Koyanose 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.

Riverwalk Kitakyushu
This vast shopping center on the Murasaki River combines a multitude of outlets with an arts center, museum and outdoor recreation space.

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.

Yasaka Shrine
Discover the long history entwined with sacred myths and exciting annual festivities of this shrine located adjacent to Kokura Castle.
Activities

Fukuoka Seafood Market and Local Flavors Day Tour with Dazaifu

6 Day Private MINIBUS Tour to Kyoto via Fukui from Fukuoka

5-Day One Way Bus Trip to North Hyogo from Fukuoka to Hiroshima
Our pick of the best Koyanose Hotel Deals

JR Kyushu Station Hotel Kokura
air con is good, laundry machine is super too room is clean, staff is great.
Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026

RIHGA Royal Hotel Kokura
good stuff
Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026

Nishitetsu Inn Kokura
The staff were so kind.
Reviewed on 21 Feb 2026

Premier Hotel Mojiko
Amazing view
Reviewed on 26 Dec 2025

Hotel Relief Kokura Annex
Appreciated for the free udon mee, coffee and curry rice provided. Nice concept but 1st time in my travelling got asked to leave the HOTEL LOBBY after checked out time
Reviewed on 4 Feb 2026

Toyoko Inn Kokura-eki Kita-guchi
Everything is good.
Reviewed on 16 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Koyanose

Yahatanishi
You'll enjoy the museums and parks in Yahatanishi. You might want to make time for a stop at Kitakyushu Quasi-National Park or Shiroyama Ryokuchi 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.

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 Museum of Natural and Human History are some notable places to visit nearby.

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.

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.

