What's it like in Shimotori?

Guests are sure to enjoy their time checking out all that Kumamoto's Shimotori neighbourhood has to offer. Are you looking for Shimotori travel tips? Make sure that you visit Sunroad Shinshigai Shopping Street and Shimotori Shopping Arcade while you're in the neighbourhood.

Where is the best place to stay in Shimotori?

Based on our traveller data, SOTETSU GRAND FRESA KUMAMOTO is one of the top choices for your stay in Shimotori. This hotel is a short 14-minute walk from Kumamoto Castle, and it offers a restaurant and free WiFi. Other good choices for your stay in the neighbourhood include Daiwa Roynet Hotel KUMAMOTO GINZADORI PREMIER and Washington R&B Hotel Kumamoto Shimo-tori .

How many hotels will I find in the Shimotori area?

Book one of Expedia's 9 hotels and other accommodation options in Shimotori and start exploring everything Kumamoto has to offer.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Shimotori, will I receive a refund?

Yes! The majority of hotel room reservations are refundable if you cancel before the hotel’s cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, it may still be possible to cancel it and receive a refund within 24 hours of booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to view the best deals available in Shimotori.

What can I see and do in this Kumamoto neighbourhood?

If you're looking forward to a day of shopping in Shimotori, consider Shimotori Shopping Arcade or Sunroad Shinshigai Shopping Street, and pick out the perfect souvenir. While you're out sightseeing in Kumamoto, make sure that you visit other sights such as Yakumo Koizumi Old House in Kumamoto or Kumamoto City Hall.

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A modern hotel entrance with a sign reading "Sotetsu Grand Fresa."

1. SOTETSU GRAND FRESA KUMAMOTO

Shimotori

Josh

28 Oct - 29 Oct

A modern hotel lobby with a curved seating area, a reception desk, and a glass partition.

2. Daiwa Roynet Hotel KUMAMOTO GINZADORI PREMIER

Shimotori

Kwok Chong

13 Oct - 14 Oct

A building with a traditional Japanese architectural style, featuring a tiled roof and wooden slats.

3. Natural Hot Spring Higo no Yu Onyado Nono Kumamoto

Chuo Ward, 0.2 km from Shimotori

Eric

30 Sept - 1 Oct

A view of a traditional Japanese castle at night through a window, with a lamp and chair in the foreground.

4. Hotel Nikko Kumamoto

Chuo Ward, 0.3 km from Shimotori

Suresh

20 Oct - 21 Oct

An outdoor dining area with tables and chairs, surrounded by greenery and a view of a traditional building in the background.

5. OMO5 Kumamoto by Hoshino Resorts

Chuo Ward, 0.2 km from Shimotori

Hideaki

30 Sept - 1 Oct

A modern lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and large windows.

6. Richmond Hotel Kumamoto Shinshigai

Shinshigai, 0.3 km from Shimotori

Ronja

30 Sept - 1 Oct

7. Candeo Hotels Kumamoto Shinshigai

Shinshigai, 0.4 km from Shimotori

scott

30 Sept - 1 Oct

A modern indoor pool area with a glass wall offering a view of a garden.

8. REF Kumamoto by VESSEL HOTELS

Shinshigai, 0.4 km from Shimotori

Kwong Fan

30 Sept - 1 Oct

A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a large potted plant.

9. Daiwa Roynet Hotel Kumamoto

Chuo Ward, 0.2 km from Shimotori

Josephine

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A modern interior with a central sculpture, enclosed by vertical metal panels.

10. KOKO HOTEL Premier Kumamoto

Chuo Ward, 0.5 km from Shimotori

MIN-YU

12 Oct - 13 Oct

A modern hotel with a symmetrical facade, large windows, and a well-lit entrance.

11. PLACE Hotel Ascot

Chuo Ward, 0.2 km from Shimotori

Connie

12 Oct - 13 Oct

A person sitting on a mat outdoors with a traditional building in the background.

12. Kumamoto Hotel Castle

Chuo Ward, 0.5 km from Shimotori

Naomasa

12 Oct - 13 Oct

A multi-story building with a storefront labeled 'AMANEK.'

13. HOTEL AMANEK Kumamoto

Chuo Ward, 0.2 km from Shimotori

27 Oct - 28 Oct

A buffet table with various food options including sausages, salads, and other dishes.

14. Toyoko Inn Kumamoto Shin Shigai

Shinshigai, 0.2 km from Shimotori

Yuki

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A multi-story hotel with illuminated signage, including "GRIDS" and "CHO GIN" on the facade.

15. Grids Premium Hotel Kumamoto

Chuo Ward, 0.5 km from Shimotori

Daniel

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A restaurant with a stone wall, wooden tables, and a buffet counter with bread and condiments.

16. Kumamoto Tokyu REI Hotel

Shinshigai, 0.4 km from Shimotori

Anita

30 Sept - 1 Oct

A display of colorful packaged goods, a 'Welcome to Bali' sign, and a variety of decorative items.

17. Hotel BaliBali kumamoto

Chuo Ward, 0.3 km from Shimotori

30 Sept - 1 Oct

A tall hotel with multiple floors, a Comfort hotel sign, and a restaurant with a 'Candle' sign.

18. Comfort Hotel Kumamoto Shinshigai

Shinshigai, 0.3 km from Shimotori

CHIH YUAN

12 Oct - 13 Oct

A hot spring bath with stone walls and wooden accents.

19. Dormy Inn Kumamoto Natural Hot Spring

Chuo Ward, 0.6 km from Shimotori

Michael

30 Sept - 1 Oct

A modern hotel entrance with a sign reading 'KOKO HOTEL'.

20. KOKO HOTEL Kumamoto Kamitori

Suidocho, 0.5 km from Shimotori

Shlomi Shlomo

30 Sept - 1 Oct

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Where to stay in Shimotori

Find the best Shimotori areas for the activities you enjoy most.

A wooden bridge leading to a traditional Japanese castle with autumn foliage.

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.

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A traditional Japanese temple with a stone staircase leading up to a wooden gate.

Nishi Ward

If you're spending some time in Nishi Ward, Amu Plaza Kumamoto and Kumamoto Shintoshin Plaza are top sights worth seeing.

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Shinshigai

If you're spending some time in Shinshigai, Sunroad Shinshigai Shopping Street and Shimotori Shopping Arcade are top sights worth seeing.

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Minami Ward

While there might not be top attractions in Minami Ward, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Aqua Dome Kumamoto and Aeon Mall Kumamoto Clair.

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A stadium with a large white dome and a cable-supported roof, surrounded by green fields and trees.

Higashi Ward

While you're in Higashi Ward, take in top sights like KKWing Stadium and jump on the metro at Zoological and Botanical Gardens Entrance Tram Stop to see more of the city.

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Top Shimotori Hotel Reviews

Natural Hot Spring Higo no Yu Onyado Nono Kumamoto

8/10 Good

"Central hotel. Sadly directions from the hotel.com app are hopeless, must be a glitch but we found it eventually. Lovely staff, big clean rooms with comfortable beds and bedding. Loved the Onsen and the free evening noodles!"

Suizenji Comfort Hotel

8/10 Good

"The room was very small could barely fit three beds in there the staff were wonderful very nice very accommodating very kind the breakfast was excellent. A good value overall what made it extra special was the incredible buffet breakfast once again the room was very small three beds barely anything else fit in it."

SOTETSU GRAND FRESA KUMAMOTO

10/10 Excellent

"Very clean, friendly, central, and had a few amenities, they supplied clean towels everyday and could clean your room if you request it, , good and nice they have the Kumamoto Castle, super nice, they had samurai’s goo you to take pictures either the, the have a long waking area with lots of shops that you can buy souvenirs !! They have a lot of tille restaurants and cafes to try different things!! I needed more time in this city ! I loved it!!"

Mitsui Garden Hotel Kumamoto

10/10 Excellent

"El personal fue muy amable en todo momento. Nos facilitaron una báscula para pesar maletas .Tuvimos que usar un parking con convenio ya que el coche era más alto que el techo(cuidado), el encargado del parking estaba preocupado por si nos perdiamos. La habitación era conveniente, más grande que lo normal del país. Los baños estaban algo viejos, oxido alrededor de sanitarios. En la planta 3 había lavandería, al llegar olía bastante a tabaco."

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1. SOTETSU GRAND FRESA KUMAMOTO

2. Daiwa Roynet Hotel KUMAMOTO GINZADORI PREMIER

3. Natural Hot Spring Higo no Yu Onyado Nono Kumamoto

4. Hotel Nikko Kumamoto

5. OMO5 Kumamoto by Hoshino Resorts

6. Richmond Hotel Kumamoto Shinshigai

7. Candeo Hotels Kumamoto Shinshigai

8. REF Kumamoto by VESSEL HOTELS

9. Daiwa Roynet Hotel Kumamoto

10. KOKO HOTEL Premier Kumamoto

11. PLACE Hotel Ascot

12. Kumamoto Hotel Castle

13. HOTEL AMANEK Kumamoto

14. Toyoko Inn Kumamoto Shin Shigai

15. Grids Premium Hotel Kumamoto

16. Kumamoto Tokyu REI Hotel

17. Hotel BaliBali kumamoto

18. Comfort Hotel Kumamoto Shinshigai

19. Dormy Inn Kumamoto Natural Hot Spring

20. KOKO HOTEL Kumamoto Kamitori

Where to stay in Shimotori

Chuo Ward

Nishi Ward

Shinshigai

Minami Ward

Higashi Ward

Top Shimotori Hotel Reviews

Natural Hot Spring Higo no Yu Onyado Nono Kumamoto

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