Hatabu 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
You can find out about the history of Kitakyushu with a trip to Kokura Castle. While in the area, you can find time to visit its shops.
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.
Riverwalk Kitakyushu
During your visit to Kitakyushu, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Riverwalk Kitakyushu. Take in the museums while you're in the area.
Kitakyushu Manga Museum
You can study the exhibits at Kitakyushu Manga Museum, a museum with a storied past, during your holiday in Kitakyushu. While in the area, you can find time to visit its shops.
Top hotels in Hatabu
JR Kyushu Station Hotel Kokura
Breakfast is good, but not top of the lines.
Reviewed on 26 Apr 2026
Premier Hotel Mojiko
We got a big help from Mr Io Choka when we checked in, he is super friendly and helpful since we have quite many luggages and he helped us to deliver our luggages to our room; able to help us to look for nearby restaurants. Our room is big and clean.
Reviewed on 28 Apr 2026
RIHGA Royal Hotel Kokura
Great breakfast buffet
Reviewed on 9 Apr 2026
Hotel Relief Kokura Annex
Check out is 10am. Once you check out, you are not allowed to stay and sit in the lobby, or they will change you extra.
Reviewed on 12 Apr 2026
Nishitetsu Inn Kokura
Close to train station.
Reviewed on 25 Apr 2026
Rakuten STAY Kokura Station
Excellent
Reviewed on 20 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Hatabu
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.
Kuzuha
While there might not be top attractions in Kuzuha, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Ganryujima and Moji Port.
Komorie
Komorie might not have many top sights, but Ganryujima and Sea Mall Shimonoseki are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Komatsucho
When in Komatsucho, you can plan a visit to Kitakyushu Manga Museum and Tanga Market, 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.
Tobata
Travellers like the museums in Tobata, and Kitakyushu City Art Museum is a top attraction you might want to visit.
