Kokura

Kitakyushu

Kokura Castle showing a river or creek, heritage architecture and a pond
Kokura
Kokura Castle which includes heritage architecture and chateau or palace
Yasaka Shrine showing a temple or place of worship and a city
Kokura Castle featuring interior views and chateau or palace

Popular places to visit

Kokura Castle showing a castle and street scenes as well as a small group of people

Kokura Castle

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 which includes religious aspects and a temple or place of worship

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

Private Fukuoka Kitakyushu Walking Adventure

Nostalgic Izakaya Tour in Kitakyushu's Kokura

P10,403
per adult
Nostalgic Izakaya Tour in Kitakyushu's Kokura
Tsunoshima Bridge was opened in 2000 and is known as one of the longest

One Day Tour to Kitakyushu and Yamaguchi from Fukuoka

P6,451
per adult
One Day Tour to Kitakyushu and Yamaguchi from Fukuoka
The Jiaodao Bridge is open to motor vehicles free of charge. The 1,780-meter-long bridge spans the azure sea. The spectacular bridge and the blue tones of the sea create a harmonious harmony that is e

Akiyoshido Motonosumi Shrine Tsunoshima Bridge tour from Fukuoka

P5,637
per adult
Akiyoshido Motonosumi Shrine Tsunoshima Bridge tour from Fukuoka
Yamaguchi Akiyoshido Cave & Shrine Day Tour From Fukuoka

Yamaguchi Akiyoshido Cave and Shrine Day Tour From Fukuoka

P7,893
per adult
Yamaguchi Akiyoshido Cave and Shrine Day Tour From Fukuoka
Mojiko, Karato Market, Motonosumi Shrine Day Tour

Mojiko Karato Market Motonosumi Shrine Day Tour from Fukuoka

P5,632
per adult
Mojiko Karato Market Motonosumi Shrine Day Tour from Fukuoka
It depends on the weather, and if you are prepared to get up very early, you can also go to Takeda Castle, which is famous for its sea of ​​clouds and is close to the image of Hayao Miyazaki's Japan

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

P332,911
per traveler
5-Day One Way Bus Trip to North Hyogo from Fukuoka to Hiroshima
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Top hotels in Kokura

JR Kyushu Station Hotel Kokura
JR Kyushu Station Hotel Kokura
4 out of 5
Asano 1-1-1, Kokurakita-ku, Kitakyushu, Fukuoka
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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,050 reviews)
"Fantastic for transport and shopping and walking distance to stadium"

Reviewed on Jul 6, 2025

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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 P5,866 per night from Jul 21 to Jul 22
P5,866
P7,421 total
Jul 21 - Jul 22
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! (1,002 reviews)
"Very specious, probably one of the bigger rooms we’ve stayed in Japan. Friendly staffs are eager to help."

Reviewed on Jun 30, 2025

RIHGA Royal Hotel Kokura
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2.5 out of 5
12-16 Konya Machi, Kokurakita-ku, Kitakyushu, Fukuoka Prefecture
Stay at this hotel in Kitakyushu. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Tanga Market and Amu Plaza Kokura are located ...
8/10 Very Good! (160 reviews)
"I hardly slept on my 3 night stay. The pictures show it as a private room but there is no ceiling so you are technically in a cubical sharing a room with 8 other very loud people. The noise was completely unreasonable and I will never stay at this property again. The slamming of the doors, crunching ..."

Reviewed on Apr 25, 2025

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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 P3,393 per night from Jul 8 to Jul 9
P3,393
P3,732 total
Jul 8 - Jul 9
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! (336 reviews)
"I like it"

Reviewed on Apr 6, 2025

Toyoko Inn Kokura-eki Kita-guchi
Nishitetsu Inn Kokura
Nishitetsu Inn Kokura
3 out of 5
1-4-11 Komemachi Kokurakita-ku, Kitakyushu, Fukuoka-ken
The price is P3,357 per night from Jul 13 to Jul 14
P3,357
P4,061 total
Jul 13 - Jul 14
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Kitakyushu. Enjoy free WiFi, parking (surcharge), and in-room massages. Popular attractions Karato Fish Market and Amu Plaza Kokura ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
"Excellent service and location!"

Reviewed on Jun 16, 2025

Nishitetsu Inn Kokura
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 P1,683 per night from Jul 13 to Jul 14
P1,683
P1,851 total
Jul 13 - Jul 14
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! (716 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
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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, Itozu no mori Zoological Park and Kokura Racecourse are some notable places to visit nearby.

Shinozaki
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Kokuraminami Ward

Check out the parks during your time in Kokuraminami Ward. Hop around the Kitakyushu area on the metro at Yobuno Station to see top sights like Kokura Racecourse and Hiraodai Countryside Park.

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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