Kokuraminami Ward
Kitakyushu
Visit Kokuraminami Ward
Popular places to visit
Kitakyushu Quasi-National Park
Explore the great outdoors at Kitakyushu Quasi-National Park, a lovely green space in Kitakyushu. While you're in the area, wander around the parks.
Sugao No Taki Waterfall
Explore the great outdoors at Sugao No Taki Waterfall, a lovely green space in Kitakyushu. Discover the hot springs while you're in the area.
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.
Moji Port
Explore the waterfront in Kitakyushu with a trip to Moji Port. Experience the area's museums and theater scene.
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.
Things to do
Fukuoka Seafood Market and Local Flavors Day Tour with Dazaifu
Kitakyushu Day Tour Mojiko, Karato, Kokura & Miyajidake shrine
Fukuoka: Munakata Taisha Shrine Guided Tour – UNESCO Site
Top hotels in Kokuraminami Ward
Toyoko Inn Kitakyushu Kuko
They serve free breakfast and curry rice for dinner. Rate per night was only $50 dollars including breakfast and dinner!
Reviewed on Oct 11, 2025
Blueport Hotel Kanda Kitakyushu Airport
綺麗でした。
Reviewed on Oct 31, 2025
RIHGA Royal Hotel Kokura
I have stayed at the Kyoto location 2 weeks ago. really happy about this hotel in Kokura
Reviewed on Jan 25, 2026
JR Kyushu Station Hotel Kokura
Stay for 4 night. The room is fantastic, spacious and clean. The lounge is a extra plus, very good atmosphere, has a vaccum hifi with vinyl disc player, tannoy speaker. You could play the jazz disc enjoy the mojiko beer here, very relaxing. The staff is very friendly and professional, I could not ...
Reviewed on Feb 22, 2026
Hotel Relief Kokura Annex
Lots of comics and free food and drinks!
Reviewed on Dec 8, 2025
Hotel Livemax Kokura-ekimae
Room ok. Language barrier, difficult check-in. Machine check-in, not user friendly.
Reviewed on Nov 7, 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Kokuraminami Ward
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, Kokura Racecourse and Tanga Market are some notable places to visit nearby.
Kokura
Well-liked for its breweries and hot springs, Kokura is worth a visit. Check out the variety of things to see and do like Kokura Castle and Tanga Market, and jump on the metro at Tanga Station to get around the city.
Itabitsu
When in Itabitsu, you can plan a visit to Kokura Castle and Riverwalk Kitakyushu, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
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.
Sone
While Sone isn't home to many top sights, Kokura Racecourse and Kitakyushu City Baseball Field are some notable places to visit nearby.
