Kumamoto

Travel Guide
Kumamoto

Where to stay in Kumamoto

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Chuo Ward

While visiting Chuo Ward, you might make a stop by sights like Sakura Machi Kumamoto and Kumamoto Castle.

Chuo Ward
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Nishi Ward

If you're spending some time in Nishi Ward, Amu Plaza Kumamoto and Kumamoto Shintoshin Plaza are top sights worth seeing.

Nishi Ward
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Shinshigai

4.5/5(3 area reviews)

Though Shinshigai may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Sakura Machi Kumamoto and Kumamoto City Hall.

Shinshigai
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Shimotori

When in Shimotori, you can plan a visit to Kumamoto City Hall and Sakura Machi Kumamoto, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Shimotori
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Higashi Ward

While visiting Higashi Ward, you might make a stop by sights like Kumamoto Zoo and Botanical Garden and KKWing Stadium.

Higashi Ward
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Minami Ward

While there might not be top attractions in Minami Ward, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Aqua Dome Kumamoto and Aeon Mall Kumamoto Clair.

Minami Ward
Nest Hotel Kumamoto
Nest Hotel Kumamoto
3 out of 5
4-39 Karashima-cho, Chuo-ku, Kumamoto, Kumamoto-ken
The price is €33 per night from 4 Jun to 5 Jun
€33
per night
4 Jun - 5 Jun
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Kumamoto. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,001 reviews)
"Location is really good, hotel is located just beside a huge shopping mall and short distance from a major shopping & food street, staff is very friendly and helpful, mechanical parking is available and quite convenient. However, only the toilet is too small."

Reviewed on 24 Feb 2024

Nest Hotel Kumamoto
THE BLOSSOM KUMAMOTO
THE BLOSSOM KUMAMOTO
4 out of 5
3-15-26 Kasuga, Nishi-ku, Kumamoto, Kumamoto
The price is €110 per night from 26 May to 27 May
€110
per night
26 May - 27 May
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Kumamoto. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (841 reviews)
The location and room are very good, but..
"The location of the hotel building is very good. However, it is a hotel from the 9th floor, so you have to take the elevator to the lobby and then take the hotel-only elevator. If there is one problem, the room on one floor is square, but the elevator is only in one place, so depending on the location, ..."

Reviewed on 22 May 2024

THE BLOSSOM KUMAMOTO
CANDEO HOTELS KUMAMOTO SHINSHIGAI
CANDEO HOTELS KUMAMOTO SHINSHIGAI
3.5 out of 5
8-7 Shinshigai Chuo, Kumamoto, Kumamoto
The price is €82 per night from 3 Jun to 4 Jun
€82
per night
3 Jun - 4 Jun
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Kumamoto. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Kumamoto Castle and Shinshigai ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (388 reviews)
"very clean and staff were all friendly and polite. Loved spa and baths !!"

Reviewed on 15 May 2024

CANDEO HOTELS KUMAMOTO SHINSHIGAI
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.
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! (27 reviews)
Overall good stay for 2 nights
"The host was responsive And helpful! Overall it was a good stay except for some items...The room was much smaller than in the pictures. The shower head was super strong and hArd to use. The floor in the place was not the cleanest (hair and dust everywhere)."

Reviewed on 18 May 2024

Espoir
FAV HOTEL Kumamoto
FAV HOTEL Kumamoto
3.5 out of 5
9-1 Kajiyamachi Chuo Ward, Kumamoto, Kumamoto
Stay at this 3.5-star aparthotel in Kumamoto. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (169 reviews)
"Perfect for family"

Reviewed on 24 Mar 2024

FAV HOTEL Kumamoto
Sumitsugu House East
Sumitsugu House East
3 out of 5
1-2-7 Kyomachi, Chuo-ku, Kumamoto, Kumamoto
Stay at this 3-star vacation home in Kumamoto. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a garden. Popular attractions Kumamoto Castle and Kato Shrine are located ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (3 reviews)
"清潔感があり良かったです。"

Reviewed on 2 May 2019

Sumitsugu House East
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

4.3
Top destination
5 - Excellent
7
" "5 - Excellent 35%
4 - Good
12
" "4 - Good 60%
3 - Okay
1
" "3 - Okay 5%
2 - Disappointing
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1 - Terrible
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5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller
21 Jan 2020

castle area is superb even when it is still under renovation. nice places to eat. good getaway to Aso region

5/5 - Excellent

S.Phuksa
30 Oct 2019

RECOMMEND FOR ANY BACKPACKERS WHOSE TRAVEL WITH JR

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller
23 Oct 2019

Nice city, have many activities can do.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller
19 Oct 2019

The Castle is worth seeing. If you have time Mt Aso is a must see.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller
5 May 2019

Nice city to spend couple of day. They are still under the recovery of the earthquake. Many places still closed for a visitation. However, it was nice enough to stroll in the city, enjoy local food and Kumamon.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller
12 Mar 2019

My time there was not the best because many highlight places were under reconstruction .