Kumamoto Travel Guide

Tourist Guide
Kumamoto

Where to stay in Kumamoto

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Chuo Ward

While visiting Chuo Ward, you might make a stop by sights like Sakura Machi Kumamoto and Kumamoto Castle.

Chuo Ward
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Nishi Ward

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

Nishi Ward
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Shimotori

When in Shimotori, you can plan a visit to Kumamoto City Hall and Sakura Machi Kumamoto, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Shimotori
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Shinshigai

Though Shinshigai may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Sakura Machi Kumamoto and Kumamoto City Hall.

Shinshigai
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Higashi Ward

While visiting Higashi Ward, you might make a stop by sights like Kumamoto Zoo and Botanical Garden and KKWing Stadium.

Higashi Ward
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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.

Minami Ward
Nest Hotel Kumamoto
Nest Hotel Kumamoto
3 out of 5
4-39 Karashima-cho, Chuo-ku, Kumamoto, Kumamoto-ken
The price is AU$47 per night from 21 Apr to 22 Apr
AU$47
per night
21 Apr - 22 Apr
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Kumamoto. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast, and onsite parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition in our ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,011 reviews)
"Location is really good, hotel is located just beside a huge shopping mall and short distance from a major shopping & food street, staff is very friendly and helpful, mechanical parking is available and quite convenient. However, only the toilet is too small."

Reviewed on 24 Feb. 2024

Nest Hotel Kumamoto
SOTETSU GRAND FRESA KUMAMOTO
SOTETSU GRAND FRESA KUMAMOTO
3 out of 5
2-chome-2-4 Shimotori Chuo Ward, Kumamoto, Kumamoto
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Kumamoto. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (731 reviews)
"Quite new, clean and big room size ( twin room) , lot of space in room. Like the coin laundary machine status can see on TV, very convienient. 30 second to shopping area. For amenity ,hope can provide face cream and shave cream. Recommend this hotel to travaller"

Reviewed on 23 Mar. 2024

SOTETSU GRAND FRESA KUMAMOTO
THE BLOSSOM KUMAMOTO
THE BLOSSOM KUMAMOTO
4 out of 5
3-15-26 Kasuga, Nishi-ku, Kumamoto, Kumamoto
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Kumamoto. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (722 reviews)
"Excellent Hotel, have been there several times."

Reviewed on 23 Mar. 2024

THE BLOSSOM 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.
Espoir
Espoir
2.5 out of 5
2-11-4 Shinmachi, Kumamoto, Kumamoto
Stay at this apartment in Kumamoto. Enjoy free WiFi, a flat-screen TV, and a separate tub and shower. Popular attractions Sakura Machi Kumamoto and Kitaoka Nature ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (26 reviews)
Pleasant apartment in great location
"The flat is more spacious than I expected and we appreciated the washer and balcony equipped for drying clothes. The kitchen area is very small so it was hard to cook. The futons were very comfortable on the mezzanine level and, although the fan helped, it was very hot during the summer to sleep ..."

Reviewed on 13 Sep. 2022

Espoir
FAV HOTEL Kumamoto
FAV HOTEL Kumamoto
3.5 out of 5
9-1 Kajiyamachi Chuo Ward, Kumamoto, Kumamoto
Stay at this 3.5-star aparthotel in Kumamoto. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast, and onsite parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ...
9/10 Wonderful! (158 reviews)
"Perfect for family"

Reviewed on 24 Mar. 2024

FAV HOTEL Kumamoto
Sumitsugu House East
Sumitsugu House East
3 out of 5
1-2-7 Kyomachi, Chuo-ku, Kumamoto, Kumamoto
Stay at this 3-star vacation home in Kumamoto. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a garden. Popular attractions Kato Shrine and Kumamoto Prefectural Art Museum ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (3 reviews)
"清潔感があり良かったです。"

Reviewed on 2 May 2019

Sumitsugu House East
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
5 - Excellent
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5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller
30 Jul 2019

Little English is spoken in Kumamoto so a few Japanese phrases would be helpful. Shopping is great Kumamoto castle is worth a look

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller
19 Jun 2019

Hard time finding a tour bus worth taking

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller
17 Apr 2019

Excellent dining and shopping precinct. Needs to publicise its attractions

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