Kokura Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Kokura Castle which includes a river or creek, a lake or waterhole and château or palace
Kokura
Kokura Castle showing heritage architecture and château or palace
Yasaka Shrine featuring a temple or place of worship and a city
Kokura Castle which includes a castle and interior views

Popular places to visit

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

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
Riverwalk Kitakyushu

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
Yasaka Shrine featuring religious aspects and a temple or place of worship

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 with a stop at Atago Shrine. While in the area, you can find time to visit its shops.

Atago Shrine
Mojiko Retro

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
Moji Port

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

Tsunoshima Bridge was opened in 2000 and is known as one of the longest

One Day Tour to Kitakyushu and Yamaguchi from Fukuoka

AU$182
per adult
One Day Tour to Kitakyushu and Yamaguchi from Fukuoka
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Our pick of the best 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 AU$110 per night from 20 Apr to 21 Apr
AU$110
includes taxes & fees
20 Apr - 21 Apr
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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,015 reviews)
"I did not expect to enjoy this hotel quite so much as we were cramped in the room and the beds were very hard. But the staff is very helpful, it's so convenient to be able to walk to the train with our luggage, I love Kokura for shopping and the castle"

Reviewed on 16 Apr. 2025

JR Kyushu Station Hotel Kokura
Rakuten STAY Kokura Station
Rakuten STAY Kokura Station
3 out of 5
1-chome-3-14 Komemachi Kokurakita Ward, Kitakyushu, Fukuoka
The price is AU$115 per night from 6 May to 7 May
AU$115
includes taxes & fees
6 May - 7 May
Stay at this 3-star aparthotel in Kitakyushu. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Karato Fish Market and Amu Plaza ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (187 reviews)
"convenient, clean, easy check in and check out, short walk from Kokura station. Exactly what we needed for a quick overnight between trains."

Reviewed on 19 Aug. 2024

Rakuten STAY Kokura Station
RIHGA Royal Hotel Kokura
RIHGA Royal Hotel Kokura
3.5 out of 5
2-14-2 Asano, Kokurakita-ku, Kitakyushu, Fukuoka-ken
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$235 per night from 14 May to 15 May
AU$235
includes taxes & fees
14 May - 15 May
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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,004 reviews)
"High floor with good view outside window"

Reviewed on 18 Apr. 2025

RIHGA Royal Hotel Kokura
Art Hotel KOKURA New Tagawa
Art Hotel KOKURA New Tagawa
4 out of 5
3-46 Furusenbamachi Kita-ku, Kokura-shi, Kitakyushu, Fukuoka
The price is AU$69 per night from 20 Apr to 21 Apr
AU$69
includes taxes & fees
20 Apr - 21 Apr
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Kitakyushu. Enjoy free WiFi, 3 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (697 reviews)
"The property is near a lot of attractions and there are ton of sushi restaurants nearby. It’s a short walk to the train station. The room was clean and very comfortable"

Reviewed on 21 Mar. 2025

Art Hotel KOKURA New Tagawa
Hotel Livemax Kokura-ekimae
Hotel Livemax Kokura-ekimae
2.5 out of 5
2-3-2 Kyomachi, Kokurakita-ku, Kitakyushu, Fukuoka Prefecture
The price is AU$62 per night from 6 May to 7 May
AU$62
includes taxes & fees
6 May - 7 May
Stay at this hotel in Kitakyushu. Enjoy free WiFi, dry cleaning or laundry services, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Karato Fish Market and Amu Plaza ...
7.8/10 Good! (296 reviews)
"Ok-ish hotel for the price"

Reviewed on 1 Dec. 2024

Hotel Livemax 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$105 per night from 25 Apr to 26 Apr
AU$105
includes taxes & fees
25 Apr - 26 Apr
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! (290 reviews)
"I like it"

Reviewed on 6 Apr. 2025

Toyoko Inn Kokura-eki Kita-guchi
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Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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 Hiraodai Countryside 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 Mikuni World Stadium Kitakyushu and Kitakyushu Manga Museum, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Dairishimmachi

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