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Kumamoto travel guide

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You're Going to Love Kumamoto

With a population of 680 423, Kumamoto is the largest city in Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan by the number of inhabitants. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Kumamoto to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Kumamoto

Kumamoto in September
Estimated hotel price
₹ 5730
1 night at 3-star hotel
Kumamoto in September
Estimated hotel price
₹ 5730
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Kumamoto in August, when the average temperature is 27 °C, and the highest can go up to 32 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 0 °C, with an average temperature of 5 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in June, when precipitation is around 360 mm. In contrast, December is usually the driest month of the year in Kumamoto, with an average rainfall of 50 mm.

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How to Get to Kumamoto

Plane

When flying to Kumamoto, you’ll arrive at Kumamoto (KMJ), which is located 16 km from the city centre.

Train

The train station in Kumamoto is called Kumamoto, and is located 1.8 km from the city centre.

Plane

When flying to Kumamoto, you’ll arrive at Kumamoto (KMJ), which is located 16 km from the city centre.

Train

The train station in Kumamoto is called Kumamoto, and is located 1.8 km from the city centre.

Airports near Kumamoto

KOJKagoshima
KMJKumamoto
FUKFukuoka

Airlines serving Kumamoto

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,836 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,935 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,244 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,967 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (967 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,292 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (852 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (769 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (851 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,459 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,066 reviews)
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Where to stay in Kumamoto

Average rates range from around ₹ 6,354 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to ₹ 6,983 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Kumamoto

Most booked hotels in Kumamoto

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Dormy Inn Kumamoto Natural Hot Spring
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
₹ 6,751+
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Mitsui Garden Hotel Kumamoto
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
₹ 4,599+
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Hiring a car in Kumamoto

Expect to pay ₹ 98 per litre in Kumamoto (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between ₹ 1,175 and ₹ 1,567.

Expect to pay ₹ 98 per litre in Kumamoto (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between ₹ 1,175 and ₹ 1,567.

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