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.
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.
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.
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 Centre for Contemporary Art Kitakyushu, 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 Museum of Natural and Human History, 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 AED 251 per night from Mar 16 to Mar 17
AED 251
AED 277 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Mar - 17 Mar
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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,000 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 March 2025
RIHGA Royal Hotel Kokura
2-14-2 Asano, Kokurakita-ku, Kitakyushu, Fukuoka-ken
The price is AED 361 per night from Apr 8 to Apr 9
AED 361
AED 457 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Apr - 9 Apr
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! (1,021 reviews)
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Reviewed on 29 December 2024
Premier Hotel Mojiko
9-11, Minato-machi, Moji Ward, Kitakyushu, Fukuoka-ken
The price is AED 170 per night from Apr 10 to Apr 11
AED 170
AED 209 total
includes taxes & fees
10 Apr - 11 Apr
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Kitakyushu. Enjoy 2 restaurants, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,006 reviews)
"This is probably my most favorite part of Japan with it being less populated so it means people are more down to earth and less Americanized than the more popular parts of Japan. Also this hotel is cheaper than other you will find in the inner city."
Reviewed on 1 March 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! (178 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 August 2024
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! (101 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 ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (27 reviews)
"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
- Shimonoseki Marine Science Museum
- Kokura Castle
- West Japan General Exhibition Center
- Moji Port
- Sea Mall Shimonoseki
- Riverwalk Kitakyushu
- Kokura Racecourse
- Kawachi Wisteria Garden
- Shimonoseki Fish Market
- Yasaka Shrine
- Kitakyushu Manga Museum
- Mt. Sarakura
- Tanga Market
- Kitakyushu City Art Museum
- The Outlets Kitakyushu
- Itozu no mori Zoological Park
- Museum of Natural and Human History
- Kyushu Railway Memorial
- Hiraodai Countryside Park
- Kitakyushu International Conference Center
- Kanmon Bridge
- Atago Shrine
- Mojiko Retro Observatory
- Ganryujima
- Chofu Garden
- Kitakyushu Environment Museum
- Seicho Matsumoto Memorial
- Kaikyo Yume Tower
- Shimonoseki City Art Museum
- Kitakyushu Municipal Children's Culture and Science Museum