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.
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
After visiting Izumi Shrine, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Kumamoto. Discover the area's hot springs and temples.
Yakumo Koizumi Old House in Kumamoto
You can find out about the history of Kumamoto when you stop by Yakumo Koizumi Old House in Kumamoto. While you're in the area, find time to visit its shops.
Kumamoto-jo Hall
Learn about the events happening in Kumamoto-jo Hall during your trip to Kumamoto.
Sakura Machi Kumamoto
You can enjoy retail therapy at Sakura Machi Kumamoto during your visit to Kumamoto.
Top hotels in Chuo Ward
Nest Hotel Kumamoto
Great!
Reviewed on 20 Jun 2025
Dormy Inn Kumamoto Natural Hot Spring
Room was clean, staff was nice!
Reviewed on 17 Nov 2025
CANDEO HOTELS KUMAMOTO SHINSHIGAI
Lovely clean rooms, Good size, relaxing spa , great location and friendly spa. Can’t fault. Great value for money.
Reviewed on 19 Nov 2025
HOTEL MYSTAYS Kumamoto Riverside
Friendly staff
Reviewed on 7 Nov 2025
Mitsui Garden Hotel Kumamoto
Spacious room, clean and had all the necesarry amenities. Staff was very nice and quick to help.
Reviewed on 11 Nov 2025
Natural Hot Spring Higo no Yu Onyado Nono Kumamoto
まだ出来たてなので、非常に綺麗でした 唯一の不満は浴室に備えられたシャンプーとリンスが、合わなかった事でしょうか 後、宿泊した部屋は４階でしたが、洗面所のお湯がなかなか出なかったですねえ
Reviewed on 21 Nov 2025
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 Kumamoto Suizenji Stadium.
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.
Chuo Ward Travel Guide
- Places of interest
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- Kumamoto Castle
- Sakura Machi Kumamoto
- Kumamoto City Hall
- Suizenji Gardens
- Contemporary Art Museum Kumamoto
- Kokai Shopping Street
- Sakura-no-baba Josaien
- Kumamoto Prefectural Traditional Crafts Centre
- Izumi Shrine
- Kumamoto Prefectural Art Museum
- Shimotori Shopping Arcade
- Catholic Tetori Church
- Kitaoka Nature Park
- Monkey D. Luffy Statue
- Kumamoto Suizenji Stadium
- Kumamoto City Museum
- Former Residence of Natsume Soseki
- Kumamon Square
- Lake Ezu
