With a stay at JR WEST GROUP VIA INN PRIME KUMAMOTO, you'll be centrally located in Kumamoto, within a 5-minute drive of Kumamoto Castle and Amu Plaza Kumamoto. .This hotel is 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from Kumamoto Station Tourist Information Center and 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Kumamoto Shintoshin Plaza.
What's nearby
Amu Plaza Kumamoto - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
Kumamoto Shintoshin Plaza - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
Kumamoto Station Tourist Information Center - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
Kumamoto-jo Hall - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles
Sakura Machi Kumamoto - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles
Getting around
Kumamoto Station - 4 min walk
Zoological and Botanical Gardens Entrance Tram Stop - 7 min drive
Kumamoto Airport (KMJ) - 47 min drive
Restaurants
SEATTLE'S BEST COFFEE JR熊本店 - 5 min walk
菅乃屋 - 5 min walk
モスバーガー JR熊本店 - 4 min walk
竹乃家 熊本駅ナカ店 - 6 min walk
駅前花屋 - 4 min walk
About this property
JR WEST GROUP VIA INN PRIME KUMAMOTO
Hotel in Kumamoto
JR WEST GROUP VIA INN PRIME KUMAMOTO offers 232 accommodations with safes and slippers. Beds feature down comforters. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 50+ Mbps). Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Housekeeping is offered on request and change of bedsheets can be requested.
Public bath/onsen services include an indoor public bath (no minerals).
Make yourself at home in one of the 232 guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Private bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and blackout drapes/curtains, and housekeeping is provided on request.
Make use of convenient amenities, which include complimentary wireless internet access and a vending machine.
Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include express check-in, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage.
Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 6:30 AM and 9:30 AM.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
No onsite parking available
Food and drink
Daily buffet breakfast available 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: JPY 1,980 for adults and JPY 1,980 for children
Family friendly
Laundry facilities
Mini-fridge
Conveniences
24-hour front desk
Laundry facilities
Lockers
Luggage storage
Shared microwave
Vending machine
Guest services
Change of bedsheets (on request)
Housekeeping (on request)
Spa
Public indoor bath (no minerals)
Accessibility
No elevator
More
1 building
41 floors
At least 80% lighting from LEDs
Built in 2026
Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Blackout drapes
Down comforter
Bathroom
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shampoo
Slippers
Toilet paper
Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
Towels provided
Food and drink
Mini-fridge
More
Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
Heating (climate-controlled)
LED lighting
Safe
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
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
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
1 child per adult, up to the age of 5 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Property payment types
Important information
Optional extras
Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately JPY 1980 for adults and JPY 1980 for children
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
You need to know
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, mobile payments, and cash
Mobile payment options include: Alipay, PayPay, Merpay, R Pay, and WeChat Pay
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
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
Please note that some properties do not permit guests with tattoos to use the onsite public bathing facilities