Minami Ward Travel Guide
Kumamoto
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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.
Yakumo Koizumi Old House in Kumamoto
You can find out about the history of Kumamoto when you stop by Yakumo Koizumi Old House in Kumamoto. While you're in the area, find time to visit its shops.
Aqua Dome Kumamoto
Catch an event at Aqua Dome Kumamoto during your trip to Kumamoto. Discover the area's hot springs and temples.
Sakura Machi Kumamoto
You can enjoy retail therapy at Sakura Machi Kumamoto during your visit to Kumamoto.
Kumamoto Station Tourist Information Center
Kumamoto Station Tourist Information Center is just one of the places to see in Kumamoto, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Wander the parks or discover the area's hot springs.
Things to do
Josaien Kimono Rental and Dressing Private Experience
Kyushu Kumamoto Suizenji Kimono Rental Private Experience
Fukuoka: Mount Aso Volcano, Kumamoto Castle, Grasslands Day Tour
Kumamoto Castle Kusasenrigahama and Mount Aso tour from Fukuoka
Kumamoto Castle Walking Tour with Local Guide
Kumamoto Castle Kusasenri and Aso Crater Tour in Fukuoka/Kumamoto
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
I have left a note written in Japanese to replace the air-purifier since it generated noise. However, the request was ignored.
Reviewed on 19 Dec 2025
Nest Hotel Kumamoto
Great!
Reviewed on 20 Jun 2025
Dormy Inn Kumamoto Natural Hot Spring
Room was clean, staff was nice!
Reviewed on 17 Nov 2025
CANDEO HOTELS KUMAMOTO SHINSHIGAI
Incredible experience
Reviewed on 3 Dec 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.
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.
Shinshigai
If you're spending some time in Shinshigai, Sunroad Shinshigai Shopping Street and Shimotori Shopping Arcade are top sights worth seeing.
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.
