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Espoir Shinmachi V 205 | Free WiFi - Espoir (Kumamoto)

Espoir Shinmachi III 203 | Private kitchenette | Fridge, microwave, stovetop, coffee/tea maker - Espoir (Kumamoto)

Espoir Shinmachi II 105 | Laundry - Espoir (Kumamoto)

Espoir Shinmachi I 201 | Free WiFi - Espoir (Kumamoto)

Overview
Location
Prices
Amenities
Policies

Located close to Kumamoto Castle, Espoir has plenty to offer. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

Excellent

Popular amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

Room options

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Tonight

Mar 27 - Mar 28

Tomorrow

Mar 28 - Mar 29

Espoir Shinmachi I 201

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

Espoir Shinmachi II 105

1 bedroom
Sleeps 5
2 Twin Beds and 2 Twin Futons

Espoir Shinmachi III 203

1 bedroom
Sleeps 5
3 Twin Futons and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

Espoir Shinmachi IV 202

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

Espoir Shinmachi V 205

1 bedroom
Sleeps 5
4 Twin Futons

About the neighborhood

Chuo Ward, a neighborhood in Kumamoto, is home to Espoir. Kumamoto Prefectural Art Museum and Kumamoto City Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Shimotori Shopping Arcade and Kumamoto Zoo and Botanical Garden. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Kumamoto Suizenji Stadium or Aqua Dome Kumamoto. Visit our Kumamoto travel guide

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2-11-4 Shinmachi, Kumamoto, Kumamoto, 860-0004

What's nearby

Sunroad Shinshigai Shopping Street
9 min walk - 0.5 miles
Kumamoto City Hall
13 min walk - 0.7 miles
Kumamoto Castle
16 min walk - 0.9 miles
Kumamoto-jo Hall
6 min walk - 0.4 miles
Sakura Machi Kumamoto
7 min walk - 0.4 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

松葉
3 min walk
旅彩
6 min walk
珈琲回廊
4 min walk
秀ちゃんラーメン
5 min walk
長﨑次郎喫茶室
3 min walk

About this property

Espoir

Each apartment features a washing machine and a kitchenette with a refrigerator, a stovetop, and a microwave. Guests can appreciate conveniences like a coffee/tea maker and free tea bags/instant coffee, and other amenities include free WiFi and a flat-screen TV.

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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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

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

1 child, up to the age of 2 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room

Important information

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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

The Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour, and Welfare requires all international visitors to submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels, etc. ); additionally, lodging proprietors are required to photocopy passports for all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file

Property is also known as

Espoir Kumamoto

Espoir Apartment

Espoir Apartment Kumamoto

Frequently asked questions

Is Espoir pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

This property doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Espoir?

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

What time is check-out at Espoir?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Espoir located?

Located in Chuo Ward, this apartment building is within 1 mi (2 km) of Kumamoto-jo Hall and Kumamoto Castle. Sakura Machi Kumamoto and Sunroad Shinshigai Shopping Street are also within 10 minutes. Suidocho Tram Stop is 22 minutes by foot and Kumamoto Station is 19 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Espoir Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.6

Cleanliness

7.8

Amenities

8.0

Property conditions & facilities

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Oct 22, 2025

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

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

May 18, 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

WING KI

Jan 22, 2025

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

8/10 Good

gemma

Sep 13, 2022

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

10/10 Excellent

Yashiro

Mar 26, 2026

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

8/10 Good

トサカ

Feb 7, 2026

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

8/10 Good

Satoru

Oct 9, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication

なし

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

Verified

8/10 Good

atsushi

Sep 29, 2025

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

6/10 Okay

リョウヘイ

May 6, 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

kazuka

Apr 28, 2025

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

8/10 Good

Ryoko

Mar 23, 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

seung jin

Feb 3, 2025

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

8/10 Good

??

Jun 23, 2024

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities

十分です。

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

Verified

10/10 Excellent

YUHWEON

Nov 12, 2023

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

6/10 Okay

Yoshiharu

Aug 18, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

ロフトが暑かったです。

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

Verified

10/10 Excellent

リサ

Aug 14, 2023

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

10/10 Excellent

なお

Mar 10, 2023

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

10/10 Excellent

??

Feb 16, 2023

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

6/10 Okay

Misato

Oct 1, 2022

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

10/10 Excellent

Zen

Sep 9, 2022

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

8/10 Good

ユミ

May 6, 2022

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

Verified

8/10 Good

Yasuhiro

May 6, 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

おおむね問題なし。壁が薄いのがちょっと残念。

Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Mar 22, 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

３連泊したが、コーヒー等３泊分あると良かった。歯ブラシが出てなくて、歯磨きができなかった。洗濯機があるのに、ハンガーが、少なくて干せなかった。スリッパか無いので、足がベタついて気持ち悪かった。布団、マットレスは固めではあったか、良かった。掃除はきれいにしてあった。部屋からお城が見えて良かった。お城まで、12.3分なので歩いても問題ないし、サクラマチまでも苦になる距離ではないが、バス停は、遠くて使うことはなかった。スーツケース等大荷物を、持っての移動は大変だった。車をレンタルしたのなら、コインパーキングが、とても近いので便利だろうと思った。

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Feb 22, 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

清潔でロフトもあり充分な広さでとても快適でした

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2022

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mizuki

May 9, 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

お部屋にかわいいくまもんのラーメンやコーヒーがありました。お部屋に忘れ物をした際も迅速に対応してくださり電話越しでも伝わる素敵なオーナーさんです(^ ^)ロケーション、お部屋の清潔さ、大満足です！必要なものは全てそろており、熊本市で遊ぶ時の滞在には本当におすすめです！

Stayed 2 nights in May 2021

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Getting around

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About this property

Espoir

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Property amenities

Internet

Parking and transportation

Family friendly

Kitchenette

Bathroom

Entertainment

Laundry

Climate control

Pets

Suitability/Accessibility

Safety features

General

Policies

Check-in

Check-out

Special check-in instructions

Access methods

Pets

Children and extra beds

Important information

You need to know

We should mention

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Reviews

Espoir Reviews

Excellent

8.6

7.8

8.0

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Stephanie

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Overall good stay for 2 nights

Verified traveler

10/10 Excellent

WING KI

WING KI

8/10 Good

gemma

Pleasant apartment in great location

gemma

10/10 Excellent

Yashiro

Yashiro

8/10 Good

トサカ

トサカ

8/10 Good

Satoru