Kumamoto

Travel Guide

Panorama view of Kusasenri pond and meadow
Panorama view of Kusasenri pond and meadow
最高に美しい晴天空の阿蘇市街から阿蘇五岳風景
日本 熊本県 阿蘇2020年
Aso Godake scenery from Aso city in the most beautiful clear sky
Japan Kumamoto Prefecture Aso 2020
Mount Aso, or Aso Volcano, the largest active volcano in Japan stands in Aso Kuju National Park in Kumamoto Prefecture, Kyushu, Japan
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Where to stay in Kumamoto

熊本城の長塀と坪井川

Chuo Ward

5/5(1 area review)

While you're in Chuo Ward, take in top sights like Contemporary Art Museum Kumamoto and jump on the metro at Suidocho Tram Stop to see more of the city.

Chuo Ward
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Shinshigai

4/5(2 area reviews)

While visiting Shinshigai, you might make a stop by sights like Sunroad Shinshigai Shopping Street and Shimotori Shopping Arcade.

Shinshigai
梅の花「クローズアップ」(梅林公園)百梅園
Plum blossom "close-up" (Umebayashi Park) Hyakubaien
日本2022年(2月)撮影「百梅園」
Photographed in 2022

Nishi Ward

4/5(1 area review)

West ward of Kumamoto City, Nishi-ku, offers a unique blend of urban and suburban vibes, bordered by Kita-ku, Chūō-ku, Minami-ku, Tamana city, and Gyokutō town. Explore the diverse surroundings and immerse yourself in Japanese culture.

Nishi Ward
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Shimotori

While visiting Shimotori, you might make a stop by sights like Sunroad Shinshigai Shopping Street and Shimotori Shopping Arcade.

Shimotori
熊本県 江津湖

Higashi Ward

While you're in Higashi Ward, take in top sights like Kumamoto Zoo and Botanical Garden and jump on the metro at Zoological and Botanical Gardens Entrance Tram Stop to see more of the city.

Higashi Ward
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Minami Ward

While Minami Ward isn't home to many top sights, Aqua Dome Kumamoto and Aeon Mall Kumamoto Clair are some notable places to visit nearby.

Minami Ward
THE BLOSSOM KUMAMOTO

THE BLOSSOM KUMAMOTO

4 out of 5
3-15-26 Kasuga, Nishi-ku Kumamoto Kumamoto
The price is NT$2,639 per night from Mar 5 to Mar 6
NT$2,639
NT$2,902 total
Mar 5 - Mar 6
Stay at this hotel in Kumamoto. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,858 reviews)
Lovely hotel, the room was very nice and clean. Breakfast was delicious with lot of choices. We all love it

Reviewed on 2026/1/27

THE BLOSSOM KUMAMOTO
KOKO HOTEL Premier Kumamoto

KOKO HOTEL Premier Kumamoto

3 out of 5
3-20 Sakuramachi, Chuo Ward Kumamoto Kumamoto
The price is NT$2,068 per night from Feb 9 to Feb 10
NT$2,068
NT$2,275 total
Feb 9 - Feb 10
Stay at this hotel in Kumamoto. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (602 reviews)
The staff was fantastic. Rooms were super clean.

Reviewed on 2026/1/16

KOKO HOTEL Premier Kumamoto
CANDEO HOTELS KUMAMOTO SHINSHIGAI

CANDEO HOTELS KUMAMOTO SHINSHIGAI

3.5 out of 5
8-7 Shinshigai Chuo Kumamoto Kumamoto
The price is NT$2,231 per night from Mar 8 to Mar 9
NT$2,231
NT$2,454 total
Mar 8 - Mar 9
Book a stay at this spa hotel in Kumamoto. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,017 reviews)
ホテル内全般、室内、大浴場含め 大変清掃が行き届いていました。 朝の清掃スタッフの皆さんの挨拶含め、対応は素晴らしかったです。

Reviewed on 2026/1/19

CANDEO HOTELS KUMAMOTO SHINSHIGAI
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
fav KUMAMOTO

fav KUMAMOTO

3.5 out of 5
9-1 Kajiyamachi Chuo Ward Kumamoto Kumamoto
Stay at this aparthotel in Kumamoto. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9/10 Wonderful! (312 reviews)
Nice boutique hotel with large rooms and a small kitchenette. Staff are super friendly. The city centre and Kumamoto Castle are just a few minutes away by foot and there is plenty of parking options next to the hotel. Rooms are equipped with a washing machine but no dryer, which is surprising, If ...

Reviewed on 2025/12/20

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SUMITSUGU HOUSE Station

SUMITSUGU HOUSE Station

3 out of 5
1-chome-5-3 Kasuga, Nishi Ward Kumamoto Kumamoto
Stay at this vacation home in Kumamoto. Enjoy free WiFi, Netflix, and premium TV channels. Popular attractions Kumamoto Castle and Kitaoka Nature Park are located ...
すごくよかったです!

Reviewed on 2024/12/15

SUMITSUGU HOUSE Station
HOTEL ALL IN KUMAMOTO

HOTEL ALL IN KUMAMOTO

4 out of 5
7-28 Anseimachi Chuo Ward Kumamoto Kumamoto
Stay at this apartment in Kumamoto. Enjoy free WiFi, laundry facilities, and in-room washers/dryers. Popular attractions Kumamoto Castle and Shimotori Shopping ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (8 reviews)
地點很方便

Reviewed on 2026/1/28

HOTEL ALL IN KUMAMOTO
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of Kumamoto

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Top Destination
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5/5 - Excellent

Emi

Wonderful city with a lot of history and pride.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Aso is a place near by Kumamoto downtown, if you have a rental car, I would suggest you visiting there.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

If I had time to relax I’ll be back this place...

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveler

We didnt get ro spend a y time there because all the lockers at 5he train station were closed off for the G20 summit

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