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Espoir

Property class: 2.5
Apartment near Kumamoto Castle in Kumamoto

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Photo gallery for Espoir

A hotel room with a bed, a couch, a small table, a painting on the wall, a ladder, and a door.
A multi-story building with a sign indicating it is an 'elevator house'.
A front-loading washing machine with a control panel, a water inlet hose, and a detergent container on top.
A compact kitchen with a stove, sink, and a refrigerator.
A checkered floor with a round table in the center, a sofa with cushions, and a television on a stand.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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2-11-4 Shinmachi, Kumamoto, Kumamoto, 860-0004
  • Place, Kumamoto-jo Hall
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Sakura Machi Kumamoto
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Kumamoto City Hall
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Airport, Kumamoto (KMJ)
    ‪40 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Espoir Shinmachi I 201

Two single beds with black and white bedding, a nightstand with a lamp, and a window with blinds.

Espoir Shinmachi I 201

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

View all photos for Espoir Shinmachi II 105

A small hotel room with two beds, a TV, a window with curtains, and a door.

Espoir Shinmachi II 105

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

View all photos for Espoir Shinmachi III 203

A neatly made bed with white linens and a teal blanket, a wall-mounted light, and a power outlet on the wall.

Espoir Shinmachi III 203

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

View all photos for Espoir Shinmachi IV 202

A hotel room with a bed, a small table, a TV, and green curtains.

Espoir Shinmachi IV 202

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

View all photos for Espoir Shinmachi V 205

A hotel room with a bed, a couch, a small table, a painting on the wall, a ladder, and a door.

Espoir Shinmachi V 205

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 4 Twin Futons
  • Free WiFi

About the area

Kumamoto

Chuo Ward stay.Within a 10-minute walk of this Chuo Ward apartment, you'll find Kumamoto-jo Hall and Sakura Machi Kumamoto. Sunroad Shinshigai Shopping Street and Kitaoka Nature Park are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • Kumamoto-jo Hall - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Sakura Machi Kumamoto - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Sunroad Shinshigai Shopping Street - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Kumamoto City Hall - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Kumamoto Castle - 6 min drive - 1.3 km

Getting around

  • Zoological and Botanical Gardens Entrance Tram Stop - 6 min drive
  • Kumamoto Station - 19 min walk
  • Kumamoto Airport (KMJ) - 50 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪湯上り処Sola - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪カフェ・ド・プラーナ - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪寿司じじや - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪秀ちゃんラーメン - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪TATARABA - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Espoir

Apartment near Kumamoto Castle in Kumamoto
  • 5 guestrooms or units
  • No smoking on site
Espoir offers 5 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and slippers. Kitchenettes offer refrigerators, stovetops, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils. Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers, hair dryers, and toothbrushes and toothpaste.

This Kumamoto apartment provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms.

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Suizenji Comfort Hotel
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  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Parking available
3.8 out of 5, Good, 529 reviews
The price is CA $82
CA $94 total
Sep 13 - Sep 14
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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
  • Smoking not allowed

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Private entrance

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 2 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: JPY 200.00 per person, per night

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. No onsite parking is available. This property accepts cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • One child 2 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • 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.

Property is also known as

Espoir Kumamoto
Espoir Apartment
Espoir Apartment Kumamoto

Frequently asked questions

How close is Espoir to the airport?

Espoir is 12.5 mi (50-min drive) away from the Kumamoto Airport (KMJ) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Espoir?

As of Aug 17, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Espoir on Aug 20, 2026 start from CA $62, 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.

Does Espoir have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Espoir.

Does Espoir offer free breakfast?

Espoir does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Espoir?

No, there is no casino at this apartment.

What time is check-in at Espoir?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Espoir?

Free parking is not available at this apartment.

Does Espoir have a pool?

Espoir does not have a pool.

Does Espoir have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this apartment.

How close is Espoir to downtown Kumamoto?

Espoir is 0.4 mi away from Kumamoto.

Espoir Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 24 out of 49 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 17 out of 49 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 49 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 49 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 49 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
This was our favorite apartment accomodation in Japan. Very comfortable and enough space for 2 and in a great location. We could walk to the station and to the city center and castle. The small kitchen was fine for making a small breakfast and coffee. And we really appreciated the wash machine and drying rack! Check in worked exactly as described. Highly recommended!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

gemma

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

WING KI

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
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.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Isao

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Communication
部屋は広く、ロフトもあり十分でした。洗面用の置き場がなく少し手間取りました。値段が安かったので満足です。
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Keino

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
良かったでした
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Yashiro

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
宿泊所周辺も静かで、ゆっくり休むことができました。
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

KAYO

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy
無いです。商工会議所の方に歩くと、コンビニあり サクラマチの方に歩くと、コンビニあり
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

トサカ

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
客室も綺麗で、過ごしやすかったです。 ぜひ、また利用したいです。
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

William Clive

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, communication
廁所、空間偏小，但整體乾淨且東西齊全 是個不錯的選擇
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Satoru

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
なし
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

atsushi

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
非常に使いやすく良い部屋でした。 若干、駅から遠いですが安かったので仕方ないと思います。
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

リョウヘイ

Liked: Communication
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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

kazuka

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
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
Verified review

8/10 Good

Ryoko

Liked: Cleanliness, communication
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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

seung jin

Liked: Room comfort, communication

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

??

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
十分です。
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

YUHWEON

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

가성비 좋은 편한 숙소~~

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

6/10 Okay

Yoshiharu

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

10/10 Excellent

リサ

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

なお

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

??

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
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
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Misato

Disliked: Amenities, communication
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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Zen

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

ユミ

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
ベッドやキッチンが清潔で心地よく過ごせました。周りは静かな住宅街ですが、近くの路面電車の音がきこえます。気になる人は気になるかも。掃除はいきとどいてましたが、トイレの換気扇のほこりだけ気になりました。他はとてもよかったです。熊本ラーメンとコーヒーをおいてくれていました。ありがとう！
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022