Hotel Route - Inn Hofu Ekimae

Travelers start the day with a hearty breakfast buffet before heading out to explore with ease, thanks to the convenient public transit connections just steps away.

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March 2026

April 2026

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Hotel Route - Inn Hofu Ekimae places guests perfectly for easy city exploration. Enjoy a free breakfast buffet to fuel your morning adventures. Nearby public transit ensures simple travel, and after sightseeing, on-site laundry facilities are a welcome convenience.

Very good

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Parking included
Free WiFi
Restaurant
Air conditioning
Business services

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Single Room, 1 Double Bed, Smoking

Very good

11 sq m
1 bedroom
Sleeps 1
1 Double Bed

Economy Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Smoking

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1 Double Bed

Twin Room, Multiple Beds, Smoking

Wonderful

17 sq m
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2 Large Twin Beds

Single Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

Wonderful

11 sq m
1 bedroom
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1 Double Bed

Comfort Single Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

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1 bedroom
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1 Double Bed

Economy Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

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Twin Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

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17 sq m
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Comfort Twin Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

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Twin Room Non Smoking

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Semi Double Room Smoking

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Single Room Non Smoking

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Twin Room Smoking

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Single Room Smoking

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Semi Double Room Non Smoking

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Comfort Twin Room, Non Smoking

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Comfort Twin Room, Smoking

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Comfort Single Room, Non Smoking

Sleeps 1

[Non-Smoking]Comfort Semi-Double [Comfort] [Semi-Double Room] [Non-Smoking]

Sleeps 2

Bathroom | Combined shower/tub, free toiletries, hair dryer, slippers

Family Room

Sleeps 3

About the neighborhood

Located in Hofu, Hotel Route - Inn Hofu Ekimae is in the business district and near a train station. Takagawa Shinyamaguchi Country Club and Ohirayama Ropeway are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Yanase River and Inoue Park. Hofu Science Museum and Shiosai-ichiba Hofu Roadside Station are also worth visiting. Visit our Hofu travel guide

1-45 Ekiminamicho, Hofu, Yamaguchi-ken, 747-0801

What's nearby

Hofu Science Museum
10 min walk - 0.6 miles
Suokokubun-ji Temple
20 min walk - 1.1 miles
Hofutenmangu Shrine
3 min drive - 1.2 miles
Takagawa Shinyamaguchi Country Club
4 min drive - 1.6 miles
Mori Museum and Garden
4 min drive - 1.6 miles

Getting around

Hofu Station
5 min walk
Fukuoka Airport (FUK)
143 min drive

Restaurants

カルビ大陸山口防府店
1 min walk
サンエトワール防府駅店
5 min walk
長崎ちゃんめん防府駅前店
7 min walk
コーヒーパーラー LARK
4 min walk
いか鮮本家
5 min walk

About this property

Hotel Route - Inn Hofu Ekimae

Hotel in the business district

Take advantage of a free breakfast buffet, laundry facilities, and a restaurant at Hotel Route - Inn Hofu Ekimae. Guests can connect to free WiFi in public areas.

Other perks at this hotel include:

Free self parking
An electric car charging station, tour/ticket assistance, and luggage storage
An elevator, a 24-hour front desk, and a vending machine
Guest reviews give good marks for the proximity to public transit and overall condition

Room features

All 207 rooms boast comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free internet.

Extra amenities include:

Bathrooms with toilets with electronic bidets and shower/tub combinations
Flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
Coffee/tea makers, daily housekeeping, and desks

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Property amenities

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free wired internet
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

Electric car charging station on site
Free self parking on site

Food and drink

Free buffet breakfast available daily 6:30 AM to 9:00 AM
A restaurant

Family friendly

Laundry facilities

Conveniences

24-hour front desk
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Vending machine

Guest services

Housekeeping (daily)
Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

Computer station

Accessibility

If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Elevator
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

Bidet
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/bathtub combination
Slippers
Toothbrush and toothpaste
Towels provided

Entertainment

Flat-screen TV with cable/satellite channels
Pay movies

Food and drink

Coffee/tea maker

Air conditioning
Desk

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight

Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

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Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or 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 credit cards, debit cards, and cash

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

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

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Frequently asked questions

Is Hotel Route - Inn Hofu Ekimae pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Hotel Route - Inn Hofu Ekimae?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at Hotel Route - Inn Hofu Ekimae?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is Hotel Route - Inn Hofu Ekimae located?

Situated in the business district, this hotel is within 2 mi (3 km) of Hofu Science Museum, Hofutenmangu Shrine, and Suokokubun-ji Temple. Mori Museum and Garden and Takagawa Shinyamaguchi Country Club are also within 3 mi (5 km). Hofu Station is only a 5-minute walk.

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Hotel Route - Inn Hofu Ekimae Reviews

8.4

Very Good

8.6

Cleanliness

7.8

Location

8.4

Staff & service

8.2

Property conditions & facilities

10/10 Excellent

James

Jun 4, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Staff members excellent service and breakfast is great

Stayed 14 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

May 8, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

This is the place to stay in Hofu. Very friendly for foreigners and great breakfast

Stayed 13 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

Jun 21, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

If going to hofu this is the place to stay. Staff is excellent

Stayed 19 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

hiroshi

May 25, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Breakfast was free with a stay but it was gorgeous even though it was my second time and I would stay there again,

Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Jul 3, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

pleasant buffe style breakfast

I was really satisfied with stay at this hotel, especially with the buffe style breakfast.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ayako

Mar 16, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Breakfast is so many option, so I will stay the hotel again with family. Just 3 minutes from Hofu station, Minato exit.

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Apr 18, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

House keeping does a fabulous job along with the morning breakfast ladies

Stayed 26 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Toshiko

Apr 5, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Thank you for your hospitality and you made me wonderful memories. My family could drive to see me ( priority). I will chose this hotel again. Thank you so much from USA!!!

Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emi

Dec 1, 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Great hospitality ! Room is great. Hotels are clean. Amenities are excellent! Very busy hotel but all staffs are working very efficiently. Breakfast is excellent also ! Super close from Hofu Station with many stores and restaurants around!

10/10 Excellent

James

May 20, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Luggage was waiting in our toom

Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

JU YEUL

Oct 25, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

good

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Minori

Dec 8, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

朝食は種類豊富で満足。近くにイオンがあるので便利。

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yoshiko

Nov 29, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

客室は清潔で使いやすい。大浴場の洗い場のシャワーが少ないが、大きい湯船で気持ちよかった。朝食は種類豊富でおいしかった。スタッフの方の対応もよかった。

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

kazutoshi

Nov 24, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities

美味しかったですスタッフも親切でした

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

TAMOTSU

Nov 13, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

丁寧に対応して頂きました

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

栄子

Nov 12, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

早朝に出たので朝食は食べなかった

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

??

Nov 2, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

良かった！

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

YUKI

Oct 22, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

安価で清潔な部屋でした。

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

TAKUMI

Oct 18, 2025

Liked: Property conditions & facilities

空調の音かわかりませんが気になる音がありました。コーヒーを自由にいただけるサービスがあるのはいいですねありがとうございました

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hiroshi

Oct 1, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

清潔でスタッフの対応も良い

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

RYOSUKE

Aug 21, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

近くにイオンモールもあり、快適でした。

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Yuji

Aug 14, 2025

通路の音が響き過ぎ

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

KAORU

Jul 11, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities

チェックアウト時に荷物を預かってもらい受け取り後もトイレで着替えや荷物の整理をロビーを使わせて頂けたりとても助かりました

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Atsushi

Jul 6, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

快適に過ごすことができました。

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

MAKOTO

Jun 29, 2025

Liked: Staff & service

前にも利用させてもらいましたが、対応も良くとても利用しやすいホテルです朝食も美味しく、スタッフの皆さんもいい笑顔で朝から元気が出ます

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

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Parking and transportation

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Family friendly

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Entertainment

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