Shinozaki 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.
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.
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.
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 Shinozaki
JR Kyushu Station Hotel Kokura
air con is good, laundry machine is super too room is clean, staff is great.
Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026
RIHGA Royal Hotel Kokura
Needed to pay 3000 yen per person to go to the pool that was listed as a property amenity. Only those who are on a higher floor have access included with their room. Since we weren't on a top floor room - just the 23rd floor, we were told we would need to pay extra to access it. Really, the pool ...
Reviewed on 13 Mar 2026
Hotel Livemax Kokura-ekimae
Room ok. Language barrier, difficult check-in. Machine check-in, not user friendly.
Reviewed on 7 Nov 2025
Nishitetsu Inn Kokura
Premier Hotel Mojiko
Nice hotel and friendly staff. Great views.
Reviewed on 11 Mar 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
Other neighbourhoods around Shinozaki
Higashishinozaki
Higashishinozaki might not have many top sights, but Tanga Market and Kokura Castle are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
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.
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 Kitakyushu Quasi-National Park.
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 Museum of Natural and Human History, and jump on the metro at Edamitsu Station to get around the city.
Tobata
Travellers like the museums in Tobata, and Kitakyushu City Art Museum is a top attraction you might want to visit.
