Kokura Travel Guide

Kitakyushu

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

Popular places to visit

Kokura Castle showing château or palace 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 showing a temple or place of worship and religious aspects

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 with a stop at 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 theatre scene.

Moji Port

Things to do

Tsunoshima Bridge was opened in 2000 and is known as one of the longest

One Day Tour to Kitakyushu and Yamaguchi from Fukuoka

Rp1.861.041
per adult
One Day Tour to Kitakyushu and Yamaguchi from Fukuoka
Mojiko, Karato Market, Motonosumi Shrine Day Tour

Mojiko Karato Market Motonosumi Shrine Day Tour from Fukuoka

Rp1.624.874
per adult
Mojiko Karato Market Motonosumi Shrine Day Tour from Fukuoka
"< Lunch-3 and guided walk > Izumo Taisha, Taishacho Kizukihigashi, Izumo, Shimane"

3-Day ONE WAY Bus Tour to Hiroshima via SAN'IN from Fukuoka

Rp65.217.420
per traveller
3-Day ONE WAY Bus Tour to Hiroshima via SAN'IN 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 Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,026 reviews)
"Just a few steps to Kokura station where you could easily to get around by train. Kokura Castle is within walkable distance. Shopping mall and restaurants are just nearby."

Reviewed on 9 Jun 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 Rp1.873.831 per night from 24 Jun to 25 Jun
Rp1.873.831
Rp2.370.376 total
24 Jun - 25 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 clean rooms ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
"The most impressive hotel just a few minutes walk from the station connected by walkway. Loved the convenience of getting to all the places we wanted to go. Staff were most helpful and breakfast was excellent with ample variety to enjoy for a week."

Reviewed on 8 Jun 2025

RIHGA Royal Hotel Kokura
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 Rp974.949 per night from 23 Jun to 24 Jun
Rp974.949
Rp1.072.444 total
23 Jun - 24 Jun
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Kitakyushu. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Karato Fish Market and Mojiko Retro are ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (328 reviews)
"I like it"

Reviewed on 6 Apr 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 Rp886.318 per night from 22 Jul to 23 Jul
Rp886.318
Rp1.072.445 total
22 Jul - 23 Jul
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Kitakyushu. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, parking (surcharge) and in-room massages. Popular attractions Karato Fish Market and Amu Plaza Kokura ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
"Excellent service and location!"

Reviewed on 16 Jun 2025

Nishitetsu Inn Kokura
Sunsky Hotel
Sunsky Hotel
3.5 out of 5
2-1 shinko-cho, Kitakyushu, Fukuoka-ken
The price is Rp484.166 per night from 24 Jun to 25 Jun
Rp484.166
Rp585.842 total
24 Jun - 25 Jun
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Kitakyushu. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour front desk and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Karato Fish Market and Mojiko Retro ...
7.4/10 Good! (283 reviews)
"Far away from train station."

Reviewed on 21 Jan 2025

Sunsky Hotel
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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 Wi-Fi and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Tanga Market and Amu Plaza Kokura are located ...
8/10 Very Good! (157 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 25 Apr 2025

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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 Hiraodai Countryside 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 Mikuni World Stadium Kitakyushu and Kitakyushu Manga Museum, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Dairishimmachi

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