Sone Travel Guide

Kitakyushu

Popular places to visit

Mojiko Retro

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.

Mojiko Retro
Moji Port

Moji Port

Explore the waterfront in Kitakyushu with a trip to Moji Port. Experience the area's museums and theatre scene.

Moji Port
Kokura Castle showing château or palace and street scenes as well as a small group of people

Kokura Castle

Traditional Japanese gardens and a moat surround this picturesque replica castle, providing a peaceful break from the bustle of Kitakyushu.

Kokura Castle
Riverwalk 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.

Riverwalk Kitakyushu
Kawachi Wisteria Garden

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.

Kawachi Wisteria Garden
Yasaka Shrine showing a temple or place of worship and religious aspects

Yasaka Shrine

Discover the long history entwined with sacred myths and exciting annual festivities of this shrine located adjacent to Kokura Castle.

Yasaka Shrine

Other neighbourhoods around Sone

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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 Hiraodai Countryside Park.

Kokuraminami Ward
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Komatsucho

When in Komatsucho, you can plan a visit to Kitakyushu Manga Museum and Tanga Market, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Komatsucho
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Dairishimmachi

When in Dairishimmachi, you can plan a visit to Mikuni World Stadium Kitakyushu and Kitakyushu Manga Museum, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Dairishimmachi
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Higashishinozaki

Higashishinozaki might not have many top sights, but Tanga Market and Kokura Castle are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Higashishinozaki
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Shinozaki

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Shinozaki and surrounding area, you can visit Itozu no mori Zoological Park and Kokura Racecourse.

Shinozaki
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Komorie

Komorie might not have many top sights, but Ganryujima and Sea Mall Shimonoseki are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Komorie

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