Shinshigai
Kumamoto
Visit Shinshigai
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 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.
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 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.
Things to do
Fukuoka: Mount Aso Volcano, Kumamoto Castle, Grasslands Day Tour
Kumamoto Castle Kusasenri and Aso Crater Tour in Fukuoka/Kumamoto
Kumamoto Full-Day Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide
Kumamoto Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide
Kumamoto: SPACE Nightclub Admission Ticket (For Foreign)
Top hotels in Shinshigai
Candeo Hotels Kumamoto Shinshigai
Good location and staff is kindly helping
Reviewed on May 9, 2026
Richmond Hotel Kumamoto Shinshigai
Great
Reviewed on Nov 18, 2025
REF Kumamoto by VESSEL HOTELS
Very central, 20min walk to Kumamoto Castle, 1min walk from closest tramway station. Right in the covered pedestrian walk area. Rooms are well equipped very clean. Huge onsen indoor and outdoor, breakfast is absolutely wonderful, tasty with plenty of options.
Reviewed on May 5, 2026
Kumamoto Tokyu REI Hotel
Toyoko Inn Kumamoto Shin Shigai
Comfort Hotel Kumamoto Shinshigai
Other neighbourhoods around Shinshigai
Shimotori
While visiting Shimotori, 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 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 Suizenji Gardens and Kumamoto Zoo and Botanical Garden.
