Chuo Ward

Kumamoto

A traditional Japanese castle with multiple tiers and a prominent tower, surrounded by lush greenery and hills.
A wooden bridge leading to a traditional Japanese castle with autumn foliage.
A traditional Japanese castle with multi-tiered roofs, surrounded by autumn-colored trees and a stone wall.
A traditional Japanese castle with a prominent tower, surrounded by lush greenery and mountains in the background.
A traditional Japanese castle with golden autumn leaves, a stone lantern, and a clear sky.

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

Kumamoto Castle

8.8/10 (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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Things to do

Kumamoto: Traditional Ikinari Dango Cooking Class

Kumamoto: Traditional Ikinari Dango Cooking Class

$22
per adult
Kumamoto: Traditional Ikinari Dango Cooking Class
Kumamoto Castle is also known as Ginkgo Castle.

Kumamoto Castle Kusasenri and Aso Crater Tour in Fukuoka/Kumamoto

$89
per adult
Kumamoto Castle Kusasenri and Aso Crater Tour in Fukuoka/Kumamoto
Kumamoto Castle, Mount Aso and Kusasenri 1 Day Tour

Kumamoto Castle, Mount Aso and Kusasenri 1 Day Tour

$99
per adult
Kumamoto Castle, Mount Aso and Kusasenri 1 Day Tour
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Chuo Ward Hotel Deals

Mitsui Garden Hotel Kumamoto

Mitsui Garden Hotel Kumamoto

4 out of 5
1-20, Kouya Imamachi Kumamoto Kumamoto
Stay at this hotel in Kumamoto. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
"Romm was very clean and nice. Breakfast buffet was good quality. Overall it was great place to stay."

Reviewed on Jul 18, 2026

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Candeo Hotels Kumamoto Shinshigai

Candeo Hotels Kumamoto Shinshigai

4 out of 5
8-7 Shinshigai Chuo Kumamoto Kumamoto
$59 nightly
The price is $68 total per night from Aug 30 to Aug 31
$68 total
Aug 30 - Aug 31
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! (1,059 reviews)
"早餐中上水準，用餐環境明亮舒適。 員工禮貌親切。我住的單人房很寬敞，毫無侷促感。唯一小缺點是插座不多且集中一處，在充電或工作上不夠方便。整體來說是會再次住宿的旅館。"

Reviewed on Jul 28, 2026

Candeo Hotels Kumamoto Shinshigai
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3.5 out of 5
9-1 Kajiyamachi Chuo Ward Kumamoto Kumamoto
$60 nightly
The price is $70 total per night from Aug 2 to Aug 3
$70 total
Aug 2 - Aug 3
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! (345 reviews)
"Clean and spacious room, very polite and helpful staff, excellent price and comes with nice breakfast."

Reviewed on Jul 8, 2026

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Kumamoto Hotel Castle

Kumamoto Hotel Castle

4 out of 5
4-2 Jyoto-machi, Chuo-ku Kumamoto Kumamoto
$47 nightly
The price is $54 total per night from Aug 30 to Aug 31
$54 total
Aug 30 - Aug 31
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. ...
Kumamoto Hotel Castle
Dormy Inn Kumamoto Natural Hot Spring

Dormy Inn Kumamoto Natural Hot Spring

3 out of 5
3-1 Karashima-Cho Kumamoto Kumamoto-ken
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! (1,007 reviews)
"Great. Crowded. Good for single or couple traveler."

Reviewed on Jul 6, 2026

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Dormy Inn Kumamoto Natural Hot Spring
Suizenji Comfort Hotel

Suizenji Comfort Hotel

2.5 out of 5
1-1-1 Izumi Kumamoto Kumamoto-ken
$35 nightly
The price is $42 total per night from Aug 27 to Aug 28
$42 total
Aug 27 - Aug 28
Stay at this hotel in Kumamoto. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Kumamoto Castle and Suizenji Gardens are ...
7.6/10 Good! (528 reviews)
"For some reason, I was placed on the Service floor, where the cleaning staff keeps all their things. I don’t know why I was the only person on that floor, the third floor to the right of the elevators. It was the darkest drabbest floor on the whole hotel and my blanket had stains on it and a funny ..."

Reviewed on May 20, 2026

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Where to stay in Chuo Ward

Find the best Chuo Ward areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Chuo Ward
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A stone pathway leading to a traditional Japanese shrine with steps and stone lanterns.
Photo by Satoru Morimoto
Open Photo by Satoru Morimoto

Nishi Ward

While visiting Nishi Ward, you might make a stop by sights like Amu Plaza Kumamoto and Kumamoto Shintoshin Plaza.

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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Open Photo by MK Products

Shimotori

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

A stadium with a large white dome and a cable-supported roof, surrounded by green fields and trees.
Photo by Motoki-jj
Open Photo by Motoki-jj

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.

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