Shimotori Travel Guide

Kumamoto

A busy urban street with modern buildings, a tram, and pedestrians.
A cityscape with mountains in the background, a park with trees, and buildings.
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A bowl of ramen with pork slices, a soft-boiled egg, and seaweed garnish.

Stay near popular Shimotori attractions

Sunroad Shinshigai Shopping Street

8.6/10 (48 reviews)
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.
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Things to do

Kumamoto: Traditional Ikinari Dango Cooking Class

Kumamoto: Traditional Ikinari Dango Cooking Class

฿735
per adult
Kumamoto: Traditional Ikinari Dango Cooking Class
Fukuoka: Mount Aso Volcano, Kumamoto Castle, Grasslands Day Tour

Fukuoka: Mount Aso Volcano, Kumamoto Castle, Grasslands Day Tour

฿2,265
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Fukuoka: Mount Aso Volcano, Kumamoto Castle, Grasslands Day Tour
Kumamoto Castle is also known as Ginkgo Castle.

Kumamoto Castle Kusasenri and Aso Crater Tour in Fukuoka/Kumamoto

฿2,945
per adult
Kumamoto Castle Kusasenri and Aso Crater Tour in Fukuoka/Kumamoto
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Top hotels in Shimotori

SOTETSU GRAND FRESA KUMAMOTO

SOTETSU GRAND FRESA KUMAMOTO

3.5 out of 5
2-2-23 Shimotori, Chuo Ward Kumamoto Kumamoto
The price is ฿1,707 per night from 3 Sept to 4 Sept
฿1,707
฿1,960 total
3 Sept - 4 Sept
Stay at this hotel in Kumamoto. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
SOTETSU GRAND FRESA KUMAMOTO
Daiwa Roynet Hotel KUMAMOTO GINZADORI PREMIER

Daiwa Roynet Hotel KUMAMOTO GINZADORI PREMIER

2.5 out of 5
1-chome-9-1 Shimotori Chuo Ward Kumamoto Kumamoto
The price is ฿2,378 per night from 8 Sept to 9 Sept
฿2,378
฿2,698 total
8 Sept - 9 Sept
Stay at this hotel in Kumamoto. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
Daiwa Roynet Hotel KUMAMOTO GINZADORI PREMIER
Washington R&B Hotel Kumamoto Shimo-tori

Washington R&B Hotel Kumamoto Shimo-tori

2.5 out of 5
2-2-18 Shimo-tori Kumamoto Kumamoto-ken
Stay at this hotel in Kumamoto. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Kumamoto Castle and Sunroad Shinshigai Shopping ...
7.8/10 Good! (238 reviews)
"The room too small no amenities"

Reviewed on 25 Mar 2019

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Washington R&B Hotel Kumamoto Shimo-tori
Kumamoto Washington Hotel Plaza

Kumamoto Washington Hotel Plaza

3 out of 5
2-3-10 Shimotori Kumamoto Kumamoto-ken
Stay at this hotel in Kumamoto. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Kumamoto Castle and Sunroad Shinshigai Shopping ...
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Kumamoto Washington Hotel Plaza
Extol Inn Kumamoto Ginza St

Extol Inn Kumamoto Ginza St

2 out of 5
1-9-8 Shimotori Chuo-ku Kumamoto Kumamoto Prefecture
The price is ฿2,467 per night from 9 Sept to 10 Sept
฿2,467
฿2,830 total
9 Sept - 10 Sept
Stay at this hotel in Kumamoto. Popular attractions Kumamoto Castle and Shimotori Shopping Arcade are located nearby.
8/10 Very good! (1 review)
"おいしい朝食が無料であることにびっくり。それだけでありがたいですね！郷土料理のだご汁もありました！ ウェルカムサービスでかき氷が用意されていたり、スタッフの皆さんが笑顔でいろいろ教えていただいたことに感謝します。ありがとうございました。 ただやはりビジネスホテルなので、壁が薄く、隣の部屋のいびきの音がものすごかったです。"

Reviewed on 12 Jun 2026

Extol Inn Kumamoto Ginza St
THE BLOSSOM KUMAMOTO

THE BLOSSOM KUMAMOTO

4 out of 5
15-26 Kasuga 3-chome, Nishi-ku Kumamoto Kumamoto Prefecture
The price is ฿2,993 per night from 16 Aug to 17 Aug
฿2,993
฿3,375 total
16 Aug - 17 Aug
Stay at this hotel in Kumamoto. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
THE BLOSSOM KUMAMOTO
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Where to stay in Shimotori

Find the best Shimotori areas for the activities you enjoy most.
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 stone pathway leading to a traditional Japanese shrine with steps and stone lanterns.
Photo by Satoru Morimoto
Open Photo by Satoru Morimoto

Nishi Ward

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

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

Shinshigai

If you're spending some time in Shinshigai, Sunroad Shinshigai Shopping Street and Shimotori Shopping Arcade are top sights worth seeing.

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 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.

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