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 Kitakyushu Quasi-National Park or Kissho-ji Temple.
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.
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.
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 The Outlets Kitakyushu, and jump on the metro at Edamitsu Station to get around the city.
JR Kyushu Station Hotel Kokura
Asano 1-1-1, Kokurakita-ku, Kitakyushu, Fukuoka
The price is SAR 1,075 per night from Aug 13 to Aug 14
SAR 1,075
SAR 1,183 total
13 Aug - 14 Aug
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! (1,065 reviews)
"Fantastic for transport and shopping and walking distance to stadium"
Reviewed on 6 July 2025
RIHGA Royal Hotel Kokura
2-14-2 Asano, Kokurakita-ku, Kitakyushu, Fukuoka-ken
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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,004 reviews)
"Very specious, probably one of the bigger rooms we’ve stayed in Japan. Friendly staffs are eager to help."
Reviewed on 30 June 2025
Premier Hotel Mojiko
9-11, Minato-machi, Moji Ward, Kitakyushu, Fukuoka-ken
The price is SAR 210 per night from Jul 24 to Jul 25
SAR 210
SAR 259 total
24 Jul - 25 Jul
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Kitakyushu. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,004 reviews)
"Directly infront of this waterfront hotel with rooms with the view of the lighted up car bridge and pedestrian bridge, is a ferry that people can take to go to the fish market full of sushi selection a la carte. Quality at fish market is average since there is a restaurant with very high quality ..."
Reviewed on 1 May 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 ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (208 reviews)
"Great location and value with a good size room."
Reviewed on 18 July 2025
GRAND BASE Mojiko
11-28 Nishikimachi, Moji, Kitakyushu, Fukuoka
Stay at this 3-star apartment in Kitakyushu. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and slippers. Our guests praise the property condition in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (107 reviews)
"Mojiko offers an intriguing destination for visitors. However, this property requires significant updating. The furnishings show considerable wear, with noticeable stains and odors on both the sofa and carpeting. The inadequate soundproofing of windows allows excessive street noise to penetrate the ..."
Reviewed on 3 November 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 ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (28 reviews)
"とても清潔で家族4人で泊まるには十分な広さです。真横の駐車場が空いてないと、少し離れたコインパーキングに停めないといけないのと、タブレット入力によるチェックインは、子ども含めて全員の個人情報を一つずつ入れていく形なので、部屋に行く前にやたら時間がかかってしまったのが残念でした。海外からの方はパスポートの写真を撮ったりと、更に時間がかかります。住所など、コピペで済む情報は手間をカットしてもらうなどしていただくと、更に便利だと感じました。"
Reviewed on 11 July 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.
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.
Moji Port
Explore the waterfront in Kitakyushu with a trip to Moji Port. Experience the area's museums and theater scene.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
- Shimonoseki Marine Science Museum
- West Japan General Exhibition Center
- Moji Port
- Kokura Castle
- Kokura Racecourse
- Sea Mall Shimonoseki
- Riverwalk Kitakyushu
- Shimonoseki Fish Market
- Kanmon Bridge
- Tanga Market
- Mt. Sarakura
- Kawachi Wisteria Garden
- Yasaka Shrine
- Kitakyushu Manga Museum
- Hiraodai Countryside Park
- The Outlets Kitakyushu
- Kitakyushu City Art Museum
- Itozu no mori Zoological Park
- Ganryujima
- Iwaya Beach
- Mojiko Retro Observatory
- Kyushu Railway Memorial
- Kitakyushu International Conference Center
- Akama Shrine
- Kitakyushu Environment Museum
- Mikuni World Stadium Kitakyushu
- Chofu Garden
- Museum of Natural and Human History
- Kitakyushu Municipal Children's Culture and Science Museum
- Mekari Park