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

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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

West Japan General Exhibition Center

Learn about the events happening at West Japan General Exhibition Center during your trip to Kitakyushu. While in the area, you can find time to visit its shops.

West Japan General Exhibition Center

Kitakyushu Manga Museum

You can study the exhibits at Kitakyushu Manga Museum, a museum with a story of its own, during your travels to Kitakyushu. While in the area, you can find time to visit its shops.

Kitakyushu Manga Museum

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 $162
per adult
One Day Tour to Kitakyushu and Yamaguchi from Fukuoka
Shimonoseki & Moji Port Full-Day Private Trip with Nationally-Licensed Guide

Shimonoseki & Moji Port Full-Day Private Trip with Government-Licensed Guide

CA $466
per adult
Shimonoseki & Moji Port Full-Day Private Trip with Government-Licensed Guide
"< lunch 5 and free walk > Daihonzan Eiheiji, 5-15 Shihi, Eiheiji, Yoshida, Fukui"

6 Day Private MINIBUS Tour to Kyoto via Fukui from Fukuoka

CA $9,626
per traveller
6 Day Private MINIBUS Tour to Kyoto via Fukui from Fukuoka
"< Lunch-3 and guided walk > Izumo Taisha, Taishacho Kizukihigashi, Izumo, Shimane"

3-Day ONE WAY Bus Tour to Hiroshima via SAN'IN from Fukuoka

CA $5,522
per traveller
3-Day ONE WAY Bus Tour to Hiroshima via SAN'IN from Fukuoka
RURIKO-JI Temple at YAMAGUCHI city

Private Day Trip around Yamaguchi City from Fukuoka with Minibus

CA $1,629
per traveller
Private Day Trip around Yamaguchi City from Fukuoka with Minibus
< museum > San'in Kaigan Geopark Center, Hamasaka, Shinonsen, Mikata, Hyogo

5-Day One Way Bus Trip to North Hyogo from Fukuoka to Hiroshima

CA $7,542
per traveller
5-Day One Way Bus Trip to North Hyogo from Fukuoka to Hiroshima
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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
The price is CA $96 per night from Mar. 16 to Mar. 17
CA $96
CA $106 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 16 - Mar 17
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! (1,001 reviews)
"A bit small room, but great location"

Reviewed on Feb. 20, 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 $160 per night from Mar. 9 to Mar. 10
CA $160
CA $202 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 9 - Mar 10
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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,006 reviews)
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Reviewed on Dec. 29, 2024

RIHGA Royal Hotel Kokura
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 $81 per night from Mar. 2 to Mar. 3
CA $81
CA $89 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 2 - Mar 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! (245 reviews)
"I would give 6 stars if I could. The hotel room and lobby areas are spotless. Staff are also very helpful and attentive. Free breakfast was tasty and wonderful. You get to store your luggage for free for the day of check in and check out so you could go sightsee carefree. Amenities include PJs, coffee, ..."

Reviewed on Dec. 23, 2024

Toyoko Inn Kokura-eki Kita-guchi
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 $44 per night from Mar. 16 to Mar. 17
CA $44
CA $49 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 16 - Mar 17
Stay at this hotel in Kitakyushu. Enjoy free WiFi, dry cleaning or laundry services, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Amu Plaza Kokura and Kitakyushu ...
7.8/10 Good! (270 reviews)
"Ok-ish hotel for the price"

Reviewed on Dec. 1, 2024

Hotel Livemax Kokura-ekimae
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 $58 per night from Mar. 2 to Mar. 3
CA $58
CA $64 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 2 - Mar 3
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! (679 reviews)
"It was a pretty basic old hotel. Nothing too fancy or notable, but also nothing to complain about. For the price, it was a nice stay (slept two nights). Note: hotel is older, with that old carpet/wood smell. Wouldn’t say it’s a 4* hotel, but decent for a good rest."

Reviewed on Feb. 19, 2025

Art Hotel KOKURA New Tagawa
Sunsky Hotel
Sunsky Hotel
3.5 out of 5
2-1 shinko-cho, Kitakyushu, Fukuoka-ken
The price is CA $45 per night from Mar. 3 to Mar. 4
CA $45
CA $55 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 3 - Mar 4
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Kitakyushu. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Karato Fish Market and Mojiko Retro ...
7.4/10 Good! (271 reviews)
"Far away from train station."

Reviewed on Jan. 21, 2025

Sunsky Hotel
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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
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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, Kokura Racecourse and Tanga Market 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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