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

฿721
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

฿1,586
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Fukuoka: Mount Aso Volcano, Kumamoto Castle, Grasslands Day Tour
Kumamoto: Manga Artist Experience

Kumamoto: Manga Inking Workshop with Framed Artwork Souvenir

฿1,030
per adult
Kumamoto: Manga Inking Workshop with Framed Artwork Souvenir
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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 ฿2,700 per night from 30 Sept to 1 Oct
฿2,700
฿3,055 total
30 Sept - 1 Oct
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! (1,021 reviews)
"Excellent location and a modern, new gorgeous hotel! Room was spacious"

Reviewed on 23 Aug 2026

Candeo Hotels Kumamoto Shinshigai
SOTETSU GRAND FRESA KUMAMOTO

SOTETSU GRAND FRESA KUMAMOTO

3.5 out of 5
2-2-23 Shimotori, Chuo Ward Kumamoto Kumamoto
The price is ฿1,630 per night from 23 Sept to 24 Sept
฿1,630
฿1,879 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
Kumamoto Hotel Castle

Kumamoto Hotel Castle

4 out of 5
4-2 Jyoto-machi, Chuo-ku Kumamoto Kumamoto
The price is ฿2,431 per night from 18 Sept to 19 Sept
฿2,431
฿2,760 total
18 Sept - 19 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
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3.5 out of 5
9-1 Kajiyamachi Chuo Ward Kumamoto Kumamoto
The price is ฿2,809 per night from 30 Sept to 1 Oct
฿2,809
฿3,176 total
30 Sept - 1 Oct
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 ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (352 reviews)
"Beautiful room, the entry smells great. Helpful staff. They try to help you as much as they can! Really close to the Kumamoto Castle and the train station. 10/10 recommended"

Reviewed on 12 Sept 2026

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Nest Hotel Kumamoto

Nest Hotel Kumamoto

3 out of 5
4-39 Karashima-cho, Chuo-ku Kumamoto Kumamoto-ken
The price is ฿1,211 per night from 23 Sept to 24 Sept
฿1,211
฿1,418 total
23 Sept - 24 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
Natural Hot Spring Higo no Yu Onyado Nono Kumamoto

Natural Hot Spring Higo no Yu Onyado Nono Kumamoto

3 out of 5
2-2-20 Shimotori, Chuo Ward Kumamoto Kumamoto
The price is ฿3,024 per night from 30 Sept to 1 Oct
฿3,024
฿3,476 total
30 Sept - 1 Oct
Stay at this spa hotel in Kumamoto. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Kumamoto Castle and Shimotori Shopping ...
Natural Hot Spring Higo no Yu Onyado Nono Kumamoto
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Where to stay in Chuo Ward

Find the best Chuo Ward areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A traditional Japanese temple with a stone staircase leading up to a wooden gate.
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, Sunroad Shinshigai Shopping Street and Shimotori Shopping Arcade 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.

Chuo Ward Travel Guide