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A modern indoor pool with large windows, a brick wall, and a wooden ceiling.

1. THE BLOSSOM KUMAMOTO

THE BLOSSOM KUMAMOTO
4.0 star property
Nishi Ward, 2.2 km from Shimotori
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,811 reviews)
"Room was clean, breakfast was great, and the location was convenient."
United States
Yukiko
The price is ￥16,979
￥19,077 total
Oct 28 - Oct 29
THE BLOSSOM KUMAMOTO
The entrance to Candeo Hotels with a modern design, featuring a star logo and vertical light panels.

2. Candeo Hotels Kumamoto Shinshigai

Candeo Hotels Kumamoto Shinshigai
4.0 star property
Shinshigai, 0.4 km from Shimotori
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,008 reviews)
"Second time staying. Convenient location to shopping."
United States
scott
The price is ￥15,830
￥17,879 total
Oct 18 - Oct 19
Candeo Hotels Kumamoto Shinshigai
A person sitting on a mat outdoors with a traditional building in the background.

3. Kumamoto Hotel Castle

Kumamoto Hotel Castle
4.0 star property
Chuo Ward, 0.5 km from Shimotori
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,002 reviews)
"Nice and modern hotel that is conveniently located close to the Fukuoka airport. Helpful and friendly staff. Lots of shops and restaurants close by."
United States
Lisa
The price is ￥8,500
￥9,750 total
Oct 12 - Oct 13
Kumamoto Hotel Castle
An outdoor dining area with tables and chairs, surrounded by greenery and a view of a traditional building in the background.

4. 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, (290 reviews)
"Good hotel for city visit with family"
Japan
Hideaki
The price is ￥17,712
￥19,938 total
Oct 18 - Oct 19
OMO5 Kumamoto by Hoshino Resorts
A spacious lobby with a seating area, a bar, and a television mounted on the wall.

5. ONE STATION HOTEL KUMAMOTO

ONE STATION HOTEL KUMAMOTO
4.0 star property
Nishi Ward, 2 km from Shimotori
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,000 reviews)
"Felt very safe and great location."
Japan
Brooke
The price is ￥12,061
￥14,875 total
Oct 19 - Oct 20
ONE STATION HOTEL KUMAMOTO
A hotel room with three beds, a wooden headboard, and a tatami mat floor.

6. HOTEL THE 7 KUMAMOTO

HOTEL THE 7 KUMAMOTO
3.0 star property
Chuo Ward, 0.8 km from Shimotori
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (134 reviews)
"Very nice hotel with an onsen. Walking distance to main shopping district "
United Kingdom
Martyn J
The price is ￥11,355
￥12,975 total
Oct 18 - Oct 19
HOTEL THE 7 KUMAMOTO
A modern hotel entrance with a sign reading "Sotetsu Grand Fresa."

7. SOTETSU GRAND FRESA KUMAMOTO

SOTETSU GRAND FRESA KUMAMOTO
3.5 star property
Shimotori
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,043 reviews)
"Fantastic hotel. Great location, great staff. Wonderful stay!"
United States
Josh
The price is ￥8,664
￥9,976 total
Oct 28 - Oct 29
SOTETSU GRAND FRESA KUMAMOTO
A view of a traditional Japanese castle at night through a window, with a lamp and chair in the foreground.

8. Hotel Nikko Kumamoto

Hotel Nikko Kumamoto
4.0 star property
Chuo Ward, 0.3 km from Shimotori
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (956 reviews)
"Great stay and well maintained rooms. Close to downtown and easily accessible."
United States
Suresh
The price is ￥15,688
￥19,900 total
Oct 20 - Oct 21
Hotel Nikko Kumamoto
A hot spring bath with stone walls and wooden accents.

9. 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 ￥11,709
￥13,682 total
Oct 12 - Oct 13
Dormy Inn Kumamoto Natural Hot Spring
A spacious lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and potted plants.

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, (1,000 reviews)
"Romm was very clean and nice. Breakfast buffet was good quality. Overall it was great place to stay."
Canada
SaeJoon
The price is ￥9,398
￥10,826 total
Oct 5 - Oct 6
Mitsui Garden Hotel Kumamoto
A modern indoor pool area with a glass wall offering a view of a garden.

11. REF Kumamoto by VESSEL HOTELS

REF Kumamoto by VESSEL HOTELS
4.0 star property
Shinshigai, 0.4 km from Shimotori
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (667 reviews)
"Super convenient location"
Australia
Kwong Fan
The price is ￥13,398
￥16,742 total
Oct 4 - Oct 5
REF Kumamoto by VESSEL HOTELS
A hot spring surrounded by rocks and vegetation, with a wooden structure on the left and lanterns along the edge.

12. Hoshino Resorts KAI Unzen

Hoshino Resorts KAI Unzen
3.0 star property
42.3 km from Shimotori
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (61 reviews)
"An absolutely stunning resort. Beautiful, super clean, wonderful helpful staff and delicious food!"
United States
Gabrielle
Hoshino Resorts KAI Unzen
The entrance to a building with a glass door and a blue carpet leading inside. There is a sign above the door with Japanese text.

13. Toyoko Inn Kumamoto Ekimae

Toyoko Inn Kumamoto Ekimae
3.0 star property
Nishi Ward, 2.3 km from Shimotori
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,000 reviews)
"Loved it"
United States
Elijah
The price is ￥9,747
￥11,207 total
Oct 12 - Oct 13
Toyoko Inn Kumamoto Ekimae
A multi-story hotel with illuminated signage, including "GRIDS" and "CHO GIN" on the facade.

14. 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, (261 reviews)
"It was very nice over there loved my room was great thanks for everything"
United States
Esai
The price is ￥8,526
￥9,779 total
Oct 12 - Oct 13
Grids Premium Hotel Kumamoto
A buffet with various food items and a menu stand.

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, (832 reviews)
"Enjoyed our stay at this hotel"
Hong Kong SAR China
Wai Hong Albert
The price is ￥7,079
￥9,010 total
Oct 12 - Oct 13
HOTEL MYSTAYS Kumamoto Riverside
A spacious indoor area with a staircase, carpeted floors, and a reception desk.

16. Nest Hotel Kumamoto

Nest Hotel Kumamoto
3.0 star property
Chuo Ward, 0.7 km from Shimotori
7.6 out of 10, Good, (1,000 reviews)
"My stay at Kumamoto Nest Hotel was excellent. The room was clean, comfortable, and had everything I needed for my stay. I especially appreciated having breakfast available each morning. Fresh towels, a robe, and slippers were provided daily, which was a nice touch. The staff were helpful and friendly throughout my visit. Another big advantage was that everything I needed was within walking distance. This was my first visit to Japan, and the hotel exceeded my expectations. I would definitely stay...
United States
Ruben
The price is ￥5,024
￥5,926 total
Oct 4 - Oct 5
Nest Hotel Kumamoto
A modern hotel room with two beds, a flat-screen TV, and a small table.

17. fav KUMAMOTO

fav KUMAMOTO
3.5 star property
Chuo Ward, 1 km from Shimotori
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (359 reviews)
"The hotel was very nice. I would stay there again. It’s close to food and shopping."
United States
Kenneth
The price is ￥11,072
￥12,745 total
Oct 19 - Oct 20
fav KUMAMOTO
A modern interior with a central sculpture, enclosed by vertical metal panels.

18. 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, (697 reviews)
"Excellent hotel"
United States
dragica
The price is ￥10,175
￥11,692 total
Oct 12 - Oct 13
KOKO HOTEL Premier Kumamoto
A dining table with multiple wine glasses and a vase with flowers, set against a backdrop of a building and greenery.

19. 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 ￥14,331
￥17,740 total
Oct 4 - Oct 5
KKR Hotel Kumamoto
A building with a traditional Japanese architectural style, featuring a tiled roof and wooden slats.

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, (73 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 ￥15,272
￥17,563 total
Oct 4 - Oct 5
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 traditional Japanese temple with a stone staircase leading up to a wooden gate.
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.

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.

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.

Top Shimotori Hotel Reviews

Kumamoto Hotel Castle

Kumamoto Hotel Castle

10/10 Excellent
"Nice and modern hotel that is conveniently located close to the Fukuoka airport. Helpful and friendly staff. Lots of shops and restaurants close by."
Lisa 1-night trip
Posted 1 day ago
Kumamoto Hotel Castle

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 Sunroad Shinshigai Shopping Street and Shimotori Shopping Arcade 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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