Sone Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Activities
Explore Mojiko Port Cruise & Straits Adventure
Shimonoseki & Moji Port Full-Day Private Trip with Government-Licensed Guide
Our pick of the best Sone Hotel Deals
JR Kyushu Station Hotel Kokura
"N/A"
Reviewed on 13 June 2026
Premier Hotel Mojiko
"Great old style hotel right near the JR station. Big room and classic hallways, with great service. All basic amenities were provided. Right next to the drawbridge and the harbour walk, and the ferry to Honshu. Didn't try the Italian restaurant."
Reviewed on 7 June 2026
Hotel Relief Kokura Annex
"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
JR WEST GROUP VIA INN SHIMONOSEKI
"AWESOME EXPERIENCE!!!"
Reviewed on 8 June 2026
Daiwa Roynet Hotel Kokura Ekimae
"The breakfast was very poor."
Reviewed on 4 Apr 2026
Nishitetsu Inn Kokura
"Close to train station."
Reviewed on 25 Apr 2026
Our guide on where to stay in Sone
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.
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 Observatory.
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.
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.
