Title: Shinshigai Travel Guide: Best of Shinshigai, Kumamoto Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Shinshigai](https://expedia.co.uk/Shinshigai-Kumamoto-Hotels.0-n553248635976008544-0.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)[Shinshigai Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Shinshigai.d553248635976008544.Car-Hire-Guide)[Shinshigai Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Shinshigai.d553248635976008544.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Shinshigai 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) ![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) ## Visit Shinshigai 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) ![熊本県 江津湖](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, 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 £72 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 £65 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 £42 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 £96 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 Shinshigai ![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 £60 9 Mar - 10 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! (1,019 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=09%2F03%2F2026&endDate=10%2F03%2F2026&selected=82883498&PinnedHotelID=82883498&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976008544) ![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 10 Feb - 11 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! (574 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=10%2F02%2F2026&endDate=11%2F02%2F2026&selected=40098470&PinnedHotelID=40098470&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976008544) ![Richmond Hotel Kumamoto Shinshigai](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/17000000/16750000/16744000/16743913/7ea44024_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Richmond Hotel Kumamoto Shinshigai Chuoku, Shinshigai 6-16 Kumamoto Stay at this hotel in Kumamoto. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the property condition in their reviews. ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (495 reviews) Great Reviewed on 18 Nov 2025 [Get rates](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=23%2F02%2F2026&endDate=24%2F02%2F2026&selected=16743913&PinnedHotelID=16743913&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976008544) [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=23%2F02%2F2026&endDate=24%2F02%2F2026&selected=16743913&PinnedHotelID=16743913&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976008544) ![Toyoko Inn Kumamoto Shin Shigai](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/18000000/17370000/17367100/17367056/bd4f9048_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Toyoko Inn Kumamoto Shin Shigai Shinshigai 3-25 Kumamoto £48 17 Feb - 18 Feb Stay at this hotel in Kumamoto. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Kumamoto Castle and Sunroad Shinshigai Shopping ... 8.2/10 Very Good! (612 reviews) Satisfactory. What more do you need. Space is compact if that is okay with you, then that's good enough. Reviewed on 23 Nov 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=17%2F02%2F2026&endDate=18%2F02%2F2026&selected=17367056&PinnedHotelID=17367056&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976008544) ![Kumamoto Tokyu REI Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4350000/4349700/4349606/887d35cf_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Kumamoto Tokyu REI Hotel 7-25 Shinshigai Kumamoto Kumamoto-ken £38 1 Mar - 2 Mar Stay at this hotel in Kumamoto. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the property condition in their reviews. ... 8.4/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews) 혼자 여행하할때 이용하기 아주 좋습니다. 번화가랑 아주 가깝고 교통도 매우 편리합니다 주변 관광지와도 가깝습니다 Reviewed on 23 Sept 2024 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=01%2F03%2F2026&endDate=02%2F03%2F2026&selected=4349606&PinnedHotelID=4349606&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976008544) ![Comfort Hotel Kumamoto Shinshigai](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1960000/1957400/1957357/58400721_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Comfort Hotel Kumamoto Shinshigai 2-10 Shinshigai Kumamoto Kumamoto-ken £40 11 Feb - 12 Feb Stay at this hotel in Kumamoto. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Kumamoto Castle and Sunroad Shinshigai Shopping ... 8/10 Very Good! (248 reviews) Toilet is too tiny to fit one person if you’re a little bit big. Check out time is 10am, while the other comparable hotels I stay in Kumamoto is 11am. Reviewed on 5 May 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=11%2F02%2F2026&endDate=12%2F02%2F2026&selected=1957357&PinnedHotelID=1957357&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976008544) [See all 225 properties in Shinshigai](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=10%2F02%2F2026&endDate=11%2F02%2F2026®ionId=553248635976008544) 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-Shimotori.dx553248635976007758) ![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) ![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=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 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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