Kokura

Kitakyushu

Kokura Castle featuring heritage architecture, a pond and château or palace
Kokura
Kokura Castle showing heritage architecture and château or palace
Yasaka Shrine showing a city and a temple or place of worship
Kokura Castle showing interior views and château or palace

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Kokura Castle featuring street scenes and château or palace as well as a small group of people

Kokura Castle

5/5(1 review)

Traditional Japanese gardens and a moat surround this picturesque replica castle, providing a peaceful break from the bustle of Kitakyushu.

Kokura Castle
Riverwalk 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.

Riverwalk Kitakyushu
Yasaka Shrine featuring a temple or place of worship and religious elements

Yasaka Shrine

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

Yasaka Shrine
Kyushu and Okinawa showing signage

Atago Shrine

Learn about the local history of Kitakyushu when you take a trip to Atago Shrine. While in the area, you can find time to visit its shops.

Atago Shrine

West Japan General Exhibition Center

Learn about the events happening at West Japan General Exhibition Center during your trip to Kitakyushu. While in the area, you can find time to visit its shops.

West Japan General Exhibition Center

Tanga Market

During your trip to Kitakyushu, you can enjoy retail therapy at Tanga Market. Take in the museums while you're in the area.

Tanga Market

Things to do

Kokura Castle and Garden Guided Tour in Kitakyushu

Kokura Castle and Garden Guided Tour in Kitakyushu

CA $215
per adult
Kokura Castle and Garden Guided Tour in Kitakyushu
Private Fukuoka Kitakyushu Walking Adventure

Nostalgic Izakaya Tour in Kitakyushu's Kokura

CA $247
per adult
Nostalgic Izakaya Tour in Kitakyushu's Kokura
Kitakyushu Private Ramen Tasting Tour with Local Guide

Kitakyushu Private Ramen Tasting Tour with Local Guide

CA $289
per adult
Kitakyushu Private Ramen Tasting Tour with Local Guide
Tsunoshima Bridge was opened in 2000 and is known as one of the longest

One Day Tour to Kitakyushu and Yamaguchi from Fukuoka

CA $156
per adult
One Day Tour to Kitakyushu and Yamaguchi from Fukuoka
Yamaguchi Akiyoshido Cave & Shrine Day Tour From Fukuoka

Yamaguchi Akiyoshido Cave and Shrine Day Tour From Fukuoka

CA $191
per adult
Yamaguchi Akiyoshido Cave and Shrine Day Tour From Fukuoka
The Jiaodao Bridge is open to motor vehicles free of charge. The 1,780-meter-long bridge spans the azure sea. The spectacular bridge and the blue tones of the sea create a harmonious harmony that is e

Akiyoshido Motonosumi Shrine Tsunoshima Bridge tour from Fukuoka

CA $136
per adult
Akiyoshido Motonosumi Shrine Tsunoshima Bridge tour from Fukuoka
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Kokura Hotel Deals

JR Kyushu Station Hotel Kokura

JR Kyushu Station Hotel Kokura

4 out of 5
Asano 1-1-1, Kokurakita-ku, Kitakyushu, Fukuoka
The price is CA $84 per night from Jul 27 to Jul 28
CA $84
CA $92 total
Jul 27 - Jul 28
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Kitakyushu. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,059 reviews)
"Fantastic for transport and shopping and walking distance to stadium"

Reviewed on Jul. 6, 2025

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 CA $146 per night from Jul 22 to Jul 23
CA $146
CA $185 total
Jul 22 - Jul 23
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Kitakyushu. Enjoy free WiFi, 5 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,005 reviews)
"Very specious, probably one of the bigger rooms we’ve stayed in Japan. Friendly staffs are eager to help."

Reviewed on Jun. 30, 2025

RIHGA Royal Hotel Kokura
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 CA $80 per night from Jul 25 to Jul 26
CA $80
CA $88 total
Jul 25 - Jul 26
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Kitakyushu. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Karato Fish Market and Mojiko Retro are ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (345 reviews)
"I like it"

Reviewed on Apr. 6, 2025

Toyoko Inn Kokura-eki Kita-guchi
RELIEF KOKURA ANNEX Book & Stay

RELIEF KOKURA ANNEX Book & Stay

2.5 out of 5
12-16 Konya Machi, Kokurakita-ku, Kitakyushu, Fukuoka Prefecture
Stay at this hotel in Kitakyushu. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Tanga Market and Amu Plaza Kokura are located ...
8/10 Very Good! (160 reviews)
"I hardly slept on my 3 night stay. The pictures show it as a private room but there is no ceiling so you are technically in a cubical sharing a room with 8 other very loud people. The noise was completely unreasonable and I will never stay at this property again. The slamming of the doors, crunching ..."

Reviewed on Apr. 25, 2025

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RELIEF KOKURA ANNEX Book & Stay
Hotel Relief Kokura Annex

Hotel Relief Kokura Annex

3 out of 5
12-16 Konyamachi, Kokurakita-ku, Kitakyushu, Fukuoka
The price is CA $47 per night from Jul 21 to Jul 22
CA $47
CA $52 total
Jul 21 - Jul 22
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Kitakyushu. Enjoy free WiFi, room service, and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Tanga Market and Amu Plaza Kokura are located ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (108 reviews)
"Lots of comic books! Drink and food service was great!"

Reviewed on Apr. 2, 2025

Hotel Relief Kokura Annex
Nishitetsu Inn Kokura

Nishitetsu Inn Kokura

3 out of 5
1-4-11 Komemachi Kokurakita-ku, Kitakyushu, Fukuoka-ken
The price is CA $78 per night from Aug 14 to Aug 15
CA $78
CA $95 total
Aug 14 - Aug 15
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Kitakyushu. Enjoy free WiFi, parking (surcharge), and in-room massages. Popular attractions Karato Fish Market and Amu Plaza Kokura ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,003 reviews)
"Excellent service and location!"

Reviewed on Jun. 16, 2025

Nishitetsu Inn 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

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Higashishinozaki and surrounding area, you can visit Tanga Market and Kokura Castle.

Higashishinozaki
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Shinozaki

While Shinozaki isn't home to many top sights, Itozu no mori Zoological Park and Kokura Racecourse are some notable places to visit nearby.

Shinozaki
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Kokuraminami Ward

Primarily rural and undeveloped, this ward boasts the picturesque Hiraodai karst plateau and Sugao no taki waterfall. Shimosone shopping mall offers retail options, while Kitakyūshū Airport provides convenient travel access.

Kokuraminami Ward
Tobata showing modern architecture

Tobata

Travelers 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

While Dairishimmachi might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Mikuni World Stadium Kitakyushu and Kitakyushu Manga Museum.

Dairishimmachi

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