Kumamoto Hotels - Japan

<body bgcolor="#FFFFFF"> <h2 align="center">Kumamoto Hotels</h2> <p>Find a hotel in Kumamoto, Japan. Get the best discounts on <a href="http://www.hotels-travelnow.com/asia/japan/">Kumamoto hotels</a> - up to 70% off the regular rate. Make reservations online. Japan travel information.</p> <p><b>Hotel Nikko Kumamoto<br> New Sky Hotel</b></p> <p>Most of Kumamoto's sights are conveniently located in and around the castle. The outer citadel has been turned into a public park, Ninomaru , dominated by the remaining turrets of Kumamoto-jo to the east and containing various public facilities, of which the Prefectural Art Museum is the most rewarding. Beneath the castle walls, the well-arranged and informative Traditional Crafts Centre is worth a visit. Out in the western districts, the landscaped garden of Suizenji-koen with its manicured mini-Fuji, vies with the castle as Kumamoto's most popular sight.</p> <p>Annapurna , 2F, 3-12 Tetorihon-cho. This cheerful, vegetarian restaurant serves excellent-value lunchtime bento from Ľ700, with prices only slightly higher in the evenings. All ingredients are organically grown and there's dandelion ice cream for afters. Mon-Sat 11.30am-2.30pm & 5-9pm.</p> <p>Aoyagi , 1-2-10 Shimotori-cho. Large, elegant restaurant behind the Daiei store, with a choice of counter, tatami room or tables. Despite appearances, prices aren't astronomical; lunch sets start at just over Ľ1000, though you could spend a lot more. Beautifully presented house specialities include basashi (from Ľ2000). Daily 11.30am-10pm.</p> <p>Daimonji . Tiny okonomiyaki place on the second floor above Angelus Bakery at the north end of Shimo-tori. There are plastic examples to choose from, with a big bowl for around Ľ600 to cook yourself. Cheap, cheerful and filling. Daily 11am-10pm.</p> <p>Hanaichimonme . A good bet if you're staying at the nearby Suizen-ji Youth Hostel . It's a bit rundown but friendly and very cheap, serving up huge helpings of curry rice, chicken cutlets and fried noodles, or occasionally basashi . The garrulous host speaks a modicum of English and can regale you with songs in any language. Daily 5-11pm.</p> <p>Ichinosoko , 2-8 Kachikoji. A tiny door leads into this spacious, wood-beamed beer restaurant which started life as a silk-weaving workshop. The food is a typical mix of Western and Japanese, both snacks and full meals, where you should be able to eat well for around Ľ2000. Daily 5-11pm.</p> <p>Le Petit Paris , 3-12 Tetorihon-cho (tel 096/359-5252). Pink tablecloths and classical music set the tone at this little French restaurant above a pharmacy in front of City Hall. There's a choice of four different menus, with midday prices starting at around Ľ1300. Daily except Tues 11.30am-2.30pm & 6-10pm.</p> <p>Shankar , 7-11 Kamitori-cho. This atmospheric Indian restaurant above a pharmacy on Kami-tori is worth tracking down for its excellent-value set meals (from Ľ950), including salad, chai and yoghurt. Daily 10.30am-10/11pm.</p> <p>Takamatsu , 11-10 Kamitori-cho. You can hear the buzz outside this popular basement restaurant which serves an East-West menu (in English) plus daily specials. Portions are on the small side, but the authentic pasta dishes are recommended. With careful ordering, expect to pay around Ľ2000 per head. Daily 5-11pm.</p> <p>Yoronotaki , Shinshigai-Sunroad. Popular izakaya which attracts a young crowd with its cheap beers and lively atmosphere.</p> </body>