Itabitsu 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
Explore Mojiko Port Cruise & Straits Adventure
Shimonoseki & Moji Port Full-Day Private Trip with Government-Licensed Guide
Our pick of the best Itabitsu Hotel Deals
JR Kyushu Station Hotel Kokura
"Every things good! Clean &newly hotel and safe and easy to exit train and shopping!"
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
Premier Hotel Mojiko
"prime location, right in the centre of all attractions, all are within walking distance. rooms are clean and view is nice. staff are friendly and ready to help. Breakfast is great, especially the beef and smoothie, very good."
Reviewed on 15 May 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
Daiwa Roynet Hotel Kokura Ekimae
"The breakfast was very poor."
Reviewed on 4 Apr 2026
Hotel Relief Kokura Annex
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 Itabitsu
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.
Shinozaki
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Shinozaki and surrounding area, you can visit Kokura Racecourse and Tanga Market.
Higashishinozaki
Higashishinozaki might not have many top sights, but Tanga Market and Kokura Castle are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Tobata
Travellers like the museums in Tobata, and Kitakyushu City Art Museum is a top attraction you might want to visit.
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.
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.
