Kitakyushu Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
city in Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan
About Kitakyushu
Kokura, the heart of Kitakyushu, is an ancient feudal castle town guarding the Straits of Shimonoseki. Kokura was supposed to be the target of the second nuclear bomb in World War II. However, it was cloudy on the day of the attack and the plane diverted toNagasakiinstead. The modern city of Kitakyushu dates back only to 1963, when the cities of Moji, Kokura, Tobata, Yahata and Wakamatsu were merged by administrative fiat. The local tourist association has amultilingual guide site.
Top Attractions in Kitakyushu
Explore the best things to see and do in Kitakyushu:
- ★Aru Aru City
- ★ChaCha Town
- ★Environment Museum
- ★Idemitsu Museum of Art
- ★Kanmon Kaikyo Museum (Kaikyo Dramaship)
- ★Kitakyushu City Art Museum
- ★Kitakyushu City Art Museum, Riverwalk annex
- ★Kokura Castle
Where to Stay in Kitakyushu
- 🏨Daiwa Roynet Hotel Kokura-ekimae
- 🏨MediaCafe
- 🏨Rihga Royal Hotel Kokura
Kitakyushu Travel Guide Sections
Our comprehensive guide covers 12 sections including:
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