Facilities and Services
Facilities and Services
Facilities and Services
Opening February 2026
Natsume Perseum
The theme: "Learn and appreciate Natsume Soseki as a person."
This new variety of pop literature museum inside Hotel Tau provides an entrance to literature at your travel destination from the perspective of Natsume Soseki as a person. It is sure to be a place that both literature fans and those who have never read Soseki can enjoy.
Library & Coworking Lounge
Tau Library
Tau Library is sure to sate your curiosity and add new depth to your trip. Explore the space and spend time here in your own way as you peruse books selected by professionals on various topics, including art and culture, inspiring stories, literature, Soseki, exploring and studying Kumamoto, introducing literature and Soseki, and expanding methods of and attitudes around travel. Enjoy leisurely time with free coffee and your favorite book surrounded by literature.
The Tau staff has assembled over 5,000 books to color your trip with, including 2,000 manga volumes, a children's book corner, and 2,000 books about "Discovering Kumamoto," "Unraveling Soseki," and "Connecting with Culture."
About Our Services
Hours: 10AM-7PM (check our Instagram for calendar)
Price: ¥1,100 (including tax) for 1st hour
More than 1 hour: ¥2,200 (tax incl.)
Free for children not yet in school
Students (must show school ID): ¥550/hour (tax incl., up to a maximum of ¥2,200)
Free for hotel guests
Usage: Please pay in advance at the hotel's 4F reception counter.
Entrance
The moment you step through the door, the hustle and bustle of the outside falls away, and a comfortable green space expands before your eyes. Guests are greeted with soft, natural light and fragrant plants, signalling a place of peace.
Reception Desk
The lobby, a hub for tourists and travelers, is connected to the Tau Library, where you can find an array of books to enrich your trip with art and culture.
Breakfast
A buffet of Japanese and Western dishes made with ingredients grown in Kumamoto. Enjoy the vegetables, rice, and other delicious food nurtured by the bountiful water and natural resources of Kumamoto. Breakfast is prepared by hand every morning with seasonal ingredients to provide guests with plenty of energy for a long day of activities.
Price: ¥1,540 (including tax)
¥880 for kids aged 4-6 not yet in school, and free for children 3 and under
Hours: 6:45AM-10AM (Last Order: 9:30AM)
Location: 4F Tau Library
- Other Services Provided:
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Vending Machines (soft drinks) / Coin-operated laundry machines (washer, dryer) / Smoking Room / TA-Q-BIN Mail Service / Free Wifi / Washable Slippers / Humidifying Air Purifier / Toilet with Warm Water Bidet Function / Scale Available upon request: / Trouser Press / Baby bed (reservation required)
- If you would like to smoke, please use one of the smoking rooms.
- We accept payment via cash, credit card (Visa, Mastercard, JCB, American Express, UC, DC, NICOS, debit card), and e-money services (QUICPay, iD, Rakuten Edy, nanaco, WAON, IC card).
- We don't provide e-money recharge services.