Higashi Ward, Kumamoto City, Kumamoto Prefecture, is one of the administrative districts that make up Kumamoto City, and is adjacent to Chuo Ward and Minami Ward. It is a place rich in nature, with rivers and lakes. While trains and buses run through the area, the extensive road and highway network also makes it convenient for car travel. There are shopping centers and shopping streets, making it a bustling area. Tourist attractions in the area include the Kumamoto City Zoological and Botanical Gardens, which is divided into an animal zone, a plant zone, and an amusement park zone with a Ferris wheel and other attractions, and offers a variety of experiences, as well as Shoguchi Park, which has a baseball field and tennis courts. Fireflies also live in Lake Ezu. It is also a popular destination for migratory birds, such as ducks and herons.