Kitakyushu

Travel Guide

A traditional Japanese castle with a stone wall and a river in the foreground.
A river with traditional architecture on one side and modern buildings on the other.
A dinosaur skeleton exhibit in a museum.
A train on an elevated track with modern buildings in the background.
A space shuttle launch pad with a roller coaster nearby.

Where to stay in Kitakyushu

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A traditional Japanese building with a multi-tiered roof, a stone wall, and a person in a kimono riding a bicycle with a guide.

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.

A sunset over a bridge with a river below.
Photo by Shoko Yoshimura
Open Photo by Shoko Yoshimura

Moji

You'll enjoy the restaurants and museums in Moji. You might want to make time for a stop at Moji Port or Mojiko Retro Observatory.

A multi-tiered waterfall in a forested area with rocky terrain and lush greenery.

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.

Kurosaki

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.

A brightly lit historic building with a green roof and a covered courtyard.

Yahatanishi

You'll enjoy the museums and parks in Yahatanishi. You might want to make time for a stop at Shiroyama Ryokuchi Park or Edo Light Museum.

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 SAR 360 per night from Jul 1 to Jul 2
SAR 360
SAR 399 total
1 Jul - 2 Jul
Stay at this hotel in Kitakyushu. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,195 reviews)
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Reviewed on 13 June 2026

JR Kyushu Station Hotel Kokura
Premier Hotel Mojiko

Premier Hotel Mojiko

4 out of 5
9-11, Minato-machi Kitakyushu Fukuoka-ken
The price is SAR 159 per night from Jul 1 to Jul 2
SAR 159
SAR 195 total
1 Jul - 2 Jul
Stay at this hotel in Kitakyushu. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,003 reviews)
"ロケーションもよく部屋も広くキレイでした。 朝食のブュッフェも充実していて満足でした。 また行きたいです。"

Reviewed on 27 June 2026

Premier Hotel Mojiko
JR WEST GROUP VIA INN SHIMONOSEKI

JR WEST GROUP VIA INN SHIMONOSEKI

3 out of 5
4-2-33, Takezaki-cho Shimonoseki Yamaguchi
The price is SAR 170 per night from Jul 1 to Jul 2
SAR 170
SAR 190 total
1 Jul - 2 Jul
Stay at this hotel in Shimonoseki. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Karato Fish Market and Green Mall are ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (251 reviews)
"AWESOME EXPERIENCE!!!"

Reviewed on 8 June 2026

JR WEST GROUP VIA INN SHIMONOSEKI
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Rakuten STAY Kokura Station

Rakuten STAY Kokura Station

3 out of 5
1-chome-3-14 Komemachi Kokurakita Ward Kitakyushu Fukuoka
Stay at this aparthotel in Kitakyushu. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Karato Fish Market and Amu Plaza Kokura ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (294 reviews)
"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

Rakuten STAY Kokura Station
GRAND BASE Mojiko

GRAND BASE Mojiko

3 out of 5
11-28 Nishikimachi Kitakyushu Fukuoka
Stay at this apartment in Kitakyushu. Enjoy free WiFi, slippers, and climate control. Our guests praise the property condition in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (122 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

GRAND BASE Mojiko
FUKUOKA MOJIKO Stay

FUKUOKA MOJIKO Stay

3 out of 5
3-16 Moji Honmachi Kitakyushu Fukuoka
Stay at this apartment in Kitakyushu. Enjoy free WiFi, laundry facilities, and Netflix. Popular attractions Karato Fish Market and Kyushu Railway Memorial are ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (39 reviews)
"値段相応。事前に入室暗証番号が送られて来ず、電話で問い合わせが必要だった。口コミにあったチェックインは事前に行なっていたためか不要だった。室内は広く、綺麗だったが防音はイマイチ。値段相応だが夜中も上の階の足音が響き渡っていた。電気のスイッチ位置が微妙で全て入り口付近にあった。付近の有料駐車場はゴールデンウィーク中のためか割高で2,000円近くした。周りがうるさい客ではなかったのでまだ大丈夫だったが、それ次第では酷い状況になり得ると思う。"

Reviewed on 6 May 2026

FUKUOKA MOJIKO Stay
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A waterfront cityscape with a mix of historic and modern buildings, a red boat docked at the pier, and a clear blue sky.

Mojiko Retro

8.8/5 (522 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.
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