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
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

Mojiko, Karato Market, Motonosumi Shrine Day Tour

Mojiko Karato Market Motonosumi Shrine Day Tour from Fukuoka

P5,612
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

P330,683
per traveler
5-Day One Way Bus Trip to North Hyogo from Fukuoka to Hiroshima
"< lunch 5 and free walk > Daihonzan Eiheiji, 5-15 Shihi, Eiheiji, Yoshida, Fukui"

6 Day Private MINIBUS Tour to Kyoto via Fukui from Fukuoka

P420,373
per traveler
6 Day Private MINIBUS Tour to Kyoto via Fukui from Fukuoka
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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! (1,046 reviews)
"This hotel has a fantastic breakfast, great location for train travel and department stores, also walking distance to Kokura Castle. Kind staff!"

Reviewed on Jun 29, 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
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! (1,000 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

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RIHGA Royal Hotel Kokura
RELIEF KOKURA ANNEX Book & Stay
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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 P3,373 per night from Jul 6 to Jul 7
P3,373
P3,710 total
Jul 6 - Jul 7
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! (335 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 P2,920 per night from Aug 3 to Aug 4
P2,920
P3,534 total
Aug 3 - Aug 4
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! (1,004 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 P2,005 per night from Jul 6 to Jul 7
P2,005
P2,206 total
Jul 6 - Jul 7
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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