2025 Chuo Ward Travel Guide: Must-see attractions, popular food, hotels, transportation routes (updated in May)

#DomesticTravel 📍Coffee Gallery @coffeegallery.jpn ▫️Cold Brew 500yen ▫️Latte 550yen ▫️Fig 680yen I love the atmosphere and always stop by Coffee Gallery when I travel to Kumamoto☕️ It was within walking distance of the hotel I was staying at so I went there for a morning coffee☺️ When I looked at the menu, I saw that they had fig sweets and I was able to try the first figs of the year🥰 It was a Japanese sweet that you split with a string and it was very tasty. It was a relaxing and soothing morning~🌿 Thank you for the meal☺️ Coffee Corridor 📍20 Nishitojinmachi, Chuo-ku, Kumamoto City, Kumamoto Prefecture 🕰️10:00-19:00 🅿️No, paid parking available next door #KumamotoGourmet #KumamotoCoffee #KumamotoCafe #KumamotoTrip

It was a really nice cafe in an old Japanese house. It's located between the city center and Kumamoto Station, so I'd like to go again.

#DomesticTravel 📍Kumamoto Sushi Ginza Fukuju We went to the Kumamoto branch of this famous sushi restaurant, whose main store is in Ginza, Tokyo, during our trip to Kumamoto 🍣 There are counter seats and private rooms, and since we visited on a weekend, the counter seats were particularly crowded and we were fully booked. We ordered the [Omakase Course 12,800 yen] First, we had a beautifully presented appetizer. And the sushi that was made right in front of us was, as expected, exquisite. They asked us what we liked, and served it with soy sauce and wasabi, which was exquisite and perfectly suited my taste. The chawanmushi with thickened sauce was smooth and delicious, and I was surprised by the texture, which I had never experienced before. I was also shocked when a can of caviar was brought out. It seems like a high-end sushi restaurant, so it seems like it would be intimidating, but the staff were quite young and friendly, so we enjoyed our meal without feeling too formal. It was a wonderful restaurant that I would like to visit again as a reward. Thank you for the meal 🥰 Kumamoto Sushi Ginza Fukuju📍13-3 Hanabatake-cho, Chuo-ku, Kumamoto City, Kumamoto Prefecture Jasmac Kumamotokan 104🕰️11:30-14:00 17:00-23:00 (Saturdays and Sundays 16:00-23:00) #KumamotoGourmet #KumamotoTrip #Sushi #Sushi

Chuo Ward, Kumamoto City. I enjoyed the "Furumachi Flea Market" held at the "Carino MS Building". The "Carino MS Building" was built as a bank building in 1934, and was designated as a "Historic Landscape Formation Building" by Kumamoto City in 2020. This time, I strolled through the flea market held inside the building. Many flea market products were lined up. The interior of the building, which was built in the Renaissance and Corinthian styles, was beautiful. Why not take a look at it when an event is held? 110m from the city tram "Gofukumachi Station" "Carino MS Building" 2-1 Uoyamacho, Chuo Ward, Kumamoto City, Kumamoto Prefecture, 860-0031 #Kumamoto #FleaMarket #KumamotoTrip #KumamotoWalk #KumamotoTourism #kumamoto #KyushuTrip #KyushuTourism

Takasagoya is a monaka specialty store located in Kawaramachi, Chuo Ward, Kumamoto City. There is an "Ice Cream Monaka" flag and a Noh mask in front of the store. Inside, you will find a simple menu. The menu includes 5 colors of monaka (Dainagon, Imo Kurisu, Uguisu, Sesame, and Walnut) for 200 yen each, and ice cream monaka for only 250 yen. This time, I had the "Ice Cream Monaka" for eat-in. In this compact store with one table and two seats, you can hear about Takasagoya, the head of the Kumamoto Noh school and a deep connection to Noh culture, and its relationship with Noh! Business hours are 11:00 to 18:00. Closed on Tuesdays. 350m from the tram "Gofukumachi Station" 450m from "Keitoku School" "Takasagoya" 2 Kawaramachi, Chuo-ku, Kumamoto City, Kumamoto Prefecture, 860-0023 #Kumamoto #kumamototrip #Kumamototourism #Kyushutrip #Kumamotosweets #sweets #monaka #monaka #Kyushutourism

Kondo Seiame Honpo is a shop where you can enjoy shaved ice made from their own ice. Originally, they didn't offer it here, but they sold shaved ice in packs, but when they were on TV, they were told, "I wish we could eat it here too," and so they started offering it here😊 This time, I had the simplest "Milk Sauce (550 yen)" and the Kumamoto specialty "Ikinari Dango (140 yen)" from the Japanese sweets menu of the day. Their own ice was firm, and the shaved ice with plenty of condensed milk was delicious☺️ "To a place where children gather" The shop was built with such warm feelings, and had a wonderful atmosphere. Business hours are from 11:00 to 18:30. Closed on Tuesdays. 800m from JR Toyohashi Main Line "Heisei Station" "Kondo Seiame Honpo" 54 Harutake, Harutake-cho, Chuo-ku, Kumamoto City, Kumamoto Prefecture, 860-0815 #Kumamoto #kumamoto #KumamotoSweets #KumamotoSweets #Sweets #Sweets #Cafe #KumamotoCafe #ShavedIce #PolarBear #KumamotoShavedIce #KumamotoWalk #KumamotoTrip #KumamotoWalk #KyushuTourism

This is "Layers coffee" in Chuo-ku, Kumamoto. The store is located in a corner of a complex (which houses a flower shop, a green shop, and apparel), and there is a lot of greenery in front of the cafe's dining area. There is a wide variety of sweets on the menu, from Western sweets such as canelés and puddings to financiers made by a Japanese confectionery shop and homemade donuts. This time I ordered the ice cream "Milk Chocolate (550 yen)". I used the cafe to take shelter from the rain, and I also received a 100 yen discount ticket that is only available on rainy days😊 Business hours are 10:00 to 18:00. 600m from JR Toyohashi Main Line "Heisei Station" 850m from "Minami-Kumamoto Station" "Layers coffee" 486-1 Harutake, Harutake-cho, Chuo-ku, Kumamoto City, Kumamoto Prefecture, 860-0815 CLAMPY 1F #Kumamoto #cafe #Kumamotocafe #kumamoto #Kumamotosweets #Kumamototourism #Kumamototrip #coffee #Kumamotowalk #Kyushutourism

This is "Bessho Kotohira Shrine" in Chuo Ward, Kumamoto. I came across this shrine while walking along Kotohira Street, and the locals affectionately call it "Bessho Konpira-san". There is a parking lot along Kotohira Street, so it is easy to visit the shrine by car. Red and green Tengu masks were displayed in the precincts. There seems to be a rock garden in the back! It is also within walking distance of the JR station, so it is recommended for exploring Kumamoto. 650m from JR Toyohashi Main Line "Heisei Station" 800m from "Minami-Kumamoto Station" "Bessho Kotohira Shrine" 12-27 Kotohira Honmachi, Chuo Ward, Kumamoto City, Kumamoto Prefecture, 860-0814 #kumamoto #kumamoto #kumamototourism #kumamototrip #kumamotowalk #shrine #kyushutourism

"Coffee Kairo" is located in Nishitojinmachi, Chuo Ward, Kumamoto City. This beautiful townhouse building is 120 years old and was once a hardware store and a dried bonito flakes store before becoming a coffee bean store. The store has been renovated to take advantage of the atmosphere of the building, and the interior, with its black theme, is very calming. The menu also features charcoal drinks and Japanese sweets, making the most of the charm of Japanese style. This time, I had the ice cream "Cream Latte (600 yen)" and the Japanese sweet "Hydrangea (500 yen)". The "Hydrangea" had a vibrant and beautiful color even when cut with a fork😊 Opening hours are 10:00 to 19:00. 300m from the tram "Gofukumachi Station" 300m from the bus stop "Gofukumachi" "Coffee Corridor" 20 Nishitojinmachi, Chuo-ku, Kumamoto City, Kumamoto Prefecture, 860-0027 #kumamoto #kumamotocafe #cafe #Japanesesweets #Kumamotosweets #KumamotoJapanesesweets #sweets #coffee #KyushuTourism

Ajisen World is a long-established Kumamoto ramen restaurant located in Shimo-dori, Kumamoto, that has branches in 14 countries around the world. In Kumamoto, the hometown of Kumamoto ramen and Ajisen Ramen, this store imports the international menu that Ajisen Ramen offers in 14 countries around the world. This is a restaurant where you can enjoy unique menu items such as Thai Tom Yum Kung Ramen and Turkish Volcano Ramen! This time, since the 22nd was Ajisen Appreciation Day, I had the Ajisen Ramen (500 yen), which usually costs 860 yen. I enjoyed the pork bone ramen, which has a slightly different character from the Kumamoto ramen in Hakata, Nagahama, and Kurume😊 Business hours are from 11:00 to 22:00. 50m from the tram stop "Torimachisuji" 50m from the bus stop "Torimachisuji" "Ajisen World" 2F, 5-1 Tetorihonmachi, Chuo-ku, Kumamoto City, Kumamoto Prefecture, 860-0808 #Kumamoto #KumamotoRamen #Ramen #ajisen #KumamotoGourmet #KumamotoTourism #KumamotoTrip #KyushuTourism

This is BREADAY, a bakery located in the arcade of Shimodori, Kumamoto. The store name is a combination of DAY and BREAD (a bakery that people want to eat at every day), and is full of hope. It's located in an area that's easy to visit even on rainy days. Coffee is 210 yen, and iced coffee is from 250 yen. You can eat in the cafe along with your bread, making it a convenient place to visit. There are only about eight seats at the counter. This time, I ordered French toast (300 yen), anko whipped cream donut (280 yen), and iced coffee (250 yen). Business hours are from 10:00 to 20:00. 50m from the tram stop "Torimachisuji" 50m from the bus stop "Torimachisuji" "BREADAY" 5-1 Tetorihonmachi, Chuo-ku, Kumamoto, Kumamoto Prefecture, 860-0808 HAB@2F #Kumamoto #bread #bakery #Kumamotobakery #Kumamotobread #Shimodori #Kumamotocafe #cafe #Kumamototourism #Kumamototrip #Kyushutourism

"FLAVEDO par LISSETE" ⁡ A shop in Kumamoto city ¨̮♡ A stylish shop I found while planning a trip to Kumamoto They make jams for each season and also run a cafe there ⁡ ✤Japanese chestnut parfait Made with Japanese chestnuts from Kaku Farm in Hitoyoshi, Kumamoto Rum raisin ice cream, plum jam, fromage blanc cream, etc. The taste of the Japanese chestnuts was very rich but not too strong and very delicious ⁡ ✤Taishu persimmon and kabosu parfait Persimmon parfaits are rare, but they are full of persimmons from Kumamoto prefecture! Aitama jelly, wolfberries, etc. I never thought the sourness of the kabosu and the sweetness of the persimmon would go so well together! It was so delicious that I wanted to eat another bowl. ⁡ The inside of the shop was spacious and bright. I decided to visit this shop again when I go to Kumamoto. ⁡ I hope I can go again this year. Thank you for the meal (⋆ᴗ͈ˬᴗ͈)” ⁡ ⁡ 【FLAVEDO par LISSETE】 📍2-2-38 Izumi, Chuo-ku, Kumamoto Sakura Residence 102 🕛 11:30-17:30 Closed Irregularly No parking 🚶♀️6 minutes walk from the Municipal Gymnasium-mae tram stop ⁡ ⁡ ⁡ #FLAVEDOparLISSETE #flavedoparlissete #Flavedoparlissete #Flavedo #Kumamotocafe #Kumamotogourmet #Kumamotoparfait #Kumamotosweets #Kumamototrip #Kumamototourism #Kumamotodrive #Sakura2024

Kumamoto Kumamoto Gourmet My first visit to Kumamoto! However, since it was a day trip, I could only eat one meal at a time. So, speaking of Kumamoto gourmet, 📍Horse sashimi 📍Red beef 📍Kumamoto ramen 📍Dagojiru Takana rice 📍Seafood bowl There are many options, but I was undecided and just when I couldn't decide, I went to a restaurant that a local person in the shopping district told me about, so I'll share it with you! 📍Korantei Shimodori Main Branch 📍 1F, 5-26 Ansei-cho, Chuo-ku, Kumamoto City, Kumamoto Prefecture I was told that Korantei's Taipingyen is delicious and can only be eaten in Kumamoto! So I went! What is Taipingyen anyway? The noodles in the noodle dish, champon, are made from vermicelli noodles! This is also light and delicious! ! This time, it was lunch, so I ordered ✅Chinese set meal . ✅ Taipingyen ✅ Vinegared pork ribs ✅ Two kinds of porridge ✅ Side dish ✅ Rice ☞ Limited quantity, changed to porridge All this for 1,480 yen! If you go to Kumamoto, please try it! #Kumamoto #Kumamoto sightseeing #Kumamoto trip #Korantei #Korantei Shimodori main store #Kumamoto Korantei #Kumamoto Korantei Shimodori main store #Taipingyen #Kumamoto Taipingyen #Korantei Taipingyen #Kumamoto Korantei Taipingyen #Domestic travel

1. Address: Senba-cho, Chuo-ku, Kumamoto City Recommended point: Kumamoto ramen shop run by an elderly couple Rating: 3/5

#tripmemory2022 ◡̈⃝♡ The day I decided to take a quick trip to Kumamoto➰🥹 I've always wanted to go to Coffee Gallery☕️ @coffeegallery.jpn 🔖Coffee 450yen 🔖Persimmon 500yen 🔖Chestnut Daifuku 350yen Coffee and Japanese sweets in a stylish Japanese house are the best🥹💕 There was a seat in the back, so I sat down at a seat with a nice garden view🪟🌿 It was a weekday morning, so there were a moderate number of customers and it was a leisurely coffee time☕️ Apparently, they sell Japanese sweets that you can enjoy here about a minute's walk from here🍡 I want to go again~☕️ Thank you for the meal☺️ 📍20 Nishitojinmachi, Chuo-ku, Kumamoto City, Kumamoto Prefecture #Gourmet #Amazing view #Kumamoto sightseeing #Kumamoto trip #Kumamoto cafe #Coffee #Winter trip #Japanese sweets #Gourmet trip #Kumamoto gourmet