Only a 2-minute walk away from Karashima Tram Station, Richmond Hotel Kumamoto Shinshigai offers modern rooms with free Wi-Fi. Guests can request relaxing massages for an extra cost. The air-conditioned rooms feature a flat-screen TV with VOD channels, a fridge and an electric kettle with green tea bags. Nightwear is provided for all guests and each room comes with an air purifier. The en suite bathroom comes with free face wash. The 24-hour front desk offers luggage storage and photocopying services. Laptop rentals are available and a coin-launderette is on site. Drink vending machines are available. Ineya restaurant serves Japanese dishes including local Kumamoto specialties. Kumamoto Shinshigai Richmond Hotel is a 15-minute walk from Kumamoto Castle and a 15-minute tram ride from JR Kumamoto Train Station. Kumamoto Airport is a 50-minute ride away on the limousine bus.