Popular places to visit
Musashizuka Park
After visiting Musashizuka Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Kumamoto. Amble around the area's parks or visit its temples.
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.
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.
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.
Top hotels in Kita Ward
Kikunan Onsen UBL Hotel
"Onsen was very relaxing. Breakfast was good"
Reviewed on 19 Nov 2025
THE BLOSSOM KUMAMOTO
"The hotel room is spacious, with great view, clean amd beautiful; the hotel is next to Kumamoto station, which os very convenient"
Reviewed on 26 May 2026
Candeo Hotels Kumamoto Shinshigai
"The staff we super helpful and the reception and room feel and nice and luxurious. Being Kumamoto it was super close all the major places you’d want to visit for shopping and food / drink."
Reviewed on 25 May 2026
Kumamoto Hotel Castle
"Staff services are excellent!"
Reviewed on 26 May 2026
Dormy Inn Kumamoto Natural Hot Spring
"Dirty and bad smelling room Auto on/off lights look terrible and scary Shower head can't be turned towards the wall side，water moves to outside and make full of water on the washroom Toilet paper side was not cleaned at all with full of dust"
Reviewed on 4 May 2026
Ark Hotel Kumamotojomae
"Great stay. With daily cleaning and changing of towels. Great free lounge facilities and lovely view of the castle Would definitely return"
Reviewed on 23 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Kita Ward
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.
Nishi Ward
If you're spending some time in Nishi Ward, Amu Plaza Kumamoto and Kumamoto Shintoshin Plaza 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.
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.
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.
