Nishi Ward Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
Honmyo-ji Temple
You can find out about the history of Hanazono with a trip to Honmyo-ji Temple. Amble around the area's parks or visit its temples.
Reigando Temple
Learn about the local history of Kumamoto with a stop at Reigando Temple. Discover the area's hot springs and 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.
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.
Izumi Shrine
Learn about the local history of Kumamoto when you take a trip to Izumi Shrine. Discover the area's hot springs and temples.
Kumamoto Station Tourist Information Center
Kumamoto Station Tourist Information Center is just one of the places to see in Kumamoto, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Wander the parks or discover the area's hot springs.
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Other neighbourhoods around Nishi Ward
Shinshigai
If you're spending some time in Shinshigai, Sunroad Shinshigai Shopping Street and Shimotori Shopping Arcade are top sights worth seeing.
Shimotori
If you're spending some time in Shimotori, Sunroad Shinshigai Shopping Street and Shimotori Shopping Arcade are top sights worth seeing.
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.
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.
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.
Suizenji
While visiting Suizenji, you might make a stop by sights like Suizenji Gardens and Monkey D. Luffy Statue.