50 m
  • Sakaedori Street
    90 m
  • Ichodori Street
    130 m
  • Kagomachidori Shotengai
    180 m
  • Hanabatacho Tram Station
    230 m
  • Kumamoto City Office
    230 m
  • Sunroad Shinshigai
    240 m
  • Kumamoto City Hall, Large Hall Floor
    250 m
Distances shown are straight-line distances on the map. Actual travel distances may vary.

Property policies

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    Some helpful facts

    Check-in/Check-out
    • Check-in from15:00
    • Check-out until11:00
    The property
    • Opened in 1975
    • Number of floors10
    • Number of rooms69
    • Most recent renovation1993
    • Number of restaurants1

    Reviews of HOTEL TAU KUMAMOTO from verified guests

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    4.0
    • Access score 4.3 out of 5 and is a high score in Kumamoto
      Access4.3
    • Location score 4.1 out of 5 and is a high score in Kumamoto
      Location4.1
    • Service score 4.1 out of 5 and is a high score in Kumamoto
      Service4.1
    • Room comfort and quality score 3.8 out of 5 and is a high score in Kumamoto
      Room comfort and quality3.8
    High score for Kumamoto

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    1. 3.0

      Couple
      Stayed 1 night in June 2022

      “well located”

      The location is very good for sightseeing in the city, but the baths are old, and the price is reasonable.

      Reviewed June 27, 2022
    2. 4.0

      Lee from Singapore
      Group

      “Very good”

      Location was perfect, just next to shopping street. However for people who drive, it is a bit inconvenient as the hotel has no car-park within the same building. Need to park the car a block away, a bit inconvenient when unloading luggages. However, the h

      Reviewed January 03, 2017
    3. 4.4

      Manuel from Germany
      Group

      “Excellent”

      A bit on the side of typical "business hotel" they offer fairly small rooms but at a good price. The free WiFi is available per room with very good reception and is one of the best I have used on my trip. The breakfast selection is a bit limited but tasty.

      Reviewed September 14, 2015
    4. 4.0

      KW from United States
      Group

      “Very good”

      Clean and comfortable room with modern amenity. Within walking distance to the Kumamoto castle, shopping and entertainment district. Courteous and helpful English speaking staff.

      Reviewed February 21, 2015
    5. 5.0

      Group
      Stayed 1 night in December 2019

      “便利な立地”

      食事・観光にとても便利な場所にありました。フロントの方々の接客も非常に満足しております。朝食も落ち着いて美味しく頂きました。

      Reviewed December 08, 2019
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    This property is in high demand.