5/5 - Excellent
Emi
Wonderful city with a lot of history and pride.
Kumamoto
Travel Guide
Visit Kumamoto
Where to stay in Kumamoto
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.
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.
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.
Shimotori
While visiting Shimotori, you might make a stop by sights like Sunroad Shinshigai Shopping Street and Shimotori Shopping Arcade.
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.
Minami Ward
While Minami Ward isn't home to many top sights, Aqua Dome Kumamoto and Aeon Mall Kumamoto Clair are some notable places to visit nearby.
THE BLOSSOM KUMAMOTO
3-15-26 Kasuga, Nishi-ku Kumamoto Kumamoto
$88 nightly
The price is $97 total per night from Jan 4 to Jan 5
$97 total
Jan 4 - Jan 5, 2026
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! (1,785 reviews)
Everything was perfect!
Reviewed on Dec 8, 2025
Nest Hotel Kumamoto
4-39 Karashima-cho, Chuo-ku Kumamoto Kumamoto-ken
$27 nightly
The price is $30 total per night from Dec 14 to Dec 15
$30 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
Dormy Inn Kumamoto Natural Hot Spring
3-1 Karashima-Cho Kumamoto Kumamoto-ken
$64 nightly
The price is $73 total per night from Dec 25 to Dec 26
$73 total
Dec 25 - Dec 26
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! (1,006 reviews)
Room was clean, staff was nice!
Reviewed on Nov 17, 2025
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.
fav KUMAMOTO
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! (302 reviews)
I had a great stay at Fav Kumamoto. I arrived earlier than the standard check-in time (around 1 PM) and didn’t expect the room to be ready yet, but the staff kindly checked and let me know it was available. I really appreciated their helpfulness and flexibility. The room itself was spacious and comfortable. ...
Reviewed on Dec 1, 2025
HOTEL ALL IN KUMAMOTO
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 Shimotori Shopping ...
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
Espoir
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
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.
Popular places to visit
Kumamoto Castle
4/5(28 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.
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.
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
4/5(4 reviews)
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.
Kumamoto-jo Hall
Learn about the events happening at Kumamoto-jo Hall during your trip to Kumamoto.
Kumamoto City Hall
4.5/5(7 reviews)
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.
Things to do
Josaien Kimono Rental and Dressing Private Experience
$35
per adult
Kumamoto Castle Kusasenri and Aso Crater Tour in Fukuoka/Kumamoto
$89
per adult
Kumamoto Castle Kusasenrigahama and Mount Aso tour from Fukuoka
$99
per adult
E-Bike Journey Across Mt. Aso from Kumamoto Airport
$58
per traveler
Kumamoto Castle Kusasenri Aso Crater and Aso Boys Scenic Train
$139
per adult
Kumamoto Castle Walking Tour with Local Guide
$96
per adult
Reviews of Kumamoto
4.4
Top Destination
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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- Visit Hanabatacho
- Sakura Machi Kumamoto
- Kumamoto-jo Hall
- Shinshigai Shotengai
- Kumamoto Castle
- Sakura-no-baba Josaien
- Kumamoto Prefectural Art Museum
- Hosokawa Gyobutei
- Visit Chuo Ward
- Kokai Shopping Street
- Amu Plaza Kumamoto
- Shimada Museum of Arts
- Visit Aso Hakusui Onsen
- Aso Uchinomaki Onsen Vacations
- Kakibaru Trout Hatchery
- Kengun Shrine
- Aqua Dome Kumamoto
- Visit Higashi Ward
- Visit Nishi Ward
- Suizenji Ezuko Park
- Visit Omine
- Visit Goryo
- Goryo Vacations
- Visit Kashima
- Musashizuka Park
- Visit Minami Ward
- Visit Hikarinomori
- Visit Oyamamachi
- Visit Oama
- Visit Ueki
- Oama Vacations
- Visit Koshi
- Visit Mashiki
- Visit Mifune-machi
- Visit Kikuyo
- Visit Magate
- Visit Gyokuto
- Magate Vacations
- Visit Fukumoto
- Kumamoto Castle
- Sakura Machi Kumamoto
- Kumamoto Station Tourist Information Center
- Kumamoto-jo Hall
- Amu Plaza Kumamoto
- Sunroad Shinshigai Shopping Street
- Kumamoto Zoo and Botanical Garden
- Kumamoto Shintoshin Plaza
- Kengun Shrine
- Aqua Dome Kumamoto
- Suizenji Ezuko Park
- Sakura-no-baba Josaien
- Kokai Shopping Street
- Kumamoto Prefectural Art Museum
- Hosokawa Gyobutei
- Yakumo Koizumi Old House in Kumamoto
- Musashizuka Park
- Honmyo-ji Temple
- Kato Shrine
