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.
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.
Shimotori Shopping Arcade
You can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Shimotori Shopping Arcade 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 Station Tourist Information Center
Kumamoto Station Tourist Information Center is just one of the places to see in Kumamoto, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Wander the parks or discover the area's hot springs.
Shimotori Hotel Deals
SOTETSU GRAND FRESA KUMAMOTO
Great hotel, super clean and comforting, very friendly staff and helped to extend my stay at short notice, would definitely return
Reviewed on Dec 9, 2025
Daiwa Roynet Hotel KUMAMOTO GINZADORI PREMIER
Staff was very helpful
Reviewed on Nov 15, 2025
HOTEL TAU, KUMAMOTO
breakfast was delicious and staff were kind!
Reviewed on Dec 16, 2022
Kumamoto Washington Hotel Plaza
Terrible room wall, can hear the conversation noise from other room. Can't sleep until 2am! Not recommended if you seek for comfort stay
Reviewed on Jun 1, 2018
Washington R&B Hotel Kumamoto Shimo-tori
The room too small no amenities
Reviewed on Mar 25, 2019
THE BLOSSOM KUMAMOTO
Everything was perfect!
Reviewed on Dec 8, 2025
Other neighborhoods around Shimotori
Shinshigai
While visiting Shinshigai, you might make a stop by sights like Sunroad Shinshigai Shopping Street and Shimotori Shopping Arcade.
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.
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.
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.
Suizenji
While visiting Suizenji, you might make a stop by sights like Suizenji Gardens and Kumamoto Suizenji Stadium.
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.
