Higashi Ward

Kumamoto

A weeping willow over a calm body of water at dusk.
A stadium with a large white dome and a cable-supported roof, surrounded by green fields and trees.
A river with dense green foliage on the banks and a rocky outcrop in the water.
Photo by そらみみ (Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 4.0)

Stay near popular Higashi Ward attractions

Kumamoto Zoo and Botanical Garden

8.0/10 (205 reviews)
Why not see the exotic and native animals who call Kumamoto Zoo and Botanical Garden home during your vacation in Kumamoto? Discover the area's hot springs and temples.
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Things to do

Kumamoto: Castle Admission Ticket

Kumamoto: Castle Admission Ticket

￥800
per adult
Kumamoto: Castle Admission Ticket
Kumamoto: Traditional Ikinari Dango Cooking Class

Kumamoto: Traditional Ikinari Dango Cooking Class

￥3,500
per adult
Kumamoto: Traditional Ikinari Dango Cooking Class
Kumamoto Castle is also known as Ginkgo Castle.

Kumamoto Castle Kusasenri and Aso Crater Tour in Fukuoka/Kumamoto

￥14,205
per adult
Kumamoto Castle Kusasenri and Aso Crater Tour in Fukuoka/Kumamoto
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Higashi Ward Hotel Deals

THE BLOSSOM KUMAMOTO

THE BLOSSOM KUMAMOTO

4 out of 5
15-26 Kasuga 3-chome, Nishi-ku Kumamoto Kumamoto Prefecture
The price is ￥14,855 per night from Sep 13 to Sep 14
￥14,855
￥16,741 total
Sep 13 - Sep 14
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. ...
THE BLOSSOM KUMAMOTO
JR WEST GROUP VIA INN PRIME KUMAMOTO

JR WEST GROUP VIA INN PRIME KUMAMOTO

3 out of 5
2-9-29, Kasuga, Nishi-ku Kumamoto Kumamoto
The price is ￥8,087 per night from Sep 23 to Sep 24
￥8,087
￥9,296 total
Sep 23 - Sep 24
Stay at this hotel in Kumamoto. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Kumamoto Castle and Amu Plaza Kumamoto ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (8 reviews)
"エレベーター待ちの回数が少し多いように感じましたが、昇降速度が速いので長く待つことは少なかったです。 大浴場ではスリッパの履き間違いがよく発生しますので、"

Reviewed on Aug 27, 2026

JR WEST GROUP VIA INN PRIME KUMAMOTO
Mitsui Garden Hotel Kumamoto

Mitsui Garden Hotel Kumamoto

4 out of 5
1-20, Kouya Imamachi Kumamoto Kumamoto
The price is ￥11,066 per night from Sep 29 to Sep 30
￥11,066
￥12,691 total
Sep 29 - Sep 30
Stay at this hotel in Kumamoto. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews)
"El personal fue muy amable en todo momento. Nos facilitaron una báscula para pesar maletas .Tuvimos que usar un parking con convenio ya que el coche era más alto que el techo(cuidado), el encargado del parking estaba preocupado por si nos perdiamos. La habitación era conveniente, más grande que lo ..."

Reviewed on Aug 5, 2026

Mitsui Garden Hotel Kumamoto
Candeo Hotels Kumamoto Shinshigai

Candeo Hotels Kumamoto Shinshigai

4 out of 5
8-7 Shinshigai Chuo Kumamoto Kumamoto
The price is ￥11,687 per night from Sep 28 to Sep 29
￥11,687
￥13,317 total
Sep 28 - Sep 29
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! (1,027 reviews)
"Excellent location and a modern, new gorgeous hotel! Room was spacious"

Reviewed on Aug 23, 2026

Candeo Hotels Kumamoto Shinshigai
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3.5 out of 5
9-1 Kajiyamachi Chuo Ward Kumamoto Kumamoto
The price is ￥12,363 per night from Sep 28 to Sep 29
￥12,363
￥14,218 total
Sep 28 - Sep 29
Stay at this aparthotel in Kumamoto. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
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Kumamoto Hotel Castle

Kumamoto Hotel Castle

4 out of 5
4-2 Jyoto-machi, Chuo-ku Kumamoto Kumamoto
The price is ￥7,305 per night from Sep 7 to Sep 8
￥7,305
￥8,507 total
Sep 7 - Sep 8
Stay at this hotel in Kumamoto. Enjoy free WiFi, 3 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
Kumamoto Hotel Castle
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Where to stay in Higashi Ward

Find the best Higashi Ward areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Higashi Ward
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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 stone pathway leading to a traditional Japanese shrine with steps and stone lanterns.
Photo by Satoru Morimoto
Open Photo by Satoru Morimoto

Nishi Ward

While visiting Nishi Ward, you might make a stop by sights like Amu Plaza Kumamoto and Kumamoto Shintoshin Plaza.

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

Shimotori

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

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

Shinshigai

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

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.

Higashi Ward

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