Published date: May 4, 2025
I Realized It Was a Waste to Only Use It as a Stopover After Staying There.
Room Type Stayed
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Experience of the stay
I stayed with my family of four (2 adults, a grade schooler, and an infant). The kids were thrilled with the stairs in the room and the second-floor area that felt like a secret base. Although the room was just an average business hotel room, the usable space was doubled! Since the kids have a hard time staying still, being able to move around up and down was fantastic! The separate bath and toilet were also a plus, allowing for a relaxing bath.
At night, we converted the cozy space downstairs into a sleeping area, so we could sleep spaciously divided between levels. (They provided extra futons as well!)
For breakfast, I bought some items from a bakery located at the right corner outside the hotel and took them to the terrace to eat. However, I regretted not trying the delicious-looking breakfast from the hotel cafe.
Experiences during the trip
Before heading to Aso, I stopped at OMO Kumamoto.
As it was a bit of a walk from the parking lot, I thought about unloading my luggage at the front of the hotel, but there was no space for that, even though the site clearly mentioned it (T . T).
I drove around once to the prefectural parking lot.
The hotel is very close to the parking lot, and the streetcars running along the way added a nostalgic yet urban vibe to the town, heightening my travel spirit.
For dinner, I enjoyed drinking at a yatai village about a 3-minute walk away. The sake bar was way too much fun!
The next day, I set off for Aso! Along the way, I relaxed in a hot spring facility before heading to Aso.
In Aso, I studied a bit at the Aso Volcano Museum and drove close to the crater. I met Kumamon and Shin-chan at the museum!♡
Personally, I recommend the 15-minute movie shown at the museum. It gives a great insight into Aso’s traditions (but I guess it might be really boring if you’re not interested).