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 ![Chuo Ward](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/458000/458322-Kumamoto-Prefecture.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Chuo Ward](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/458000/458325-Kumamoto-Prefecture.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Chuo Ward](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/458000/458323-Kumamoto-Prefecture.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Chuo Ward](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/458000/458328-Kumamoto-Prefecture.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Chuo Ward](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/458000/458321-Kumamoto-Prefecture.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Chuo Ward Things to do Hotels Where to stay [Kumamoto travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Kumamoto.dx1858) --- ### Popular places to visit ![Kumamoto Castle](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/1/67feddfa00c4251d151b9a9049231c84.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) ![Suizenji Gardens](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/1/5cd74d9f23b7482517eb8be4f64676b9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Suizenji-Gardens-Kumamoto.d6102824.Attraction) ![Yakumo Koizumi Old House in Kumamoto](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/1/6e757dce318018aaf89b7cb2b23b3e66.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Yakumo-Koizumi-Old-House-In-Kumamoto-Chuo-Ward.d553248621532762755.Attraction) ![Izumi Shrine](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/1/5cd74d9f23b7482517eb8be4f64676b9.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) #### Sakura Machi Kumamoto You can enjoy retail therapy at Sakura Machi Kumamoto during your visit to Kumamoto. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Sakura-Machi-Kumamoto-Chuo-Ward.d684867972866572288.Attraction) #### Kumamoto-jo Hall Learn about the events happening in Kumamoto-jo Hall during your trip to Kumamoto. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Kumamoto-Jo-Hall-Chuo-Ward.d684868254085050368.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 £73 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) ![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) ![Kumamoto: Suizenji Park Guided Walking Tour with Tea](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50271457/0c06551e-3b94-4132-894e-b7f77bacbcae.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Kumamoto: Suizenji Park Guided Walking Tour with Tea £147 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/kumamoto-suizenji-park-guided-walking-tour-with-tea.a50271457.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 ![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 £22 1 Feb - 2 Feb 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! (1,000 reviews) Great! Reviewed on 20 Jun 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=01%2F02%2F2026&endDate=02%2F02%2F2026&selected=2437049&PinnedHotelID=2437049&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 £69 27 Jan - 28 Jan 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! (1,004 reviews) Nice size room Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=27%2F01%2F2026&endDate=28%2F01%2F2026&selected=82883498&PinnedHotelID=82883498&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635991220113) ![Dormy Inn Kumamoto Natural Hot Spring](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4270000/4266100/4266074/0133721f_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Dormy Inn Kumamoto Natural Hot Spring 3-1 Karashima-Cho Kumamoto Kumamoto-ken £54 18 Jan - 19 Jan 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 onsen Reviewed on 8 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=18%2F01%2F2026&endDate=19%2F01%2F2026&selected=4266074&PinnedHotelID=4266074&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635991220113) ![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 26 Jan - 27 Jan 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! (591 reviews) It's a premier hotel inside the Sakuramachi shopping center. The central bus terminal is in the building as well. It's 10-15 minutes walk to Kumamoto Castle and Tsuruya department store. If it had a self-service laundry, it would be perfect! Reviewed on 8 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=26%2F01%2F2026&endDate=27%2F01%2F2026&selected=77828115&PinnedHotelID=77828115&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 £72 25 Jan - 26 Jan 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! (242 reviews) Great location Reviewed on 21 Nov 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=25%2F01%2F2026&endDate=26%2F01%2F2026&selected=90796123&PinnedHotelID=90796123&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635991220113) ![HOTEL MYSTAYS Kumamoto Riverside](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9310000/9308100/9308100/3651b8c5_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### HOTEL MYSTAYS Kumamoto Riverside 4-12 Kouya-Ima-machi Kumamoto Kumamoto-ken £26 18 Jan - 19 Jan Stay at this hotel in Kumamoto. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Kumamoto Castle and Sunroad Shinshigai ... 8/10 Very Good! (764 reviews) Great location and very central to shops and castle Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=18%2F01%2F2026&endDate=19%2F01%2F2026&selected=9308100&PinnedHotelID=9308100&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635991220113) [See all 252 properties in Chuo Ward](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=17%2F01%2F2026&endDate=18%2F01%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=2026-01-16&endDate=2026-01-17)[16 Jan - 17 Jan](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635991220113&startDate=2026-01-16&endDate=2026-01-17) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635991220113&startDate=2026-01-17&endDate=2026-01-18)[17 Jan - 18 Jan](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635991220113&startDate=2026-01-17&endDate=2026-01-18) [This weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635991220113&startDate=16%2F01%2F2026&endDate=18%2F01%2F2026)[16 Jan - 18 Jan](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635991220113&startDate=16%2F01%2F2026&endDate=18%2F01%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 Contemporary Art Museum Kumamoto. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Kumamoto-Kuhonji.dx952158975070130176) ![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) ### 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) ![Default Image](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/1559df87f2ee2af02e4f269183727423.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) ![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) ### 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) ![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) ### 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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