Chuo Ward Travel Guide
Kumamoto
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Top hotels in Chuo Ward
KOKO HOTEL Premier Kumamoto
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
CANDEO HOTELS KUMAMOTO SHINSHIGAI
房間浴室都乾淨，毛巾乾淨。 隔音也不錯，早餐多元，有日式、西式還有印式。服務員素質也很好。 離櫻町巴士總 站跟下通町都非常近，超級方便的飯店。
Reviewed on 4 Mar 2026
REF Kumamoto by VESSEL HOTELS
객실이 조금 좁긴하지만 혼자 지내기엔 무리없음 나머지는 완벽함
Reviewed on 20 Feb 2026
Kumamoto Hotel Castle
It was very easy and room was ver clean and stuff was very friendly!
Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026
OMO5 Kumamoto by Hoshino Resorts
Great location
Reviewed on 21 Nov 2025
Dormy Inn Kumamoto Natural Hot Spring
9.5/10 helpful stuff, great onsen with sauna
Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Chuo Ward
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.
Suidocho
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.
Shimotori
If you're spending some time in Shimotori, Sunroad Shinshigai Shopping Street and Shimotori Shopping Arcade are top sights worth seeing.
Shinshigai
If you're spending some time in Shinshigai, Sunroad Shinshigai Shopping Street and Shimotori Shopping Arcade are top sights worth seeing.
Suizenji
While visiting Suizenji, you might make a stop by sights like Suizenji Gardens and Monkey D. Luffy Statue.
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.
