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

Things to do

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Charter Bus 3 days Tour to Hiroshima via San'in from Fukuoka

Rp60.672.148
Per adult
Charter Bus 3 days Tour to Hiroshima via San'in from Fukuoka
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2 days Charter Bus Tour to Hiroshima via Yamaguchi from Fukuoka

Rp24.982.648
Per adult
2 days Charter Bus Tour to Hiroshima via Yamaguchi from Fukuoka
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Kitakyushu Half-Day Private Trip with Government-Licensed Guide

Rp2.939.135
Per adult
Kitakyushu Half-Day Private Trip with Government-Licensed Guide
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Kitakyushu Full-Day Private Trip with Government-Licensed Guide

Rp4.408.703
Per adult
Kitakyushu Full-Day Private Trip with Government-Licensed Guide
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Day Trip Bus Tour to World Heritage Industrial Ruins in Fukuoka

Rp12.071.448
Per adult
Day Trip Bus Tour to World Heritage Industrial Ruins in Fukuoka
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Motonosumi Inari Shrine & Tsunoshima Bridge Day Tour from Fukuoka

Rp1.646.964
Per adult
Motonosumi Inari Shrine & Tsunoshima Bridge Day Tour from Fukuoka
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Top hotels in Kokura

The Steel House
The Steel House
3.5 out of 5
12-3 Otemachi, Kokurakita-ku, Kitakyushu, Fukuoka
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is Rp412.318 per night from 6 May to 7 May
Rp412.318
per night
6 May - 7 May
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Kitakyushu. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast and on-site parking. Popular attractions Eishoji Temple and Seicho Matsumoto Memorial are ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (183 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
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 Rp1.488.534 per night from 14 May to 15 May
Rp1.488.534
per night
14 May - 15 May
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Kitakyushu. Enjoy free WiFi, 5 restaurants and breakfast. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition in their ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
"The Executive experience is outstanding. This was ny 2nd time to use the Executive facilities at this location, and both times i was highly impressed with the check in service, quality of the room and the truly outstanding breakfast service in the Executive dining room."

Reviewed on 28 Apr 2024

RIHGA Royal Hotel Kokura
JR Kyushu Station Hotel Kokura
JR Kyushu Station Hotel Kokura
4 out of 5
Asano 1-1-1, Kokurakita-ku, Kitakyushu, Fukuoka
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is Rp1.307.997 per night from 6 May to 7 May
Rp1.307.997
per night
6 May - 7 May
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Kitakyushu. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast and on-site parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
"Located right next (above?) to Kokura station. Very convinient ."

Reviewed on 23 Apr 2024

JR Kyushu Station Hotel Kokura
Daiwa Roynet Hotel Kokura Ekimae
Daiwa Roynet Hotel Kokura Ekimae
3 out of 5
Kokura Kitaku Uomachi 1-5-14, Kitakyushu, Fukuoka
The price is Rp865.945 per night from 19 May to 20 May
Rp865.945
per night
19 May - 20 May
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Kitakyushu. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants and breakfast. Popular attractions Karato Fish Market and Amu Plaza Kokura are located ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,000 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
Art Hotel KOKURA New Tagawa
Art Hotel KOKURA New Tagawa
4 out of 5
3-46 Furusenbamachi Kita-ku, Kokura-shi, Kitakyushu, Fukuoka
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is Rp564.311 per night from 6 May to 7 May
Rp564.311
per night
6 May - 7 May
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Kitakyushu. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants and breakfast. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (585 reviews)
Beautiful Gardens and location
"I was at this hotel (different management) 40 years ago for extended stay. The gardens are as lovely as ever. Another comfortable stay at the hotel."

Reviewed on 31 Oct 2023

Art Hotel KOKURA New Tagawa
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 Rp889.024 per night from 17 May to 18 May
Rp889.024
per night
17 May - 18 May
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Kitakyushu. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi and on-site parking. Popular attractions Karato Fish Market and Mojiko Retro are located ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (16 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
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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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