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.
Yakumo Koizumi Old House in Kumamoto
You can find out about the history of Kumamoto when you stop by Yakumo Koizumi Old House in Kumamoto. While you're in the area, find time to visit its shops.
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.
Shimotori Shopping Arcade
You can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Shimotori Shopping Arcade during your trip to Kumamoto.
Sakura Machi Kumamoto
You can enjoy retail therapy at Sakura Machi Kumamoto during your visit to Kumamoto.
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 Shimotori
SOTETSU GRAND FRESA KUMAMOTO
Great hotel, super clean and comforting, very friendly staff and helped to extend my stay at short notice, would definitely return
Reviewed on 9 Dec 2025
Daiwa Roynet Hotel KUMAMOTO GINZADORI PREMIER
Staff was very helpful
Reviewed on 15 Nov 2025
HOTEL TAU, KUMAMOTO
breakfast was delicious and staff were kind!
Reviewed on 16 Dec 2022
Kumamoto Washington Hotel Plaza
Terrible room wall, can hear the conversation noise from other room. Can't sleep until 2am! Not recommended if you seek for comfort stay
Reviewed on 1 Jun 2018
THE BLOSSOM KUMAMOTO
Room was very clean, staffs are very friendly. Great location
Reviewed on 17 Dec 2025
Nest Hotel Kumamoto
Great!
Reviewed on 20 Jun 2025
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 Kumamoto Zoo and Botanical Garden and Suizenji Gardens.
Shimotori
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