Minami Ward
Kumamoto
Visit Minami Ward
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.
Aqua Dome Kumamoto
Catch an event at Aqua Dome Kumamoto during your trip to Kumamoto. Discover the area's hot springs and temples.
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.
Things to do
Josaien Kimono Rental and Dressing Private Experience
Kyushu Kumamoto Suizenji Kimono Rental Private Experience
Kumamoto Castle Kusasenri and Aso Crater Tour in Fukuoka/Kumamoto
Kumamoto Castle Kusasenrigahama and Mount Aso tour from Fukuoka
Fukuoka: Round-Trip Shinkansen Tour to Kumamoto Castle
Kumamoto Full-Day Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide
Top hotels in Minami Ward
Comfort Inn Kumamoto Miyukifueda
Hotel is quiet day and night, clean and staffs are super polite friendly, lots of parking, breakfast finishes at 9:00, food stalls in 3 minutes walking … perfect for staying a week
Reviewed on 16 Dec, 2023
Hotel New Gaea Nishi Kumamoto Ekimae
Conveniently located next to Nishikumamoto Station.
Reviewed on 31 Aug, 2025
THE BLOSSOM KUMAMOTO
Staff was very welcoming and helpful. Parked at the basement at the hotel and was given a QR code to discount the parking to 1,000 yen (go in once) or parked at Car Park 1 at the JR station (can go in/out multiple times) at 1,000 yen (with validated ticket from hotel reception). Dinner at the restaurant ...
Reviewed on 8 Nov, 2025
Nest Hotel Kumamoto
Great!
Reviewed on 20 Jun, 2025
Dormy Inn Kumamoto Natural Hot Spring
I very much enjoy staying at Dory Inn and try to stay at their ends wherever you can.. I especially like the breakfast and the unset
Reviewed on 27 Oct, 2025
Mitsui Garden Hotel Kumamoto
Excellent lication close to restaurants, shopping, and transportation! Friendly and kind staff!
Reviewed on 23 Oct, 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Minami Ward
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.
Shinshigai
If you're spending some time in Shinshigai, Sunroad Shinshigai Shopping Street and Shimotori Shopping Arcade are top sights worth seeing.
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.
Shimotori
If you're spending some time in Shimotori, Sunroad Shinshigai Shopping Street and Shimotori Shopping Arcade are top sights worth seeing.
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.
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.
