Popular places to visit
Musashizuka Park
After visiting Musashizuka Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Kumamoto. Amble around the area's parks or visit its temples.
Kumamoto Castle
You can find out about the history of Kumamoto with a visit to Kumamoto Castle. Wander the parks or discover the area's hot springs.
Kumamoto City Hall
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.
Sunroad Shinshigai Shopping Street
During your visit to Kumamoto, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Sunroad Shinshigai Shopping Street. Amble around the area's parks or visit its temples.
Kumamoto Prefectural Traditional Crafts Centre
You can browse the exhibits at Kumamoto Prefectural Traditional Crafts Centre, a museum with a storied past, during your holiday in Kumamoto. Amble around the area's parks or visit its temples.
Kumamoto Zoo and Botanical Garden
Why not visit the native and exotic animals who call Kumamoto Zoo and Botanical Garden home during your holiday in Kumamoto? Discover the area's hot springs and temples.
Things to do
Fukuoka: Mount Aso Volcano, Kumamoto Castle, Grasslands Day Tour
Kumamoto Castle Kusasenri and Aso Crater Tour in Fukuoka/Kumamoto
From Kumamoto : Mt.Aso and Takachiho All-inclusive Private Tour
Kumamoto: SPACE Nightclub Admission Ticket (For Foreign)
Kumamoto Castle, Samurai Legacy & Restoration Tour
Kumamoto Full-Day Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide
Top hotels in Kita Ward
Kikunan Onsen UBL Hotel
Onsen was very relaxing. Breakfast was good
Reviewed on 19 Nov 2025
THE BLOSSOM KUMAMOTO
A perfect place to stay: convenient location right next to Kumamoto Station; a stylish and comfortable hotel with extras like a public bath, and a quiet space by the water garden courtyard. And the breakfast served is extra good: plenty of choices including some local specialties. It’s the place ...
Reviewed on 23 Apr 2026
Kumamoto Hotel Castle
Love the spacious room and separate toilet and bathroom layout. The wide sink area was also fantastic to allow 2 persons to use at the same time.
Reviewed on 27 Apr 2026
Mitsui Garden Hotel Kumamoto
Great hotel to stay in Kumamoto. It's near the Kumamoto castle, Sakura-no-baba Josaien and the sakuramachi shopping centre. The hotel has a lot of on-site amenities such as a public bath and a restaurant. Staff are helpful and attentive.
Reviewed on 25 Mar 2026
Candeo Hotels Kumamoto Shinshigai
Staff were excellent in every aspect. Very helpful and courteous. Breakfast was good, restaurant was very packed w guests on the weekend.
Reviewed on 27 Apr 2026
Dormy Inn Kumamoto Natural Hot Spring
Lovely hotel with onsen.
Reviewed on 12 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Kita Ward
Suidocho
While Suidocho may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Contemporary Art Museum Kumamoto and Kumamoto City Hall.
Shimotori
If you're spending some time in Shimotori, Sunroad Shinshigai Shopping Street and Shimotori Shopping Arcade are top sights worth seeing.
Nishi Ward
If you're spending some time in Nishi Ward, Amu Plaza Kumamoto and Kumamoto Shintoshin Plaza are top sights worth seeing.
Shinshigai
If you're spending some time in Shinshigai, Sunroad Shinshigai Shopping Street and Shimotori Shopping Arcade are top sights worth seeing.
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.
Kuhonji
Though Kuhonji may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Sunroad Shinshigai Shopping Street and Contemporary Art Museum Kumamoto.
