Shimotori Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A busy urban street with modern buildings, a tram, and pedestrians.
A cityscape with mountains in the background, a park with trees, and buildings.
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A bowl of ramen with pork slices, a soft-boiled egg, and seaweed garnish.

Stay near popular Shimotori attractions

Sunroad Shinshigai Shopping Street

8.6/10 (48 reviews)
During your visit to Kumamoto, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Sunroad Shinshigai Shopping Street. Amble around the area's parks or visit its temples.
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Activities

Kumamoto: Castle Admission Ticket

Kumamoto: Castle Admission Ticket

AU$7
per adult
Kumamoto: Castle Admission Ticket
Kumamoto Castle is also known as Ginkgo Castle.

Kumamoto Castle Kusasenri and Aso Crater Tour in Fukuoka/Kumamoto

AU$125
per adult
Kumamoto Castle Kusasenri and Aso Crater Tour in Fukuoka/Kumamoto
Kumamoto Kikuchi: Zen Temple Mindfulness Meditation Session

Kumamoto Kikuchi: Zen Temple Mindfulness Meditation Session

AU$59
per adult
Kumamoto Kikuchi: Zen Temple Mindfulness Meditation Session
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Our pick of the best Shimotori Hotel Deals

SOTETSU GRAND FRESA KUMAMOTO

SOTETSU GRAND FRESA KUMAMOTO

3.5 out of 5
2-2-23 Shimotori, Chuo Ward Kumamoto Kumamoto
The price is AU$90 per night from 14 Oct to 15 Oct
AU$90
14 Oct - 15 Oct
Stay at this hotel in Kumamoto. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
SOTETSU GRAND FRESA KUMAMOTO
Daiwa Roynet Hotel KUMAMOTO GINZADORI PREMIER

Daiwa Roynet Hotel KUMAMOTO GINZADORI PREMIER

2.5 out of 5
1-chome-9-1 Shimotori Chuo Ward Kumamoto Kumamoto
The price is AU$156 per night from 13 Oct to 14 Oct
AU$156
13 Oct - 14 Oct
Stay at this hotel in Kumamoto. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
Daiwa Roynet Hotel KUMAMOTO GINZADORI PREMIER
Washington R&B Hotel Kumamoto Shimo-tori

Washington R&B Hotel Kumamoto Shimo-tori

2.5 out of 5
2-2-18 Shimo-tori Kumamoto Kumamoto-ken
Stay at this hotel in Kumamoto. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Sunroad Shinshigai Shopping Street and Shimotori ...
7.8/10 Good! (238 reviews)
"The room too small no amenities"

Reviewed on 25 Mar 2019

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Washington R&B Hotel Kumamoto Shimo-tori
Extol Inn Kumamoto Ginza St

Extol Inn Kumamoto Ginza St

2 out of 5
1-9-8 Shimotori Chuo-ku Kumamoto Kumamoto Prefecture
The price is AU$108 per night from 18 Oct to 19 Oct
AU$108
18 Oct - 19 Oct
Stay at this hotel in Kumamoto. Popular attractions Shimotori Shopping Arcade and Sunroad Shinshigai Shopping Street are located nearby.
Extol Inn Kumamoto Ginza St
THE BLOSSOM KUMAMOTO

THE BLOSSOM KUMAMOTO

4 out of 5
15-26 Kasuga 3-chome, Nishi-ku Kumamoto Kumamoto Prefecture
The price is AU$173 per night from 8 Oct to 9 Oct
AU$173
8 Oct - 9 Oct
Stay at this hotel in Kumamoto. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
THE BLOSSOM KUMAMOTO
Candeo Hotels Kumamoto Shinshigai

Candeo Hotels Kumamoto Shinshigai

4 out of 5
8-7 Shinshigai Chuo Kumamoto Kumamoto
The price is AU$149 per night from 30 Sept to 1 Oct
AU$149
30 Sept - 1 Oct
Stay at this spa hotel in Kumamoto. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,023 reviews)
"Excellent location and a modern, new gorgeous hotel! Room was spacious"

Reviewed on 23 Aug 2026

Candeo Hotels Kumamoto Shinshigai
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Our guide on where to stay in Shimotori

Find the best Shimotori areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A wooden bridge leading to a traditional Japanese castle with autumn foliage.

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.

A traditional Japanese temple with a stone staircase leading up to a wooden gate.
Photo by Satoru Morimoto
Open Photo by Satoru Morimoto

Nishi Ward

If you're spending some time in Nishi Ward, Amu Plaza Kumamoto and Kumamoto Shintoshin Plaza are top sights worth seeing.

A busy urban street with modern buildings, a tram, and pedestrians.

Shinshigai

If you're spending some time in Shinshigai, Sunroad Shinshigai Shopping Street and Shimotori Shopping Arcade are top sights worth seeing.

Minami Ward

While there might not be top attractions in Minami Ward, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Aqua Dome Kumamoto and Aeon Mall Kumamoto Clair.

A stadium with a large white dome and a cable-supported roof, surrounded by green fields and trees.
Photo by Motoki-jj
Open Photo by Motoki-jj

Higashi Ward

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

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