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1. SOTETSU GRAND FRESA KUMAMOTO

SOTETSU GRAND FRESA KUMAMOTO
3.5 star property
Shimotori
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,098 reviews)
"Fantastic hotel. Great location, great staff. Wonderful stay!"
United States
Josh
The price is ￥7,072
￥8,241 total
Sep 24 - Sep 25
SOTETSU GRAND FRESA KUMAMOTO
Reception

2. Daiwa Roynet Hotel KUMAMOTO GINZADORI PREMIER

Daiwa Roynet Hotel KUMAMOTO GINZADORI PREMIER
2.5 star property
Shimotori
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (305 reviews)
"The hotel was fine for one. Breakfast was good."
Japan
Mark
The price is ￥13,620
￥15,570 total
Sep 23 - Sep 24
Daiwa Roynet Hotel KUMAMOTO GINZADORI PREMIER
Property entrance

3. Candeo Hotels Kumamoto Shinshigai

Candeo Hotels Kumamoto Shinshigai
4.0 star property
Shinshigai, 0.4 km from Shimotori
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,028 reviews)
"Second time staying. Convenient location to shopping."
United States
scott
The price is ￥11,441
￥13,071 total
Sep 28 - Sep 29
Candeo Hotels Kumamoto Shinshigai
Hot springs

4. Dormy Inn Kumamoto Natural Hot Spring

Dormy Inn Kumamoto Natural Hot Spring
3.0 star property
Chuo Ward, 0.6 km from Shimotori
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,000 reviews)
"Lovely hotel with onsen. "
United Kingdom
Michael
The price is ￥12,577
￥14,686 total
Sep 13 - Sep 14
Dormy Inn Kumamoto Natural Hot Spring
View from property

5. Kumamoto Hotel Castle

Kumamoto Hotel Castle
4.0 star property
Chuo Ward, 0.5 km from Shimotori
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,001 reviews)
"Very clean, staffs are very kind. Good view of Kumamoto castle"
United States
Naomasa
The price is ￥7,790
￥9,025 total
Sep 28 - Sep 29
Kumamoto Hotel Castle
Reception

6. Daiwa Roynet Hotel Kumamoto

Daiwa Roynet Hotel Kumamoto
3.0 star property
Chuo Ward, 0.2 km from Shimotori
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (214 reviews)
"Everything was good."
United States
Jan
The price is ￥11,823
￥13,568 total
Sep 23 - Sep 24
Daiwa Roynet Hotel Kumamoto
Terrace/patio

7. &and COMFY HOTEL Kumamotojo View

&and COMFY HOTEL Kumamotojo View
3.0 star property
Chuo Ward, 0.6 km from Shimotori
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (387 reviews)
"Friendly, clean, great location with gorgeous castle view Lovely breakfast "
Japan
FRANK
The price is ￥11,998
￥13,598 total
Sep 25 - Sep 26
&and COMFY HOTEL Kumamotojo View
Breakfast area

8. Kumamoto Tokyu REI Hotel

Kumamoto Tokyu REI Hotel
3.0 star property
Shinshigai, 0.4 km from Shimotori
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (1,001 reviews)
"Very convenient location"
Taiwan
Anita
The price is ￥11,345
￥14,307 total
Sep 30 - Oct 1
Kumamoto Tokyu REI Hotel
View from room

9. Hotel Nikko Kumamoto

Hotel Nikko Kumamoto
4.0 star property
Chuo Ward, 0.3 km from Shimotori
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (945 reviews)
"Great stay and well maintained rooms. Close to downtown and easily accessible."
United States
Suresh
The price is ￥14,803
￥18,799 total
Sep 13 - Sep 14
Hotel Nikko Kumamoto
Lobby

10. Mitsui Garden Hotel Kumamoto

Mitsui Garden Hotel Kumamoto
4.0 star property
Chuo Ward, 0.5 km from Shimotori
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (1,001 reviews)
"Romm was very clean and nice. Breakfast buffet was good quality. Overall it was great place to stay."
Canada
SaeJoon
The price is ￥11,066
￥12,691 total
Sep 13 - Sep 14
Mitsui Garden Hotel Kumamoto
Terrace/patio

11. OMO5 Kumamoto by Hoshino Resorts

OMO5 Kumamoto by Hoshino Resorts
3.5 star property
Chuo Ward, 0.2 km from Shimotori
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (286 reviews)
"Good hotel for city visit with family"
Japan
Hideaki
The price is ￥15,959
￥18,075 total
Sep 16 - Sep 17
OMO5 Kumamoto by Hoshino Resorts
Room

12. Ark Hotel Kumamotojomae

Ark Hotel Kumamotojomae
3.0 star property
Chuo Ward, 0.7 km from Shimotori
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (1,000 reviews)
"Great stay. With daily cleaning and changing of towels. Great free lounge facilities and lovely view of the castle Would definitely return"
United Kingdom
Beatrice
The price is ￥5,508
￥6,459 total
Sep 23 - Sep 24
Ark Hotel Kumamotojomae
Breakfast meal

13. Toyoko Inn Kumamoto Shin Shigai

Toyoko Inn Kumamoto Shin Shigai
3.0 star property
Shinshigai, 0.2 km from Shimotori
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (646 reviews)
"The location is right quite far from the main station but is conveniently located for sightseeing."
United Kingdom
Yuki
The price is ￥9,450
￥10,900 total
Sep 13 - Sep 14
Toyoko Inn Kumamoto Shin Shigai
Lobby

14. KOKO HOTEL Premier Kumamoto

KOKO HOTEL Premier Kumamoto
3.0 star property
Chuo Ward, 0.5 km from Shimotori
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (693 reviews)
"Very clean rooms. Location is above a mall and bus terminal, making it very convenient. Walkable distance to kumamoto castle as well."
Singapore
Song Jun
The price is ￥11,597
￥13,286 total
Oct 1 - Oct 2
KOKO HOTEL Premier Kumamoto
Restaurant

15. HOTEL MYSTAYS Kumamoto Riverside

HOTEL MYSTAYS Kumamoto Riverside
3.0 star property
Chuo Ward, 0.5 km from Shimotori
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (831 reviews)
"Enjoyed our stay at this hotel"
Hong Kong SAR China
Wai Hong Albert
The price is ￥7,810
￥9,850 total
Sep 30 - Oct 1
HOTEL MYSTAYS Kumamoto Riverside
Restaurant

16. KKR Hotel Kumamoto

KKR Hotel Kumamoto
3.5 star property
Chuo Ward, 0.8 km from Shimotori
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,000 reviews)
"Great location and friendly staff. Worth getting a room with the castle view."
Australia
Peter
The price is ￥14,281
￥17,680 total
Sep 29 - Sep 30
KKR Hotel Kumamoto
Lobby sitting area

17. Richmond Hotel Kumamoto Shinshigai

Richmond Hotel Kumamoto Shinshigai
3.0 star property
Shinshigai, 0.3 km from Shimotori
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (528 reviews)
"Good and convenient location"
Germany
Ronja
The price is ￥9,687
￥11,132 total
Sep 6 - Sep 7
Richmond Hotel Kumamoto Shinshigai
Exterior

18. Grids Premium Hotel Kumamoto

Grids Premium Hotel Kumamoto
3.0 star property
Chuo Ward, 0.5 km from Shimotori
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (256 reviews)
"Nice people and a great area to stay in "
United States
Daniel
The price is ￥12,062
￥13,668 total
Oct 1 - Oct 2
Grids Premium Hotel Kumamoto
Front of property - evening/night

19. PLACE Hotel Ascot

PLACE Hotel Ascot
3.0 star property
Chuo Ward, 0.2 km from Shimotori
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (107 reviews)
"The staffs are very friendly and professional. The rooms are clean and comfortable. The location is great. "
United States
Connie
The price is ￥10,721
￥12,312 total
Sep 13 - Sep 14
PLACE Hotel Ascot
Exterior

20. Natural Hot Spring Higo no Yu Onyado Nono Kumamoto

Natural Hot Spring Higo no Yu Onyado Nono Kumamoto
3.0 star property
Chuo Ward, 0.2 km from Shimotori
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (69 reviews)
"This Japanese-style hotel has tatami mats throughout. When you arrive, you take your shoes off and store them in lockers. Then, you can walk around the hotel barefoot or in socks. Kimonos are also provided for you to wear inside the hotel. The hotel is very clean. The breakfast buffet features Japanese cuisine and a few pastries. Last but not least, there is an onsen on the top floor."
France
Eric
The price is ￥14,090
￥16,199 total
Sep 13 - Sep 14
Natural Hot Spring Higo no Yu Onyado Nono Kumamoto
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Where to stay in Shimotori

Find the best Shimotori areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Shimotori
Learn more about Shimotori
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

West ward of Kumamoto City, Nishi-ku, offers a unique blend of urban and suburban vibes, bordered by Kita-ku, Chūō-ku, Minami-ku, Tamana city, and Gyokutō town. Explore the diverse surroundings and immerse yourself in Japanese culture.

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.

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 Kumamoto Zoo and Botanical Garden and jump on the metro at Zoological and Botanical Gardens Entrance Tram Stop to see more of the city.

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.

Top Shimotori Hotel Reviews

Candeo Hotels Kumamoto Shinshigai

Candeo Hotels Kumamoto Shinshigai

10/10 Excellent
"Excellent location and a modern, new gorgeous hotel! Room was spacious"
Mariko 2-night trip
Posted 8 days ago
Candeo Hotels Kumamoto Shinshigai

Frequently asked questions

What's it like in Shimotori?
Guests are sure to enjoy their time checking out all that Kumamoto's Shimotori neighborhood has to offer. Are you looking for Shimotori travel tips? Be sure to check out Shimotori Shopping Arcade and Sunroad Shinshigai Shopping Street while you're in the neighborhood.
Where is the best place to stay in Shimotori?
Based on our traveler data, SOTETSU GRAND FRESA KUMAMOTO is one of the top choices for your stay in Shimotori. This hotel is a short 14-minute walk from Kumamoto Castle, and it offers a restaurant and free WiFi. Other good choices for your stay in the neighborhood include Daiwa Roynet Hotel KUMAMOTO GINZADORI PREMIER and Washington R&B Hotel Kumamoto Shimo-tori.
How many hotels can I expect to find in the Shimotori area?
Book one of Expedia's 9 hotels and other accommodations in Shimotori and start exploring everything Kumamoto has to offer.
If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Shimotori, will I receive a refund?
Yes! You'll find that most hotel room reservations are refundable if you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to cancel it and receive a refund within 24 hours of booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to get the best deals available in Shimotori.
Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip to Shimotori?
For more details about changing or cancelling your trip to Shimotori, head over to our customer service page.
What can I see and do in this Kumamoto neighborhood?
If you're looking forward to a day of shopping in Shimotori, consider Shimotori Shopping Arcade or Sunroad Shinshigai Shopping Street, and pick out the perfect souvenir. While you're out sightseeing in Kumamoto, be sure to visit other sights like Yakumo Koizumi Old House in Kumamoto or Kumamoto City Hall.

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