{"id":10333,"date":"2019-02-22T10:45:13","date_gmt":"2019-02-22T02:45:13","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/?p=10333"},"modified":"2019-02-26T17:32:40","modified_gmt":"2019-02-26T09:32:40","slug":"japan-travel-amakusa-santa-coming-hotel-a-santa-inspired-accommodation-in-kumamoto","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/2019\/02\/22\/japan-travel-amakusa-santa-coming-hotel-a-santa-inspired-accommodation-in-kumamoto\/","title":{"rendered":"JAPAN TRAVEL: Amakusa Santa Coming Hotel\u2014A Santa-Inspired Accommodation in Kumamoto"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: justify\">It\u2019s Christmas anywhere you look inside <strong>Amakusa Santa Coming Hotel,<\/strong> a quirky lodging located 20 minutes away from Amakusa Airport. The hotel, aptly named after Santa Claus, features a Santa-inspired accommodation in Kumamoto Prefecture.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-10335\" src=\"http:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2019\/02\/amakusa-santacoming-hotel-kumamoto.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\">The boutique hotel has 19 well-equipped rooms all in all, with each room offering plenty of space to move freely. Rooms are made of wooden floorings and white ceilings, having a slightly minimalist approach with its limited color palette design. Beds are nice and comfy perfect for a good night\u2019s sleep. Naturally, Santa Claus is present inside through cute picture frames and mirror stickers that add a burst of fun in the room.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><em>Also read: <a href=\"http:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/2019\/02\/16\/japan-travel-amakusa-shuzo-in-kumamoto-prefecture-japan\/\" target=\"_blank\">JAPAN TRAVEL: Amakusa Shuzo in Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"871\" height=\"580\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-10336\" src=\"http:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2019\/02\/amakusa-santacoming-hotel-room.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2019\/02\/amakusa-santacoming-hotel-room.jpg 871w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2019\/02\/amakusa-santacoming-hotel-room-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2019\/02\/amakusa-santacoming-hotel-room-768x511.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 871px) 100vw, 871px\" \/><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\"><em>Amakusa Santa Coming Hotel\u2019s Deluxe River View Twin Room<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"871\" height=\"580\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-10337\" src=\"http:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2019\/02\/amakusa-santacoming.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2019\/02\/amakusa-santacoming.jpg 871w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2019\/02\/amakusa-santacoming-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2019\/02\/amakusa-santacoming-768x511.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 871px) 100vw, 871px\" \/><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\"><em>Toiletries are available at the reception area so you can get only those that you can consume. <\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\">Other than the hotel\u2019s Santa theme, another thing to love about this hotel is its majestic river view room that gives a beautiful sunrise view in the morning. The best part with this hotel is that it\u2019s tucked away from the busy city; a perfect retreat for those looking to relax and enjoy Amakusa\u2019s serene ambiance.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"871\" height=\"580\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-10334\" src=\"http:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2019\/02\/amakusa-santa-coming-hotel-reception.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2019\/02\/amakusa-santa-coming-hotel-reception.jpg 871w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2019\/02\/amakusa-santa-coming-hotel-reception-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2019\/02\/amakusa-santa-coming-hotel-reception-768x511.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 871px) 100vw, 871px\" \/><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\"><em>Did you know that Amakusa is recognized as the Holy Island of Santa Claus? This was because it is one of the first places which first opened up to Christianity. A Santa Congress was held here in 2015.<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-10340\" src=\"http:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2019\/02\/amakusa-santacoming-kumamoto-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"876\" height=\"657\" srcset=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2019\/02\/amakusa-santacoming-kumamoto.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2019\/02\/amakusa-santacoming-kumamoto-290x218.jpg 290w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2019\/02\/amakusa-santacoming-kumamoto-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2019\/02\/amakusa-santacoming-kumamoto-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 876px) 100vw, 876px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\">The dining area of Amakusa Santa Coming also does not disappoint. Although it does not offer a grand breakfast buffet setup, you\u2019ll be able to taste local gourmet through kaiseki every morning. If you\u2019re not a fan of breakfast, you can opt to remove it when you book.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><em>Also read: <a href=\"http:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/2019\/02\/17\/japan-travel-marina-franping-village-amakusa-a-new-style-of-camping-in-kumamoto\/\" target=\"_blank\">JAPAN TRAVEL: Marina Franping Village Amakusa \u2013 A New Style of Camping in Kumamoto<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"871\" height=\"580\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-10339\" src=\"http:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2019\/02\/santacoming-hotel-view-amakusa.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2019\/02\/santacoming-hotel-view-amakusa.jpg 871w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2019\/02\/santacoming-hotel-view-amakusa-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2019\/02\/santacoming-hotel-view-amakusa-768x511.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 871px) 100vw, 871px\" \/><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\"><em>The hanging bridge elevates in the morning\u2014so much for a superb view!<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"871\" height=\"580\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-10338\" src=\"http:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2019\/02\/santacoming-hotel-kumamoto-prefecture-japan.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2019\/02\/santacoming-hotel-kumamoto-prefecture-japan.jpg 871w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2019\/02\/santacoming-hotel-kumamoto-prefecture-japan-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2019\/02\/santacoming-hotel-kumamoto-prefecture-japan-768x511.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 871px) 100vw, 871px\" \/><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\"><em>The hotel\u2019s common area<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\">Hotel facilities include a vending machine and coin laundry. There\u2019s also a playpen for those traveling with kids. Bicycle rental is also available if you wish to roam around the scenic location. Amakusa Santa Coming Hotel is a good choice of accommodation to relax and admire Amakusa\u2019s tranquility and natural beauty.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><em>Also read: <a href=\"http:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/2019\/02\/19\/japan-travel-dolphin-watching-in-itsuwa-amakusa\/\" target=\"_blank\">JAPAN TRAVEL: Dolphin-Watching in Itsuwa, Amakusa<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>General information:<\/strong><br \/>\nAddress: 74-3 Kamegawa, Kamebamachi, Amakusa City, Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan<br \/>\nContact: +81 969-22-0100<br \/>\nCheck-in: 3 p.m. to 11 p.m.<br \/>\nCheck out: 10 a.m.<br \/>\nWebsite: <a href=\"http:\/\/red-happiness.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">http:\/\/red-happiness.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\"><em>This first appeared in Philippine Primer magazine Vol. 35 &#8211; February 2019 issue.<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>It\u2019s Christmas anywhere you look inside Amakusa Santa Coming Hotel, a quirky lodging located 20 minutes away from Amakusa Airport. The hotel, aptly named after Santa Claus, features a Santa-inspired accommodation in Kumamoto Prefecture.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":10335,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[562,565,1856,982,1917],"tags":[257,1119,1861,1907,1914,1915,1916],"class_list":["post-10333","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-international","category-japan-international","category-kumamoto-prefecture","category-amakusa-hotel","category-kumamoto-spot-2019","tag-japan","tag-japan-travel","tag-amakusa","tag-hotels-in-japan","tag-amakusa-santacoming-hotel","tag-hotels-in-kumamoto","tag-santa-claus-hotel"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/10333","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=10333"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/10333\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":10341,"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/10333\/revisions\/10341"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/10335"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=10333"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=10333"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=10333"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}