Chuo Ward Travel Guide

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 visit to 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

฿735
per adult
Kumamoto: Traditional Ikinari Dango Cooking Class
Kumamoto: Castle Admission Ticket

Kumamoto: Castle Admission Ticket

฿164
per adult
Kumamoto: Castle Admission Ticket
Fukuoka: Mount Aso Volcano, Kumamoto Castle, Grasslands Day Tour

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

฿2,309
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Fukuoka: Mount Aso Volcano, Kumamoto Castle, Grasslands Day Tour
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Top hotels in Chuo Ward

Candeo Hotels Kumamoto Shinshigai

Candeo Hotels Kumamoto Shinshigai

4 out of 5
8-7 Shinshigai Chuo Kumamoto Kumamoto
The price is ฿2,488 per night from 23 Sept to 24 Sept
฿2,488
฿2,821 total
23 Sept - 24 Sept
Stay at this spa hotel in Kumamoto. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,028 reviews)
"Excellent location and a modern, new gorgeous hotel! Room was spacious"

Reviewed on 23 Aug 2026

Candeo Hotels Kumamoto Shinshigai
Kumamoto Hotel Castle

Kumamoto Hotel Castle

4 out of 5
4-2 Jyoto-machi, Chuo-ku Kumamoto Kumamoto
The price is ฿1,687 per night from 6 Sept to 7 Sept
฿1,687
฿1,940 total
6 Sept - 7 Sept
Stay at this hotel in Kumamoto. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 3 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
Kumamoto Hotel Castle
SOTETSU GRAND FRESA KUMAMOTO

SOTETSU GRAND FRESA KUMAMOTO

3.5 out of 5
2-2-23 Shimotori, Chuo Ward Kumamoto Kumamoto
The price is ฿1,597 per night from 23 Sept to 24 Sept
฿1,597
฿1,841 total
23 Sept - 24 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
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3.5 out of 5
9-1 Kajiyamachi Chuo Ward Kumamoto Kumamoto
The price is ฿2,736 per night from 8 Sept to 9 Sept
฿2,736
฿3,093 total
8 Sept - 9 Sept
Stay at this aparthotel in Kumamoto. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
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Hotel Nikko Kumamoto

Hotel Nikko Kumamoto

4 out of 5
2-1, Kamitori-cho, chuou-ku Kumamoto Kumamoto-ken
The price is ฿2,504 per night from 4 Oct to 5 Oct
฿2,504
฿3,197 total
4 Oct - 5 Oct
Stay at this hotel in Kumamoto. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 4 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition in ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (946 reviews)
"Great customer service!."

Reviewed on 29 Jun 2026

Hotel Nikko Kumamoto
Nest Hotel Kumamoto

Nest Hotel Kumamoto

3 out of 5
4-39 Karashima-cho, Chuo-ku Kumamoto Kumamoto-ken
The price is ฿1,294 per night from 6 Sept to 7 Sept
฿1,294
฿1,508 total
6 Sept - 7 Sept
Stay at this hotel in Kumamoto. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
Nest Hotel Kumamoto
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Where to stay in Chuo Ward

Find the best Chuo Ward areas for the activities you enjoy most.
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.

Shimotori

If you're spending some time in Shimotori, Shimotori Shopping Arcade and Sunroad Shinshigai Shopping Street 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.

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.

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.

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