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 is also known as Ginkgo Castle.

Kumamoto Castle Kusasenri and Aso Crater Tour in Fukuoka/Kumamoto

AU$124
per adult
Kumamoto Castle Kusasenri and Aso Crater Tour in Fukuoka/Kumamoto
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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$70 per night from 12 July to 13 July
AU$70
12 July - 13 July
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 ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,208 reviews)
"房間乾淨整潔，對於獨旅的旅客來說房間大小很剛好，有位置可以擺放行李箱。旅館的位置很好，旁邊就是商店街，便利商店也在旁邊，非常便利。"

Reviewed on 26 June 2026

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$112 per night from 12 July to 13 July
AU$112
12 July - 13 July
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
Kumamoto Washington Hotel Plaza

Kumamoto Washington Hotel Plaza

3 out of 5
2-3-10 Shimotori Kumamoto Kumamoto-ken
Stay at this hotel in Kumamoto. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Kumamoto Castle and Sunroad Shinshigai Shopping ...
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Kumamoto Washington Hotel Plaza
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 Kumamoto Castle and Sunroad Shinshigai Shopping ...
7.8/10 Good! (236 reviews)
"The room too small no amenities"

Reviewed on 25 Mar 2019

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Washington R&B Hotel Kumamoto Shimo-tori
THE BLOSSOM KUMAMOTO

THE BLOSSOM KUMAMOTO

4 out of 5
3-15-26 Kasuga, Nishi-ku Kumamoto Kumamoto
The price is AU$110 per night from 10 July to 11 July
AU$110
10 July - 11 July
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 ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,873 reviews)
"so good"

Reviewed on 25 June 2026

THE BLOSSOM KUMAMOTO
Mitsui Garden Hotel Kumamoto

Mitsui Garden Hotel Kumamoto

4 out of 5
1-20, Kouya Imamachi Kumamoto Kumamoto
The price is AU$59 per night from 5 July to 6 July
AU$59
5 July - 6 July
Stay at this hotel in Kumamoto. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.4/10 Very good! (1,002 reviews)
"It’s a very good option to stay in Kyoto"

Reviewed on 13 May 2026

Mitsui Garden Hotel Kumamoto
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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 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.

A stone pathway leading to a traditional Japanese shrine with steps and stone lanterns.
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 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.

Tamukaemachi Oaza Tainoshima

While there might not be top attractions in Tamukaemachi Oaza Tainoshima, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Suizenji Gardens and Kumamoto Zoo and Botanical Garden.

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