Shinshigai
Kumamoto


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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 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.

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.
Things to do

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

Fukuoka: Round-Trip Shinkansen Tour to Kumamoto Castle
Top hotels in Shinshigai

CANDEO HOTELS KUMAMOTO SHINSHIGAI
Nice size room
Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026

Toyoko Inn Kumamoto Shin Shigai
Satisfactory. What more do you need. Space is compact if that is okay with you, then that's good enough.
Reviewed on 23 Nov 2025

REF Kumamoto by VESSEL HOTELS
Clean and nice
Reviewed on 10 Jan 2026

Richmond Hotel Kumamoto Shinshigai
Great
Reviewed on 18 Nov 2025

Kumamoto Tokyu REI Hotel
혼자 여행하할때 이용하기 아주 좋습니다. 번화가랑 아주 가깝고 교통도 매우 편리합니다 주변 관광지와도 가깝습니다
Reviewed on 23 Sept 2024

Comfort Hotel Kumamoto Shinshigai
Toilet is too tiny to fit one person if you’re a little bit big. Check out time is 10am, while the other comparable hotels I stay in Kumamoto is 11am.
Reviewed on 5 May 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Shinshigai

Shimotori
If you're spending some time in Shimotori, 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 Monkey D. Luffy Statue.

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