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.
Atago Shrine
Atago Shrine is just one of the places to see in Kitakyushu, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? While in the area, you can find time to visit its shops.
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.
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.
Things to do
Fukuoka Seafood Market and Local Flavors Day Tour with Dazaifu
Northern Kyushu Day Tour Akiyoshido Cave and Motonosumi Inari
Fukuoka: Kyushu day tour with Mojiko port, Kokura Castle ,Shrine
Akiyoshido Cave & Motonosumi Shrine Coastline & Spelunking Tour
Mojiko, Karato, Tsunoshima & Motonosumi Shrine Day Trip | Fukuoka
Shimonoseki Bus Tour from Fukuoka Tsunoshima Bridge
Top hotels in Kokura
RIHGA Royal Hotel Kokura
Triple beds was nice and the view from the room was beautiful. It was very easy access from the station. We wish we could use the swimming facility within the price.
Reviewed on Jan 5, 2026
JR Kyushu Station Hotel Kokura
Friendly & helpful staff!
Reviewed on Dec 30, 2025
Quintessa Hotel Kokura Comic&Books
スタッフの方がすごく親切で優しかったです。清潔で居心地が良いお部屋でした。窓が開いたのも良かったです。駅から近いのにとっても静かでした。 マンガ読み放題も良いサービスでした。 朝ご飯のカレーライスもサラダも美味しかったです。 次回小倉に来ることがあればまたぜひ泊まりたいです。
Reviewed on Apr 27, 2025
Hotel Livemax Kokura-ekimae
Room ok. Language barrier, difficult check-in. Machine check-in, not user friendly.
Reviewed on Nov 7, 2025
Hotel Relief Kokura Annex
Lots of comics and free food and drinks!
Reviewed on Dec 8, 2025
Nishitetsu Inn Kokura
Convenient location. Spa was great.
Reviewed on Oct 5, 2025
Other neighbourhoods 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, Kokura Racecourse and Tanga Market are some notable places to visit nearby.
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.
Tobata
Travelers like the museums in Tobata, and Kitakyushu City Art Museum is a top attraction you might want to visit.
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.
