Kokura Travel Guide

Kitakyushu

A traditional Japanese building with a multi-tiered roof, a stone wall, and a person in a kimono riding a bicycle with a guide.
A traditional Japanese castle with a large central tower, surrounded by a moat and stone walls.
A modern urban landscape with a prominent red building, a traditional white building, and a tall skyscraper.
Traditional Japanese architecture along a river with stone walls and wooden walkways.
A traditional Japanese castle with a pond in the foreground, surrounded by lush greenery and stone walls.

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A traditional Japanese castle with a stone wall and a river in the foreground.

Kokura Castle

8.6/10 (450 reviews)
Traditional Japanese gardens and a moat surround this picturesque replica castle, providing a peaceful break from the bustle of Kitakyushu.
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Things to do

Mojiko Guided Tour with Kanmon Cruise in Kitakyushu, Fukuoka

Mojiko Guided Tour with Kanmon Cruise in Kitakyushu, Fukuoka

£152
per adult
Mojiko Guided Tour with Kanmon Cruise in Kitakyushu, Fukuoka
Shimonoseki & Moji Port Private Tour in 1 Day with Licensed Guide

Shimonoseki & Moji Port Private Tour in 1 Day with Licensed Guide

£236
per adult
Shimonoseki & Moji Port Private Tour in 1 Day with Licensed Guide
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Top hotels in Kokura

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 £52 per night from 1 Dec to 2 Dec
£52
1 Dec - 2 Dec
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 ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,169 reviews)
"It's great that it's on top of the train station."

Reviewed on 11 Nov 2026

JR Kyushu Station Hotel Kokura
RIHGA Royal Hotel Kokura

RIHGA Royal Hotel Kokura

3.5 out of 5
2-14-2 Asano Kitakyushu Fukuoka-ken
The price is £96 per night from 14 Dec to 15 Dec
£96
14 Dec - 15 Dec
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 ...
RIHGA Royal Hotel Kokura
Hotel Relief Kokura Annex

Hotel Relief Kokura Annex

3 out of 5
12-16 Konyamachi, Kokurakita-ku Kitakyushu Fukuoka
The price is £36 per night from 13 Dec to 14 Dec
£36
13 Dec - 14 Dec
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 ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (295 reviews)
"Room was moist with poor ventilation. Also can’t go in the lobby before check in or after check out without an additional charge. Lobby is nice."

Reviewed on 13 May 2026

Hotel Relief Kokura Annex
Daiwa Roynet Hotel Kokura Ekimae

Daiwa Roynet Hotel Kokura Ekimae

3.5 out of 5
Kokura Kitaku Uomachi 1-5-14 Kitakyushu Fukuoka
The price is £102 per night from 7 Dec to 8 Dec
£102
7 Dec - 8 Dec
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 in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
Daiwa Roynet Hotel 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 £46 per night from 14 Dec to 15 Dec
£46
14 Dec - 15 Dec
additional charges may apply
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Kitakyushu. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Karato Fish Market and Kitakyushu ...
Toyoko Inn Kokura-eki Kita-guchi
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2.5 out of 5
12-16 Konya Machi, Kokurakita-ku Kitakyushu Fukuoka Prefecture
Stay at this hotel in Kitakyushu. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Tanga Market and Amu Plaza Kokura are located ...
8/10 Very good! (228 reviews)
"I hardly slept on my 3 night stay. The pictures show it as a private room but there is no ceiling so you are technically in a cubical sharing a room with 8 other very loud people. The noise was completely unreasonable and I will never stay at this property again. The slamming of the doors, crunching ..."

Reviewed on 25 Apr 2025

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Where to stay in Kokura

Find the best Kokura areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A traditional Japanese building with a sloped roof and wooden facade, surrounded by a well-maintained garden and a paved walkway.

Moji

You'll enjoy the restaurants and museums in Moji. You might want to make time for a stop at Moji Port or Mojiko Retro Observatory.

A multi-tiered waterfall in a forested area with rocky terrain and lush greenery.

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 Kitakyushu Quasi-National Park.

A brightly lit historic building with a green roof and a covered courtyard.

Yahatanishi

You'll enjoy the museums and parks in Yahatanishi. You might want to make time for a stop at Kitakyushu Quasi-National Park or Shiroyama Ryokuchi Park.

Kurosaki

While there might not be top attractions in Kurosaki, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Kitakyushu Municipal Children's Culture and Science Museum and Mt. Sarakura.

A museum with dinosaur skeletons on display.

Yahatahigashi

Well liked for its mountain views and museums, Yahatahigashi is worth a visit. Check out the variety of things to see and do like Mt. Sarakura and The Outlets Kitakyushu, and jump on the metro at Edamitsu Station to get around the city.

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