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

฿735
per adult
Kumamoto: Traditional Ikinari Dango Cooking Class
Kumamoto: Castle Admission Ticket

Kumamoto: Castle Admission Ticket

฿164
per adult
Kumamoto: Castle Admission Ticket
Fukuoka: Mount Aso Volcano, Kumamoto Castle, Grasslands Day Tour

Fukuoka: Mount Aso Volcano, Kumamoto Castle, Grasslands Day Tour

฿2,309
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Fukuoka: Mount Aso Volcano, Kumamoto Castle, Grasslands Day Tour
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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 ฿1,597 per night from 23 Sept to 24 Sept
฿1,597
฿1,841 total
23 Sept - 24 Sept
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 ฿2,329 per night from 23 Sept to 24 Sept
฿2,329
฿2,647 total
23 Sept - 24 Sept
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 ฿2,049 per night from 6 Sept to 7 Sept
฿2,049
฿2,253 total
6 Sept - 7 Sept
Stay at this hotel in Kumamoto. Popular attractions Kumamoto Castle and Shimotori Shopping Arcade are located nearby.
Extol Inn Kumamoto Ginza St
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
THE BLOSSOM KUMAMOTO

THE BLOSSOM KUMAMOTO

4 out of 5
15-26 Kasuga 3-chome, Nishi-ku Kumamoto Kumamoto Prefecture
The price is ฿3,165 per night from 6 Sept to 7 Sept
฿3,165
฿3,565 total
6 Sept - 7 Sept
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 ...
THE BLOSSOM KUMAMOTO
JR WEST GROUP VIA INN PRIME KUMAMOTO

JR WEST GROUP VIA INN PRIME KUMAMOTO

3 out of 5
2-9-29, Kasuga, Nishi-ku Kumamoto Kumamoto
The price is ฿1,912 per night from 6 Sept to 7 Sept
฿1,912
฿2,187 total
6 Sept - 7 Sept
Stay at this hotel in Kumamoto. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Kumamoto Castle and Amu Plaza Kumamoto ...
8.2/10 Very good! (10 reviews)
"長く連泊させていただきました。 エレベーターが少なく毎日毎回の移動に時間がかかりました。 コインランドリーも毎日空きがなく、乾燥まで終わって取りに来ない方がいてもホテル側も1時間取り出せないとのことで、洗濯乾燥のたびに時間とお金（900円）がかかりストレスでした。 朝食も毎日同じメニューで値段がお高いなと感じました。 大浴場は施設が新しく綺麗でしたが、洗面台の清掃が行き届いておらず排水口から下水の臭いがしています。 連泊の場合、3日に1回しか清掃してくれず、トイレットペーパーの補充もしてくれない等、新しい設備であるところは良かったですが、快適な滞在とは言い難いと言う感想です。"

Reviewed on 4 Sept 2026

JR WEST GROUP VIA INN PRIME 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 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 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 Kumamoto Zoo and Botanical Garden and jump on the metro at Zoological and Botanical Gardens Entrance Tram Stop to see more of the city.

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