Aoyama Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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.
Activities
Fukuoka Seafood Market and Local Flavors Day Tour with Dazaifu
Akiyoshido Cave & Motonosumi Shrine Coastline & Spelunking Tour
Fukuoka: Munakata Taisha Shrine Guided Tour – UNESCO Site
Shimonoseki Bus Tour from Fukuoka Tsunoshima Bridge
Yamaguchi Akiyoshido Cave and Shrine Day Tour From Fukuoka
Kitakyushu 4hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide
Our pick of the best Aoyama Hotel Deals
JR Kyushu Station Hotel Kokura
Coin laundry is convenient and the location of the hotel is excellent.
Reviewed on 25 Mar 2026
Premier Hotel Mojiko
Nice hotel and friendly staff. Great views.
Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026
Nishitetsu Inn Kokura
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
Hotel Livemax Kokura-ekimae
Room ok. Language barrier, difficult check-in. Machine check-in, not user friendly.
Reviewed on 7 Nov 2025
Hotel Crown Palais Kitakyushu
Clean Room but the room can't change temperature. Staff ask as to open some windows instead. Overall pretty nice to stay good value for the price.
Reviewed on 27 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Aoyama
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.
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.
Yahatahigashi
Well liked for its mountain views and museums, Yahatahigashi is worth a visit. Check out the variety of things to see and do like Mt. Sarakura and Museum of Natural and Human History, and jump on the metro at Edamitsu Station to get around the city.
Shioimachi
While Shioimachi isn't home to many top sights, The Outlets Kitakyushu and Kitakyushu City Art Museum are some notable places to visit nearby.
Koyanose
Travellers like the museums in Koyanose, and Edo Light Museum is a top attraction you might want to visit.
Tobata
Travellers like the museums in Tobata, and Kitakyushu City Art Museum is a top attraction you might want to visit.
