Kokura

Kitakyushu

Kokura Castle featuring heritage architecture, a pond and château or palace
Kokura
Kokura Castle showing heritage architecture and château or palace
Yasaka Shrine showing a city and a temple or place of worship
Kokura Castle showing interior views and château or palace

Popular places to visit

Kokura Castle featuring street scenes and château or palace as well as a small group of people

Kokura Castle

5/5(1 review)

Traditional Japanese gardens and a moat surround this picturesque replica castle, providing a peaceful break from the bustle of Kitakyushu.

Kokura Castle
Riverwalk Kitakyushu

Riverwalk Kitakyushu

This vast shopping center on the Murasaki River combines a multitude of outlets with an arts center, museum and outdoor recreation space.

Riverwalk Kitakyushu
Yasaka Shrine featuring a temple or place of worship and religious elements

Yasaka Shrine

Discover the long history entwined with sacred myths and exciting annual festivities of this shrine located adjacent to Kokura Castle.

Yasaka Shrine
Kyushu and Okinawa showing signage

Atago Shrine

Learn about the local history of Kitakyushu when you take a trip to Atago Shrine. While in the area, you can find time to visit its shops.

Atago Shrine
Mojiko Retro

Mojiko Retro

Learn about the local history of Kitakyushu when you take a trip to Mojiko Retro. While in the area, you can find time to visit its shops.

Mojiko Retro
Moji Port

Moji Port

Explore the waterfront in Kitakyushu with a trip to Moji Port. Experience the area's museums and theater scene.

Moji Port

Things to do

Tsunoshima Bridge was opened in 2000 and is known as one of the longest

One Day Tour to Kitakyushu and Yamaguchi from Fukuoka

CA $165
per adult
One Day Tour to Kitakyushu and Yamaguchi from Fukuoka
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Kokura Hotel Deals

JR Kyushu Station Hotel Kokura
JR Kyushu Station Hotel Kokura
4 out of 5
Asano 1-1-1, Kokurakita-ku, Kitakyushu, Fukuoka
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is CA $99 per night from Apr. 14 to Apr. 15
CA $99
CA $109 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 14 - Apr 15
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Kitakyushu. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,005 reviews)
"Very convenient to commute to other places."

Reviewed on Mar. 25, 2025

JR Kyushu Station Hotel Kokura
RIHGA Royal Hotel Kokura
RIHGA Royal Hotel Kokura
3.5 out of 5
2-14-2 Asano, Kokurakita-ku, Kitakyushu, Fukuoka-ken
The price is CA $157 per night from Apr. 20 to Apr. 21
CA $157
CA $199 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 20 - Apr 21
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Kitakyushu. Enjoy free WiFi, 5 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,004 reviews)
"Very beautiful hotel in a great location, easy to walk to most things from the hotel and right beside the train station. Great food inside the hotel with multiple different options"

Reviewed on Mar. 20, 2025

RIHGA Royal Hotel Kokura
Hotel Livemax Kokura-ekimae
Hotel Livemax Kokura-ekimae
2.5 out of 5
2-3-2 Kyomachi, Kokurakita-ku, Kitakyushu, Fukuoka Prefecture
The price is CA $48 per night from Apr. 21 to Apr. 22
CA $48
CA $53 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 21 - Apr 22
Stay at this hotel in Kitakyushu. Enjoy free WiFi, dry cleaning or laundry services, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Karato Fish Market and Amu Plaza ...
7.8/10 Good! (292 reviews)
"Ok-ish hotel for the price"

Reviewed on Dec. 1, 2024

Hotel Livemax Kokura-ekimae
Rakuten STAY Kokura Station
Rakuten STAY Kokura Station
3 out of 5
1-chome-3-14 Komemachi Kokurakita Ward, Kitakyushu, Fukuoka
The price is CA $94 per night from Apr. 8 to Apr. 9
CA $94
CA $106 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 8 - Apr 9
Stay at this 3-star aparthotel in Kitakyushu. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Karato Fish Market and Amu Plaza ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (184 reviews)
"convenient, clean, easy check in and check out, short walk from Kokura station. Exactly what we needed for a quick overnight between trains."

Reviewed on Aug. 19, 2024

Rakuten STAY Kokura Station
Art Hotel KOKURA New Tagawa
Art Hotel KOKURA New Tagawa
4 out of 5
3-46 Furusenbamachi Kita-ku, Kokura-shi, Kitakyushu, Fukuoka
The price is CA $59 per night from Apr. 7 to Apr. 8
CA $59
CA $65 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 7 - Apr 8
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Kitakyushu. Enjoy free WiFi, 3 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (691 reviews)
"The property is near a lot of attractions and there are ton of sushi restaurants nearby. It’s a short walk to the train station. The room was clean and very comfortable"

Reviewed on Mar. 21, 2025

Art Hotel KOKURA New Tagawa
Toyoko Inn Kokura-eki Kita-guchi
Toyoko Inn Kokura-eki Kita-guchi
3 out of 5
2-16-21 Asano, Kitakyushu, Fukuoka
The price is CA $83 per night from Apr. 2 to Apr. 3
CA $83
CA $91 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 2 - Apr 3
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Kitakyushu. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Karato Fish Market and Mojiko Retro are ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (277 reviews)
"Toyoko inn is always a great stay. Rooms are clean and comfy. Convenient location, friendly staff, good breakfast included. This hotel was very busy so breakfast was hard to find a seat. Bag lockers on the lobby were a great addition to store your bags before checkin (free). It’s always been a good ..."

Reviewed on Mar. 3, 2025

Toyoko Inn Kokura-eki Kita-guchi
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Other neighbourhoods around Kokura

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Itabitsu

When in Itabitsu, you can plan a visit to Yasaka Shrine and Kokura Castle, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Itabitsu
鴨鍋

Higashishinozaki

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Higashishinozaki and surrounding area, you can visit Tanga Market and Kokura Castle.

Higashishinozaki
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Shinozaki

While Shinozaki isn't home to many top sights, Itozu no mori Zoological Park and Kokura Racecourse are some notable places to visit nearby.

Shinozaki
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Kokuraminami Ward

Primarily rural and undeveloped, this ward boasts the picturesque Hiraodai karst plateau and Sugao no taki waterfall. Shimosone shopping mall offers retail options, while Kitakyūshū Airport provides convenient travel access.

Kokuraminami Ward
Tobata showing modern architecture

Tobata

Travelers like the museums in Tobata, and Kitakyushu City Art Museum is a top attraction you might want to visit.

Tobata
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Dairishimmachi

While Dairishimmachi might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Mikuni World Stadium Kitakyushu and Kitakyushu Manga Museum.

Dairishimmachi

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