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.
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.
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.
Top hotels in Shimotori
SOTETSU GRAND FRESA KUMAMOTO
Breakfast buffet was amazing kept us on schedule since it was early breakfast times Ac was nice Rooms stocked and cleaned They have a magnet sign letting them know if you want your room only towels stocked or if you want your rooms tidied up Check out was very simple Check in time is at 3pm but they ...
Reviewed on 7 Jan 2026
Daiwa Roynet Hotel KUMAMOTO GINZADORI PREMIER
Staff was very helpful
Reviewed on 15 Nov 2025
Kumamoto Washington Hotel Plaza
Terrible room wall, can hear the conversation noise from other room. Can't sleep until 2am! Not recommended if you seek for comfort stay
Reviewed on 1 Jun 2018
THE BLOSSOM KUMAMOTO
Everything good
Reviewed on 16 Jan 2026
Nest Hotel Kumamoto
Great!
Reviewed on 20 Jun 2025
CANDEO HOTELS KUMAMOTO SHINSHIGAI
Great facility and location.
Reviewed on 16 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Shimotori
Shinshigai
If you're spending some time in Shinshigai, 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.
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.
