Published date: April 22, 2025
A Fun Experience Anytime at OMO5 Kumamoto
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Experience of the stay
This was my second visit to OMO5 Kumamoto. I had such a great experience during my previous stay that I decided it would be my go-to hotel in Kumamoto City. However, I had been booking through a different travel site, so I had trouble finding OMO.
Then I discovered HafH, knowing that OMO locations in Kyoto and Shikoku were listed, which prompted me to register with HafH. My booking this time was just the day before my stay, but unlike other travel sites, HafH has minimal tedious input tasks, which is a definite plus. Now, OMO5 Kumamoto, the front desk is on the 3rd floor. The 1st floor has a bakery shop famous in Tokyo's Toranomon, along with shops selling bags, groceries, and eyeglasses. There are several restaurants on the 2nd floor. You can access the front desk via the elevator or escalator from the 1st floor, and as you ascend in the elevator, a pleasant aroma greets you. The check-in at the front desk was very smooth. One of the greatest aspects of OMO is the quality of customer service, along with events that introduce you to the best of the local area.
If possible, I recommend checking in at 3 PM and participating in those events to learn more about the location and enhance your travel experience.
For dinner, I visited the recommended soba restaurant (Setsugekka Sanbo) from OMO, and it was so delicious that I would want to go there every day. As for the room's environment, the water was fantastic, and I filled the bathtub with warm water. This was recommended by the OMO ranger, and I tried it; the texture was very pleasant and comfortable.
Next time, I would like to book my Kumamoto trip through HafH and stay at OMO again. By the way, I think it's safer to park in the affiliated parking lot.
However, considering the pricing is comparable to a business hotel, the service might exceed that of a luxury hotel?! I would say this hotel is remarkable. I have also stayed at OMO in Kochi, and no matter where you go, the service is simply outstanding.
Experiences during the trip
The soba restaurant "Setsugekka Sanbo," introduced in OMO’s neighborhood map, is just a 5-minute walk from the hotel. Until then, I always thought that soba was best found in shops located in rural mountain areas, so I had a preconceived notion that those locations had the tastiest options. However, to my surprise, being in the city, it was such a delicious restaurant...everything I tried was delicious and paired perfectly with drinks.
In the evening, there is a course menu, but it's only available for one group per day! Next time, I will make sure to reserve early and visit again.