What to do in Kumamoto

Activities, attractions and tours
Kumamoto

Kumamoto Attractions

Let Expedia help you experience the best that Kumamoto has to offer! If you’re looking for fun itinerary ideas, we can provide you with a list of the top sightseeing attractions, as well as helping you to find unmissable activities. Whether you’re travelling with your family, planning a romantic trip with your loved one, or visiting on business, we’ll make it easy to plan an unforgettable holiday that checks all the boxes.

Activities and Tours

Kumamoto is crammed with must-see places to visit and things to do. We can help you decide where to stay, and make it a breeze to explore the surrounding areas with our guides on where to go, what to see and when to see it. No matter how long your stay, it’s easy to find places of interest in Kumamoto to make sure that you enjoy your experience to the fullest and don’t miss a thing. Leave the local knowledge to us and leave the hassle behind.

If you’re planning a visit, why not check out our handy guides to places of interest in the area? You can browse lists of things to do, learn about the most popular attractions, and get help with planning the details of your trip. Expedia makes it easy for you to check out all the top sights.

Kumamoto Attractions

Expedia has something for everyone, so whether you’re planning to get active on a summer holiday, put a spring in your step with a romantic rendezvous, or pamper yourself with a leisurely winter trip, you’ll find plenty of attractions to keep you entertained. In addition to scheduling local tours, booking reservations and scoring advance event tickets, Expedia makes it easy to book your flight, hotel and rental car in advance, all on one consolidated travel itinerary, making for hassle-free travel and freeing you up to explore the sights of Kumamoto.

Looking for things to do can be time consuming, but we can take the hassle out of planning your holiday. Whether you’re looking to get active in the great outdoors, sample the cuisine or catch up with the vibrant local culture, our guides to Kumamoto attractions ensure that you’ll have a successful trip, whatever the season.


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Chuo Ward

If you're spending some time in Chuo Ward, Sakura Machi Kumamoto and Kumamoto Castle are top sights worth seeing.

Chuo Ward
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Shinshigai

Though Shinshigai might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Sakura Machi Kumamoto and Kumamoto City Hall.

Shinshigai
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Nishi Ward

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While visiting Nishi Ward, you might make a stop by sights like Amu Plaza Kumamoto and Kumamoto Shintoshin Plaza.

Nishi Ward
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Shimotori

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Shimotori and surrounding area, you can visit Kumamoto City Hall and Sakura Machi Kumamoto.

Shimotori

Kita Ward

While visiting Kita Ward, you might make a stop by sights like Musashizuka Park and Tabaruzaka Museum.

Kita Ward
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Higashi Ward

While visiting Higashi Ward, you might make a stop by sights like Kumamoto Zoo and Botanical Garden and KKWing Stadium.

Higashi Ward

Day trip destinations from Kumamoto