Visit Higashi Ward
Popular places to visit
Kumamoto Castle
You can find out about the history of Kumamoto with a stop at Kumamoto Castle. Wander the parks or discover the area's hot springs.
Suizenji Gardens
Find out about the history of Kumamoto when you spend time at Suizenji Gardens. Amble around the area's parks or visit its temples.
KKWing Stadium
Catch an event at KKWing Stadium during your trip to Kumamoto. Discover the area's hot springs and temples.
Suizenji Ezuko Park
After visiting Suizenji Ezuko Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Kumamoto. Discover the area's hot springs and temples.
Kumamoto Zoo and Botanical Garden
Why not see the exotic and native animals who call Kumamoto Zoo and Botanical Garden home during your vacation in Kumamoto? Discover the area's hot springs and temples.
Kengun Shrine
After visiting Kengun Shrine, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Kumamoto. Discover the area's hot springs and temples.
Higashi Ward Hotel Deals
THE BLOSSOM KUMAMOTO
A very nice hotel that is connected to the JR station. Would definitely stay again.
Reviewed on 24 October 2025
Nest Hotel Kumamoto
Great!
Reviewed on 20 June 2025
Mitsui Garden Hotel Kumamoto
Excellent lication close to restaurants, shopping, and transportation! Friendly and kind staff!
Reviewed on 23 October 2025
Dormy Inn Kumamoto Natural Hot Spring
Staff were help. I needs to move room due to a very loud snorer who woke me up at 2am and smell of cooking in the morning despite being on the 21th floor
Reviewed on 17 October 2025
CANDEO HOTELS KUMAMOTO SHINSHIGAI
Great location. Great services. We really enjoyed the sky spa. Parking down the road.
Reviewed on 24 October 2025
HOTEL MYSTAYS Kumamoto Riverside
Convenient location, just 3 mins walk to the shopping street with many restaurants options. The tatami room is very nice! Parking is not quite friendly as it doesn’t allow to drive out once we parked, so please take this into consideration when you book this.
Reviewed on 28 June 2025
Other neighborhoods around Higashi Ward
Suizenji
While visiting Suizenji, you might make a stop by sights like Suizenji Gardens and Kumamoto Suizenji Stadium.
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.
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.
Kuhonji
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Kuhonji and surrounding area, you can visit Sunroad Shinshigai Shopping Street and Contemporary Art Museum Kumamoto.
Suidocho
Though Suidocho might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Contemporary Art Museum Kumamoto and Kumamoto City Hall.
Shimotori
While visiting Shimotori, you might make a stop by sights like Sunroad Shinshigai Shopping Street and Shimotori Shopping Arcade.
Higashi Ward
- Places of interest
- Higashi Ward Hotels by Star Rating
- Hotels in top Kumamoto neighborhoods
- Higashi Ward Hotels by Brand
- KKWing Stadium
- Suizenji Ezuko Park
- Kumamoto Zoo and Botanical Garden
- Kengun Shrine
- Yokoi Kogusu Memorial Hall
- Mount Aso
- Kumamoto Castle
- Kumamoto-jo Hall
- Sakura Machi Kumamoto
- Aso Kuju National Park
- Cuddly Dominion
- Kumamoto City Hall
- Daikanbo
- Kumamoto Station Tourist Information Center
- Kusasenri Observatory
- Grandmesse Kumamoto
- Kumamoto Airport Golf Course
- Hirayama Hot Spring
- Shirakawa Springs
- Suizenji Gardens
- Kikuchi Onsen
- Yamaga Onsen
- Amu Plaza Kumamoto
- Aeon Mall Kumamoto Clair
- Aso Milk Ranch
- Contemporary Art Museum Kumamoto
- Tamana Onsen
- Sunroad Shinshigai Shopping Street
- Mifune Dinosaur Museum
- Kumamoto Shintoshin Plaza
- Aso Farm Land
- Tsūjun Bridge
