Kokuraminami Ward Travel Guide
Kitakyushu
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Popular places to visit

Kitakyushu Quasi-National Park
Explore the great outdoors at Kitakyushu Quasi-National Park, a lovely green space in Kitakyushu. While you're in the area, wander around the parks.

Sugao No Taki Waterfall
Explore the great outdoors at Sugao No Taki Waterfall, a lovely green space in Kitakyushu. Discover the hot springs while you're in the area.

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.

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.

Moji Port
Explore the waterfront in Kitakyushu with a trip to Moji Port. Experience the area's museums and theatre scene.

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.
Top hotels in Kokuraminami Ward

Toyoko Inn Kitakyushu Kuko

Blueport Hotel Kanda Kitakyushu Airport

RIHGA Royal Hotel Kokura
good stuff
Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026

JR Kyushu Station Hotel Kokura
Stay for 4 nights, room is spacois and good. The lounge is good. The staff service is fantastic. Only the food quality of buffet breakfast is just ok, very simple, not many choices. I will stay again.
Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026

Hotel Relief Kokura Annex
Appreciated for the free udon mee, coffee and curry rice provided. Nice concept but 1st time in my travelling got asked to leave the HOTEL LOBBY after checked out time
Reviewed on 4 Feb 2026

Hotel Livemax Kokura-ekimae
Room ok. Language barrier, difficult check-in. Machine check-in, not user friendly.
Reviewed on 7 Nov 2025
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Other neighbourhoods around Kokuraminami Ward

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 Kokura Racecourse and Tanga Market.

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.

Itabitsu
When in Itabitsu, you can plan a visit to Kokura Castle and Riverwalk Kitakyushu, 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.

Sone
Though Sone may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Kokura Racecourse and Kitakyushu City Baseball Field.



