Nishi-ku

Nishi-ku is the western administrative ward of Kumamoto City, with a mix of residential areas and shopping streets throughout its neighborhoods. You will find local homes, small businesses, and community spaces scattered across the territory.

The ward was created as one of five administrative divisions to improve municipal management and local services in Kumamoto City. This reorganization helped deliver public services more efficiently to residents across different areas.

Nishi-ku maintains regular community gatherings at its ward office, where residents participate in traditional Japanese ceremonies and administrative procedures.

The ward office provides services such as resident registration, tax matters, and community support during business hours. Visitors can handle administrative needs or ask for information about local resources here.

Nishi-ku shares borders with three other city wards plus Tamana city and Gyokuto town, creating a strategic position for regional transportation networks.

Location: Kumamoto

Shares border with: Chūō-ku, Minami-ku, Kita-ku, Tamana, Gyokutō

Website: https://city.kumamoto.jp/nishi

GPS coordinates: 32.77639,130.64750

Latest update: December 7, 2025 20:50