Popular places to visit
Sunroad Shinshigai Shopping Street
During your visit to Kumamoto, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Sunroad Shinshigai Shopping Street. Amble around the area's parks or visit its temples.
Kumamoto Castle
You can find out about the history of Kumamoto with a stop at 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.
Kumamoto Zoo and Botanical Garden
Why not see the exotic and native animals who call Kumamoto Zoo and Botanical Garden home during your vacation 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 trip to Kumamoto. 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.
Things to do
Kumamoto Castel, Mount Aso and Kusasenrigahama Tour from Fukuoka
Kyushu Kumamoto Josaien Kimono Rental Private Experience
Kyushu Kumamoto Suizenji Kimono Rental Private Experience
Kumamoto Castle Kusasenrigahama and Mount Aso tour from Fukuoka
Kumamoto Castle Kusasenri and Aso Crater Tour in Fukuoka/Kumamoto
Discover the Heart of Kyushu with Aso Adventure Tour from Fukuoka
Top hotels in Shimotori
SOTETSU GRAND FRESA KUMAMOTO
部屋の清掃やくまモンのデコレーションは良かったが、背が高い車の提携の駐車場がホテルから離れていて不便です。しかもその駐車場が混んでいた。 そのような事 はホームページなどで説明してほしい。
Reviewed on Jan 25, 2026
Daiwa Roynet Hotel KUMAMOTO GINZADORI PREMIER
Staff was very helpful
Reviewed on Nov 15, 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 Jun 1, 2018
THE BLOSSOM KUMAMOTO
Excellent staff and great location . Hotel is well located and offers modern amenities
Reviewed on Feb 1, 2026
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 Jan 31, 2026
CANDEO HOTELS KUMAMOTO SHINSHIGAI
ホテル内全般、室内、大浴場含め 大変清掃が行き届いていました。 朝の清掃スタッフの皆さんの挨拶含め、対応は素晴らしかったです。
Reviewed on Jan 19, 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Shimotori
Shinshigai
While visiting Shinshigai, you might make a stop by sights like Sunroad Shinshigai Shopping Street and Shimotori Shopping Arcade.
Suidocho
Though Suidocho might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Contemporary Art Museum Kumamoto and Kumamoto City Hall.
Kuhonji
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Kuhonji and surrounding area, you can visit 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.
