Sone Travel Guide
Kitakyushu
Popular places to visit
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.
Moji Port
Explore the waterfront in Kitakyushu with a trip to Moji Port. Experience the area's museums and theatre scene.
Kokura Castle
Traditional Japanese gardens and a moat surround this picturesque replica castle, providing a peaceful break from the bustle of Kitakyushu.
Riverwalk Kitakyushu
This vast shopping center on the Murasaki River combines a multitude of outlets with an arts center, museum and outdoor recreation space.
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.
Yasaka Shrine
Discover the long history entwined with sacred myths and exciting annual festivities of this shrine located adjacent to Kokura Castle.
Things to do
Mojiko Karato Market Motonosumi Shrine Day Tour from Fukuoka
Private Day Trip around Yamaguchi City from Fukuoka with Minibus
Top hotels in Sone
JR Kyushu Station Hotel Kokura
Reviewed on 23 Jul 2025
RIHGA Royal Hotel Kokura
Reviewed on 23 Jul 2025
Premier Hotel Mojiko
Reviewed on 1 May 2025
Hotel Relief Kokura Annex
Reviewed on 2 Apr 2025
Toyoko Inn Kokura-eki Kita-guchi
Reviewed on 6 Apr 2025
Art Hotel KOKURA New Tagawa
Reviewed on 21 Mar 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Sone
Tsunemi
While visiting Tsunemi, you might make a stop by sights like Tanga Market and Riverwalk Kitakyushu.
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.
Komatsucho
When in Komatsucho, you can plan a visit to Ganryujima and Kitakyushu Manga Museum, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
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.
Higashishinozaki
Higashishinozaki might not have many top sights, but Tanga Market and Kokura Castle are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Shinozaki
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Shinozaki and surrounding area, you can visit Itozu no mori Zoological Park and Kokura Racecourse.