Kumamoto

Travel Guide

Panorama view of Kusasenri pond and meadow
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Mount Aso, or Aso Volcano, the largest active volcano in Japan stands in Aso Kuju National Park in Kumamoto Prefecture, Kyushu, Japan
A traditional Japanese castle with multiple tiers and a prominent tower, surrounded by lush greenery and hills.
A traditional Japanese castle with multi-tiered roofs, surrounded by autumn-colored trees and a stone wall.

Where to stay in Kumamoto

Find the best Kumamoto areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Kumamoto
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A wooden bridge leading to a traditional Japanese castle with autumn foliage.

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.

A busy urban street with modern buildings, a tram, and pedestrians.

Shinshigai

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

A cityscape with mountains in the background, a park with trees, and buildings.
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Shimotori

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

A serene landscape with a pond surrounded by green hills and trees.

Suizenji

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

A serene lake with a traditional Japanese bridge, lush greenery, and a thatched-roof building.

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.

THE BLOSSOM KUMAMOTO

THE BLOSSOM KUMAMOTO

4 out of 5
3-15-26 Kasuga, Nishi-ku Kumamoto Kumamoto
The price is ₩116,735 per night from Jul 9 to Jul 10
₩116,735
₩132,203 total
Jul 9 - Jul 10
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! (1,871 reviews)
"so good"

Reviewed on Jun 25, 2026

THE BLOSSOM KUMAMOTO
Kumamoto Hotel Castle

Kumamoto Hotel Castle

4 out of 5
4-2 Jyoto-machi, Chuo-ku Kumamoto Kumamoto
The price is ₩69,013 per night from Jul 5 to Jul 6
₩69,013
₩79,710 total
Jul 5 - Jul 6
Stay at this hotel in Kumamoto. Enjoy free WiFi, 3 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,002 reviews)
"Amazing stay with outstanding hospitality."

Reviewed on Jun 25, 2026

Kumamoto Hotel Castle
Candeo Hotels Kumamoto Shinshigai

Candeo Hotels Kumamoto Shinshigai

4 out of 5
8-7 Shinshigai Chuo Kumamoto Kumamoto
The price is ₩104,164 per night from Jul 12 to Jul 13
₩104,164
₩118,376 total
Jul 12 - Jul 13
Book a stay at this spa hotel in Kumamoto. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,037 reviews)
"Room was clean, staff was friendly and helpful. The cleaning ladies were nice and helpful too. We would go back again."

Reviewed on Jun 15, 2026

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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 ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (336 reviews)
"Love everything about the hotel! Good location, spacious room and friendly staff."

Reviewed on Jun 25, 2026

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HOTEL ALL IN KUMAMOTO

HOTEL ALL IN KUMAMOTO

4 out of 5
7-28 Anseimachi Chuo Ward Kumamoto Kumamoto
Stay at this apartment in Kumamoto. Enjoy free WiFi, laundry facilities, and in-room washers/dryers. Popular attractions Kumamoto Castle and Yakumo Koizumi Old ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (13 reviews)
"This was a nice amount of space for the living, dining, kitchen, bedroom and bathroom. We were able to do a load of laundry and also relax on the comfortable couch to watch some TV on the large projection. Good location to walk to several sites and catch public transportation. Staff were helpful ..."

Reviewed on Jun 25, 2026

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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! (48 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

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Stay near popular Kumamoto attractions

A traditional Japanese castle with multi-tiered roofs, surrounded by autumn-colored trees and a stone wall.

Kumamoto Castle

8.8/5 (1,243 reviews)
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.
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