Chuo Ward

Kumamoto

A traditional Japanese castle with multiple tiers and a prominent tower, surrounded by lush greenery and hills.
A wooden bridge leading to a traditional Japanese castle with autumn foliage.
A traditional Japanese castle with multi-tiered roofs, surrounded by autumn-colored trees and a stone wall.
A traditional Japanese castle with a prominent tower, surrounded by lush greenery and mountains in the background.
A traditional Japanese castle with golden autumn leaves, a stone lantern, and a clear sky.

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A traditional Japanese castle with multi-tiered roofs, surrounded by autumn-colored trees and a stone wall.

Kumamoto Castle

8.8/10 (1,243 reviews)
You can find out about the history of Kumamoto with a stop at Kumamoto Castle. Wander the parks or discover the area's hot springs.
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Things to do

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

￥14,466
per adult
Kumamoto Castle Kusasenri and Aso Crater Tour in Fukuoka/Kumamoto
Kumamoto Castle, Samurai Legacy & Restoration Tour

Kumamoto Castle, Samurai Legacy & Restoration Tour

￥20,400
per adult
Kumamoto Castle, Samurai Legacy & Restoration Tour
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Chuo Ward Hotel Deals

Mitsui Garden Hotel Kumamoto

Mitsui Garden Hotel Kumamoto

4 out of 5
1-20, Kouya Imamachi Kumamoto Kumamoto
The price is ￥6,810 per night from Aug 2 to Aug 3
￥6,810
￥7,964 total
Aug 2 - Aug 3
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)
"Romm was very clean and nice. Breakfast buffet was good quality. Overall it was great place to stay."

Reviewed on Jul 18, 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 ￥11,019 per night from Aug 23 to Aug 24
￥11,019
￥12,617 total
Aug 23 - Aug 24
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! (1,051 reviews)
"Everything is very good,i like it"

Reviewed on Jul 19, 2026

Candeo Hotels Kumamoto Shinshigai
Kumamoto Hotel Castle

Kumamoto Hotel Castle

4 out of 5
4-2 Jyoto-machi, Chuo-ku Kumamoto Kumamoto
The price is ￥7,546 per night from Aug 24 to Aug 25
￥7,546
￥8,764 total
Aug 24 - Aug 25
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. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,007 reviews)
"Room felt dated. Good size for three beds (one was a sofa bed). Enough space for luggage to be opened (3 carry ons) and shoes spread out. Closest laundromat was a aboya 10 min walk. Very close to Kumamoto castle ."

Reviewed on Jul 21, 2026

Kumamoto Hotel Castle
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3.5 out of 5
9-1 Kajiyamachi Chuo Ward Kumamoto Kumamoto
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ￥11,454 per night from Jul 29 to Jul 30
￥11,454
￥13,127 total
Jul 29 - Jul 30
Stay at this aparthotel in Kumamoto. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (343 reviews)
"Clean and spacious room, very polite and helpful staff, excellent price and comes with nice breakfast."

Reviewed on Jul 8, 2026

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Dormy Inn Kumamoto Natural Hot Spring

Dormy Inn Kumamoto Natural Hot Spring

3 out of 5
3-1 Karashima-Cho Kumamoto Kumamoto-ken
The price is ￥9,524 per night from Jul 26 to Jul 27
￥9,524
￥11,269 total
Jul 26 - Jul 27
Stay at this hotel in Kumamoto. Enjoy free WiFi, hot springs on site, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,005 reviews)
"Great. Crowded. Good for single or couple traveler."

Reviewed on Jul 6, 2026

Dormy Inn Kumamoto Natural Hot Spring
Natural Hot Spring Higo no Yu Onyado Nono Kumamoto

Natural Hot Spring Higo no Yu Onyado Nono Kumamoto

3 out of 5
2-2-20 Shimotori, Chuo Ward Kumamoto Kumamoto
The price is ￥12,550 per night from Jul 26 to Jul 27
￥12,550
￥14,523 total
Jul 26 - Jul 27
Book a stay at this spa hotel in Kumamoto. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Kumamoto Castle and Shimotori ...
Natural Hot Spring Higo no Yu Onyado Nono Kumamoto
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Where to stay in Chuo Ward

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

Shinshigai

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

A cityscape with mountains in the background, a park with trees, and buildings.
Photo by MK Products
Open Photo by MK Products

Shimotori

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

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.

Chuo Ward

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