Kokura Travel Guide

Tourist Guide
Yasaka Shrine featuring signage and a monument

Popular places to visit

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Kokura Castle

5/5(3 reviews)

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

4/5(2 reviews)

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

5/5(1 review)

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

4/5(1 review)

Explore the waterfront in Kitakyushu with a trip to Moji Port. Experience the area's museums and theatre scene.

Moji Port

Activities

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

AU$5,929
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

AU$2,442
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

AU$287
Per adult
Kitakyushu Half-Day Private Trip with Government-Licensed Guide
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Kitakyushu Full-Day Private Trip with Government-Licensed Guide

AU$431
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

AU$1,180
Per adult
Day Trip Bus Tour to World Heritage Industrial Ruins in Fukuoka
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Shimonoseki & Moji Port Full-Day Private Trip with Government-Licensed Guide

AU$431
Per adult
Shimonoseki & Moji Port Full-Day Private Trip with Government-Licensed Guide
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Our pick of the best Kokura Hotel Deals

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 AU$45 per night from 6 May to 7 May
AU$45
per night
6 May - 7 May
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Kitakyushu. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast, and onsite parking. Popular attractions Eishoji Temple and Seicho Matsumoto Memorial are ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (176 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
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 AU$136 per night from 6 May to 7 May
AU$136
per night
6 May - 7 May
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Kitakyushu. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast, and onsite parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,009 reviews)
"This hotel is right of the jr station, which made it super convenient. It’s also located next to a bunch of malls and it’s a really great place to check out the city. It’s also right off the monorail, so you can jump on it to check out the rest of the prefectures. The room size was large as well, ..."

Reviewed on 10 Apr. 2024

JR Kyushu Station Hotel Kokura
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 AU$155 per night from 7 May to 8 May
AU$155
per night
7 May - 8 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 our ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
"Ive stayed at this property several times, but this time was specual as I selected a "superior" room. The service, amenities, acess to VIP level dining and other services was outstanding."

Reviewed on 24 Mar. 2024

RIHGA Royal 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 AU$136 per night from 19 May to 20 May
AU$136
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)
"See above."

Reviewed on 16 Aug. 2023

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
The price is AU$93 per night from 25 Apr to 26 Apr
AU$93
per night
25 Apr - 26 Apr
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Kitakyushu. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and onsite parking. Popular attractions Karato Fish Market and Mojiko Retro are located ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (11 reviews)
非常新的酒店
"早餐不错，靠窗位置有惊喜"

Reviewed on 21 Apr. 2024

Toyoko Inn Kokura-eki Kita-guchi
Hotel 1-2-3 Kokura
Hotel 1-2-3 Kokura
2.5 out of 5
1-1 Furusenbamachi, Kokurakita-ku, Kitakyushu, Fukuoka-ken
The price is AU$59 per night from 7 May to 8 May
AU$59
per night
7 May - 8 May
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Kitakyushu. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and room service. Popular attractions Tanga Market and Amu Plaza Kokura ...
7.4/10 Good! (299 reviews)
"They promptly attended to my nonsmoking room request. Will book again."

Reviewed on 22 Mar. 2024

Hotel 1-2-3 Kokura
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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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