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

฿714
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

฿1,805
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Fukuoka: Mount Aso Volcano, Kumamoto Castle, Grasslands Day Tour
Kumamoto Castle is also known as Ginkgo Castle.

Kumamoto Castle Kusasenri and Aso Crater Tour in Fukuoka/Kumamoto

฿2,924
per adult
Kumamoto Castle Kusasenri and Aso Crater Tour in Fukuoka/Kumamoto
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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 ฿1,507 per night from 5 Jul to 6 Jul
฿1,507
฿1,740 total
5 Jul - 6 Jul
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 ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,194 reviews)
"房間乾淨整潔，對於獨旅的旅客來說房間大小很剛好，有位置可以擺放行李箱。旅館的位置很好，旁邊就是商店街，便利商店也在旁邊，非常便利。"

Reviewed on 26 Jun 2026

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 ฿2,487 per night from 12 Jul to 13 Jul
฿2,487
฿2,818 total
12 Jul - 13 Jul
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
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 Kumamoto Castle and Sunroad Shinshigai Shopping ...
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Kumamoto Washington Hotel Plaza
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 Kumamoto Castle and Sunroad Shinshigai Shopping ...
7.8/10 Good! (236 reviews)
"The room too small no amenities"

Reviewed on 25 Mar 2019

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Washington R&B Hotel Kumamoto Shimo-tori
THE BLOSSOM KUMAMOTO

THE BLOSSOM KUMAMOTO

4 out of 5
3-15-26 Kasuga, Nishi-ku Kumamoto Kumamoto
The price is ฿2,761 per night from 27 Jul to 28 Jul
฿2,761
฿3,120 total
27 Jul - 28 Jul
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! (1,870 reviews)
"Everything you need is here!"

Reviewed on 3 Jul 2026

THE BLOSSOM KUMAMOTO
Mitsui Garden Hotel Kumamoto

Mitsui Garden Hotel Kumamoto

4 out of 5
1-20, Kouya Imamachi Kumamoto Kumamoto
The price is ฿1,213 per night from 2 Aug to 3 Aug
฿1,213
฿1,416 total
2 Aug - 3 Aug
Stay at this hotel in Kumamoto. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.4/10 Very good! (1,001 reviews)
"It’s a very good option to stay in Kyoto"

Reviewed on 13 May 2026

Mitsui Garden Hotel 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 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 stone pathway leading to a traditional Japanese shrine with steps and stone lanterns.
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 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.

Tamukaemachi Oaza Tainoshima

While there might not be top attractions in Tamukaemachi Oaza Tainoshima, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Suizenji Gardens and Kumamoto Zoo and Botanical Garden.

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