When you stay at Espoir, you'll be a short five-minute drive from Kumamoto-jo Hall and Kumamoto Castle. Bonuses such as washing machines, fridges and microwaves are in all apartments.
Reviews
8.68.6 out of 10
Excellent
Popular amenities
Refrigerator
Laundry facilities
Kitchenette
Non-smoking
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Main amenities (1)
5 smoke-free apartments
Feel at home (6)
Children stay free
Kitchenette
Private bathroom
Separate bath and shower
Television
Coffee/tea maker
Room options
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Espoir Shinmachi I 201
Highlights
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Washing machine
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
1 bedroom
Sleeps 6
2 Single Beds, 2 Single Futons and 1 Single Sofa Bed
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Espoir Shinmachi II 105
Highlights
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Washing machine
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
1 bedroom
Sleeps 5
2 Single Beds and 2 Single Futons
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Espoir Shinmachi III 203
Highlights
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Washing machine
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
1 bedroom
Sleeps 5
3 Single Futons and 1 Single Sofa Bed
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Espoir Shinmachi IV 202
Highlights
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Washing machine
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
1 bedroom
Sleeps 5
2 Single Beds, 1 Single Sofa Bed and 1 Single Futon
Kumamoto Station Tourist Information Center - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
Getting around
Kumamoto (KMJ) - 57 min drive
Kumamoto Minami Station - 7 min drive
Kumamoto Station - 18 min walk
Fujisakigumae station - 28 min walk
Suidocho Tram Stop - 22 min walk
Restaurants
旅彩
長﨑次郎喫茶室 - 3 min walk
珈琲回廊 - 4 min walk
政木屋 - 5 min walk
松葉 - 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
When you stay at Espoir, you'll be a short five-minute drive from Kumamoto-jo Hall and Kumamoto Castle. Bonuses such as washing machines, fridges and microwaves are in all apartments.
Languages
Japanese
At a glance
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Property size
5 apartments
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age – 18
Check-out time is 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out
DONE
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
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Required at check-in
Cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children
One child (2 years old and younger) stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room using existing bedding
PETS
Pets
Pets not allowed
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING
Parking
No on-site parking
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Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Internet
Free WiFi
Parking and transport
No on-site parking available
Family friendly
Children stay for free (see details)
Kitchenette
Fridge
Stovetop
Microwave
Free tea bags/instant coffee
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Bathrooms
Separate bath and shower
Slippers
Shampoo
Toilet paper
Toothbrush and toothpaste
Hairdryer
Soap
Towels provided
Entertainment
Flat-screen TV
Laundry
Washing machine
Climate control
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
No lifts
Smoke-free property
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 installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
General
5 rooms
Fees & policies
Policies
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.
This property does not have lifts.
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 that there is a smoke detector on the property.
This property accepts cash.
Also known as
Espoir Kumamoto
Espoir Apartment
Espoir Apartment Kumamoto
Frequently asked questions
Does Espoir offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Espoir does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Espoir?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Espoir?
Sorry, there's no on-site parking at Espoir.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Espoir?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 6:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM. Contactless social distancing and check-out are available.
Does Espoir have a kitchen or kitchenette?
Yes, there is a kitchenette, which also includes a stovetop, a fridge and a microwave.
What's the area around Espoir like?
Espoir is a short 6-minute walk from Kumamoto-jo Hall and 10 minutes' walk from Sunroad Shinshigai Shopping Street.
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Espoir Reviews
Reviews
8.6
Excellent
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8.6/10
Cleanliness
7.8/10
Amenities
8.0/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.0/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
8/10 Very good
13 Sep 2022
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
gemma
gemma, 5-night trip
8/10 Very good
18 May 2024
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).
Verified traveller
2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
22 Jan 2025
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.