Tamaki Ryokan

The room is very spacious and is absolutely suitable for a family. The toilet may be a bit small and difficult for elder people to use.

-many big shopping malls near the hotel -many good restaurants around the hotel -very friendly staff -small and vintage room

very comfortable.

the bed is comfortable but the pillow is a bit hard. I need to ask for another pillow from staff who gave me right away. nice stay overall

I have been staying at Tamaki Ryokan once a week for nearly a whole year because of my work at a nearby university. The family who runs it is unfailingly friendly, welcoming and warm. They give me "my room" every time, and have considerately thought (without my asking) about what I need in the room. The room itself is basic and comfortable - a typical Japanese tatami room with "unit bath". The bath is a little small and kind of a weird wedge-shaped design, but it is perfectly functional and spotlessly clean. I always look forward to the lovely breakfast, which is freshly prepared with various seasonal ingredients. It is delicious and healthy - I love it! Finally, they are great about giving advice on services in the area -- they have a map that shows the locations of various nearby restaurants, and can offer advice about Kumamoto and the surrounding area in general. I actually don't know if they speak English, but there are various signs around in English, so maybe they do? Tamaki Ryokan is a great choice for budget travellers or people in Kumamoto on business. I highly recommend it.

Perfect stay at Tamaki Ryokan. Since my arrival, owners made me feel very comfortable and relax, like at home really. Very nice and clean Japanese style room with all the amenities needed. Also very friendly and always wiling to help owners. Located very close to tram station although it is an easy walk to Kumamoto castle. Definitely I'll be back to Tamaki Ryokan if I visity Kumamoto again.

Everything about Tamaki Ryokan is perfect. The owners are super-nice, the room is large and clean, the location is near JR station/tram stations and the price is reasonable. Cannot recommend enough.

Very nice staff and big room. Good breakfast and comfortable quiet place that not near the main road. If you drive, contact them first cause just can park two car under the house. The car park beside the apartment is not available for vistors.

This family-run ryokan is ideal for family with young children as the owner also has 2 young daughters. They're equipped with Anpan toys, Kumamon plush toys, kids slippers, high chairs, and kids blankets that made our family stay a pleasant and enjoyable one. The room is large and clean although the bathroom and toilet is a bit small. The host guy made very good homey breakfast at great value, only 500 Yen/ person, if you decide to go, don't miss it. The place is a bit difficult to find, but once you get there, the host offered a hand-drawn map showing the nearest tram station, Miso-tenjin, and local restaurants. There is also a kids playground nearby with swings and sliders, our daughter totally loved it.

It was nice warm family style hotel. Location is great for local food. Stone throw away to main shopping area and the historical Kumamoto castle. Also, a good base to travel to Aso area.

This had the biggest room in our trip in Kyushu. Will easily sleep 4 adults comfortably. The Ryokan provided adequate car parking and is within easy reach of the tram lines as well. It is not in a shopping area and there are minimal facilities but there are more than enough local eateries within easy reach. I was told the central of Kumamoto is within 20 min with the tram lines.

I really felt home, with hosts always willing to help and walk an extra mile

Overall it was a very pleasant stay at Tamaki Ryokan. I always prefer staying in Japanese-style room with tatami bed as it is more spacious than normal modern hotel rooms. Tamiki Ryokan is a family-run hotel. The owner was very polite and warm person who greeted me with a big smile when I arrived. The room was clean, bright and spacious. All basic amenity are included like normal hotel. The breakfast was to my surprise! It was really delicious with very nice presentation. If I would visit Kumamoto again I would definitely stay at Tamaki again :) (TIPS to visitors, from Fukuoka Airport International Terminal, you may take the bus to KUMAMOTO and get off at 味噌天神前 Misotenjin stop. From the stop, it's only a 5-min walk to hotel. 5-min walk to Shinsuizenji JR station if you would like to go to ASO.

This was a wonderful place to stay - essentially a B&B run by a very friendly young family, who spoke relatively good (for Japan) English and made me feel very welcome. The location was perfect for me: handy for both the tram line and the JR rail line heading east; moderate walking distance (or very short tram ride) to Suizenji garden, and a short tram ride into the centre of town where the castle is.

The owner of Tamaki Ryokan is very nice. This is not a new building but everything is very clean and well maintained. Bus station and city train is less than 5 minutes away, you can leave for the next destination from the bus stop instead visiting the traffic center or JR station.