Visit Kokuraminami Ward
Popular places to visit
Sugao No Taki Waterfall
Explore the great outdoors at Sugao No Taki Waterfall, a lovely green space in Kitakyushu. Discover the hot springs while you're in the area.
Kitakyushu Quasi-National Park
Explore the great outdoors at Kitakyushu Quasi-National Park, a lovely green space in Kitakyushu. While you're in the area, wander around the parks.
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 theater 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.
Things to do
One Day Tour to Kitakyushu and Yamaguchi from Fukuoka
Private Day Trip around Yamaguchi City from Fukuoka with Minibus
Kitakyushu Half-Day Private Trip with Government-Licensed Guide
Kokuraminami Ward Hotel Deals
Toyoko Inn Kitakyushu Kuko
JR Kyushu Station Hotel Kokura
Reviewed on Jul. 23, 2025
Rakuten STAY Kokura Station
Premier Hotel Mojiko
Mercure Fukuoka Munakata Resort & Spa
RIHGA Royal Hotel Kokura
Reviewed on Jul. 23, 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Kokuraminami Ward
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.
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.
Kokura
Discover the largest shopping areas in Kitakyūshū, such as Uomachi, and explore Tanga Market's fresh offerings. Stroll to Kokura Castle and Riverwalk Kitakyūshū shopping complex, just a ten-minute walk from JR Kokura Station.
Itabitsu
When in Itabitsu, you can plan a visit to Yasaka Shrine and Kokura Castle, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
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.
Sone
While Sone isn't home to many top sights, Kokura Racecourse and Kitakyushu City Baseball Field are some notable places to visit nearby.