Title: Kokuraminami Ward Travel Guide: Best of Kokuraminami Ward, Kitakyushu Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Kokuraminami Ward](https://expedia.co.uk/Kokuraminami-Ward-Kitakyushu-Hotels.0-n3000729265-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-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)[Kokuraminami Ward Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Kokuraminami-Ward.d3000729265.Car-Hire-Guide)[Kokuraminami Ward Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Kokuraminami-Ward.d3000729265.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Kokuraminami Ward Travel Guide ## Kitakyushu ![C5WMNA Sugao Waterfall, Kitakyushu, Fukuoka, Japan](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6102766/5ed5e095-ef24-451a-9f90-ca928c80368f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![C5WMNA Sugao Waterfall, Kitakyushu, Fukuoka, Japan](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6102766/5ed5e095-ef24-451a-9f90-ca928c80368f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![朽網駅の空港口より望む下曽根方面](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000729265/7bb56619-2016-46ce-ad4e-de504ea0de75.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000729265/7bb56619-2016-46ce-ad4e-de504ea0de75.jpg) by [そらみみ](//commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/User:%E3%81%9D%E3%82%89%E3%81%BF%E3%81%BF) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0)) ![朽網駅のホーム(奥は苅田方面)](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000729265/d0dafa62-cc1e-452b-9d00-01fa843c373b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000729265/d0dafa62-cc1e-452b-9d00-01fa843c373b.jpg) by [そらみみ](//commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/User:%E3%81%9D%E3%82%89%E3%81%BF%E3%81%BF) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0)) ## Visit Kokuraminami Ward Things to do Hotels Where to stay [Kitakyushu travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Kitakyushu.dx6128399) --- ### Popular places to visit ![C5WMNA Sugao Waterfall, Kitakyushu, Fukuoka, Japan](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6102766/5ed5e095-ef24-451a-9f90-ca928c80368f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Sugao-No-Taki-Waterfall-Kitakyushu.d6102766.Attraction) ![Kawachi Wisteria Garden is absolutely stunning! Ensure to check the blooming period before heading there as the Wisterias only bloom on a certain week usually in early May. #LifeAtExpedia](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/1838/df349b83-205b-4a1d-bcc7-5707f0d8c5e4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Kitakyushu-Quasi-National-Park-Kitakyushu.d626311578057699328.Attraction) ![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) ### Things to do ![Fukuoka Seafood Market and Local Flavors Day Tour with Dazaifu](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50871726/64dc6036-ec41-47f2-98c8-d44350f84373.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) ![The Motonosumi Shrine's torii tunnel, with 123 red torii gates stretching along the hillside to the edge of a cliff, creates a breathtaking landscape with the blue sky,](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49379107/f425d093-dfa0-407f-9c5f-9fe483141949.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Akiyoshido Cave & Motonosumi Shrine Coastline & Spelunking Tour £66 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/akiyoshido-cave-motonosumi-shrine-coastline-spelunking-tour.a49379107.activity-details) ![Yamaguchi Akiyoshido Cave & Shrine Day Tour From Fukuoka](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49374559/a80a6441-7083-4277-bb22-6ee54c5138e8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Yamaguchi Akiyoshido Cave and Shrine Day Tour From Fukuoka £89 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/yamaguchi-akiyoshido-cave-and-shrine-day-tour-from-fukuoka.a49374559.activity-details) ![Kitakyushu Half-Day Private Trip with Government-Licensed Guide](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/3004402/23674e83-db3f-485c-ad0c-a081f29d022f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Kitakyushu 4hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide £173 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/kitakyushu-4hr-private-tour-with-government-licensed-guide.a3004402.activity-details) ![DO-TON-BORI, Osaka city](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49395225/e3357c6a-5d6d-4559-bfe7-76ae95abfe17.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 3 Day Trip to Osaka From Fukuoka via SANYO with Minibus7m £2,891 per traveller [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/3-day-trip-to-osaka-from-fukuoka-via-sanyo-with-minibus7m.a49395225.activity-details) !["< Lunch-3 and guided walk > Izumo Taisha, Taishacho Kizukihigashi, Izumo, Shimane"](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/5123410/c2e699e5-a6b0-4c7c-b680-e6d81cacbe02.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 3-Day ONE WAY Bus Tour to Hiroshima via SAN'IN from Fukuoka £2,872 per traveller [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/3-day-one-way-bus-tour-to-hiroshima-via-sanin-from-fukuoka.a5123410.activity-details) [See all activities in Kitakyushu](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Kitakyushu.d6128399.Travel-Guide-Activities) --- ## Top hotels in Kokuraminami Ward ![Toyoko Inn Kitakyushu Kuko](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/18000000/17370000/17369900/17369858/0cf0863b_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Toyoko Inn Kitakyushu Kuko 2-4, Kukokita-machi Kokuraminami-ku Kitakyushu Fukuoka £38 19 Feb - 20 Feb additional charges may apply Stay at this hotel in Kitakyushu. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the clean rooms in their reviews. 8.8/10 Excellent! (848 reviews) Surprisingly cheap and super clean! They serve free breakfast and curry rice for dinner. Rate per night was only $50 dollars including breakfast and dinner! Reviewed on 11 Oct 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=19%2F02%2F2026&endDate=20%2F02%2F2026&selected=17369858&PinnedHotelID=17369858&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=3000729265) ![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=3000729265) ![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=3000729265) ![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=3000729265) ![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 2 Mar - 3 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=02%2F03%2F2026&endDate=03%2F03%2F2026&selected=36249135&PinnedHotelID=36249135&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=3000729265) ![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 Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay £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=3000729265) [See all 210 properties in Kokuraminami Ward](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=10%2F02%2F2026&endDate=11%2F02%2F2026®ionId=3000729265) 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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[](https://expedia.co.uk/Kitakyushu-Higashishinozaki.dx553248635976383033) ![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) ![Kokura Castle which includes château or palace, heritage architecture and a river or creek](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6102760/896803eb-ac8c-445f-841f-1e686ded7745.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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. [](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) ### Itabitsu When in Itabitsu, you can plan a visit to Kokura Castle and Riverwalk Kitakyushu, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Itabitsu.dx553248635975869311) ![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) ### Dairishimmachi When in Dairishimmachi, you can plan a visit to Mikuni World Stadium Kitakyushu and Kitakyushu Manga Museum, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Kitakyushu-Dairishimmachi.dx3000755710) ![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) ### Sone Though Sone may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Kokura Racecourse and Kitakyushu City Baseball Field. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Kitakyushu-Sone.dx3000750128) --- --- - [Stays](?pwaLob=wizard-hotel-pwa-v2) - [Packages](?pwaLob=wizard-package-pwa) - [Flights](?pwaLob=wizard-flight-pwa) - [Things to do](?pwaLob=wizard-lx-pwa) - [Cruises](?pwaLob=wizard-cruise-pwa) - [Cars](?pwaLob=wizard-car-pwa) # Kokuraminami Ward Travel Guide ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels when you book in the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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