Kokura Castle and Castle Town Stroll
Stroll through Kokura Castle built by Hosokawa Tadaoki and the surrounding castle town. The renovated castle keep features abundant interactive exhibitions.
Kokura Castle in Kitakyushu City was built by Hosokawa Tadaoki in 1602 and is characterized by its rare "Karayori" style, where the top floor protrudes beyond the lower levels. The renovated castle keep interior features abundant projection mapping and interactive exhibits where you can enjoy learning history. Around the castle, you'll also find Kokura Castle Garden and Matsumoto Seicho Memorial Hall, and the stroll along the Murasakigawa River pathway is pleasant. The recommended course is to enjoy this combined with food stalls at Tanga Market.
Access
15 minutes on foot from JR Kokura Station
Hours
9:00〜17:00
Budget
350円
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