Kokura Travel Guide

Kitakyushu

A traditional Japanese castle with a stone wall and a river in the foreground.
A stone monument with inscriptions, surrounded by trees and a stone wall.
A traditional Japanese castle with a stone base and multiple tiers, surrounded by a body of water and trees.
A group of people in traditional Japanese kimonos walking through a temple entrance.
A display case with traditional Japanese artifacts, including a helmet, a sword, and a scroll with calligraphy.

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A traditional Japanese castle with a stone wall and a river in the foreground.

Kokura Castle

8.6/10 (450 reviews)
Traditional Japanese gardens and a moat surround this picturesque replica castle, providing a peaceful break from the bustle of Kitakyushu.
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Things to do

Akiyoshido Cave, Motonosumi and Tsunoshima Tour

Akiyoshido Cave, Motonosumi and Tsunoshima Tour

Rp1.696.605
per adult
Akiyoshido Cave, Motonosumi and Tsunoshima Tour
Kitakyushu 4hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide

Kitakyushu 4hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide

Rp3.316.435
per adult
Kitakyushu 4hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide
Kitakyushu: Mizokami Brewery Tour and Sake Tasting

Kitakyushu: Mizokami Brewery Tour and Sake Tasting

Rp2.210.956
per adult
Kitakyushu: Mizokami Brewery Tour and Sake Tasting
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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
The price is Rp1.484.821 per night from 7 Aug to 8 Aug
Rp1.484.821
Rp1.633.314 total
7 Aug - 8 Aug
Stay at this hotel in Kitakyushu. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,195 reviews)
"It was so nice to stay there. And so convenient to go anywhere."

Reviewed on 29 Jun 2026

JR Kyushu Station Hotel Kokura
Hotel Relief Kokura Annex

Hotel Relief Kokura Annex

3 out of 5
12-16 Konyamachi, Kokurakita-ku Kitakyushu Fukuoka
The price is Rp807.827 per night from 20 Jul to 21 Jul
Rp807.827
Rp888.610 total
20 Jul - 21 Jul
Stay at this hotel in Kitakyushu. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, room service and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Tanga Market and Amu Plaza Kokura are located ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (252 reviews)
"Room was moist with poor ventilation. Also can’t go in the lobby before check in or after check out without an additional charge. Lobby is nice."

Reviewed on 13 May 2026

Hotel Relief Kokura Annex
Nishitetsu Inn Kokura

Nishitetsu Inn Kokura

3 out of 5
1-4-11 Komemachi Kokurakita-ku Kitakyushu Fukuoka-ken
The price is Rp1.008.368 per night from 15 Jul to 16 Jul
Rp1.008.368
Rp1.220.126 total
15 Jul - 16 Jul
Stay at this hotel in Kitakyushu. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, parking (surcharge) and in-room massages. Popular attractions Karato Fish Market and Amu Plaza Kokura are ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,004 reviews)
"Close to train station."

Reviewed on 25 Apr 2026

Nishitetsu Inn Kokura
Daiwa Roynet Hotel Kokura Ekimae

Daiwa Roynet Hotel Kokura Ekimae

3.5 out of 5
Kokura Kitaku Uomachi 1-5-14 Kitakyushu Fukuoka
The price is Rp1.320.461 per night from 20 Jul to 21 Jul
Rp1.320.461
Rp1.452.530 total
20 Jul - 21 Jul
Stay at this hotel in Kitakyushu. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,002 reviews)
"The breakfast was very poor."

Reviewed on 4 Apr 2026

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
Fully refundable
The price is Rp981.263 per night from 31 Jul to 1 Aug
Rp981.263
Rp1.079.389 total
31 Jul - 1 Aug
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Kitakyushu. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Karato Fish Market and Kitakyushu ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (488 reviews)
"Clean, simple accommodation close to the train station. The room is larger than other business hotels we have stayed in. The bed and pillow may be uncomfortable for travellers from Europe and North America. Japanese breakfast. Pleasant staff."

Reviewed on 22 May 2026

Toyoko Inn Kokura-eki Kita-guchi
RIHGA Royal Hotel Kokura

RIHGA Royal Hotel Kokura

3.5 out of 5
2-14-2 Asano Kitakyushu Fukuoka-ken
The price is Rp2.256.039 per night from 13 Jul to 14 Jul
Rp2.256.039
Rp2.853.890 total
13 Jul - 14 Jul
Stay at this hotel in Kitakyushu. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 5 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,002 reviews)
"It was nice to stay large room and hotel staff were so helpful"

Reviewed on 29 Jun 2026

RIHGA Royal Hotel Kokura
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Where to stay in Kokura

Find the best Kokura areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A sunset over a bridge with a river below.
Photo by Shoko Yoshimura
Open Photo by Shoko Yoshimura

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.

A multi-tiered waterfall in a forested area with rocky terrain and lush greenery.

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.

A brightly lit historic building with a green roof and a covered courtyard.

Yahatanishi

You'll enjoy the museums and parks in Yahatanishi. You might want to make time for a stop at Shiroyama Ryokuchi Park or Edo Light Museum.

Kurosaki

While there might not be top attractions in Kurosaki, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Kitakyushu Municipal Children's Culture and Science Museum and Mt. Sarakura.

A green boat docked at a pier with a red bridge in the background.
Photo by そらみみ
Open Photo by そらみみ

Wakamatsu Ward

You'll enjoy the beaches and parks in Wakamatsu Ward. You might want to make time for a stop at Iwaya Beach or Green Park.

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