Visit Higashi Ward
Popular places to visit
Kumamoto Zoo and Botanical Garden
Why not see the exotic and native animals who call Kumamoto Zoo and Botanical Garden home during your vacation in Kumamoto? Discover the area's hot springs and temples.
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.
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.
Sunroad Shinshigai Shopping Street
During your visit to Kumamoto, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Sunroad Shinshigai Shopping Street. Amble around the area's parks or visit its temples.
Izumi Shrine
After visiting Izumi Shrine, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Kumamoto. Discover the area's hot springs and temples.
Kumamoto Prefectural Traditional Crafts Centre
You can browse the exhibits at Kumamoto Prefectural Traditional Crafts Centre, a museum with a storied past, during your trip to Kumamoto. Amble around the area's parks or visit its temples.
Higashi Ward Hotel Deals
THE BLOSSOM KUMAMOTO
The hotel has the nicest welcoming staff soon we walked to the lobby floor. They were really friendly and checked in very smoothly to our room. We had a comfy double room overlooking some mountains and houses. Train station just outside the hotel and very convenient to take trains around or going ...
Reviewed on Mar 13, 2026
KOKO HOTEL Premier Kumamoto
Spending more time traveling up and down escalators. Since there is no drop-off for the hotel itself we had to park our car for 1 hour just for dropping off the baggage. Room is smaller than expected and there is no room to open baggage.
Reviewed on Mar 9, 2026
Kumamoto Hotel Castle
Dirty carpet, room too hot and no cooling function for air conditioner. Definitely need refurbishment.
Reviewed on Mar 12, 2026
CANDEO HOTELS KUMAMOTO SHINSHIGAI
Good location, room condition is good, public bath is also well maintained. If there is a basket or bag provided to guest for going to the public bath, it would be appreciated.
Reviewed on Mar 9, 2026
OMO5 Kumamoto by Hoshino Resorts
Great location
Reviewed on Nov 21, 2025
Dormy Inn Kumamoto Natural Hot Spring
9.5/10 helpful stuff, great onsen with sauna
Reviewed on Mar 2, 2026
Other neighborhoods around Higashi Ward
Suizenji
While visiting Suizenji, you might make a stop by sights like Suizenji Gardens and Monkey D. Luffy Statue.
Tamukaemachi Oaza Tainoshima
While there might not be top attractions in Tamukaemachi Oaza Tainoshima, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Kumamoto Zoo and Botanical Garden and Suizenji Gardens.
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.
Kuhonji
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Kuhonji and surrounding area, you can visit Sunroad Shinshigai Shopping Street and Contemporary Art Museum Kumamoto.
Suidocho
Though Suidocho might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Contemporary Art Museum Kumamoto and Kumamoto City Hall.
Shimotori
While visiting Shimotori, you might make a stop by sights like Sunroad Shinshigai Shopping Street and Shimotori Shopping Arcade.
