Tobata
Kitakyushu
Popular places to visit
Kitakyushu City Art Museum
Follow the development of Japanese art, from ancient woodblock printing through to modernist movements at this striking museum.
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.
Kawachi Wisteria Garden
Explore the great outdoors at Kawachi Wisteria Garden, a lovely green space in Kitakyushu. Discover the area's hot springs and mountain views.
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
Fukuoka: Munakata Taisha Shrine Guided Tour – UNESCO Site
Kitakyushu: Mizokami Brewery Tour and Sake Tasting
Top hotels in Tobata
JR Kyushu Station Hotel Kokura
The accommodation was clean, quiet and very well located.
Reviewed on May 7, 2026
Premier Hotel Mojiko
We got a big help from Mr Io Choka when we checked in, he is super friendly and helpful since we have quite many luggages and he helped us to deliver our luggages to our room; able to help us to look for nearby restaurants. Our room is big and clean.
Reviewed on Apr 28, 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
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
Daiwa Roynet Hotel Kokura Ekimae
The breakfast was very poor.
Reviewed on Apr 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
Other neighbourhoods around Tobata
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.
Itabitsu
When in Itabitsu, you can plan a visit to Kokura Castle and Riverwalk Kitakyushu, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Sutara
When in Sutara, you can plan a visit to The Outlets Kitakyushu and Museum of Natural and Human History, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
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.
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.
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.
