Minami Ward Travel Guide
Kumamoto
Visit Minami Ward
Popular places to visit
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.
Suizenji Gardens
Find out about the history of Kumamoto when you take a trip to Suizenji Gardens. Amble around the area's parks or visit its temples.
Aqua Dome Kumamoto
Catch an event at Aqua Dome Kumamoto during your trip to Kumamoto. Discover the area's hot springs and temples.
Kumamoto-jo Hall
Learn about the events happening in Kumamoto-jo Hall during your trip to Kumamoto.
Sakura Machi Kumamoto
You can enjoy retail therapy at Sakura Machi Kumamoto during your visit to Kumamoto.
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.
Things to do
Josaien Kimono Rental and Dressing Private Experience
Kyushu Kumamoto Suizenji Kimono Rental Private Experience
Kumamoto Half-Day Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide
Fukuoka: Mount Aso Volcano, Kumamoto Castle, Grasslands Day Tour
Kumamoto Castle Kusasenri and Aso Crater Tour in Fukuoka/Kumamoto
Kumamoto Castle Kusasenrigahama and Mount Aso tour from Fukuoka
Top hotels in Minami Ward
Comfort Inn Kumamoto Miyukifueda
Hotel is quiet day and night, clean and staffs are super polite friendly, lots of parking, breakfast finishes at 9:00, food stalls in 3 minutes walking … perfect for staying a week
Reviewed on 16 Dec 2023
Hotel New Gaea Nishi Kumamoto Ekimae
Conveniently located next to Nishikumamoto Station.
Reviewed on 31 Aug 2025
THE BLOSSOM KUMAMOTO
A very nice hotel that is connected to the JR station. Would definitely stay again.
Reviewed on 24 Oct 2025
Nest Hotel Kumamoto
Great!
Reviewed on 20 Jun 2025
Mitsui Garden Hotel Kumamoto
Excellent lication close to restaurants, shopping, and transportation! Friendly and kind staff!
Reviewed on 23 Oct 2025
Dormy Inn Kumamoto Natural Hot Spring
Staff were help. I needs to move room due to a very loud snorer who woke me up at 2am and smell of cooking in the morning despite being on the 21th floor
Reviewed on 17 Oct 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Minami Ward
Tamukaemachi Oaza Tainoshima
While there might not be top attractions in Tamukaemachi Oaza Tainoshima, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Kumamoto Zoo and Botanical Garden and Suizenji Gardens.
Shinshigai
If you're spending some time in Shinshigai, Sunroad Shinshigai Shopping Street and Shimotori Shopping Arcade are top sights worth seeing.
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.
Shimotori
If you're spending some time in Shimotori, 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.
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.
