Kokura Travel Guide

Kitakyushu
Yasaka Shrine showing a monument and signage

Popular places to visit

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Kokura Castle

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

Kokura Castle
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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
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Yasaka Shrine

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

Yasaka Shrine
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Atago Shrine

Learn about the local history of Kitakyushu with a stop at Atago Shrine. While in the area, you can find time to visit its shops.

Atago Shrine
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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
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Moji Port

Explore the waterfront in Kitakyushu with a trip to Moji Port. Experience the area's museums and theatre scene.

Moji Port

Top hotels in Kokura

The Steel House
The Steel House
3.5 out of 5
12-3 Otemachi, Kokurakita-ku, Kitakyushu, Fukuoka
The price is Rp472.332 per night from 2 Jun to 3 Jun
Rp472.332
per night
2 Jun - 3 Jun
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Kitakyushu. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Eishoji Temple and Seicho Matsumoto ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (196 reviews)
"This offers great value for money - it’s very clean, with all the usual hotel amenities (kettle, fridge etc) and in a good location. The only negative is that there was no way to control the temperature in the room apart from turning the heating off and opening the window. The room was too warm for ..."

Reviewed on 30 Nov 2023

The Steel House
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 Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,006 reviews)
"Very convenient being at the train station."

Reviewed on 19 May 2024

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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 Rp1.571.545 per night from 2 Jun to 3 Jun
Rp1.571.545
per night
2 Jun - 3 Jun
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Kitakyushu. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 5 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,002 reviews)
"Perfect!"

Reviewed on 25 May 2024

RIHGA Royal Hotel Kokura
Daiwa Roynet Hotel Kokura Ekimae
Daiwa Roynet Hotel Kokura Ekimae
3 out of 5
Kokura Kitaku Uomachi 1-5-14, Kitakyushu, Fukuoka
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is Rp807.621 per night from 31 May to 1 Jun
Rp807.621
per night
31 May - 1 Jun
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Kitakyushu. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Shimonoseki Marine Science Museum and ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,002 reviews)
"Staff were supremely helpful and efficient - helping me make local restaurant reservations and generally being above and beyond. The property is conveniently located near the bustling train station as well as the historic arcade street. And of course, the monorail. Clean, comfortable, economical. ..."

Reviewed on 23 Apr 2024

Daiwa Roynet Hotel Kokura Ekimae
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 Rp870.118 per night from 30 May to 31 May
Rp870.118
per night
30 May - 31 May
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Kitakyushu. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Shimonoseki Marine Science Museum and ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (26 reviews)
"Very nice place with a sea view in my room. It s still pretty new. The staff are very helpful and patient. Highly recommended, especially for those who like anime and manga coz a building of anime is 2min walk from the hotel."

Reviewed on 26 Apr 2024

Toyoko Inn Kokura-eki Kita-guchi
Toyoko Inn Kokura Station Shinkan Line
Toyoko Inn Kokura Station Shinkan Line
3 out of 5
2-18-18, Asano, Kokurakita-ku, Kitakyushu, Fukuoka
The price is Rp766.211 per night from 6 Jun to 7 Jun
Rp766.211
per night
6 Jun - 7 Jun
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Kitakyushu. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Shimonoseki Marine Science Museum and ...
7.8/10 Good! (278 reviews)
"The staff is friendly and helpful. They have luggage transfer service, taqbin, to my next hotel (with a charge). When requested, they helped me to ask the other hotel if they can receive my luggage ahead of my check in. Their check in/out is also very foreigner friendly. You use a machine which can ..."

Reviewed on 23 Mar 2024

Toyoko Inn Kokura Station Shinkan Line
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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

Higashishinozaki might not have many top sights, but Tanga Market and Kokura Castle are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Higashishinozaki
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Shinozaki

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Shinozaki and surrounding area, you can visit Itozu no mori Zoological Park and Kokura Racecourse.

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 Kitakyushu Quasi-National Park.

Kokuraminami Ward
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Tobata

Travellers 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

When in Dairishimmachi, you can plan a visit to Kitakyushu Manga Museum and Tanga Market, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Dairishimmachi

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