Title: Itabitsu Travel Guide: Best of Itabitsu, Kitakyushu Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Itabitsu](https://expedia.co.uk/Itabitsu-Hotels.d553248635975869311.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Flights to Kitakyushu](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Kitakyushu.d6128399.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Kitakyushu](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Kitakyushu.d6128399.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Itabitsu Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Itabitsu.d553248635975869311.Car-Hire-Guide)[Itabitsu Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Itabitsu.d553248635975869311.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Itabitsu Travel Guide ## Kitakyushu ## Visit Itabitsu Things to do Hotels Where to stay [Kitakyushu travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Kitakyushu.dx6128399) --- ### Popular places to visit ![Mojiko retro town and port in Japan; Shutterstock ID 1014601351; purchase_order: SF 06557000; job: ; client: ; other:](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532769645/c8c0d6ed-79dd-4d21-afe8-fc861f6e6e45.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Mojiko-Retro-Kitakyushu.d553248621532769645.Attraction) ![Railways and trains play a major role in Japan transportation system and it is something all visitors will remember by when they leave Japan. The entire system is very efficient and in my experience all trains are precise and punctual to the minute. Rail travel is one of the best in Japan and here in the port area of Kokura is a railway museum which displays some old trains and also provide hands on fun for kids bad adults alike. Worth a visit if in the area and it has some really nice souvenirs too!](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/1838/446fb44c-e1d0-4b29-8864-b218e883e6f5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Moji Port Explore the waterfront in Kitakyushu with a trip to Moji Port. Experience the area's museums and theatre scene. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Moji-Port-Kitakyushu.d553248635810426028.Attraction) ![Kokura Castle showing château or palace and street scenes as well as a small group of people](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6102760/7094463c-05eb-4eae-81e5-aa171480ee16.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Kokura Castle Traditional Japanese gardens and a moat surround this picturesque replica castle, providing a peaceful break from the bustle of Kitakyushu. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Kokura-Castle-Kokura.d6102760.Attraction) ![Riverwalk in Kitakyushu, Japan Prestigious shopping centre near the Murasaki river and Kokura Castle; Shutterstock ID 530824177; Purchase Order: -](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532769627/6b8bf37b-e9e0-4b8a-9313-fa11b91e887d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Riverwalk Kitakyushu This vast shopping center on the Murasaki River combines a multitude of outlets with an arts center, museum and outdoor recreation space. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Riverwalk-Kitakyushu-Kitakyushu.d553248621532769627.Attraction) ![Wisteria Tunnel at Kawachi Fuji Garden](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532769615/117f6f81-91fe-4b61-960c-203d4862a5b4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Kawachi-Fujien-Yahatahigashi.d553248621532769615.Attraction) ![Museum of Natural and Human History which includes interior views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6102762/5aa964b4-83c4-411a-99a5-f6813880ff7d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Museum of Natural and Human History Travel back to the beginning of time to learn about the evolution of Earth in this extensive, immersive experience. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Museum-Of-Natural-And-Human-History-Yahatahigashi.d6102762.Attraction) ### Things to do ![Fukuoka Seafood Market and Local Flavors Day Tour with Dazaifu](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50871726/258093dd-afdc-476b-87e6-eea4792ee420.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Fukuoka Seafood Market and Local Flavors Day Tour with Dazaifu £38 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/fukuoka-seafood-market-and-local-flavors-day-tour-with-dazaifu.a50871726.activity-details) [See all activities in Kitakyushu](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Kitakyushu.d6128399.Travel-Guide-Activities) --- ## Top hotels in Itabitsu ![RIHGA Royal Hotel Kokura](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/200000/190600/190592/071d242e_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### RIHGA Royal Hotel Kokura 2-14-2 Asano Kitakyushu Fukuoka-ken £92 5 Mar - 6 Mar additional charges may apply Stay at this hotel in Kitakyushu. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 5 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ... 9/10 Wonderful! (1,004 reviews) I have stayed at the Kyoto location 2 weeks ago. really happy about this hotel in Kokura Reviewed on 25 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=05%2F03%2F2026&endDate=06%2F03%2F2026&selected=190592&PinnedHotelID=190592&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635975869311) ![JR Kyushu Station Hotel Kokura](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/18000000/17520000/17517400/17517389/w5616h3708x0y36-17b6b2b7_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### JR Kyushu Station Hotel Kokura Asano 1-1-1, Kokurakita-ku Kitakyushu Fukuoka £67 2 Mar - 3 Mar additional charges may apply Stay at this hotel in Kitakyushu. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ... 9/10 Wonderful! (1,170 reviews) Convenient location and clean room. Access to the lounge is a nice touch. Reviewed on 20 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=02%2F03%2F2026&endDate=03%2F03%2F2026&selected=17517389&PinnedHotelID=17517389&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635975869311) ![Hotel Livemax Kokura-ekimae](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/58000000/57430000/57428100/57428091/08ba3db0_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hotel Livemax Kokura-ekimae 2-3-2 Kyomachi, Kokurakita-ku Kitakyushu Fukuoka Prefecture £27 23 Feb - 24 Feb additional charges may apply Stay at this hotel in Kitakyushu. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, dry cleaning or laundry services and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Karato Fish Market and Amu Plaza ... 7.8/10 Good! (389 reviews) Room ok. Language barrier, difficult check-in. Machine check-in, not user friendly. Reviewed on 7 Nov 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=23%2F02%2F2026&endDate=24%2F02%2F2026&selected=57428091&PinnedHotelID=57428091&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635975869311) ![Hotel Relief Kokura Annex](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/37000000/36250000/36249200/36249135/7fb95331_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hotel Relief Kokura Annex 12-16 Konyamachi, Kokurakita-ku Kitakyushu Fukuoka £27 9 Mar - 10 Mar additional charges may apply Stay at this hotel in Kitakyushu. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, room service and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Tanga Market and Amu Plaza Kokura are located ... 8.4/10 Very Good! (193 reviews) Lots of comics and free food and drinks! Reviewed on 8 Dec 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=09%2F03%2F2026&endDate=10%2F03%2F2026&selected=36249135&PinnedHotelID=36249135&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635975869311) ![Nishitetsu Inn Kokura](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4600000/4594700/4594675/d7292d8e_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Nishitetsu Inn Kokura 1-4-11 Komemachi Kokurakita-ku Kitakyushu Fukuoka-ken £43 10 Mar - 11 Mar additional charges may apply Stay at this hotel in Kitakyushu. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, parking (surcharge) and in-room massages. Popular attractions Karato Fish Market and Amu Plaza Kokura are ... 8.4/10 Very Good! (1,002 reviews) Convenient location. Spa was great. Reviewed on 5 Oct 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=10%2F03%2F2026&endDate=11%2F03%2F2026&selected=4594675&PinnedHotelID=4594675&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635975869311) ![Premier Hotel Mojiko](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/13000000/12360000/12359300/12359254/eb966dc2_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Premier Hotel Mojiko 9-11, Minato-machi Kitakyushu Fukuoka-ken £42 9 Mar - 10 Mar additional charges may apply Stay at this hotel in Kitakyushu. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews) Amazing view Reviewed on 26 Dec 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=09%2F03%2F2026&endDate=10%2F03%2F2026&selected=12359254&PinnedHotelID=12359254&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635975869311) [See all 169 properties in Itabitsu](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=09%2F02%2F2026&endDate=10%2F02%2F2026®ionId=553248635975869311) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. 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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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Kokura.dx6336110) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Shinozaki If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Shinozaki and surrounding area, you can visit Kokura Racecourse and Tanga Market. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Kitakyushu-Shinozaki.dx3000755717) ![鴨鍋](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/1838/ee260204-8860-47dd-a59b-53fb9adf24da.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Higashishinozaki Higashishinozaki might not have many top sights, but Tanga Market and Kokura Castle are two attractions nearby that you can check out. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Kitakyushu-Higashishinozaki.dx553248635976383033) ![Tobata showing modern architecture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6336116/99a31bb5-c2e1-48fc-a4e9-c20fbb606cca.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Tobata Travellers like the museums in Tobata, and Kitakyushu City Art Museum is a top attraction you might want to visit. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Kitakyushu-Tobata.dx6336116) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Shioimachi While Shioimachi isn't home to many top sights, The Outlets Kitakyushu and Kitakyushu City Art Museum are some notable places to visit nearby. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Kitakyushu-Shioimachi.dx3000755718) ![C5WMNA Sugao Waterfall, Kitakyushu, Fukuoka, Japan](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6102766/5ed5e095-ef24-451a-9f90-ca928c80368f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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. 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