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If you've had enough with being a grown up and are heading to Kumamoto, consider selecting a hip hotel within a 10-kilometre distance of Hikawa-cho. lastminute.co.nz has a limited range.

Central Hikawa-cho is not exactly brimming with hotel choices, but the Yatsushiro Grand Hotel and Hotel Route-Inn Yatsushiro are just a cab ride away from the action.

Check out the Hotel Nikko Kumamoto and the Dormy Inn Kumamoto. The Hotel Nikko Kumamoto is positioned 25 kilometres away from the middle of Hikawa-cho. The Dormy Inn Kumamoto is located 25 kilometres away. The Crowne Plaza ANA Kumamoto New Sky, as well as the Hotel Route-Inn Kumamoto Ekimae, are other alternative accommodation options worth looking into in Hikawa-cho.

Once you've learned about Hikawa-cho, why don't you tour a bit further afield? The Kyushu and Okinawa region has many other attractions. Spend time at the ruins and castles in Kyushu and Okinawa. Those who love nature could also make the time to enjoy its beaches. Or join the locals mountain biking while you are here.

Looking for things to do? Spend the day exploring the Nabematsubara Beach and Jagatani Park, which you'll find in Tamana, 40 kilometres to the north of Hikawa-cho. The Tamana Onsen Hotel Shirasagi and Satsuki Bessou are some of the accommodation options in Tamana. Or, you could consider staying in Minamiaso, 45 kilometres to the northeast of Hikawa-cho, where you can pick from the Hotel Greenpia Minami Aso and Bettei Soan. If you're staying in Minamiaso, make sure you visit the Shirakawa Springs and Aso Sarumawashi Theater.

Why not spend an afternoon rubbing shoulders and cheering along with Kumamoto sports fans at a local sporting fixture? You'll find KKWing Stadium 30 kilometres to the north of Hikawa-cho. Stay near the action at the Candeo Hotels Kumamoto Airport Kikuyo or the Green Rich Hotel Aso Kumamoto Airport.

Kumamoto Airport is the most practical airport for flying into and leaving Hikawa-cho and is 35 kilometres drive from the centre of town. If you choose to stay nearby, try the Hotel Route-Inn Kumamoto Oozu Ekimae or the Hotel Vista Kumamoto Airport.