Itabitsu
Kitakyushu
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 theatre scene.
Kokura Castle
Traditional Japanese gardens and a moat surround this picturesque replica castle, providing a peaceful break from the bustle of Kitakyushu.
Riverwalk Kitakyushu
This vast shopping center on the Murasaki River combines a multitude of outlets with an arts center, museum and outdoor recreation space.
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.
Museum of Natural and Human History
Travel back to the beginning of time to learn about the evolution of Earth in this extensive, immersive experience.
Things to do
Fukuoka Seafood Market and Local Flavors Day Tour with Dazaifu
Kitakyushu 4hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide
Top hotels in Itabitsu
RIHGA Royal Hotel Kokura
I have stayed at the Kyoto location 2 weeks ago. really happy about this hotel in Kokura
Reviewed on 25 Jan 2026
JR Kyushu Station Hotel Kokura
Stay for 4 night. The room is fantastic, spacious and clean. The lounge is a extra plus, very good atmosphere, has a vaccum hifi with vinyl disc player, tannoy speaker. You could play the jazz disc enjoy the mojiko beer here, very relaxing. The staff is very friendly and professional, I could not ...
Reviewed on 22 Feb 2026
Hotel Relief Kokura Annex
Appreciated for the free udon mee, coffee and curry rice provided. Nice concept but 1st time in my travelling got asked to leave the HOTEL LOBBY after checked out time
Reviewed on 4 Feb 2026
Hotel Livemax Kokura-ekimae
Room ok. Language barrier, difficult check-in. Machine check-in, not user friendly.
Reviewed on 7 Nov 2025
Nishitetsu Inn Kokura
The staff were so kind.
Reviewed on 21 Feb 2026
Art Hotel KOKURA New Tagawa
We loved the hotel and staff.
Reviewed on 13 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Itabitsu
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.
Shinozaki
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Shinozaki and surrounding area, you can visit Kokura Racecourse and Tanga Market.
Higashishinozaki
Higashishinozaki might not have many top sights, but Tanga Market and Kokura Castle are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Tobata
Travellers like the museums in Tobata, and Kitakyushu City Art Museum is a top attraction you might want to visit.
Shioimachi
While Shioimachi isn't home to many top sights, The Outlets Kitakyushu and Kitakyushu City Art Museum are some notable places to visit nearby.
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 Kitakyushu Quasi-National Park.
