Title: Shimotori Travel Guide: Best of Shimotori, Kumamoto Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Shimotori](https://expedia.co.uk/Shimotori-Kumamoto-Hotels.0-n553248635976007758-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-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)[Shimotori Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Shimotori.d553248635976007758.Car-Hire-Guide)[Shimotori Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Shimotori.d553248635976007758.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Shimotori Travel Guide ## Kumamoto ![Kumamoto_ShinshigaiShotengai_553248621562271767_08](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621562271767/e3ccc749-dc7a-494b-8eb0-b3426ddf2a4c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Shimotori](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976007758/88107e80-a612-4c4b-8a74-c2b2774a6898.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976007758/88107e80-a612-4c4b-8a74-c2b2774a6898.jpg) by [MK Products](https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E5%88%A9%E7%94%A8%E8%80%85:MK_Products) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0 true) ](http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/) ![Shimotori](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/1858/234fc341-15e5-448d-abc7-486da3bc7baa.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Shimotori Things to do Hotels Where to stay [Kumamoto travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Kumamoto.dx1858) --- ### Popular places to visit ![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) ![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 Zoo and Botanical Garden](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/1858/403c2e07-30fb-47f1-885d-c55719485e97.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Kumamoto-Zoo-And-Botanical-Garden-Higashi-Ward.d553248621532762767.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) ### 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 £67 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/kumamoto-castle-kusasenri-and-aso-crater-tour-in-fukuokakumamoto.a49816622.activity-details) [See all activities in Kumamoto](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Kumamoto.d1858.Travel-Guide-Activities) --- ## Top hotels in Shimotori ![SOTETSU GRAND FRESA KUMAMOTO](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/84000000/83660000/83654800/83654725/f87337f2_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### SOTETSU GRAND FRESA KUMAMOTO 2-2-23 Shimotori, Chuo Ward Kumamoto Kumamoto £44 5 Apr - 6 Apr Stay at this hotel in Kumamoto. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,371 reviews) The room is clean and the location of the hotel is very convenient. Reviewed on 29 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=05%2F04%2F2026&endDate=06%2F04%2F2026&selected=83654725&PinnedHotelID=83654725&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976007758) ![Daiwa Roynet Hotel KUMAMOTO GINZADORI PREMIER](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/77000000/76870000/76860300/76860287/w2874h2154x3y3-a1642c47_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Daiwa Roynet Hotel KUMAMOTO GINZADORI PREMIER 1-chome-9-1 Shimotori Chuo Ward Kumamoto Kumamoto £53 29 Apr - 30 Apr Stay at this hotel in Kumamoto. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ... [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=29%2F04%2F2026&endDate=30%2F04%2F2026&selected=76860287&PinnedHotelID=76860287&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976007758) ![Kumamoto Washington Hotel Plaza](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4450000/4447700/4447604/d8d62ccf_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Kumamoto Washington Hotel Plaza 2-3-10 Shimotori Kumamoto Kumamoto-ken Stay at this hotel in Kumamoto. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Kumamoto Castle and Sunroad Shinshigai Shopping ... [Get rates](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=15%2F04%2F2026&endDate=16%2F04%2F2026&selected=4447604&PinnedHotelID=4447604&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976007758) [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=15%2F04%2F2026&endDate=16%2F04%2F2026&selected=4447604&PinnedHotelID=4447604&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976007758) ![THE BLOSSOM KUMAMOTO](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/60000000/59290000/59288100/59288061/20f39342_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### THE BLOSSOM KUMAMOTO 3-15-26 Kasuga, Nishi-ku Kumamoto Kumamoto £88 30 Apr - 1 May Stay at this hotel in Kumamoto. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ... 9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,919 reviews) Beautiful clean new hotel! Reviewed on 30 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=30%2F04%2F2026&endDate=01%2F05%2F2026&selected=59288061&PinnedHotelID=59288061&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976007758) ![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 £42 20 Apr - 21 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! (998 reviews) The room was clean however you can’t check in early, which is something you should note if you arrive before three. There is no included breakfast. There are a lot of stairs within the actual room itself, which is a trip hazard in the middle of the night. We checked out a day early as the bed was ... Reviewed on 30 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=20%2F04%2F2026&endDate=21%2F04%2F2026&selected=45917&PinnedHotelID=45917&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976007758) ![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 £48 26 Apr - 27 Apr 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! (633 reviews) Ideal location above the shopping center. Easy check-in and the room was clean. Had trouble finding the location as there are no signs but once I read the property details in the booking it clearly said where to park and how to get there. Reviewed on 1 Apr 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=26%2F04%2F2026&endDate=27%2F04%2F2026&selected=77828115&PinnedHotelID=77828115&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976007758) [See all 277 properties in Shimotori](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=02%2F04%2F2026&endDate=03%2F04%2F2026®ionId=553248635976007758) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. 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[](https://expedia.co.uk/Kumamoto-Shinshigai.dx553248635976008544) ![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) ![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) ![Chuo Ward](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/1858/07bf311c-5865-4568-8eee-22735a9acb6c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Kumamoto-Chuo-Ward.dx553248635991220113) ![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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Kumamoto-Tamukaemachi-Oaza-Tainoshima.dx553248635976387584) --- --- - [Stays](?pwaLob=wizard-hotel-pwa-v2) - [Packages](?pwaLob=wizard-package-pwa) - [Flights](?pwaLob=wizard-flight-pwa) - [Things to do](?pwaLob=wizard-lx-pwa) - [Cruises](?pwaLob=wizard-cruise-pwa) - [Cars](?pwaLob=wizard-car-pwa) # Shimotori Travel Guide