Kokura
Kitakyushu





Popular places to visit

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

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

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.
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.
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.
Things to do

Nostalgic Izakaya Tour in Kitakyushu's Kokura

One Day Tour to Kitakyushu and Yamaguchi from Fukuoka

Akiyoshido Motonosumi Shrine Tsunoshima Bridge tour from Fukuoka

Yamaguchi Akiyoshido Cave and Shrine Day Tour From Fukuoka

Mojiko Karato Market Motonosumi Shrine Day Tour from Fukuoka

5-Day One Way Bus Trip to North Hyogo from Fukuoka to Hiroshima
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Other neighbourhoods around Kokura

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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.