Shrine
Kokura Yasaka Jinja
Kitakyushu•142m(2 min walk)
Kokura Castle
小倉城Kitakyushu, Fukuoka
Historic area
What makes this place special?
At a Glance
Kokura Castle pairs a reconstructed white keep with stone walls and views over central Kitakyushu.
The present tower dates to 1959, following the loss of the historic keep, and its enlarged upper floor gives it a distinctive silhouette. Exhibits introduce the Hosokawa and Ogasawara families and the stories of Miyamoto Musashi and Sasaki Kojiro. The observation floor, moat-side walks and nearby Japanese garden offer different ways to explore the castle grounds.
- Distinctive keep reconstructed in 1959
- Castle history and an observation floor
Goshuin within a short walk
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How do I visit?
Reservation
Not required
Know before you go
For 23 October–3 November 2026, the castle’s dated notice lists ordinary entry 09:00–17:00 and a 17:00–18:00 setup closure. Evening festival entry needs its own ticket; the organizer has cancelled 23–27 October for rain. Check both official notices before an evening visit, including the previously announced 24 October extension. When operating, festival admission is 1,000 JPY, free for accompanied elementary-school children and younger, with no disability discount. Ordinary tickets and concessions do not cover that evening event.
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