Minami Ward Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Minami Ward
Popular places to visit
Kumamoto Castle
You can find out about the history of Kumamoto with a visit to Kumamoto Castle. Wander the parks or discover the area's hot springs.
Suizenji Gardens
Find out about the history of Kumamoto when you take a trip to Suizenji Gardens. Amble around the area's parks or visit its temples.
Izumi Shrine
Learn about the local history of Kumamoto when you take a trip to Izumi Shrine. Discover the area's hot springs and temples.
Aqua Dome Kumamoto
Catch an event at Aqua Dome Kumamoto during your trip to Kumamoto. Discover the area's hot springs and temples.
Kumamoto-jo Hall
Learn about the events happening in Kumamoto-jo Hall during your trip to Kumamoto.
Sakura Machi Kumamoto
You can enjoy retail therapy at Sakura Machi Kumamoto during your visit to Kumamoto.
Activities
Kawashiri Craftsmens Tour Discover Sake Blades and Sweets
Fukuoka: Mount Aso Volcano, Kumamoto Castle, Grasslands Day Tour
Kumamoto Castle Kusasenri and Aso Crater Tour in Fukuoka/Kumamoto
Kumamoto Castle Kusasenrigahama and Mount Aso tour from Fukuoka
Kumamoto and Mount Aso Day Tour from Fukuoka Return by Aso Train
Kumamoto Castle Kusasenri Aso Crater and Aso Boys Scenic Train
Our pick of the best Minami Ward Hotel Deals
Comfort Inn Kumamoto Miyukifueda
Reviewed on 16 Dec. 2023
THE BLOSSOM KUMAMOTO
Reviewed on 10 Jul. 2025
Nest Hotel Kumamoto
Reviewed on 20 Jun. 2025
Dormy Inn Kumamoto Natural Hot Spring
Reviewed on 10 Jul. 2025
CANDEO HOTELS KUMAMOTO SHINSHIGAI
Reviewed on 4 Jul. 2025
OMO5 Kumamoto by Hoshino Resorts
Reviewed on 18 Jun. 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Minami Ward
Tamukaemachi Oaza Tainoshima
While there might not be top attractions in Tamukaemachi Oaza Tainoshima, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Kumamoto Zoo and Botanical Garden and Suizenji Gardens.
Shinshigai
If you're spending some time in Shinshigai, Sunroad Shinshigai Shopping Street and Shimotori Shopping Arcade are top sights worth seeing.
Kuhonji
Though Kuhonji may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Sunroad Shinshigai Shopping Street and Contemporary Art Museum Kumamoto.
Shimotori
If you're spending some time in Shimotori, Sunroad Shinshigai Shopping Street and Shimotori Shopping Arcade are top sights worth seeing.
Chuo Ward
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.
Suidocho
While Suidocho may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Contemporary Art Museum Kumamoto and Kumamoto City Hall.