Kokura
Kitakyushu
Popular places to visit
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.
Yasaka Shrine
Discover the long history entwined with sacred myths and exciting annual festivities of this shrine located adjacent to Kokura Castle.
Kitakyushu Manga Museum
You can study the exhibits at Kitakyushu Manga Museum, a museum with a story of its own, during your travels to Kitakyushu. While in the area, you can find time to visit its shops.
Atago Shrine
At this hilltop monument in the heart of Fukuoka, discover one of the three major Shinto shrines in Japan devoted to the god of fire.
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.
Things to do
Kitakyushu: Mizokami Brewery Tour and Sake Tasting
Explore Mojiko Port Cruise & Straits Adventure
Shimonoseki & Moji Port Full-Day Private Trip with Government-Licensed Guide
Kokura Hotel Deals
JR Kyushu Station Hotel Kokura
Such a lovely modern hotel. Decent size room with a view over the station which my husband loved. Good comfortable bed and very clean indeed. Staff spoke excellent English and were so helpful. Great location right by the shinkansen and JR station as well as Kokura itself. Would stay again.
Reviewed on May 2, 2026
RIHGA Royal Hotel Kokura
Ease of check in and check out processes. Courteous staff. Reasonable good breakfast. Nice amenities.
Reviewed on May 4, 2026
Hotel Relief Kokura Annex
Check out is 10am. Once you check out, you are not allowed to stay and sit in the lobby, or they will change you extra.
Reviewed on Apr 12, 2026
Rakuten STAY Kokura Station
Location was ideal for our four night stay. Located a short walk from Kokura Station, we were able to get checked in and into a restaurant for dinner within 45 mins of arriving by train from Osaka. Room was clean, and adequate in size for four adults. There was no servicing of the room during the ...
Reviewed on May 1, 2026
Nishitetsu Inn Kokura
Close to train station.
Reviewed on Apr 25, 2026
Hotel Livemax Kokura-ekimae
Great location.probably the closest hotel to the station. Lots of shopping and restaurants nearby. Clean .room has all the amenities
Reviewed on Apr 29, 2026
Other neighborhoods around Kokura
Itabitsu
When in Itabitsu, you can plan a visit to Kokura Castle and Riverwalk Kitakyushu, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
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.
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.
Tobata
Travelers like the museums in Tobata, and Kitakyushu City Art Museum is a top attraction you might want to visit.
Shioimachi
Shioimachi might not have many top sights, but The Outlets Kitakyushu and Kitakyushu City Art Museum are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Kokura
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- Visit Moji
- Visit Tsunemi
- Moji Vacations
- Visit Aoyama
- Sugao No Taki Waterfall
- Visit Yahatanishi
- Green Park
