Aoyama 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
Private Day Trip around Yamaguchi City from Fukuoka with Minibus
Top hotels in Aoyama
RIHGA Royal Hotel Kokura
Perfect location with delicious breakfast buffet.
Reviewed on 15 Nov 2025
JR Kyushu Station Hotel Kokura
The room was clean and spacious with a nice view of the city. I really enjoyed the buffet breakfast, especially the omelet station.
Reviewed on 3 Dec 2025
Quintessa Hotel Kokura Comic&Books
スタッフの方がすごく親切で優しかったです。清潔で居心地が良いお部屋でした。窓が開いたのも良かったです。駅から近いのにとっても静かでした。 マンガ読み放題も良いサービスでした。 朝ご飯のカレーライスもサラダも美味しかったです。 次回小倉に来ることがあればまたぜひ泊まりたいです。
Reviewed on 27 Apr 2025
Hotel Relief Kokura Annex
Lots of comic books! Drink and food service was great!
Reviewed on 2 Apr 2025
Mercure Fukuoka Munakata Resort & Spa
Hotel interior a bit old overall ok
Reviewed on 2 Dec 2025
Hotel Livemax Kokura-ekimae
Room ok. Language barrier, difficult check-in. Machine check-in, not user friendly.
Reviewed on 7 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Aoyama
Kurosaki
While there might not be top attractions in Kurosaki, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Shiroyama Ryokuchi Park and Kitakyushu Municipal Children's Culture and Science Museum.
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.
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 Kitakyushu Environment Museum, and jump on the metro at Edamitsu Station to get around the city.
Shioimachi
While Shioimachi isn't home to many top sights, The Outlets Kitakyushu and Kitakyushu City Art Museum are some notable places to visit nearby.
Koyanose
Travellers like the museums in Koyanose, and Edo Light Museum is a top attraction you might want to visit.
Tobata
Travellers like the museums in Tobata, and Kitakyushu City Art Museum is a top attraction you might want to visit.
Aoyama Travel Guide
- Karato Fish Market
- Kokura Racecourse
- Kokura Castle
- Riverwalk Kitakyushu
- Sea Mall Shimonoseki
- Shimonoseki Fish Market
- Mt. Sarakura
- Miyajidake Shrine
- Yasaka Shrine
- Ganryujima
- Kitakyushu Environment Museum
- Kitakyushu Municipal Children's Culture and Science Museum
- Sumiyoshi Shrine
- Itozu no mori Zoological Park
