Kokura Travel Guide
Kitakyushu
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
Yasaka Shrine
After visiting Yasaka Shrine, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Kitakyushu. While in the area, you can find time to visit its shops.
Atago Shrine
Atago Shrine is just one of the places to see in Kitakyushu, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? While in the area, you can find time to visit its shops.
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.
Top hotels in Kokura
JR Kyushu Station Hotel Kokura
Such a lovely modern hotel. Decent size room with a view over the station which my husband loved. Good comfortable bed and very clean indeed. Staff spoke excellent English and were so helpful. Great location right by the shinkansen and JR station as well as Kokura itself. Would stay again.
Reviewed on 2 May 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
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
Hotel Livemax Kokura-ekimae
Great location.probably the closest hotel to the station. Lots of shopping and restaurants nearby. Clean .room has all the amenities
Reviewed on 29 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Kokura
Itabitsu
When in Itabitsu, you can plan a visit to Kokura Castle and Riverwalk Kitakyushu, 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.
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.
Tobata
Travellers like the museums in Tobata, and Kitakyushu City Art Museum is a top attraction you might want to visit.
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.
