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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.
Kokura Castle
Traditional Japanese gardens and a moat surround this picturesque replica castle, providing a peaceful break from the bustle of Kitakyushu.
Moji Port
Explore the waterfront in Kitakyushu with a trip to Moji Port. Experience the area's museums and theater scene.
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
Kitakyushu Day Tour Mojiko, Karato, Kokura & Miyajidake shrine
Fukuoka: Munakata Taisha Shrine Guided Tour – UNESCO Site
Top hotels in Kokuraminami Ward
Toyoko Inn Kitakyushu Kuko
They serve free breakfast and curry rice for dinner. Rate per night was only $50 dollars including breakfast and dinner!
Reviewed on Oct 11, 2025
JR Kyushu Station Hotel Kokura
Very good
Reviewed on Nov 8, 2025
RIHGA Royal Hotel Kokura
Clean room
Reviewed on Nov 9, 2025
Mercure Fukuoka Munakata Resort & Spa
The staff was amazing and helpful. However, I wouldn't call it a resort.
Reviewed on Jul 6, 2025
Hotel Relief Kokura Annex
Lots of comic books! Drink and food service was great!
Reviewed on Apr 2, 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
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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
Well-liked for its breweries and hot springs, Kokura is worth a visit. Check out the variety of things to see and do like Kokura Castle and Tanga Market, and jump on the metro at Tanga Station to get around the city.
Itabitsu
When in Itabitsu, you can plan a visit to Kokura Castle and Riverwalk Kitakyushu, 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.
