Shimotori Travel Guide

Kumamoto

A busy urban street with modern buildings, a tram, and pedestrians.
A cityscape with mountains in the background, a park with trees, and buildings.
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A bowl of ramen with pork slices, a soft-boiled egg, and seaweed garnish.

Stay near popular Shimotori attractions

Sunroad Shinshigai Shopping Street

8.6/10 (48 reviews)
During your visit to Kumamoto, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Sunroad Shinshigai Shopping Street. Amble around the area's parks or visit its temples.
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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
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
Tokyo: Daikoku JDM Car Meet & Night Car Culture Tour

Tokyo: JDM Car Culture – Daikoku & Tokyo Drift Vibes

฿3,648
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Tokyo: JDM Car Culture – Daikoku & Tokyo Drift Vibes
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Top hotels in Shimotori

SOTETSU GRAND FRESA KUMAMOTO

SOTETSU GRAND FRESA KUMAMOTO

3.5 out of 5
2-2-23 Shimotori, Chuo Ward Kumamoto Kumamoto
The price is ฿1,939 per night from 4 Oct to 5 Oct
฿1,939
฿2,218 total
4 Oct - 5 Oct
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
Daiwa Roynet Hotel KUMAMOTO GINZADORI PREMIER

Daiwa Roynet Hotel KUMAMOTO GINZADORI PREMIER

2.5 out of 5
1-chome-9-1 Shimotori Chuo Ward Kumamoto Kumamoto
The price is ฿3,154 per night from 4 Oct to 5 Oct
฿3,154
฿3,554 total
4 Oct - 5 Oct
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 ...
Daiwa Roynet Hotel KUMAMOTO GINZADORI PREMIER
Extol Inn Kumamoto Ginza St

Extol Inn Kumamoto Ginza St

2 out of 5
1-9-8 Shimotori Chuo-ku Kumamoto Kumamoto Prefecture
The price is ฿2,082 per night from 18 Oct to 19 Oct
฿2,082
฿2,300 total
18 Oct - 19 Oct
Stay at this hotel in Kumamoto. Popular attractions Shimotori Shopping Arcade and Sunroad Shinshigai Shopping Street are located nearby.
Extol Inn Kumamoto Ginza St
Washington R&B Hotel Kumamoto Shimo-tori

Washington R&B Hotel Kumamoto Shimo-tori

2.5 out of 5
2-2-18 Shimo-tori Kumamoto Kumamoto-ken
Stay at this hotel in Kumamoto. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Sunroad Shinshigai Shopping Street and Shimotori ...
7.8/10 Good! (238 reviews)
"The room too small no amenities"

Reviewed on 25 Mar 2019

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Washington R&B Hotel Kumamoto Shimo-tori
Kumamoto Washington Hotel Plaza

Kumamoto Washington Hotel Plaza

3 out of 5
2-3-10 Shimotori Kumamoto Kumamoto-ken
Stay at this hotel in Kumamoto. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Sunroad Shinshigai Shopping Street and Shimotori ...
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Kumamoto Washington Hotel Plaza
THE BLOSSOM KUMAMOTO

THE BLOSSOM KUMAMOTO

4 out of 5
15-26 Kasuga 3-chome, Nishi-ku Kumamoto Kumamoto Prefecture
The price is ฿3,617 per night from 27 Oct to 28 Oct
฿3,617
฿4,064 total
27 Oct - 28 Oct
Stay at this hotel in Kumamoto. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,812 reviews)
"This place was beautiful, amazing, and convenient. I just wish they would allow tattooed folks into the bathing areas. It's 2026!"

Reviewed on 1 Oct 2026

THE BLOSSOM KUMAMOTO
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Where to stay in Shimotori

Find the best Shimotori 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 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.

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 KKWing Stadium and jump on the metro at Zoological and Botanical Gardens Entrance Tram Stop to see more of the city.

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