Komatsucho Travel Guide
Kitakyushu
Popular places to visit
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 theatre scene.
Kokura Castle
Traditional Japanese gardens and a moat surround this picturesque replica castle, providing a peaceful break from the bustle of Kitakyushu.
Kawachi Wisteria Garden
Explore the great outdoors at Kawachi Wisteria Garden, a lovely green space in Kitakyushu. Discover the area's hot springs and mountain views.
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.
Things to do
Fukuoka: Munakata Taisha Shrine Guided Tour – UNESCO Site
Kitakyushu 4hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide
Kitakyushu: Mizokami Brewery Tour and Sake Tasting
Top hotels in Komatsucho
JR Kyushu Station Hotel Kokura
The accommodation was clean, quiet and very well located.
Reviewed on 7 May 2026
Premier Hotel Mojiko
We got a big help from Mr Io Choka when we checked in, he is super friendly and helpful since we have quite many luggages and he helped us to deliver our luggages to our room; able to help us to look for nearby restaurants. Our room is big and clean.
Reviewed on 28 Apr 2026
RIHGA Royal Hotel Kokura
Ease of check in and check out processes. Courteous staff. Reasonable good breakfast. Nice amenities.
Reviewed on 4 May 2026
Hotel Relief Kokura Annex
Check out is 10am. Once you check out, you are not allowed to stay and sit in the lobby, or they will change you extra.
Reviewed on 12 Apr 2026
Daiwa Roynet Hotel Kokura Ekimae
The breakfast was very poor.
Reviewed on 4 Apr 2026
Rakuten STAY Kokura Station
Location was ideal for our four night stay. Located a short walk from Kokura Station, we were able to get checked in and into a restaurant for dinner within 45 mins of arriving by train from Osaka. Room was clean, and adequate in size for four adults. There was no servicing of the room during the ...
Reviewed on 1 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Komatsucho
Komorie
Komorie might not have many top sights, but Ganryujima and Kaikyo Yume Tower are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Kuzuha
While there might not be top attractions in Kuzuha, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Ganryujima and Kaikyo Yume Tower.
Moji
You'll enjoy the restaurants and museums in Moji. You might want to make time for a stop at Moji Port or Mojiko Retro.
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.
Higashishinozaki
Higashishinozaki might not have many top sights, but Tanga Market and Kokura Castle are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Sone
Though Sone may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Kokura Racecourse and Kitakyushu City Baseball Field.
