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For those hoping to find accommodation options close to Nishihara's centre, there are a few places to choose from within a 10-kilometre distance.

Nishihara's centre is not exactly brimming with accommodation choices, but the Hotel Route-Inn Kumamoto Oozu Ekimae and Hotel Vista Kumamoto Airport are just a cab ride away.

You could try the Kikunan Onsen UBL Hotel and also the Hotel Nikko Kumamoto. The Kikunan Onsen UBL Hotel is 19 kilometres from the middle of Nishihara. The Hotel Nikko Kumamoto is positioned 20 kilometres away. Some more hotel options worth checking out are the Aso Resort Grandvrio Hotel and the Aso Plaza Hotel.

After you've had fun in Nishihara, ensure you allow time to visit more of Kyushu and Okinawa. If you're a nature lover, you won't want to miss Kyushu and Okinawa's beaches, mountains and active volcanos. In addition, you should head to a few of the area's ruins and castles. Or spend some time mountain biking, hiking and horse riding while you're here.

Don't blow through before you have checked out the Nabematsubara Beach and Jagatani Park in Tamana. The Tamana Onsen Hotel Shirasagi and Satsuki Bessou are just some of the great long and short-stay options in Tamana. Alternatively, you could stay in Minamiaso, 10 kilometres to the east of Nishihara, where you can pick from the Hotel Greenpia Minami Aso and Bettei Soan. If you're staying in Minamiaso, don't miss the Shirakawa Springs and Aso Sarumawashi Theater.

Why not spend an afternoon hanging out with fellow sports fans at a local sporting fixture? You'll find Fukuoka Kokusai Center 100 kilometres to the northwest of Nishihara. Like to stay near the action? The With The Style Fukuoka and the Grand Hyatt Fukuoka could both be perfect.

Kumamoto Airport is 7 kilometres from downtown Nishihara. If you choose to stay nearby, you can book a room at the Hotel Route-Inn Kumamoto Oozu Ekimae or the Hotel Vista Kumamoto Airport.