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.
Musashizuka Park
After visiting Musashizuka Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Kumamoto. Amble around the area's parks or visit its temples.
Tabaruzaka Museum
You can spend time exploring the galleries in Tabaruzaka Museum during your trip to Kumamoto. Amble around the area's parks or visit its temples.
Tabaruzaka Park
Explore the great outdoors at Tabaruzaka Park, a lovely green space in 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.
Activities
Josaien Kimono Rental and Dressing Private Experience
Kumamoto Castle Kusasenri and Aso Crater Tour in Fukuoka/Kumamoto
Kumamoto Castle Kusasenrigahama and Mount Aso tour from Fukuoka
Kumamoto and Mount Aso Day Tour from Fukuoka Return by Aso Train
Kumamoto Full-Day Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide
Explore Castles, Shrines, and Gardens in Kumamoto
Our pick of the best Kita Ward Hotel Deals
Kikunan Onsen UBL Hotel
Onsen was very relaxing. Breakfast was good
Reviewed on 19 Nov 2025
THE BLOSSOM KUMAMOTO
A premier hotel right at the Kumamoto Station. I have stayed here many times, and enjoyed it very much each time. It's a ways from the other bustling areas, but the tram is very convenient. The station complex and the shopping center where the hotel is located are themselves self-sufficient.
Reviewed on 8 Jan 2026
Nest Hotel Kumamoto
Great!
Reviewed on 20 June 2025
CANDEO HOTELS KUMAMOTO SHINSHIGAI
Nice size room
Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026
KOKO HOTEL Premier Kumamoto
It's a premier hotel inside the Sakuramachi shopping center. The central bus terminal is in the building as well. It's 10-15 minutes walk to Kumamoto Castle and Tsuruya department store. If it had a self-service laundry, it would be perfect!
Reviewed on 8 Jan 2026
Mitsui Garden Hotel Kumamoto
Nice staff, good location, very good breakfast.
Reviewed on 26 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Kita Ward
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.
Shimotori
If you're spending some time in Shimotori, Sunroad Shinshigai Shopping Street and Shimotori Shopping Arcade are top sights worth seeing.
Nishi Ward
If you're spending some time in Nishi Ward, Amu Plaza Kumamoto and Kumamoto Shintoshin Plaza are top sights worth seeing.
Shinshigai
If you're spending some time in Shinshigai, 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.
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.
