Kitakyushu/Fukuoka Area Info

Kitakyushu Area Info

Five cities combined to form the current day Kitakyushu. The core area is known as Kokura. This area contains the main transportation terminal (JR Kokura Station) and the Kitakyushu International Conference Center (a five-minute walk from Kokura Station).

Located midway between Tokyo and Shanghai, Kitakyushu has thrived as a gateway for trade with Asia since ancient times. Today, Kitakyushu's population of one million continues to reap the benefits of proximity to the Asian continent, and the city has become one of Japan's largest centers for international trade and industry.

Comprehensive Info on the Kitakyushu Region

A Foreigner's Guide to Restaurants/Bars in Kitakyushu

General Info

JNTO (Japan National Tourist Organization)

Weather Forecast [Yahoo! Weather]

Maps

Kokura Stn. Area

Other Local Attractions

• Mojiko Retro

  The current number one tourist attraction at the north end of Kitakyushu with numerous restored builidings in art deco and renaissance atyle of the early 20th century. The area around the port and station has several historic buildings including Mojiko Station itself. There are also quite a few nice places to enjoy a good meal. 15 min. from Kokura Station by train (270 JPY).

• Spaceworld

• Kokura Castle

  Kokura Castle sits on a hillock overlooking the Murasaki River and the central Kokura district. Originally built in 1602 by Hosokawa Tadaoki, today`s castle, built in 1959, includes a model of the old town along with many other exhibitions. A short 15 min. walk from the Kokura Station area, the castle is open to the public from 9am to 6pm with a 350 yen entrance fee for adults.

Fukuoka Area Info

The cities of Fukuoka and Hakata merged over one hundred years ago to form modern-day Fukuoka.

Fukuoka City Guide