Kumamoto

Travel Guide

Kumamoto featuring landscape views, mountains and tranquil scenes
Kumamoto which includes a park and heritage elements
Mount Aso which includes landscape views and mountains as well as a small group of people
Kumamoto Prefecture showing landscape views, farmland and a sunset
Mount Aso showing landscape views, mountains and tranquil scenes

Where to stay in Kumamoto

Kumamoto featuring landscape views, mountains and tranquil scenes

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.

Chuo Ward
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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.

Shinshigai
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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.

Nishi Ward
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Shimotori

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

Shimotori
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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.

Higashi Ward
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Suizenji

While visiting Suizenji, you might make a stop by sights like Suizenji Gardens and Monkey D. Luffy Statue.

Suizenji
THE BLOSSOM KUMAMOTO
THE BLOSSOM KUMAMOTO
4 out of 5
3-15-26 Kasuga, Nishi-ku, Kumamoto, Kumamoto
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ¥14,170 per night from Jul 15 to Jul 16
¥14,170
¥15,587 total
Jul 15 - Jul 16
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! (1,623 reviews)
"Great Location, very clean and new hotel."

Reviewed on Jul 4, 2025

THE BLOSSOM KUMAMOTO
Nest Hotel Kumamoto
Nest Hotel Kumamoto
3 out of 5
4-39 Karashima-cho, Chuo-ku, Kumamoto, Kumamoto-ken
The price is ¥4,766 per night from Jul 7 to Jul 8
¥4,766
¥5,243 total
Jul 7 - Jul 8
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 ...
7.4/10 Good! (1,001 reviews)
"Great!"

Reviewed on Jun 20, 2025

Nest Hotel Kumamoto
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 ¥9,121 per night from Jul 13 to Jul 14
¥9,121
¥10,457 total
Jul 13 - Jul 14
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! (1,004 reviews)
"The room was very comfortable and the amenities were lovely!"

Reviewed on May 29, 2025

Dormy Inn Kumamoto Natural Hot Spring
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.
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3.5 out of 5
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! (277 reviews)
"Great staff"

Reviewed on May 14, 2025

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Espoir
Espoir
2.5 out of 5
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! (36 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

Espoir
HOTEL ALL IN KUMAMOTO
HOTEL ALL IN KUMAMOTO
4 out of 5
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 ...
HOTEL ALL IN KUMAMOTO
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.

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Reviews of Kumamoto

4.4
Top Destination
5 - Excellent
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4 - Good 30%
3 - Okay
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5/5 - Excellent

Emi

Wonderful city with a lot of history and pride.

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

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