Title: Chuo Ward Travel Guide: Best of Chuo Ward, Kumamoto Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Chuo Ward](https://expedia.co.uk/Chuo-Ward-Hotels.d553248635991220113.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Flights to Kumamoto](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Kumamoto.d1858.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Kumamoto](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Kumamoto.d1858.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Chuo Ward Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Chuo-Ward.d553248635991220113.Car-Hire-Guide)[Chuo Ward Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Chuo-Ward.d553248635991220113.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Chuo Ward Travel Guide ## Kumamoto ![熊本城の長塀と坪井川](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/1858/07bf311c-5865-4568-8eee-22735a9acb6c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/1858/07bf311c-5865-4568-8eee-22735a9acb6c.jpg) by [そらみみ](//commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/User:%E3%81%9D%E3%82%89%E3%81%BF%E3%81%BF) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0)) ![熊本城の長塀と坪井川](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/1858/07bf311c-5865-4568-8eee-22735a9acb6c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/1858/07bf311c-5865-4568-8eee-22735a9acb6c.jpg) by [そらみみ](//commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/User:%E3%81%9D%E3%82%89%E3%81%BF%E3%81%BF) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0)) ![藤崎八旛宮の拝殿](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/1858/fdb3115c-5735-4ce7-99fe-65f0816e5e4c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/1858/fdb3115c-5735-4ce7-99fe-65f0816e5e4c.jpg) by [そらみみ](//commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/User:%E3%81%9D%E3%82%89%E3%81%BF%E3%81%BF) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0)) ![Kumamoto castle , 熊本城](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635991220113/41429ee6-bb71-492a-b0d9-f26940f0cd2a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635991220113/41429ee6-bb71-492a-b0d9-f26940f0cd2a.jpg) by [z tanuki](https://www.panoramio.com/user/238971?with_photo_id=90509014) ([Creative Commons Attribution 3.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0)) ![Kumamoto castle , 熊本城](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635991220113/284dd31d-035a-4f8f-a0d7-ccd693ab5072.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635991220113/284dd31d-035a-4f8f-a0d7-ccd693ab5072.jpg) by [z tanuki](https://www.panoramio.com/user/238971?with_photo_id=90509014) ([Creative Commons Attribution 3.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0)) ## Visit Chuo Ward Things to do Hotels Where to stay [Kumamoto travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Kumamoto.dx1858) --- ### Popular places to visit ![0_175932014](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6102818/fb4d5a91-69e7-4469-810b-f088f3d9ac2f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Kumamoto Castle 4/5(15 reviews) 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Kumamoto-Castle-Chuo-Ward.d6102818.Attraction) ![Kumamoto_KumamotoCityHall_553248621532762754_04](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532762754/40e76bea-3196-46cc-9986-5bfaa56fab4e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Kumamoto City Hall 4/5(4 reviews) 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Kumamoto-City-Hall-Chuo-Ward.d553248621532762754.Attraction) ![Kumamoto_ShinshigaiShotengai_553248621562271767_08](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621562271767/e3ccc749-dc7a-494b-8eb0-b3426ddf2a4c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Shinshigai-Shotengai-Kumamoto.d553248621562271767.Attraction) ![Kumamoto_KumamotoPrefecturalTraditionalCraftsCentre_6102820_03](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6102820/f08ea51d-0b8f-4a3e-a77c-3c5369e03dbc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Kumamoto-Prefectural-Traditional-Crafts-Centre-Chuo-Ward.d6102820.Attraction) ![shrine in Suizenji Jojuen garden at Kumamoto, Japan; Shutterstock ID 441428734; purchase_order: SF 06557000; job: ; client: ; other:](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621562271771/9c4dd3b5-a3e6-4e69-8991-13a94c0c416e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Izumi Shrine After visiting Izumi Shrine, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Kumamoto. Discover the area's hot springs and temples. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Izumi-Shrine-Chuo-Ward.d553248621562271771.Attraction) ![Kumamoto_CatholicTetoriChurch_553248621576998708_04](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621576998708/f92d1131-ab71-4c26-ab9b-ba21455d95b4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Catholic Tetori Church Catholic Tetori Church is just one of the places to see in Kumamoto, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? While you're in the area, find time to visit its shops. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Catholic-Tetori-Church-Chuo-Ward.d553248621576998708.Attraction) ### Things to do ![Our store is located in Josaien, a tourist facility located right next to Kumamoto Castle, the symbol of Kumamoto.](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47581059/4d19e330-f96c-4afd-8228-01a218cf2afe.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Josaien Kimono Rental and Dressing Private Experience £26 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/josaien-kimono-rental-and-dressing-private-experience.a47581059.activity-details) ![Enjoy the Japanese gardens of Suizenji Temple in a kimono!](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47558269/aa1231d5-359e-4b60-b752-bb151492f5f3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Kyushu Kumamoto Suizenji Kimono Rental Private Experience £26 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/kyushu-kumamoto-suizenji-kimono-rental-private-experience.a47558269.activity-details) ![Kumamoto Castle, Mount Aso, and Kurokawa Onsen Tour from Fukuaka](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49453852/9d180e64-9e0f-4d2d-bcc9-d98c6cf51b53.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Kumamoto Castle Kusasenrigahama and Mount Aso tour from Fukuoka £74 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/kumamoto-castle-kusasenrigahama-and-mount-aso-tour-from-fukuoka.a49453852.activity-details) ![Kumamoto Castle is also known as Ginkgo Castle. ](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49816622/ecde701b-f99b-4d73-be4a-7a3b904d44e0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Kumamoto Castle Kusasenri and Aso Crater Tour in Fukuoka/Kumamoto £66 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/kumamoto-castle-kusasenri-and-aso-crater-tour-in-fukuokakumamoto.a49816622.activity-details) ![E-Bike Journey Across Mt. Aso from Kumamoto Airport](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49738598/bd70293e-2476-46f7-ad9a-419dde39b037.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### E-Bike Journey Across Mt. Aso from Kumamoto Airport £43 per traveller [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/e-bike-journey-across-mt-aso-from-kumamoto-airport.a49738598.activity-details) ![Kumamoto and Mount Aso Day Tour from Fukuoka Return by Aso Train](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50251418/db016329-a061-4241-80ff-a1077571a979.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Kumamoto and Mount Aso Day Tour from Fukuoka Return by Aso Train £98 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/kumamoto-and-mount-aso-day-tour-from-fukuoka-return-by-aso-train.a50251418.activity-details) [See all activities in Kumamoto](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Kumamoto.d1858.Travel-Guide-Activities) --- ## Top hotels in Chuo Ward ![KOKO HOTEL Premier Kumamoto](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/78000000/77830000/77828200/77828115/8ad975fa_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### KOKO HOTEL Premier Kumamoto 3-20 Sakuramachi, Chuo Ward Kumamoto Kumamoto £51 9 Feb - 10 Feb Stay at this hotel in Kumamoto. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour front desk and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (605 reviews) One of my favorite hotels in Kumamoto. If they provided a self-service laundry facility, it would be my most favorite Reviewed on 31 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=09%2F02%2F2026&endDate=10%2F02%2F2026&selected=77828115&PinnedHotelID=77828115&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635991220113) ![CANDEO HOTELS KUMAMOTO SHINSHIGAI](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/83000000/82890000/82883500/82883498/82762860_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### CANDEO HOTELS KUMAMOTO SHINSHIGAI 8-7 Shinshigai Chuo Kumamoto Kumamoto £56 8 Mar - 9 Mar Stay at this spa hotel in Kumamoto. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,017 reviews) ホテル内全般、室内、大浴場含め 大変清掃が行き届いていました。 朝の清掃スタッフの皆さんの挨拶含め、対応は素晴らしかったです。 Reviewed on 19 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=08%2F03%2F2026&endDate=09%2F03%2F2026&selected=82883498&PinnedHotelID=82883498&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635991220113) ![REF Kumamoto by VESSEL HOTELS](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/41000000/40100000/40098500/40098470/84f129f0_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### REF Kumamoto by VESSEL HOTELS 7-2 Shinshigai Kumamoto Kumamoto £64 8 Feb - 9 Feb Stay at this hotel in Kumamoto. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and in-room massages. Popular attractions Kumamoto Castle and Sunroad Shinshigai Shopping ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (571 reviews) いつも熊本に泊まる時はここ一択！ 温泉もサウナも最高！！ Reviewed on 28 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=08%2F02%2F2026&endDate=09%2F02%2F2026&selected=40098470&PinnedHotelID=40098470&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635991220113) ![OMO5 Kumamoto by Hoshino Resorts](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90800000/90796200/90796123/4969a357_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### OMO5 Kumamoto by Hoshino Resorts 5-1 Tetorihoncho Kumamoto Kumamoto £76 2 Mar - 3 Mar Stay at this hotel in Kumamoto. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (244 reviews) Great location Reviewed on 21 Nov 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=02%2F03%2F2026&endDate=03%2F03%2F2026&selected=90796123&PinnedHotelID=90796123&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635991220113) ![Dormy Inn Kumamoto Natural Hot Spring](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4270000/4266100/4266074/0133721f_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Dormy Inn Kumamoto Natural Hot Spring 3-1 Karashima-Cho Kumamoto Kumamoto-ken £54 8 Feb - 9 Feb Stay at this hotel in Kumamoto. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, hot springs on-site and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ... 9/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews) Great onsen Reviewed on 8 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=08%2F02%2F2026&endDate=09%2F02%2F2026&selected=4266074&PinnedHotelID=4266074&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635991220113) ![Nest Hotel Kumamoto](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2440000/2437100/2437049/cdce1c08_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Nest Hotel Kumamoto 4-39 Karashima-cho, Chuo-ku Kumamoto Kumamoto-ken Stay at this hotel in Kumamoto. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ... 7.4/10 Good! (1,001 reviews) Great! 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[](https://expedia.co.uk/Kumamoto-Kuhonji.dx952158975070130176) ![The landscape view of famous Suizenji Garden in Kumamoto](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976008142/7aa50b83-bc1a-417f-97ad-ec7d33fbdb21.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Suidocho 5/5(4 area reviews) 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Kumamoto-Suidocho.dx553248635976008142) ![Kumamoto_ShinshigaiShotengai_553248621562271767_08](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621562271767/e3ccc749-dc7a-494b-8eb0-b3426ddf2a4c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Shimotori If you're spending some time in Shimotori, Sunroad Shinshigai Shopping Street and Shimotori Shopping Arcade are top sights worth seeing. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Kumamoto-Shimotori.dx553248635976007758) ![Kumamoto_ShinshigaiShotengai_553248621562271767_08](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621562271767/e3ccc749-dc7a-494b-8eb0-b3426ddf2a4c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Shinshigai 4.5/5(3 area reviews) If you're spending some time in Shinshigai, Sunroad Shinshigai Shopping Street and Shimotori Shopping Arcade are top sights worth seeing. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Kumamoto-Shinshigai.dx553248635976008544) ![Gardens in Kumamoto, Honshu Island, Japan](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976007830/4d8a2871-320a-4be8-9193-e6efba204d4a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Suizenji While visiting Suizenji, you might make a stop by sights like Suizenji Gardens and Monkey D. Luffy Statue. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Kumamoto-Suizenji.dx553248635976007830) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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. 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