5/5 - Excellent
Verified traveler
Great city with a lot of history
Kitakyushu
Travel Guide
Visit Kitakyushu
Where to stay in Kitakyushu
Kokura
4.5/5(2 area reviews)
Discover the largest shopping areas in Kitakyūshū, such as Uomachi, and explore Tanga Market's fresh offerings. Stroll to Kokura Castle and Riverwalk Kitakyūshū shopping complex, just a ten-minute walk from JR Kokura Station.
Moji
Stroll around the charming waterfront at Mojiko Retro, admiring historic buildings like the replica of Rome's Termini Station and the unique Blue Wing drawbridge. Enjoy the walkable neighborhood and explore the nearby Shiranoe botanical gardens.
Yahatanishi
You'll enjoy the museums and parks in Yahatanishi. You might want to make time for a stop at Kissho-ji Temple or Shiroyama Ryokuchi Park.
Kokuraminami Ward
Primarily rural and undeveloped, this ward boasts the picturesque Hiraodai karst plateau and Sugao no taki waterfall. Shimosone shopping mall offers retail options, while Kitakyūshū Airport provides convenient travel access.
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.
Kurosaki
4.5/5(2 area reviews)
When in Kurosaki, you can plan a visit to Kitakyushu Municipal Children's Culture and Science Museum and Mt. Sarakura, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
JR Kyushu Station Hotel Kokura
Asano 1-1-1, Kokurakita-ku, Kitakyushu, Fukuoka
The price is SAR 348 per night from Jun 1 to Jun 2
SAR 348
SAR 383 total
1 Jun - 2 Jun
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Kitakyushu. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,014 reviews)
"Came down from train station right to the doorstep of the hotel, super convenient. Room was clean and decently spacious. Aircon was a bit wonky. Staff was friendly and helpful, highly recommended"
Reviewed on 24 May 2025
RIHGA Royal Hotel Kokura
2-14-2 Asano, Kokurakita-ku, Kitakyushu, Fukuoka-ken
The price is SAR 431 per night from Jun 8 to Jun 9
SAR 431
SAR 546 total
8 Jun - 9 Jun
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Kitakyushu. Enjoy free WiFi, 5 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
"Great location for conference next door. Restaurants really good as welll - try the tempura"
Reviewed on 28 May 2025
Quintessa Hotel Kokura Comic&Books
1-chome-3-6 Asano, Kokurakita Ward, Kitakyushu, Fukuoka
The price is SAR 188 per night from Jun 29 to Jun 30
SAR 188
SAR 209 total
29 Jun - 30 Jun
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Kitakyushu. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Karato Fish Market and Amu Plaza Kokura ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (192 reviews)
"スタッフの方がすごく親切で優しかったです。清潔で居心地が良いお部屋でした。窓が開いたのも良かったです。駅から近いのにとっても静かでした。 マンガ読み放題も良いサービスでした。 朝ご飯のカレーライスもサラダも美味しかったです。 次回小倉に来ることがあればまたぜひ泊まりたいです。"
Reviewed on 27 April 2025
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Rakuten STAY Kokura Station
1-chome-3-14 Komemachi Kokurakita Ward, Kitakyushu, Fukuoka
Stay at this 3-star aparthotel in Kitakyushu. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Karato Fish Market and Amu Plaza ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (193 reviews)
"Good location, it's walking distance from the main shopping and dining area. Convenient store just around the corner. The rooms are big and clean. It has refrigerator, microwave, sink, and portable stove for cooking. Also have hangers for hanging clothes. The bathroom and toilet size are big too. ..."
Reviewed on 27 April 2025
GRAND BASE Mojiko
11-28 Nishikimachi, Moji, Kitakyushu, Fukuoka
Stay at this 3-star apartment in Kitakyushu. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the property condition in our reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (106 reviews)
"for the prize ok"
Reviewed on 30 June 2024
FUKUOKA MOJIKO Stay
3-16 Moji Honmachi, Kitakyushu, Fukuoka
Stay at this 3-star apartment in Kitakyushu. Enjoy free WiFi, laundry facilities, and slippers. Popular attractions Mojiko Retro and Karato Fish Market are located ...
"受付の方の対応も良く、オシャレでキレイでした！ 受付で教えていただいたパン屋さんのモーニングも美味しかったです。"
Reviewed on 2 September 2023
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Popular places to visit
Mojiko Retro
4.5/5(9 reviews)
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
4.5/5(9 reviews)
You can find out about the history of Kitakyushu with a stop at 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 theater scene.
Riverwalk Kitakyushu
4.5/5(10 reviews)
During your visit to Kitakyushu, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs 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.
Yasaka Shrine
4/5(1 review)
You can learn about the history of Kitakyushu when you stop by Yasaka Shrine. While in the area, you can find time to visit its shops.
Reviews of Kitakyushu
4.4
Top Destination
5/5 - Excellent
Verified traveler
I visit the Kitakyushu area at least twice a month on business. I frequently stay at local hotels as my business (wedding minister), requires me to conduct weddings on both Saturdays and Sundays aas well as many Japanese national holidays. Nice place
4/5 - Good
Verified traveler
Although I was there on business for this latest trip, I have visited the area before when I had more time t explore. As a foreign visitor, (albeit one who has lived and worked in Japan for over 30 years), Kokura is one of my favorite locations.
4/5 - Good
Verified traveler
I travel to Kitakyushu and Fukuoka a couple of times a month for business. The areas around both cities offer several types of interesting places to visit on one's free time, from temples and castles to shopping and museums. Highly recommended to are
4/5 - Good
Yumi
Enjoyed castle. Our family history linked here
Other places like Kitakyushu
- Karato Fish Market
- Mojiko Retro
- Kokura Racecourse
- Shimonoseki Marine Science Museum
- Kokura Castle
- West Japan General Exhibition Center
- Moji Port
- Riverwalk Kitakyushu
- Sea Mall Shimonoseki
- Shimonoseki Fish Market
- Tanga Market
- Kawachi Wisteria Garden
- Mt. Sarakura
- Yasaka Shrine
- The Outlets Kitakyushu
- Kitakyushu Manga Museum
- Kanmon Bridge
- Hiraodai Countryside Park
- Ganryujima
- Kitakyushu City Art Museum
- Museum of Natural and Human History
- Mojiko Retro Observatory
- Kitakyushu Environment Museum
- Kitakyushu Municipal Children's Culture and Science Museum
- Itozu no mori Zoological Park
- Kitakyushu International Conference Center
- Shimonoseki Tourist Information Center
- Iwaya Beach
- Shimonoseki City Art Museum
- Seicho Matsumoto Memorial
- Mikuni World Stadium Kitakyushu
- Takatoyama Park