Title: Kumamoto Castle in Chuo Ward - Tours and Activities | Expedia.ca [Kumamoto Castle Hotels](https://expedia.ca/Kumamoto-Castle-Hotels.0-l6102818-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)[Kumamoto Castle Car Rentals](https://expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-Kumamoto-Castle.d6102818.Car-Rental-Guide)[Chuo Ward Vacations](https://expedia.ca/Chuo-Ward.d553248635991220113.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Kumamoto Castle Tours and Activities ![0_175932014](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6102818/fb4d5a91-69e7-4469-810b-f088f3d9ac2f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![0_175932014](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6102818/fb4d5a91-69e7-4469-810b-f088f3d9ac2f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Kumamoto_KumamotoCastle_6102818_04](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6102818/cc777be5-6817-4c66-b139-c16ec828b995.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![On 14 April 2016, a massive earthquake (magnitude 6.2) struck Kumamoto prefecture and damaged numerous structures of the Kumamoto Castle complex including the main castle. Routes and pathways were still open and available for visitors. During our visit, efforts for reconstruction of Kumamoto castle were under way as can be seen in the background of this photo. The Uto Yagura turret (foreground), on the other hand, survived the quake and remains intact.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/1858/0b115231-8cf6-4118-8352-311ba54e75ce.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Kumamoto Castle suffered huge damages during the strong earthquakes in May. I was there earlier today & saw this from the Kumamoto City Hall observation deck. Many families who lost homes still seek help from the City Hall. Some parts of the foundations were damaged as well as roofs. Castle is closed. #endlesssummer](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/1858/29caf066-b006-472c-b238-29dffde97c41.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Kumamoto Castle Activities --- --- ## Plan a trip to see Kumamoto Castle Price found within the past 48 hours. Click for updated prices. ![HOTEL THE 7 KUMAMOTO](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113660000/113650700/113650682/55690fd1_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) ### HOTEL THE 7 KUMAMOTO Chuo Ward CA $469 per person Apr 3 - Apr 6 found 1 day ago Roundtrip flight included Seoul (SEL) to Kumamoto (KMJ) 8.4/10 Very Good! (106 reviews) Spacious room comparing to some other hotels had room for two big suitcases and still had room to walk. Easy to access the bus to travel around as it was right outside the corner of hotel. Reviewed on Jan 3, 2026 ![KOKO HOTEL Premier Kumamoto](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/78000000/77830000/77828200/77828115/8ad975fa_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) ### KOKO HOTEL Premier Kumamoto Chuo Ward CA $512 per person Apr 3 - Apr 6 found 1 day ago Roundtrip flight included Seoul (SEL) to Kumamoto (KMJ) 9.2/10 Wonderful! (557 reviews) 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 ![Ryotei Matsuya Honkan Suizenji](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/18000000/17710000/17705900/17705885/3d6b6eb3_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) ### Ryotei Matsuya Honkan Suizenji Chuo Ward CA $740 per person Apr 3 - Apr 6 found 1 day ago Roundtrip flight included Seoul (SEL) to Kumamoto (KMJ) 9.6/10 Exceptional! (10 reviews) ### Popular places to visit ![Kumamoto_KumamotoPrefecturalTraditionalCraftsCentre_6102820_03](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6102820/f08ea51d-0b8f-4a3e-a77c-3c5369e03dbc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.ca/Kumamoto-Prefectural-Traditional-Crafts-Centre-Chuo-Ward.d6102820.Vacation-Attraction) ![Kumamoto_KatoShrine_553248621532762764_02](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532762764/ad5ea4a9-94ee-43c4-909c-9ddba27049a8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Kato Shrine Kato Shrine 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. [](https://expedia.ca/Kato-Shrine-Chuo-Ward.d553248621532762764.Vacation-Attraction) ![Kumamoto_KumamotoCityHall_553248621532762754_04](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532762754/40e76bea-3196-46cc-9986-5bfaa56fab4e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.ca/Kumamoto-City-Hall-Chuo-Ward.d553248621532762754.Vacation-Attraction) ![Kumamoto_CatholicTetoriChurch_553248621576998708_04](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621576998708/f92d1131-ab71-4c26-ab9b-ba21455d95b4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Catholic Tetori Church Catholic Tetori Church is just one of the places to see in Kumamoto, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? While you're in the area, find time to visit its shops. [](https://expedia.ca/Catholic-Tetori-Church-Chuo-Ward.d553248621576998708.Vacation-Attraction) ![Former Residence of famous writer Lafcadio Hearn](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532762755/ffc08112-89f8-4914-9dd6-3e16fe1a4b53.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Yakumo Koizumi Old House in Kumamoto You can find out about the history of Kumamoto with a visit to Yakumo Koizumi Old House in Kumamoto. While you're in the area, find time to visit its shops. [](https://expedia.ca/Yakumo-Koizumi-Old-House-In-Kumamoto-Chuo-Ward.d553248621532762755.Vacation-Attraction) ![Kumamoto_ShinshigaiShotengai_553248621562271767_08](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621562271767/e3ccc749-dc7a-494b-8eb0-b3426ddf2a4c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. 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