Historic Hotels & Resorts in Kumamoto from NZ$52

Those looking for a tour of the local history will find plenty of reasons to visit Kumamoto. You can also enjoy the many sights to visit such as temples and monuments.

Based on our travel expertise, SOTETSU GRAND FRESA KUMAMOTO is a top hotel for history seekers booking on Expedia, and it features free Wi-Fi and laundry facilities. Yakumo Koizumi Old House in Kumamoto is a short walk away. Other choices near historic sites include Nest Hotel Kumamoto and OMO5 Kumamoto by Hoshino Resorts.

In Kumamoto, you’ll find 125 hotels bookable on Expedia though not many historic hotels to choose from.

Kumamoto is notable for landmarks like Kumamoto Castle, Sakura-no-baba Josaien and Suizenji Gardens. Cultural venues include Contemporary Art Museum Kumamoto, Kumamoto Prefectural Traditional Crafts Centre and Kumamoto Prefectural Art Museum. A couple of additional sights to add to your itinerary are Sakura Machi Kumamoto and Shinshigai Shotengai.

By booking a historic hotel, guests can sleep in a building that has an official historic designation. A palace, castle, grand home or even an old police station, pub, lodge or skyscraper can be considered a historic hotel provided that it’s of special interest. Traditional architecture and period features are often preserved within the guestrooms or public spaces of historic hotels in Kumamoto, giving a historical feel.

“Heritage hotel” is a term often used in Asia and Europe, while “historic hotel” is more common in the U.S. though overall the terms are quite similar. The architecture and building of historic hotels tend to be the most significant aspect. For a heritage hotel, it’s mainly the cultural value as well as how it influenced the community.

Hotels have the safety features and modern conveniences you might expect, though efforts have been made to preserve the historic aspects and traditions. Private rooms with updated bathroom facilities, free WiFi and the normal amenities found in most hotels will also be available in a historic hotel. When you book a historic hotel in Kumamoto, don’t worry that you’ll be staying at a place that’s uncomfortable for guests or simply rundown.