7 Best Hotels for a Happy Morning in Kumamoto with Delicious Breakfast

Kumamoto, located in the center of Kyushu, is home to one of Japan's three most famous castles, Kumamoto Castle, Mount Aso, which boasts one of the world's largest calderas, and Kurokawa onsen, a hot onsen resort in the mountains. Full of attractive spots such as "Amakusa" where seafood is delicious. In addition, there are plenty of local gourmet dishes such as Kumamoto ramen, Taihei En, and horse sashimi. Kumamoto is a place full of charm that makes you want to go on such a trip.

If you travel to Kumamoto, you want at least two days and one night. And if you stay in Kumamoto, where you can find delicious gourmet food, you want to be particular about the breakfast at your inn. This time, we will introduce hotels and ryokan that offer unique breakfasts, such as not only local cuisine, but also unique breakfasts where you can enjoy authentic sweets and shochu from the morning. Please recharge your happiness with a delicious breakfast and enjoy your trip to Kumamoto♡

"Ref Kumamoto by Vessel Hotels" is located about a 1-minute walk from the Kumamoto City Tram "Karashimacho Station". A city hotel with a soft atmosphere of white and wood. Simple design that guest room was based on white and grain of wood. This room is a "premium twin room" with a courtyard and tatami space. After checking in, get a free drink in the lobby and take a break in your room♪

The concept of the hotel is "THE BATH", and the baths that make you forget you are in the city are also attractive. The spacious public bath has two types of open-air baths, a pot bath and a cypress wood bath, as well as a sauna! You can spend a luxurious time soaking in the bathtub while gazing at the beautiful Japanese garden.

Breakfast is buffet style. You can make your own original burger using 100% Kumamoto Akaushi beef, or grill dried fish from the Amakusa Sea. There are also a wide variety of other dishes, such as tamagoyaki (egg rolls) and Aso Takana rice. Start your day off with an original breakfast that lets you experience Kumamoto♪

The feature of this breakfast is that you can drink shochu from the morning! There is a unique service unique to Kumamoto where you can drink Shiratake rice shochu like a drink bar. Girls who like shochu get excited in the morning. Be careful not to drink too much, and have a good time in the morning feeling tipsy!

"Hotel Nikko Kumamoto Station". "Kumamoto Castle" is also within walking distance, and it is attached to a complex facility that includes a shopping mall and "Kumamoto City Museum of Contemporary Art", so it is a very convenient hotel for sightseeing and shopping. Many people say that they were impressed by the kindness and politeness of the staff, and they will support a comfortable stay with heartfelt hospitality.

This is the "Comfort Floor Standard Twin" room. You can feel Kumamoto while staying in the room, with carpets inspired by the grasslands of Aso and temari, a traditional craft. At night, sit on the sofa by the window and look back at the illuminated Kumamoto Castle.

There are plenty of room facilities that women will love, such as amenities from the French skin care brand TALGO and stylish kettles from the UK-born home appliance brand Russell Hobbs. Please spend a blissful time using the longed-for brand products♪

Breakfast is a Japanese and Western buffet at the buffet dining "AsoShéd". There are always about 70 different dishes on display, including local Kumamoto dishes such as simmered horse tendon and mustard lotus root, as well as the popular French toast made with Abe Farm's ASO MILK. Be sure to try the breakfast, which is so delicious that some people come just to eat it.

"The New Hotel Kumamoto (DLight Life & Hotels)" is conveniently located for sightseeing and business, just a minute's walk from JR Kumamoto Station. A stylish lifestyle hotel that combines "luxury" and "relaxation". You will be excited even before you enter the entrance with a solid feeling like overseas.

This is the lobby lounge "LOBBY BAR ANDO" on the first floor. There is a multi-space and island bar that can be used in various ways, such as work, cafes, and events, and it is a place for people to interact. DJ events are also held on weekends, so if you stay on weekends, the fun will never end until the evening.

There are 123 rooms in total, including Western-style rooms with a chic and calm atmosphere, Japanese-Western style rooms, and Kumamon design rooms. This is the "Relax Comfort Floor Superior Twin" with a large sofa by the window. You can spend a relaxing time in the natural, simple yet sophisticated design of the guest rooms.

Breakfast is a buffet with plenty of local ingredients at the restaurant "Fontana". In addition to Western dishes such as omelettes and breads, there are plenty of local gourmet dishes such as Kumamoto Akagyu beef bowl and local cuisine Dagojiru. The recommended point of this hotel breakfast is that you can enjoy the sweets made by the hotel pastry chef from the morning! Handmade sweets such as puddings and cakes are lined up, and there is no doubt that it will be an irresistible and happy morning for sweets lovers ♡

"Mitsui Garden Hotel Kumamoto" is about a 5-minute walk from the Kumamoto streetcar "Karashimacho Electric Stop" and within walking distance to the downtown area. The service, facilities, and meal are very satisfying, and it is popular as a hotel with good cost performance where you can stay at a reasonable price. In the lobby, there is also a photo spot where you can take a picture with the Kumamoto mascot character "Kumamon".

There are 6 types of guest rooms that are inspired by the rich nature and culture of Kumamoto. This is the concept room "Kuma Room®" decorated with cute Kumamon goods. This room is recommended for Kumamon fans and those with children. You can take pictures with a big Kumamon stuffed animal, sleep together, and have a great time♪

The guest rooms are equipped with amenities that women will love, such as compact hand mirrors and accessory trays that are very useful when applying makeup. You can store accessories that you tend to lose at the hotel, so you can prevent them from being lost or forgotten. In addition, all rooms are equipped with multi-chargers, so even if you accidentally forget one, you don't have to go to the front desk to borrow one.

Breakfast is served at the restaurant "Garden Cafe" where you can feel the traditional culture of Kumamoto, where local folk crafts and toys such as "Higo Temari" and "Kijiuma" are displayed. In addition to about 25 kinds of Japanese and Western buffets, the local cuisine corner offers Kumamoto flavors such as mustard lotus root, Takamori dengaku, Ikinari dumplings, and dagojiru. Enjoy the taste of Kumamoto to your heart's content from the morning.

About 3 minutes on foot from the Kumamoto City Tram "Torimachisuji Station", "Kumamoto Hotel Castle" stands in a great location overlooking "Kumamoto Castle", one of Japan's three most famous castles. It is a long-established hotel that represents Kumamoto, and has welcomed various dignitaries from Japan and abroad for more than 60 years since its establishment. Despite being located in the center of the bustling city of Kumamoto, you can stay comfortably in a calm hotel space.

There are various types of guest rooms designed with different themes on each floor. This is the "Superior Twin (Kumamoto Castle side)" room with a view of Kumamoto Castle. Enjoy the atmosphere of Kumamoto, a castle town, with a view of the powerful Kumamoto Castle from the sophisticated rooms accented with Bordeaux color.

For breakfast, you can choose from ``Japanese set meal,'' ``Morning gayu set meal,'' and ``American breakfast,'' all of which are nutritionally balanced. This is an example of a "Japanese set meal". You can enjoy a carefully prepared breakfast using ingredients such as ``Shodaiyaki'', a dish made in northern Kumamoto, and ``Yaki Miso'', which is associated with Miyamoto Musashi.

The breakfast venue is the dining kitchen "Kuyouan". Spend an elegant morning with a delicious breakfast while gazing at the immersive open kitchen. Also pay attention to the lively restaurant logo, which is installed at the entrance of the restaurant and was written by Kumamoto-born calligrapher Souun Takeda.

The Blossom Kumamoto is directly connected to JR Kumamoto Station and has excellent access. This hotel is located on the 9th to 12th floors of the commercial facility ``Amu Plaza Kumamoto'', surrounding a courtyard with a beautiful water basin, so you can feel close to water and greenery even though you are on the high floors. Another great thing about this hotel is that it is fully equipped with facilities such as a large public bath and a fitness room.

The guest rooms are designed with the motif of Kumamoto's nature. This room is "Deluxe Twin Japanese -NAGOMI-". A Japanese-style room inspired by Kumamoto Castle's other name, Ginkgo Castle. There is a raised tatami mat floor, so you can sit on the cushions and have a relaxing tea time like ryokan.

This is the large public bath "Yudokoro" with a sauna where you can take a bath while looking out at the garden. Soaking in a large bathtub will soothe the fatigue of your trip. The men's bath has a dry sauna, and the women's bath has a steam sauna. After bathing, quench your thirst with delicious 100% natural groundwater in the large public bath lounge.

At this hotel, you can enjoy a seasonal Japanese, Western, and Chinese buffet breakfast that uses carefully selected seasonal seafood and mountain produce from Kumamoto and other parts of Kyushu. You can enjoy not only Kumamoto flavors such as Akaushi roast beef and horse muscle curry, but also original fruit sandwiches with fruits on colorful additive-free bread. Spend a refreshing morning at the restaurant "Senzan Bansui" where the morning sun shines while watching the people coming and going in front of the station and the courtyard.

ANA Crowne Plaza Kumamoto New Sky is about an 8-minute walk from JR Kumamoto Station and a 1-minute walk from Gionbashi Station on the Kumamoto Streetcar. A 25-story, high-class hotel located along the Shirakawa River that flows through Kumamoto City. The hotel has a full range of facilities, including a restaurant, bar lounge, and a shop that sells souvenirs.

There are 6 types of guest rooms, from standard to suites. In addition to Kumamoto Castle, you can see Aso and the Ariake Sea in the distance from your room. If you stay on the "Premier Floor" located on the upper floors, you can enjoy lounge services such as breakfast, afternoon tea, and cocktails, and enjoy a higher-grade hotel stay.

The original sound sleep program "Sleep Advantage" to support comfortable sleep is also attractive. For a good night's sleep, amenities such as eye warmers and bath salts, a booklet full of hints for a good night's sleep, pillows and aroma oils that you can choose from are available. Let's refresh the tiredness of the trip with a good sleep.

Breakfast is a buffet of about 80 Japanese and Western dishes at the restaurant "San Cielo" on the 1st floor. There are about 10 types of freshly baked bread every morning, including croissants, rolls, and Danish pastries. The smell of freshly baked bread will whet your appetite♡ You can also enjoy local delicacies such as Kikuchi ancient rice, which is made with eight grains grown in the rich water and organic fertilizer of Kikuchi Valley, and mustard lotus root.

About 3 minutes on foot from Kumamoto City Tram "Torimachisuji Station". "PLACE HOTEL Ascot" is an urban modern hotel located in the center of Kumamoto where shops and restaurants gather. After checking in, take the necessary amenities from the amenity bar on the first floor where the front desk is located and go to your room.

The guest rooms are stylishly designed with compact yet modern interiors. All rooms are equipped with Simmons mattresses, so you can sleep soundly and heal the fatigue of your trip. The recommended guest room is the "High Floor Twin". It's a guaranteed room on a high floor where you can see Kumamoto Castle, so you can relax while looking at Kumamoto Castle.

For breakfast, you can enjoy a wide selection of Japanese and Western dishes at the buffet. In addition to the large dishes, there are also side dishes served in small bowls, which is a nice touch. Local dishes such as Taipingyen, Takana rice, spicy lotus root, and Ikinari dango are also available, so you can enjoy the flavors of Kumamoto from the morning.

About 10 minutes by reservation-only free shuttle bus from Kurokawa onsen bus stop. "Senomoto Kogen Hotel" in "Aso Kuju National Park" is a resort hotel surrounded by 360 degree nature. From the hotel, which stands on a vast site of about 50,000 tsubo, you can enjoy the scenery unique to Aso, such as the "Aso Five Mountains" and the scenery of cows grazing.

The guest rooms are designed so that you can feel a sense of unity with nature, and the specifications are simple and natural without unnecessary decorations. This is the 3rd floor premium special room with open-air bath in the new building (Aso side). If you open the large windows, you will feel as if you are connected to the outside. Relax on your bed or sofa and be soothed by the majestic nature of Aso.

This hotel is located in the Kurokawa onsen area, so you can enjoy high-quality onsen. From the large public bath, you can enjoy a spectacular view of the five peaks of Aso. The photo is of the open-air bath “Zekkebana No Yu”, which has an outstanding sense of openness. There is nothing to block it, so at night you can enjoy the starry sky like a planetarium while soaking in onsen.

Breakfast is a Japanese and Western buffet with about 50 different dishes using plenty of Aso ingredients. The most popular item is the "Unkai Salt Bread," which combines the flavor of Aso Jersey butter with the exquisite saltiness of Alaskan rock salt. On sunny days, you can enjoy breakfast on the pleasant terrace while looking out at the Aso mountains.

About 5 minutes by shuttle bus from the Kurokawa onsen bus stop, "Kurokawa onsen Mountain Inn Yamamizuki" is located deep in the mountains away from the Kurokawa onsen town. The mountain stream of the Tanohara River flows by the side, and it is an inn where you can feel the goodness of mountains, water, and trees. Get away from the hustle and bustle of the city and relax while feeling the transition of nature.

There are 21 pure Japanese-style guest rooms filled with the warmth of wood in the main building and the new building. You can choose from 7 types with different layouts and designs, such as with a wooden deck facing the mountain stream or with a bath overlooking the murmuring of the river. The photo shows the "E type" of 10 tatami mats + 6 tatami mats. Just being in a guest room with a view of nature will make you feel calm.

This is the women's open-air bath "Mori no Yu", located at the end of the alley along the river. At night, the sky full of stars shines, turning it into a natural planetarium! With the babbling of the river as background music, you can fully enjoy nature and onsen. In addition, there is an indoor bath with beautiful mosaic tiles and an indoor bath with an atmosphere reminiscent of an old private house called Fujin no Yu. Enjoy a tour of the different baths.

For breakfast, you can enjoy a healthy Japanese set meal at the semi-private restaurant Hanahenpen. There are a wide variety of menus with deep and nutritious flavors, such as miso soup served in a hot pot, miso that goes well with white rice, and yudofu (boiled tofu). Spend a relaxing time with a pure Japanese-style breakfast that uses local vegetables and other mountain delicacies.

About 15 minutes by shuttle bus from Amakusa Airport, "Amakusa Onsen Hotel Alegria Gardens Amakusa" is a spa resort hotel that boasts a superb view built on a hill overlooking the islands of Amakusa and the sea. On the vast grounds of about 50,000 square meters, there are plenty of facilities such as ocean view rooms, restaurants, natural onsen, and a garden with a chapel. Let's spend a heart-warming time while looking at the beautiful scenery.

The guest rooms are divided into the "Hanakan" and "Main Building." Choose from a variety of types, including rooms with open-air baths and rooms designed by Kumamon's creator, Kundo Koyama. "Hanakan Sakura" is a room with a 5m-wide window that overlooks the beautiful Amakusa ocean. It comes with an open-air bath with natural hot spring water, so you can enjoy a private bath.

At the "Perla no Yubune" in the hotel, you can enjoy natural onsen in the open-air "Umi-no-Yu" and the two open-air baths "Yama-no-Yu" and "Mori-no-Yu" surrounded by trees. You can enjoy a magnificent view of the Ariake Sea from the open-air bath in Umi-no-Yu, pictured above. There is also a sauna room with an ocean view, so enjoy the view while working up a sweat to refresh your mind and body.

For breakfast, you can choose from a Japanese/Western buffet or a Japanese set meal. We recommend the Japanese and Western buffet at the ocean view restaurant Grand Mar. Fresh seafood such as tuna, squid, and tobiko are also available, so you can make your own original seafood rice bowl with rice. On a sunny day, enjoy breakfast on the terrace while enjoying the scent of the Amakusa sea.

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About 10 minutes by shuttle bus from Kurokawa onsen bus stop. On the outskirts of Kurokawa onsen, tucked away in a konara oak forest is ryokan Sanga. On the site of about 3000 tsubo, we are proud of the hot springs where you can enjoy two kinds of high-quality onsen and the dishes that are particular about local ingredients. On the premises, there are plenty of facilities where you can enjoy an extraordinary experience, such as a lounge with books, a sunken hearth hut, and a moon-viewing platform, so be sure to enjoy a stroll.

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There are 16 guest rooms in total, including those with open-air baths, quarried stone baths, and detached rooms. From every room, you can enjoy the beautiful scenery of the four seasons. The view through the window is like a natural painting. You can spend your time relaxing in your room and gazing at the outside without thinking about anything, or you can soak in the open-air bath and be healed by onsen and nature.

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One of the attractions is that you can enjoy 100% free-flowing onsen from two private sources, "Yakushi-no-Yu" and "Bihada-no-Yu". There are seven different types of baths, including a mixed bathing open-air bath, a women-only open-air bath, an indoor bath, and three types of private baths. Please enjoy the atmosphere of each bath and the difference between the two hot spring sources.

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For breakfast, let's have a mountain village breakfast using seasonal ingredients at the meal "Kiki no Gathering". A healthy breakfast that starts with the landlady's special fresh juice made from fresh vegetables. Asage rice from Minamikogoku "Akigeshiki" and warm vegetables made with fresh vegetables, as well as local dishes. Enjoy the gentle taste and start a wonderful day ... ♡

"Yamamizuki Bettei Miyama Sanso" is about 5 minutes by shuttle bus from Kurokawa onsen bus stop. In front of you are rice paddies and footpaths, where you can see the original scenery of Japan. Consisting of the main building and 8 detached buildings, this inn will make you feel like you've slipped back in time. Since it is a separate accommodation style, meal are served in the dining room. Be sure to look up at the night sky on your way to dinner. The outdoor lights are kept to a minimum, so you can see the beautiful shining stars as much as the darkness.

There are 16 guest rooms with different floor plans and bath shapes, including Japanese-style rooms, Western-style rooms, and open-air baths. It is also a great point that you can enjoy onsen in all rooms. The "A1" type room is a spacious space with a spacious bedroom and table seats. The "C" type, which is recommended for those who want to emphasize privacy, is a special room with an open-air bath. It is the only space in Miyama Sanso that combines the modern of a Western-style room with the retro of a ryokan in front of the murmuring of the river.

On the premises, there is also a large public bath "Muranaka no Yu Tayu Tayu" with free-flowing hot springs. An indoor bath with the scent of cypress and onsen, and an open-air bath where you can hear the murmuring of the river. With two types of baths, you can enjoy onsen which are said to be mild and gentle on the skin. Enjoy bathing to your heart's content while gazing at the beautiful nature of each season.

Breakfast is a Japanese set meal at the restaurant ``Miyama Dining Hanabe'' in the mountain village. Surprisingly, you can enjoy steamed pork and vegetables in the morning. In addition, there are many dishes that use plenty of ingredients from Kumamoto, such as grilled fish and dipping sauce, and you will be very satisfied with the luxurious breakfast that you can hardly find.

Shogen Sanso, located in Tamana onsen in northern Kumamoto, is an inn that boasts a beautiful Japanese garden. A stylish space that harmonizes with a modern building reminiscent of an art museum and Japanese style. Access: Approximately 5 minutes by car from Shin-Tamana Station. There are other places in the area such as Ryuganji Park (Shirasagi Footbath) and the Takaseura River Waterside Park, which has beautiful irises, so you can enjoy sightseeing from the inn. The magical illumination of the garden at night is also a must-see.

You can choose from a Japanese-style room with a view of the garden from all rooms, or a Japanese-Western or Western-style room in the villa. If you want to spend more private time, we recommend the villa that opened in July 2023. Limited to 4 groups per day, 2 Western-style rooms and 2 Japanese-Western style rooms, both with semi-open-air baths! You can enjoy the free-flowing onsen whenever you like. Leave yourself to the leisurely flow of time and relax your mind and body.

At the large public bath "Shogen no Yu" in the hotel, you can enjoy the free-flowing onsen from the historical Tamana Onsen, which was opened about 1,300 years ago. It is said that the water is mild and has a high moisturizing effect, so it is also called the "hot spring of beauty." There is also an indoor bath made of natural stone that changes color depending on the slanting light and the flickering of the water surface, and an open-air bath with a garden. Let's get healed by the beauty of the garden and onsen, and get even more beautiful skin.

Breakfast is a Japanese-style breakfast that incorporates locally-sourced seasonal ingredients. Miso soup with mashed soybeans is a local dish of the Tamana area called "gojiru." "Nankan-age", a specialty of Kumamoto Nankan, is also included. As for meal venue, guests staying in a Japanese-style room will have dinner served in-room dining, and breakfast will be private dining at the breakfast venue. Start your day healthy with a healthy breakfast.

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Yunosato Crayon, located in Shimoda onsen with a history of about 700 years, is about a 40-minute drive from Amakusa Airport. An old private house-style inn where you can enjoy natural onsen and fresh seafood. In the large public bath and open-air bath of the natural onsen flowing directly from the source, you can also look at the sky full of stars at night. You can also expect a beautiful skin effect, so let's heal your fatigue and become beautiful in a big bath ♪

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All guest rooms are separate types with onsen. There are various types of rooms, such as a Japanese-style room with an open-air bath, a Japanese-Western style room with a Goemon bath, and a barrier-free Western-style room, so choose the one that suits your taste. The rooms have a calm atmosphere and are made in the style of an old folk house with the scent of tatami mats. Enjoy an extraordinary experience as if you were visiting a hideout.

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Dinner is a hearty dish that focuses on fresh seafood caught locally in Amakusa. Ise lobster, which can be eaten all year round regardless of the season, has an irresistible plump texture! There are also luxurious sashimi and foie gras steaks. You can also eat sashimi as shabu-shabu. If you enjoy high-quality cuisine, you will also be captivated by "Crayon" ... ♡

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Both dinner and breakfast are served at the meal "Ruri" ("Tsubakizakura plan" is in a separate room). As you can see from the photo, the breakfast is also very filling! It is a luxurious breakfast that comes with miso soup with spiny lobster from the morning. A Western-style plate with roll sandwiches and salads is also included, so even those who prefer Western-style food will be satisfied. You can feel the love in the heart-shaped tamagoyaki♡ Enjoy the charm of Amakusa to your heart's content with our proud breakfast that is particular about Amakusa products.

If you're going to stay, you want to stay at a nice inn with a delicious breakfast! We have introduced hotels and ryokan that can fulfill such a girl's wish. Did you find a nice inn that you would like to stay at? Please enjoy your trip to Kumamoto at this inn where you can spend a pleasant morning filled with a sense of happiness after savoring the exquisite breakfast that is full of specialties.