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
熊本県 霊厳禅寺

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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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
熊本県 にぼらや

Shimotori

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

Shimotori
熊本県 江津湖

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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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.

Minami Ward
THE BLOSSOM KUMAMOTO

THE BLOSSOM KUMAMOTO

4 out of 5
3-15-26 Kasuga, Nishi-ku Kumamoto Kumamoto
The price is ₩157,365 per night from Dec 16 to Dec 17
₩157,365
₩173,101 total
Dec 16 - Dec 17
Stay at this hotel in Kumamoto. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,747 reviews)
What an excellent hotel. It’s very new and modern and has a relaxing zen design. Loved the onsen and our room on the Executive Club level. The location was also convenient in terms of shopping and eating options right below the hotel floors. We will definitely recommend this hotel to our friends ...

Reviewed on Nov 14, 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 ₩44,061 per night from Dec 14 to Dec 15
₩44,061
₩48,465 total
Dec 14 - Dec 15
Stay at this hotel in Kumamoto. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ...
7.4/10 Good! (1,002 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
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ₩99,439 per night from Dec 15 to Dec 16
₩99,439
₩112,237 total
Dec 15 - Dec 16
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)
Wonderful location, good amenities. Very clean and hygiene.

Reviewed on Nov 10, 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 aparthotel in Kumamoto. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9/10 Wonderful! (297 reviews)
Big room, good location and helpful staff

Reviewed on Oct 24, 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! (41 reviews)
This was our favorite apartment accomodation in Japan. Very comfortable and enough space for 2 and in a great location. We could walk to the station and to the city center and castle. The small kitchen was fine for making a small breakfast and coffee. And we really appreciated the wash machine and ...

Reviewed on Oct 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 ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (6 reviews)
部屋はとても良いです。 家族で滞在するのに便利な作りや設備になっています。 出来れば長期滞在してみたいです。 立地的に繁華街の中心部に近いので、逆に夜まで騒々しい場所でした。 これは便利さとのトレードオフですね。 夕方渋滞して現地に行くのも駐車場を探すのも一苦労でした。駐車場は付近に沢山ありますが、満車だったり、行くのが大変だったりでした。 総合的には満足しています。

Reviewed on Nov 4, 2025

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
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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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