Sone 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.
Kitakyushu Manga Museum
You can study the exhibits at Kitakyushu Manga Museum, a museum with a storied past, during your holiday in Kitakyushu. While in the area, you can find time to visit its shops.
Things to do
Fukuoka: Munakata Taisha Shrine Guided Tour – UNESCO Site
Kitakyushu: Mizokami Brewery Tour and Sake Tasting
Kitakyushu 4hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide
Top hotels in Sone
JR Kyushu Station Hotel Kokura
It was so convenient on a rainy day to return my rental car and check in to the hotel even in the rain. Then next day bullet train to Okayama also without getting wet on a rainy morning. Great section of restaurants inside the station building and beyond.
Reviewed on 18 Apr 2026
Premier Hotel Mojiko
Nice hotel and friendly staff. Great views.
Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026
RIHGA Royal Hotel Kokura
Great breakfast buffet
Reviewed on 9 Apr 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
Nishitetsu Inn Kokura
Hotel Livemax Kokura-ekimae
Room ok. Language barrier, difficult check-in. Machine check-in, not user friendly.
Reviewed on 7 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Sone
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 Sugao No Taki Waterfall.
Komatsucho
When in Komatsucho, you can plan a visit to Kitakyushu Manga Museum and Tanga Market, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
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.
Higashishinozaki
Higashishinozaki might not have many top sights, but Tanga Market and Kokura Castle are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
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.
Komorie
Komorie might not have many top sights, but Ganryujima and Sea Mall Shimonoseki are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
