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1. 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 ￥11,069
￥12,813 total
Sep 23 - Sep 24
Daiwa Roynet Hotel KUMAMOTO GINZADORI PREMIER
Front of property

2. SOTETSU GRAND FRESA KUMAMOTO

SOTETSU GRAND FRESA KUMAMOTO
3.5 star property
Shimotori
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,083 reviews)
"Fantastic hotel. Great location, great staff. Wonderful stay!"
United States
Josh
The price is ￥8,728
￥10,003 total
Sep 23 - Sep 24
SOTETSU GRAND FRESA KUMAMOTO
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, (1,023 reviews)
"Second time staying. Convenient location to shopping."
United States
scott
The price is ￥12,920
￥14,623 total
Sep 30 - Oct 1
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, (1,001 reviews)
"Lovely hotel with onsen. "
United Kingdom
Michael
The price is ￥12,258
￥14,276 total
Sep 22 - Sep 23
Dormy Inn Kumamoto Natural Hot Spring
View from room

5. Hotel Nikko Kumamoto

Hotel Nikko Kumamoto
4.0 star property
Chuo Ward, 0.3 km from Shimotori
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (952 reviews)
"Great stay and well maintained rooms. Close to downtown and easily accessible."
United States
Suresh
The price is ￥14,481
￥18,400 total
Sep 23 - Sep 24
Hotel Nikko Kumamoto
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, (215 reviews)
"Everything was good."
United States
Jan
The price is ￥10,455
￥11,900 total
Sep 23 - Sep 24
Daiwa Roynet Hotel Kumamoto
View from property

7. Kumamoto Hotel Castle

Kumamoto Hotel Castle
4.0 star property
Chuo Ward, 0.5 km from Shimotori
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,000 reviews)
"Very clean, staffs are very kind. Good view of Kumamoto castle"
United States
Naomasa
The price is ￥10,663
￥12,129 total
Oct 12 - Oct 13
Kumamoto Hotel Castle
Terrace/patio

8. 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, (288 reviews)
"Good hotel for city visit with family"
Japan
Hideaki
The price is ￥16,474
￥18,590 total
Sep 30 - Oct 1
OMO5 Kumamoto by Hoshino Resorts
Terrace/patio

9. &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 ￥12,247
￥13,872 total
Sep 28 - Sep 29
&and COMFY HOTEL Kumamotojo View
Free daily buffet breakfast

10. 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, (648 reviews)
"The location is right quite far from the main station but is conveniently located for sightseeing."
United Kingdom
Yuki
The price is ￥9,836
￥11,305 total
Oct 5 - Oct 6
Toyoko Inn Kumamoto Shin Shigai
Lobby

11. 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, (694 reviews)
"Good location, clean room, good service"
Taiwan
MIN-YU
The price is ￥11,093
￥12,696 total
Oct 12 - Oct 13
KOKO HOTEL Premier Kumamoto
Reception

12. APA Hotel Kumamoto Sakuramachi Bus terminal Minami

APA Hotel Kumamoto Sakuramachi Bus terminal Minami
3.0 star property
Chuo Ward, 0.7 km from Shimotori
7.6 out of 10, Good, (991 reviews)
"Friendly staffs, good breakfast, close to the attractions. "
Canada
SHU-CHUAN
The price is ￥7,191
￥8,410 total
Sep 23 - Sep 24
APA Hotel Kumamoto Sakuramachi Bus terminal Minami
Daily buffet breakfast for a fee

13. 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, (1,000 reviews)
"Very convenient location"
Taiwan
Anita
The price is ￥10,835
￥13,709 total
Oct 4 - Oct 5
Kumamoto Tokyu REI Hotel
Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board (on request), WiFi (free)

14. 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 ￥6,136
￥7,150 total
Sep 30 - Oct 1
Ark Hotel Kumamotojomae
Lobby

15. 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 ￥10,696
￥12,253 total
Oct 4 - Oct 5
Mitsui Garden Hotel Kumamoto
Lobby sitting area

16. Richmond Hotel Kumamoto Shinshigai

Richmond Hotel Kumamoto Shinshigai
3.0 star property
Shinshigai, 0.3 km from Shimotori
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (530 reviews)
"Good and convenient location"
Germany
Ronja
The price is ￥9,790
￥11,235 total
Sep 22 - Sep 23
Richmond Hotel Kumamoto Shinshigai
Lobby

17. Nest Hotel Kumamoto

Nest Hotel Kumamoto
3.0 star property
Chuo Ward, 0.7 km from Shimotori
7.6 out of 10, Good, (1,001 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 ￥5,753
￥6,809 total
Sep 23 - Sep 24
Nest Hotel Kumamoto
Front of property - evening/night

18. 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 ￥9,733
￥11,241 total
Sep 23 - Sep 24
PLACE Hotel Ascot
Exterior

19. 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, (257 reviews)
"Nice people and a great area to stay in "
United States
Daniel
The price is ￥10,245
￥11,811 total
Oct 19 - Oct 20
Grids Premium Hotel Kumamoto
Desk, blackout drapes, WiFi (free), bed sheets

20. Toyoko Inn Kumamoto Sakuramachi Bus Terminal Mae

Toyoko Inn Kumamoto Sakuramachi Bus Terminal Mae
3.0 star property
Chuo Ward, 0.5 km from Shimotori
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (433 reviews)
"A basic hotel but a good value for the money and at a very good location, close to public transportation and restaurants and a walkable distance to the amazing Kumamoto Castle"
United States
Hiroko
The price is ￥8,518
￥9,844 total
Oct 5 - Oct 6
Toyoko Inn Kumamoto Sakuramachi Bus Terminal Mae
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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 Kumamoto Zoo and Botanical Garden and jump on the metro at Zoological and Botanical Gardens Entrance Tram Stop to see more of the city.

Top Shimotori Hotel Reviews

SOTETSU GRAND FRESA KUMAMOTO

SOTETSU GRAND FRESA KUMAMOTO

10/10 Excellent
"Very clean, friendly, central, and had a few amenities, they supplied clean towels everyday and could clean your room if you request it, , good and nice they have the Kumamoto Castle, super nice, they had samurai’s goo you to take pictures either the, the have a long waking area with lots of shops that you can buy souvenirs !! They have a lot of tille restaurants and cafes to try different things!! I needed more time in this city ! I loved it!!"
Braulio 1-night trip
Posted 3 days ago
SOTETSU GRAND FRESA KUMAMOTO

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 offers a restaurant and free WiFi. Other good choices for your stay in the neighborhood include Daiwa Roynet Hotel KUMAMOTO GINZADORI PREMIER and Extol Inn Kumamoto Ginza St.
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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