A day at Kokura Castle — exploring the beauty of Kitakyushu

Built in 1608, Kokura Castle stands tall in the stunning seaside city of Kitakyushu, a spectacle that gives Osaka Castle a run for its money!

Kokura Castle is located a short walk from Kokura station on the southern island of Kyushu in the city of Kitakyushu or “North Kyushu.”

To better explain this, Kitakyushu is located on the northern end of Japan’s southern island. This means it rests near the border of Kyushu Island and Honshu Island, Japan’s mainland island.

A Beautiful Moat Of Water

The water surrounding Kokura Castle (called a moat for those that didn’t know) provides a serene walk around Kokura’s village area.

Plenty of cafes and restaurants surround the castle, such as Starbucks, Freshness Burger, and, of course, Japan’s iconic Komeda’s Coffee.

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