Nishi Ward Travel Guide

Kumamoto

A pink cherry blossom branch with flowers and buds.
Wooden spoons with Japanese calligraphy arranged on a wooden surface.
A stone pathway leading to a traditional Japanese shrine with steps and stone lanterns.
A traditional Japanese temple with a stone staircase leading up to a wooden gate.

Stay near popular Nishi Ward attractions

Kumamoto Station Tourist Information Center

8.2/10 (194 reviews)
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.
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Things to do

Kumamoto: Traditional Ikinari Dango Cooking Class

Kumamoto: Traditional Ikinari Dango Cooking Class

฿743
per adult
Kumamoto: Traditional Ikinari Dango Cooking Class
Tokyo: Daikoku JDM Car Meet & Night Car Culture Tour

Tokyo: JDM Car Culture – Daikoku & Tokyo Drift Vibes

฿3,609
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Tokyo: JDM Car Culture – Daikoku & Tokyo Drift Vibes
Kumamoto: Manga Artist Experience

Kumamoto: Manga Inking Workshop with Framed Artwork Souvenir

฿1,061
per adult
Kumamoto: Manga Inking Workshop with Framed Artwork Souvenir
Private Mount Aso and Kumamoto Castle Day Trip from Fukuoka

Private Mount Aso and Kumamoto Castle Day Trip from Fukuoka

฿36,877
per adult
Private Mount Aso and Kumamoto Castle Day Trip from Fukuoka
Fukuoka: Southern Aso Railway, Mt. Aso, Kumamoto Castle Day Tour

Fukuoka: Southern Aso Railway, Mt. Aso, Kumamoto Castle Day Tour

฿2,335
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Fukuoka: Southern Aso Railway, Mt. Aso, Kumamoto Castle Day Tour
Kumamoto Kikuchi: Zen Temple Mindfulness Meditation Session

Kumamoto Kikuchi: Zen Temple Mindfulness Meditation Session

฿1,380
per adult
Kumamoto Kikuchi: Zen Temple Mindfulness Meditation Session
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Where to stay in Nishi Ward

Find the best Nishi Ward 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 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 cityscape with mountains in the background, a park with trees, and buildings.
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Open Photo by MK Products

Shimotori

If you're spending some time in Shimotori, 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.
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Open Photo by Motoki-jj

Higashi Ward

While you're in Higashi Ward, take in top sights like KKWing Stadium and jump on the metro at Zoological and Botanical Gardens Entrance Tram Stop to see more of the city.

Nishi Ward Travel Guide