Visit Higashi Ward
Popular places to visit
Kumamoto Castle
You can find out about the history of Kumamoto with a visit to Kumamoto Castle. Wander the parks or discover the area's hot springs.
Suizenji Gardens
Find out about the history of Kumamoto when you take a trip to Suizenji Gardens. Amble around the area's parks or visit its temples.
Yakumo Koizumi Old House in Kumamoto
You can find out about the history of Kumamoto when you stop by Yakumo Koizumi Old House in Kumamoto. While you're in the area, find time to visit its shops.
KKWing Stadium
Catch an event at KKWing Stadium during your trip to Kumamoto. Discover the area's hot springs and temples.
Kumamoto Zoo and Botanical Garden
Why not visit the native and exotic animals who call Kumamoto Zoo and Botanical Garden home during your holiday in 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.
Things to do
Kyushu Kumamoto Suizenji Kimono Rental Private Experience
Josaien Kimono Rental and Dressing Private Experience
Kumamoto Castle Kusasenrigahama and Mount Aso tour from Fukuoka
Kumamoto Castle Kusasenri and Aso Crater Tour in Fukuoka/Kumamoto
Kumamoto Castle Town Walking Tour with Local Guide
Kumamoto and Mount Aso Day Tour from Fukuoka Return by Aso Train
Top hotels in Higashi Ward
THE BLOSSOM KUMAMOTO
Staff very helpful and kind which make u feel warm. Room is clean and neat. Location is great!
Reviewed on 12 Dec 2025
Nest Hotel Kumamoto
Great!
Reviewed on 20 Jun 2025
Dormy Inn Kumamoto Natural Hot Spring
Room was clean, staff was nice!
Reviewed on 17 Nov 2025
CANDEO HOTELS KUMAMOTO SHINSHIGAI
Incredible experience
Reviewed on 3 Dec 2025
KOKO HOTEL Premier Kumamoto
Everything is good except location. Quite troublesome to get to room
Reviewed on 10 Dec 2025
HOTEL MYSTAYS Kumamoto Riverside
Friendly staff
Reviewed on 7 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods 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
Though Kuhonji may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Sunroad Shinshigai Shopping Street and Contemporary Art Museum Kumamoto.
Suidocho
While Suidocho may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Contemporary Art Museum Kumamoto and Kumamoto City Hall.
Shimotori
If you're spending some time in Shimotori, Sunroad Shinshigai Shopping Street and Shimotori Shopping Arcade are top sights worth seeing.
