Popular places to visit
Sunroad Shinshigai Shopping Street
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.
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.
Kumamoto City Hall
Kumamoto City Hall is just one of the places to see in Kumamoto, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Amble around the area's parks or visit its temples.
Kumamoto Prefectural Traditional Crafts Centre
You can browse the exhibits at Kumamoto Prefectural Traditional Crafts Centre, a museum with a storied past, during your holiday in Kumamoto. 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.
Kumamoto Zoo and Botanical Garden
Why not visit the native and exotic animals who call Kumamoto Zoo and Botanical Garden home during your holiday in Kumamoto? Discover the area's hot springs and temples.
Things to do
Kumamoto Castle Kusasenri and Aso Crater Tour in Fukuoka/Kumamoto
From Kumamoto : Mt.Aso and Takachiho All-inclusive Private Tour
Kumamoto Full-Day Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide
Kumamoto: Castles, Shrines, Gardens & a Taste of Tradition
Kumamoto Castle, Samurai Legacy & Restoration Tour
Kumamoto: Samurai Heritage Private Tour with Local Guide
Top hotels in Shimotori
SOTETSU GRAND FRESA KUMAMOTO
Daiwa Roynet Hotel KUMAMOTO GINZADORI PREMIER
Kumamoto Washington Hotel Plaza
THE BLOSSOM KUMAMOTO
Friendly & helpful staff. Loved onsen bath. Beautiful courtyard
Reviewed on 2 May 2026
Candeo Hotels Kumamoto Shinshigai
Great location - close to the main shopping arcade. Rooms were clean and decent size. Staff were great. The public onsen was nice but smaller for the size of the hotel. Unfortunately, due to the lack of consideration for other guests from parents, there was an intolerable amount of noisy children ...
Reviewed on 4 May 2026
Kumamoto Hotel Castle
Helpful arranging tour. Good vale happy hour.
Reviewed on 6 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Shimotori
Shinshigai
If you're spending some time in Shinshigai, Sunroad Shinshigai Shopping Street and Shimotori Shopping Arcade are top sights worth seeing.
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.
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.
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.
Suizenji
While visiting Suizenji, you might make a stop by sights like Suizenji Gardens and Kumamoto Suizenji Stadium.
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.
Shimotori
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