Kokura Travel Guide

Kitakyushu

Kokura Castle which includes château or palace, heritage architecture and a river or creek
Kokura
Kokura Castle which includes a castle and heritage architecture
Yasaka Shrine featuring a city and a temple or place of worship
Kokura Castle showing interior views and château or palace

Popular places to visit

Kokura Castle showing château or palace and street scenes as well as a small group of people

Kokura Castle

Traditional Japanese gardens and a moat surround this picturesque replica castle, providing a peaceful break from the bustle of Kitakyushu.

Kokura Castle
Riverwalk 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.

Riverwalk Kitakyushu
Yasaka Shrine showing a temple or place of worship and religious aspects

Yasaka Shrine

Discover the long history entwined with sacred myths and exciting annual festivities of this shrine located adjacent to Kokura Castle.

Yasaka Shrine
Kyushu and Okinawa showing signage

Atago Shrine

Learn about the local history of Kitakyushu with a stop at Atago Shrine. While in the area, you can find time to visit its shops.

Atago Shrine
Mojiko Retro

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.

Mojiko Retro
Moji Port

Moji Port

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

Moji Port

Top hotels in Kokura

JR Kyushu Station Hotel Kokura
JR Kyushu Station Hotel Kokura
4 out of 5
Asano 1-1-1, Kokurakita-ku, Kitakyushu, Fukuoka
The price is ₹5,654 per night from 6 Apr to 7 Apr
₹5,654
₹6,219 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Apr - 7 Apr
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Kitakyushu. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,004 reviews)
"The staff was friendly, helpful, and efficient with check in/out. The location is conveniently located at the JR main station in Kokura. Appreciated the location, accessibility and cleanliness of the hotel. I also felt safe being a solo traveler."

Reviewed on 2 Mar 2025

JR Kyushu Station Hotel Kokura
RIHGA Royal Hotel Kokura
RIHGA Royal Hotel Kokura
3.5 out of 5
2-14-2 Asano, Kokurakita-ku, Kitakyushu, Fukuoka-ken
The price is ₹8,428 per night from 23 Mar to 24 Mar
₹8,428
₹10,661 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Mar - 24 Mar
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Kitakyushu. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 5 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,010 reviews)
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Reviewed on 29 Dec 2024

RIHGA Royal Hotel Kokura
Toyoko Inn Kokura-eki Kita-guchi
Toyoko Inn Kokura-eki Kita-guchi
3 out of 5
2-16-21 Asano, Kitakyushu, Fukuoka
The price is ₹4,949 per night from 13 Mar to 14 Mar
₹4,949
₹5,444 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Mar - 14 Mar
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Kitakyushu. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Karato Fish Market and Mojiko Retro are ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (266 reviews)
"Toyoko inn is always a great stay. Rooms are clean and comfy. Convenient location, friendly staff, good breakfast included. This hotel was very busy so breakfast was hard to find a seat. Bag lockers on the lobby were a great addition to store your bags before checkin (free). It’s always been a good ..."

Reviewed on 3 Mar 2025

Toyoko Inn Kokura-eki Kita-guchi
Rakuten STAY Kokura Station
Rakuten STAY Kokura Station
3 out of 5
1-chome-3-14 Komemachi Kokurakita Ward, Kitakyushu, Fukuoka
The price is ₹5,695 per night from 16 Mar to 17 Mar
₹5,695
₹6,288 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Mar - 17 Mar
Stay at this 3-star aparthotel in Kitakyushu. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour front desk and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Amu Plaza Kokura and Kitakyushu ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (177 reviews)
"convenient, clean, easy check in and check out, short walk from Kokura station. Exactly what we needed for a quick overnight between trains."

Reviewed on 19 Aug 2024

Rakuten STAY Kokura Station
Hotel Livemax Kokura-ekimae
Hotel Livemax Kokura-ekimae
2.5 out of 5
2-3-2 Kyomachi, Kokurakita-ku, Kitakyushu, Fukuoka Prefecture
The price is ₹2,934 per night from 2 Apr to 3 Apr
₹2,934
₹3,228 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Apr - 3 Apr
Stay at this hotel in Kitakyushu. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, dry cleaning or laundry services and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Amu Plaza Kokura and Kitakyushu ...
7.8/10 Good! (281 reviews)
"Ok-ish hotel for the price"

Reviewed on 1 Dec 2024

Hotel Livemax Kokura-ekimae
Art Hotel KOKURA New Tagawa
Art Hotel KOKURA New Tagawa
4 out of 5
3-46 Furusenbamachi Kita-ku, Kokura-shi, Kitakyushu, Fukuoka
The price is ₹3,114 per night from 10 Mar to 11 Mar
₹3,114
₹3,425 total
includes taxes & fees
10 Mar - 11 Mar
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Kitakyushu. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 3 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (683 reviews)
"It was a pretty basic old hotel. Nothing too fancy or notable, but also nothing to complain about. For the price, it was a nice stay (slept two nights). Note: hotel is older, with that old carpet/wood smell. Wouldn’t say it’s a 4* hotel, but decent for a good rest."

Reviewed on 19 Feb 2025

Art Hotel KOKURA New Tagawa
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Other neighbourhoods around Kokura

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Itabitsu

When in Itabitsu, you can plan a visit to Yasaka Shrine and Kokura Castle, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Itabitsu
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Higashishinozaki

Higashishinozaki might not have many top sights, but Tanga Market and Kokura Castle are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Higashishinozaki
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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.

Shinozaki
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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.

Kokuraminami Ward
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Tobata

Travellers like the museums in Tobata, and Kitakyushu City Art Museum is a top attraction you might want to visit.

Tobata
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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.

Dairishimmachi

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