5/5 - Excellent
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Wonderful city with a lot of history and pride.
Kumamoto
Travel Guide
Visit Kumamoto
Where to stay in Kumamoto
Chuo Ward
5/5(1 area review)
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.
Shinshigai
4/5(2 area reviews)
While visiting Shinshigai, you might make a stop by sights like Sunroad Shinshigai Shopping Street and Shimotori Shopping Arcade.
Nishi Ward
4/5(1 area review)
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.
Shimotori
While visiting Shimotori, you might make a stop by sights like Sunroad Shinshigai Shopping Street and Shimotori Shopping Arcade.
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, Aeon Mall Kumamoto Clair and Amu Plaza Kumamoto are some notable places to visit nearby.
THE BLOSSOM KUMAMOTO
3-15-26 Kasuga, Nishi-ku, Kumamoto, Kumamoto
The price is ￥19,927 per night from Oct 13 to Oct 14
￥19,927
￥21,920 total
Oct 13 - Oct 14
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Kumamoto. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,685 reviews)
"Would have more bigger and clear sign to direct first time hotel guest with car for clear parking instructions! Since the hotel is location on top of the shopping mall and without any hotel driveway can drive up to the hotel main entrance."
Reviewed on Sep 17, 2025
Nest Hotel Kumamoto
4-39 Karashima-cho, Chuo-ku, Kumamoto, Kumamoto-ken
The price is ￥4,767 per night from Sep 30 to Oct 1
￥4,767
￥5,244 total
Sep 30 - Oct 1
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Kumamoto. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,000 reviews)
"Great!"
Reviewed on Jun 20, 2025
Dormy Inn Kumamoto Natural Hot Spring
3-1 Karashima-Cho, Kumamoto, Kumamoto-ken
The price is ￥10,079 per night from Sep 30 to Oct 1
￥10,079
￥11,515 total
Sep 30 - Oct 1
Stay at this 3-star 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! (1,009 reviews)
Just right
"Clean room. Nice staff. Great location."
Reviewed on Sep 19, 2025
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
fav KUMAMOTO
9-1 Kajiyamachi Chuo Ward, Kumamoto, Kumamoto
Stay at this 3.5-star aparthotel in Kumamoto. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9/10 Wonderful! (291 reviews)
"Property was decent, with good coffee. 7/11 nearby and plenty of parking choices around the hotel!"
Reviewed on Sep 13, 2025
Espoir
2-11-4 Shinmachi, Kumamoto, Kumamoto
Stay at this apartment in Kumamoto. Enjoy free WiFi, an in-room coffeemaker, and slippers. Popular attractions Kumamoto Castle and Sakura Machi Kumamoto are ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (38 reviews)
"Good location with 5-8min walk from bus terminal. The unit is compact with all amenities inlcuding a small kitchen, full size fridge and washing machine. Condition of cooking utensil is excellent. Very efficient communication with the host. The only down side is that the heating is not very efficient. ..."
Reviewed on Jan 22, 2025
HOTEL ALL IN KUMAMOTO
7-28 Anseimachi Chuo Ward, Kumamoto, Kumamoto
Stay at this 4-star apartment in Kumamoto. Enjoy free WiFi, laundry facilities, and in-room washers/dryers. Popular attractions Kumamoto Castle and Shimotori ...
8/10 Very Good! (4 reviews)
"お部屋も綺麗でとても過ごしやすかったです♡くまモンルーム最高です♡スタッフさんもとても親切でした。また行きたいです♡"
Reviewed on Sep 16, 2025
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Popular places to visit
Kumamoto Castle
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.
Suizenji Gardens
Find out about the history of Kumamoto when you spend time at Suizenji Gardens. Amble around the area's parks or visit its temples.
Kumamoto-jo Hall
Learn about the events happening at Kumamoto-jo Hall during your trip to Kumamoto.
Sakura Machi Kumamoto
You can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Sakura Machi Kumamoto during your trip to Kumamoto.
Kumamoto City Hall
Kumamoto City Hall is just one of the places to see in Kumamoto, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Amble around the area's parks or visit its temples.
KKWing Stadium
Catch an event at KKWing Stadium during your trip to Kumamoto. Discover the area's hot springs and temples.
Things to do
Fukuoka: Mount Aso Volcano, Kumamoto Castle, Grasslands Day Tour
￥11,000
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Kumamoto Castle Aso Volcano Kusasenri from Fukuoka and Kumamato
￥14,846
per adult
Kumamoto Castle Kusasenrigahama and Mount Aso tour from Fukuoka
￥14,770
per adult
Josaien Kimono Rental and Dressing Private Experience
￥5,500
per adult
Kumamoto and Mount Aso Day Tour from Fukuoka Return by Aso Train
￥19,506
per adult
Kumamoto Castle Kusasenri and Aso Crater Tour in Fukuoka/Kumamoto
￥14,846
per adult
Reviews of Kumamoto
4.4
Top Destination
5/5 - Excellent
Verified traveler
Aso is a place near by Kumamoto downtown, if you have a rental car, I would suggest you visiting there.
5/5 - Excellent
Verified traveler
If I had time to relax I’ll be back this place...
3/5 - Okay
Verified traveler
We didnt get ro spend a y time there because all the lockers at 5he train station were closed off for the G20 summit
