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Espoir

2.5 star property

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

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Room options

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Espoir Shinmachi I 201

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Washing machine
Separate bedroom
Separate bathtub and shower
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Twin Beds, 2 Twin Futons and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Espoir Shinmachi II 105

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Washing machine
Separate bedroom
Separate bathtub and shower
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Twin Beds and 2 Twin Futons

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Espoir Shinmachi III 203

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Washing machine
Separate bedroom
Separate bathtub and shower
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 3 Twin Futons and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Espoir Shinmachi IV 202

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Washing machine
Separate bedroom
Separate bathtub and shower
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Twin Beds, 1 Twin Sofa Bed and 1 Twin Futon

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Espoir Shinmachi V 205

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Washing machine
Separate bedroom
Separate bathtub and shower
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 4 Twin Futons
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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

  • Kumamoto_ShinshigaiShotengai_553248621562271767_08
    Sunroad Shinshigai Shopping Street
    9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Kumamoto_KumamotoCityHall_553248621532762754_04
    Kumamoto City Hall
    13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • On 14 April 2016, a massive earthquake (magnitude 6.2) struck Kumamoto prefecture and damaged numerous structures of the Kumamoto Castle complex including the main castle. Routes and pathways were still open and available for visitors. During our visit, efforts for reconstruction of Kumamoto castle were under way as can be seen in the background of this photo. The Uto Yagura turret (foreground), on the other hand, survived the quake and remains intact.
    Kumamoto Castle
    16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Kumamoto-jo Hall
    6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Sakura Machi Kumamoto
    7 min walk - 0.7 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

  • 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

Entire place

You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

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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Reviews

Espoir Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.6

Cleanliness

7.8

Amenities

8.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 21 out of 43 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 43 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 43 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 43 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 43 reviews

Reviews

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

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

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.

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

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

8/10 Good

Satoru

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

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

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

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

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

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

8/10 Good

??

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

8/10 Good

Yasuhiro

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

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

10/10 Excellent

Mizuki

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

Excellent Stay!

The owner communicated very well. We left items behind accidentally and they held them for us. The owner was the sweetest person.
Stayed 1 night in May 2021