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)) ![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)) ![Kumamoto castle , 熊本城](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635991220113/bf0acd5b-b1b0-4df9-abd4-7db9a3e97df1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635991220113/bf0acd5b-b1b0-4df9-abd4-7db9a3e97df1.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 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 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_KatoShrine_553248621532762764_02](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532762764/ad5ea4a9-94ee-43c4-909c-9ddba27049a8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Kato Shrine Kato Shrine 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/Kato-Shrine-Chuo-Ward.d553248621532762764.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) #### Kyushu Kumamoto Josaien Kimono Rental Private Experience £26 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/kyushu-kumamoto-josaien-kimono-rental-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 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) ![Kumamoto Castle, one of Japan's three great castles, was built by Kato Kiyomasa in seven years and later became the residence of the Hosokawa family.](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49453852/71c0b949-98c2-4ea5-843e-a944b049ec46.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Kumamoto Castle Kusasenrigahama and Mount Aso tour from Fukuoka £73 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/kumamoto-castle-kusasenrigahama-and-mount-aso-tour-from-fukuoka.a49453852.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 £97 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 ![Kumamoto Hotel Castle](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/50000/46000/45917/28de09f1_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Kumamoto Hotel Castle 4-2 Jyoto-machi, Chuo-ku Kumamoto Kumamoto £48 6 Apr - 7 Apr Stay at this hotel in Kumamoto. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 3 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ... 9/10 Wonderful! (993 reviews) Dirty carpet, room too hot and no cooling function for air conditioner. Definitely need refurbishment. Reviewed on 12 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=06%2F04%2F2026&endDate=07%2F04%2F2026&selected=45917&PinnedHotelID=45917&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635991220113) ![KOKO HOTEL Premier Kumamoto](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/78000000/77830000/77828200/77828115/d0bbcd72_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### KOKO HOTEL Premier Kumamoto 3-20 Sakuramachi, Chuo Ward Kumamoto Kumamoto £57 25 Mar - 26 Mar 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! (629 reviews) Spending more time traveling up and down escalators. Since there is no drop-off for the hotel itself we had to park our car for 1 hour just for dropping off the baggage. Room is smaller than expected and there is no room to open baggage. Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=25%2F03%2F2026&endDate=26%2F03%2F2026&selected=77828115&PinnedHotelID=77828115&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635991220113) ![Candeo Hotels Kumamoto Shinshigai](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/83000000/82890000/82883500/82883498/229effd2_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Candeo Hotels Kumamoto Shinshigai 8-7 Shinshigai Chuo Kumamoto Kumamoto £63 21 Apr - 22 Apr 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! (1,028 reviews) Lovely hotel. Great location and parking just next to hotel building. Staffs are pleasant and efficient! The only down side is the cleanliness of the spa area. On busy hours might need extra cleaning (hair on the floor in change room, guests wear slippers get in change area…etc) Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=21%2F04%2F2026&endDate=22%2F04%2F2026&selected=82883498&PinnedHotelID=82883498&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635991220113) ![Dormy Inn Kumamoto Natural Hot Spring](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4270000/4266100/4266074/d2e098a5_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Dormy Inn Kumamoto Natural Hot Spring 3-1 Karashima-Cho Kumamoto Kumamoto-ken £53 31 Mar - 1 Apr 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! (1,004 reviews) Great location, good onsen experience. Complimenary ramen and snacks are a plus. Reviewed on 24 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=31%2F03%2F2026&endDate=01%2F04%2F2026&selected=4266074&PinnedHotelID=4266074&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635991220113) ![fav KUMAMOTO](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/71000000/70980000/70974500/70974436/b8f7f883_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### fav KUMAMOTO 9-1 Kajiyamachi Chuo Ward Kumamoto Kumamoto £76 31 Mar - 1 Apr Stay at this aparthotel in Kumamoto. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (317 reviews) Room clean. Big area. Value for money. But Breakfast so little.. Reviewed on 9 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=31%2F03%2F2026&endDate=01%2F04%2F2026&selected=70974436&PinnedHotelID=70974436&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635991220113) ![Ark Hotel Kumamotojomae](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4630000/4623300/4623270/88365c4a_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Ark Hotel Kumamotojomae 5-16 Jotomachi, Chuo-ku Kumamoto Kumamoto-ken £24 5 Apr - 6 Apr Stay at this family-friendly hotel in Kumamoto. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Kumamoto Castle and Sakura-no-baba ... 8/10 Very Good! (994 reviews) Short 10mins taxi ride from Kumamoto Train station, costs around 10USD for the taxi ride. Within walking distance to Kumamoto Castle, if walking is not your thing, you can take a taxi to the entrance of Josaien, which will lead you to the entrance of Kumamoto Castle as well. The taxi ride was around ... Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=05%2F04%2F2026&endDate=06%2F04%2F2026&selected=4623270&PinnedHotelID=4623270&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635991220113) [See all 313 properties in Chuo Ward](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=25%2F03%2F2026&endDate=26%2F03%2F2026®ionId=553248635991220113) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ## Check Chuo Ward hotel availability [Tonight ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635991220113&startDate=2026-03-24&endDate=2026-03-25)[24 Mar - 25 Mar](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635991220113&startDate=2026-03-24&endDate=2026-03-25) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635991220113&startDate=2026-03-25&endDate=2026-03-26)[25 Mar - 26 Mar](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635991220113&startDate=2026-03-25&endDate=2026-03-26) [This weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635991220113&startDate=27%2F03%2F2026&endDate=29%2F03%2F2026)[27 Mar - 29 Mar](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635991220113&startDate=27%2F03%2F2026&endDate=29%2F03%2F2026) [Next weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635991220113&startDate=03%2F04%2F2026&endDate=05%2F04%2F2026)[3 Apr - 5 Apr](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635991220113&startDate=03%2F04%2F2026&endDate=05%2F04%2F2026) --- ### Other neighbourhoods around Chuo Ward ![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) ### 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 Kumamoto City Hall. [](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 Kumamoto City Hall and Kumamoto Castle. [](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 Kumamoto Suizenji Stadium. [](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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