Wakamatsu Ward Travel Guide

Kitakyushu

A coastal cityscape with a prominent red bridge spanning a calm body of water.
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A calm body of water with a mountain in the background and buildings along the shore.
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A body of water with waves, a boat, and a mountain in the background.
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A waterfront with a chain barrier, calm water, and a mountain in the background.
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A body of water with waves, a mountain in the background, and a partly cloudy sky.
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Stay near popular Wakamatsu Ward attractions

Green Park

7.8/10 (10 reviews)
Explore the great outdoors at Green Park, a lovely green space in Kitakyushu. Discover the hot springs while you're in the area.
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Things to do

Explore Mojiko Port Cruise & Straits Adventure

Explore Mojiko Port Cruise & Straits Adventure

£148
per adult
Explore Mojiko Port Cruise & Straits Adventure
Shimonoseki & Moji Port Full-Day Private Trip with Government-Licensed Guide

Shimonoseki & Moji Port Full-Day Private Trip with Government-Licensed Guide

£232
per adult
Shimonoseki & Moji Port Full-Day Private Trip with Government-Licensed Guide
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Top hotels in Wakamatsu Ward

Kamenoi Hotel Genkainada

Kamenoi Hotel Genkainada

4 out of 5
2829,Arige,Wakamatsu Kitakyushu Fukuoka
The price is £136 per night from 8 Jul to 9 Jul
£136
8 Jul - 9 Jul
additional charges may apply
Stay at this ryokan in Kitakyushu. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and hot springs on-site. Popular attractions Myokensaki Lighthouse and Iwaya Beach are located ...
8.4/10 Very good! (34 reviews)
"Ocean view room and near seaside attractions."

Reviewed on 17 Jan 2026

Kamenoi Hotel Genkainada
Hotel Route Inn Kitakyushu Wakamatsu Ekihigashi

Hotel Route Inn Kitakyushu Wakamatsu Ekihigashi

3 out of 5
3-6-6, Hommachi, Wakamatsu-ku Kitakyushu Fukuoka-ken
The price is £49 per night from 9 Jul to 10 Jul
£49
9 Jul - 10 Jul
additional charges may apply
Stay at this hotel in Kitakyushu. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Takatoyama Park and The Outlets Kitakyushu are ...
8.2/10 Very good! (141 reviews)
"The room was clean and comfortable. Check in was quick. The only problem I had was after checking out, I forgot to take a card for the parking security gate, so had to go nack to the ftont desk to get one."

Reviewed on 6 Dec 2025

Hotel Route Inn Kitakyushu Wakamatsu Ekihigashi
Hotel Route-Inn Kitakyushu-Wakamatsu Ekihigashi

Hotel Route-Inn Kitakyushu-Wakamatsu Ekihigashi

2 out of 5
3 Chome-6-6 Honmachi Kitakyushu City Fukuoka Prefecture
Stay at this hotel in Kitakyushu. Enjoy free parking, breakfast (surcharge) and dry cleaning or laundry services. Popular attractions Takatoyama Park and The ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2 reviews)
"服務態度非常好"

Reviewed on 19 Apr 2026

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Hotel Route-Inn Kitakyushu-Wakamatsu Ekihigashi
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 13 Jul to 14 Jul
£52
13 Jul - 14 Jul
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! (1,194 reviews)
"It was so nice to stay there. And so convenient to go anywhere."

Reviewed on 29 Jun 2026

JR Kyushu Station Hotel Kokura
Premier Hotel Mojiko

Premier Hotel Mojiko

4 out of 5
9-11, Minato-machi Kitakyushu Fukuoka-ken
The price is £41 per night from 21 Jul to 22 Jul
£41
21 Jul - 22 Jul
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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,005 reviews)
"ロケーションもよく部屋も広くキレイでした。 朝食のブュッフェも充実していて満足でした。 また行きたいです。"

Reviewed on 27 Jun 2026

Premier Hotel Mojiko
Hotel Relief Kokura Annex

Hotel Relief Kokura Annex

3 out of 5
12-16 Konyamachi, Kokurakita-ku Kitakyushu Fukuoka
The price is £27 per night from 12 Jul to 13 Jul
£27
12 Jul - 13 Jul
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! (252 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
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Where to stay in Wakamatsu Ward

Find the best Wakamatsu Ward areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A traditional Japanese building with a multi-tiered roof, a stone wall, and a person in a kimono riding a bicycle with a guide.

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.

A sunset over a bridge with a river below.
Photo by Shoko Yoshimura
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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.

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 Hiraodai Countryside 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 Shiroyama Ryokuchi Park or Edo Light Museum.

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.

Wakamatsu Ward Travel Guide

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