Why go
- Designated city in Kyushu, Japan.
- 1 hand-picked place to stay.
- Served by Kumamoto Airport (KMJ).
History
Kumamoto is the capital city of Kumamoto Prefecture on the island of Kyushu, Japan. As of June 1, 2019, the city had an estimated population of 738,907 and a population density of 1,893 people per km2. The total area is 390.32 km2.
Where to stay
5-3 Jotomachi, Chuo Ward, Kumamoto, 860-0846, Japan · and-comfy.jp
3 Chome-15-15番26号 Kasuga, Nishi Ward, Kumamoto, 860-0047, Japan · jrk-hotels.co.jp
7-2 Shinshigai, Chuo Ward, Kumamoto, 860-0803, Japan · vessel-hotel.jp
2 Chome-2-20 Shimotori, Chuo Ward, Kumamoto, 860-0807, Japan · dormy-hotels.com
Japan, 〒860-0808 Kumamoto, Chuo Ward, Tetorihoncho, 5−1 HAB@ 3F · hoshinoresorts.com
Japan, 〒860-0803 Kumamoto, Chuo Ward, Shinshigai, 8−7 TERRACE87 · candeohotels.com
3-20 Sakuramachi, Chuo Ward, Kumamoto, 860-0805, Japan · koko-hotels.com
2 Chome-3-23 Kasuga, Nishi Ward, Kumamoto, 860-0047, Japan · superhotel.co.jp
Indoor
3-1 Karashimacho, Chuo Ward, Kumamoto, 860-0804, Japan · dormy-hotels.com
2-1 Kamitoricho, Chuo Ward, Kumamoto, 860-8536, Japan · nikko-kumamoto.co.jp
Japan, 〒860-0844 Kumamoto, Chuo Ward, Suidocho, ２丁目13 · koko-hotels.com
4-2 Jotomachi, Chuo Ward, Kumamoto, 860-8565, Japan · hotel-castle.co.jp
Japan, 〒862-0950 Kumamoto, Chuo Ward, Suizenji, 5 Chome−5−1 松屋別館 1F · matsuyahonkan.com
1-7 Koyaimamachi, Chuo Ward, Kumamoto, 860-0012, Japan · gridshotel.com
1-20 Koyaimamachi, Chuo Ward, Kumamoto, 860-0012, Japan · google.com
Kumamoto Shintoshin Plaza, プラザ1階, 1 Chome-14-1 Kasuga, Nishi Ward, Kumamoto, 860-0047, Japan · hotelthegate.com
7-35 Kamitoricho, Chuo Ward, Kumamoto, 860-0845, Japan · wasuki.jp
1 Chome-13-1 Kasuga, Nishi Ward, Kumamoto, 860-0047, Japan · onestationhotel-kumamoto.jp
2 Chome-8-10 Kasuga, Nishi Ward, Kumamoto, 860-0047, Japan · toyoko-inn.com
5-16 Jotomachi, Chuo Ward, Kumamoto, 860-0846, Japan · ark-hotel.co.jp
Japan, 〒860-0803 Kumamoto, Chuo Ward, Shinshigai, 2−10 コンフォートプレイス熊本 １Ｆ 馬刺し · choice-hotels.jp
14-1 Suidocho, Chuo Ward, Kumamoto, 860-0844, Japan · mielparque.jp
1 Chome-14-19 Kasuga, Nishi Ward, Kumamoto, 860-0047, Japan · route-inn.co.jp
28-51 Suizenji Koen, Chuo Ward, Kumamoto, 862-0956, Japan · kumamoto-terrsa.com
1 Chome-30-1 Uoyamachi, Chuo Ward, Kumamoto, 860-0031, Japan · superhotel.co.jp
4-12 Koyaimamachi, Chuo Ward, Kumamoto, 860-0012, Japan · iconia.co.jp
4-39 Karashimacho, Chuo Ward, Kumamoto, 860-0804, Japan · nesthotel.co.jp
Indoor
Restaurants & places to go
Udon, Restaurant · Opening hours: 11:00-22:00 Wikipedia: ja:ウエスト (飲食店)
Teahouse, Cafe · Teahouse cafe
Seafood, Restaurant · 5:00から10:30まで朝食、11:00から15:00までランチのメニューあり Opening hours: 24/7 · 下通, 熊本市中央区
Chicken, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 10:00-21:00; Sa,Su,PH 10:00-21:00 Features: takeaway · 熊本市, 861-0133 · search.kfc.co.jp
Western, Japanese, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:00-00:00 · 2-7 · maps.cocos-jpn.co.jp
Italian, Restaurant · Opening hours: 11:00-21:30 · 2, 熊本市, 861-8010 · saizeriya.co.jp
Japanese, Restaurant · Opening hours: 24/7 · 2-53 · joyfull.co.jp
Burger, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 07:00-23:00 Features: outdoor seating, takeaway · map.mcdonalds.co.jp
Ramen, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-22:00 · 7-23, 860-0051 · hotpepper.jp
Coffee Shop, Juice, Cake, Indian, Ice Cream, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-16:00 · 熊本市, 860-0008 · pref.kumamoto.jp
Beef Bowl, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 04:00-03:00 · 6-12, 860-0059 · maps.sukiya.jp
Noodle, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-26:30 · niboraya.com
Chinese, Restaurant · Opening hours: 11:30-22:00; Mo off || "店休日:月(月が祝祭日の場合は翌日)" · 熊本市, 861-0133 · i-marumi.jp
Taiwanese, Chinese, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-15:00,17:00-24:00 · 熊本市, 862-0971 · eishoen.machipeta.site
Sushi, Restaurant · Opening hours: Th-Tu 11:00-14:30, 17:00-22:00 · 14 水前寺5丁目, 熊本市, 862-0950 · suizenji-azumazushi.jp
Curry, Japanese, Restaurant · Opening hours: Su-Sa 11:00-23:00 Features: takeaway
Buffet, Restaurant · Opening hours: 11:00-23:30
Donut, Fast Food · Opening hours: 08:00-01:00; Su, PH 08:00-21:00; Fr, Sa 08:00-02:00 Features: takeaway
Barbecue, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-15:00,17:30-21:30; We off · yakiniku-kanoya.com
Fried Food, Fast Food · Features: takeaway
Pizza, Fast Food · Features: takeaway
Steak House, Restaurant · Steak House restaurant
Pasta, Restaurant · Pasta restaurant
Cafe · Opening hours: 10:00-21:00; Fr,Sa 10:00-23:00 · 熊本市, 861-0136 · tao.co.jp
Restaurant · Opening hours: 11:00-22:00 · 熊本市, 861-0133 · camelliarestaurant.net
Breakfast, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 06:30-09:30
Noodle:Udon, Fast Food · Opening hours: 24/7
Ice Cream · Opening hours: 11:00-24:00
Fried Chicken, Restaurant · Opening hours: 11:30-20:30 · 1102-1 嘉島甲佐線, 熊本県上益城郡御船町陣竹下, 861-3201
Kafe, Cafe · Kafe cafe
サンドウィッチ、ジェラート, Cafe · サンドウィッチ、ジェラート cafe
Indian, Restaurant · Indian restaurant
Fish, Restaurant · Fish restaurant
塩唐揚げ, Restaurant · 塩唐揚げ restaurant
Fast Food · fast food
Cake, Cafe · Cake cafe
Korean, Restaurant · Korean restaurant
からあげ, Restaurant · からあげ restaurant
Sukiyaki, Restaurant · Sukiyaki restaurant
Savory Pancakes, Restaurant · Savory Pancakes restaurant
Regional, Restaurant · Regional restaurant
Food Court · food court
Udon, Restaurant · Opening hours: 24/7
Seafood, Restaurant · Seafood restaurant
Western, Restaurant · Opening hours: 08:00-25:00 · 熊本市, 861-0142 · joyfull.co.jp
260 more places in the Ultimate edition. See the Ultimate edition →
Airports
Kumamoto Airport (KMJ) 14 km to the centre
Kumamoto, 43, JP — You board from the indoor waiting area — no need to plan for the weather. ✈ 4 airlines (All Nippon Airways, Japan Airlines Domestic, Asiana Airlines, Fuji Dream Airlines) · direct flights to 6 destinations incl. Osaka, Seoul, Tokyo, Nagoya, Nagoya… (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 4 airlines, 6 direct destinations
- All Nippon Airways NH (A320, A321, 735, 737, 737-800, 767…) · 5 routes: Nagoya, Okinawa, Osaka, Seoul*, Tokyo
- Japan Airlines Domestic JL (767, Embraer 170, CRJ, 737-800) · 2 routes: Osaka*, Tokyo
- Asiana Airlines OZ (A320, A321) · 1 route: Seoul
- Fuji Dream Airlines JH (Embraer 170) · 1 route: Nagoya
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Aso Auxiliary Airfield 44 km to the centre
Aso, 43, JP
Taragi Auxiliary Airfield 61 km to the centre
Taragi, 43, JP
Getting there by ferry
Kumamoto Ferry Terminal
Ferry terminal · 12 km from the centre
九商フェリー（島原 - 熊本）
Ferry route · 九商フェリー株式会社
熊本フェリー・オーシャンアロー（熊本 - 島原）
Ferry route · 熊本フェリー株式会社
Where things are
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Photographs
credit: Wikipedia / Wikimedia Commons · See source page
When to go
Tourist season
May – September
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Shoulder season
April, October
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Worth avoiding
Deep winter
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Kumamoto Airport (KMJ); 3 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: KMJ has direct flights to 6 destinations on 4 airlines (incl. Osaka, Seoul, Tokyo, Nagoya, Nagoya…). By water: 1 ferry terminal within 20 km (nearest: Kumamoto Ferry Terminal, 12 km); routes include 九商フェリー（島原 - 熊本）, 熊本フェリー・オーシャンアロー（熊本 - 島原）.
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Kumamoto. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.
Trains & rail
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National rail
National rail
Coaches & shuttles
Intercity coach
Private aviation
On-demand charter, jet cards and the semi-private scheduled carriers that serve this city.
Charter, management · Gulfstream, Global · Tokyo and Hong Kong business-jet operator.
Broker · Any aircraft via operators worldwide · Global charter broker with 30+ offices; private jets, group charters and cargo.
FBO, charter, management · Managed fleet · FBO network and management across Europe, Africa, the Middle East and Asia-Pacific.
Fractional, jet card · Embraer Praetor, Bombardier Challenger & Global, Gulfstream · Fractional ownership and jet cards in North America and Europe.
Charter, management · Large-cabin & VIP airliners · Geneva-based operator known for large-cabin and VIP airliner charters.