Kitakyushu
Travel Guide
Visit Kitakyushu
Where to stay in Kitakyushu
Kokura
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 Shiroyama Ryokuchi Park or Edo Light Museum.
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.
Wakamatsu Ward
Discover Green Park's tropical house, rare plants, and wallaby enclosure, or explore the coastal wind farm and beaches in this ward of Kitakyūshū, Fukuoka, Japan.
JR Kyushu Station Hotel Kokura
Premier Hotel Mojiko
Nishitetsu Inn Kokura
Rakuten STAY Kokura Station
GRAND BASE Mojiko
FUKUOKA MOJIKO Stay
Popular places to visit
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.
Moji Port
Explore the waterfront in Kitakyushu with a trip to Moji Port. Experience the area's museums and theater scene.
Kokura Castle
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.
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.
Riverwalk Kitakyushu
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.
Kitakyushu Manga Museum
You can study the exhibits at Kitakyushu Manga Museum, a museum with a story of its own, during your travels to Kitakyushu. While in the area, you can find time to visit its shops.
Things to do
Fukuoka: Munakata Taisha Shrine Guided Tour – UNESCO Site
Akiyoshido Cave & Motonosumi Shrine Coastline & Spelunking Tour
Kitakyushu: Mizokami Brewery Tour and Sake Tasting
Explore Mojiko Port Cruise & Straits Adventure
Fukuoka: Nostalgic Izakaya Tour in Kitakyushu's Kokura
Kitakyushu 4hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide
Other places like Kitakyushu
- Karato Fish Market
- Mojiko Retro
- Kokura Castle
- Shimonoseki Municipal Aquarium
- Kokura Racecourse
- Sea Mall Shimonoseki
- West Japan General Exhibition Center
- Kawachi Wisteria Garden
- Riverwalk Kitakyushu
- Mt. Sarakura
- Tanga Market
- Kitakyushu Manga Museum
- Shimonoseki Fish Market
- The Outlets Kitakyushu
- Kitakyushu City Art Museum
- Museum of Natural and Human History
- Kanmon Bridge
- Kitakyushu Municipal Children's Culture and Science Museum
- Kitakyushu International Conference Center
- Yasaka Shrine
- Itozu no mori Zoological Park
- Kitakyushu Environment Museum
- Shimonoseki Tourist Information Center
- Sumiyoshi Shrine
- Hiraodai Countryside Park
- Green Park
- Mikuni World Stadium Kitakyushu
- Ganryujima
- Kaikyo Yume Tower
- Kyushu Railway Memorial
- Hinoyama Park
- Seicho Matsumoto Memorial