Kokura Travel Guide

Kitakyushu

A traditional Japanese castle with a stone wall and a river in the foreground.
A stone monument with inscriptions, surrounded by trees and a stone wall.
A traditional Japanese castle with a stone base and multiple tiers, surrounded by a body of water and trees.
A group of people in traditional Japanese kimonos walking through a temple entrance.
A display case with traditional Japanese artifacts, including a helmet, a sword, and a scroll with calligraphy.

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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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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 ฿2,018 per night from 30 Aug to 31 Aug
฿2,018
฿2,220 total
30 Aug - 31 Aug
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 ...
JR Kyushu Station Hotel Kokura
Hotel Relief Kokura Annex

Hotel Relief Kokura Annex

3 out of 5
12-16 Konyamachi, Kokurakita-ku Kitakyushu Fukuoka
The price is ฿1,178 per night from 16 Aug to 17 Aug
฿1,178
฿1,296 total
16 Aug - 17 Aug
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! (258 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
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 ฿1,852 per night from 9 Aug to 10 Aug
฿1,852
฿2,038 total
9 Aug - 10 Aug
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Kitakyushu. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Karato Fish Market and Kitakyushu ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (498 reviews)
"Clean, simple accommodation close to the train station. The room is larger than other business hotels we have stayed in. The bed and pillow may be uncomfortable for travellers from Europe and North America. Japanese breakfast. Pleasant staff."

Reviewed on 22 May 2026

Toyoko Inn Kokura-eki Kita-guchi
Nishitetsu Inn Kokura

Nishitetsu Inn Kokura

3 out of 5
1-4-11 Komemachi Kokurakita-ku Kitakyushu Fukuoka-ken
The price is ฿2,174 per night from 16 Aug to 17 Aug
฿2,174
฿2,630 total
16 Aug - 17 Aug
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 ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,003 reviews)
"Close to train station."

Reviewed on 25 Apr 2026

Nishitetsu Inn Kokura
RELIEF KOKURA ANNEX Book & Stay

RELIEF KOKURA ANNEX Book & Stay

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! (216 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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Rakuten STAY Kokura Station

Rakuten STAY Kokura Station

3 out of 5
1-chome-3-14 Komemachi Kokurakita Ward Kitakyushu Fukuoka
The price is ฿2,414 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
฿2,414
฿2,656 total
31 Aug - 1 Sept
Stay at this aparthotel in Kitakyushu. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour front desk and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Karato Fish Market and Amu Plaza Kokura ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (300 reviews)
"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 1 May 2026

Rakuten STAY Kokura Station
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Where to stay in Kokura

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

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.

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 Museum of Natural and Human History, and jump on the metro at Edamitsu Station to get around the city.

A red bridge spanning a river, surrounded by greenery and city buildings.
Photo by shikabane taro
Open Photo by shikabane taro

Tobata

Travellers like the museums in Tobata, and Kitakyushu City Art Museum is a top attraction you might want to visit.

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