Tobata

Kitakyushu

A modern architectural building with a unique overhanging structure.
A spacious gallery with large windows, a sculpture of human figures, and a green exit sign.
A sculpture in a garden with neatly trimmed bushes and a clear sky.
A modern architectural building with a unique cantilevered section, surrounded by well-maintained hedges and a clear sky.
A cityscape with dense residential buildings and industrial structures in the background.

Stay near popular Tobata attractions

Kitakyushu City Art Museum

7.2/10 (7 reviews)
Follow the development of Japanese art, from ancient woodblock printing through to modernist movements at this striking museum.
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Things to do

Kitakyushu 4hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide

Kitakyushu Customized Half-Day Tour with Licensed Local Guide

S$276
per adult
Kitakyushu Customized Half-Day Tour with Licensed Local Guide
Kyushu Railway Museum Private Walking Tour

Kyushu Railway Museum Private Walking Tour

S$170
per adult
Kyushu Railway Museum Private Walking Tour
Private Fukuoka Kitakyushu Walking Adventure

Fukuoka: Nostalgic Izakaya Tour in Kitakyushu's Kokura

S$209
per adult
Fukuoka: Nostalgic Izakaya Tour in Kitakyushu's Kokura
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Top hotels in Tobata

JR Kyushu Station Hotel Kokura

JR Kyushu Station Hotel Kokura

4 out of 5
Asano 1-1-1, Kokurakita-ku Kitakyushu Fukuoka
The price is S$78 per night from 14 Sept to 15 Sept
S$78
14 Sept - 15 Sept
Stay at this hotel in Kitakyushu. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
JR Kyushu Station Hotel Kokura
Premier Hotel Mojiko

Premier Hotel Mojiko

4 out of 5
9-11, Minato-machi Kitakyushu Fukuoka-ken
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is S$82 per night from 2 Sept to 3 Sept
S$82
2 Sept - 3 Sept
Stay at this hotel in Kitakyushu. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,015 reviews)
"Quiet, comfortable, and clean place to stay. The hotel is located by the port and has a nice view. Parking was easy. The breakfast buffet was limited in variety, but it had some local cuisine."

Reviewed on 24 Jul, 2026

Premier Hotel Mojiko
Toyoko Inn Kokura-eki Kita-guchi

Toyoko Inn Kokura-eki Kita-guchi

3 out of 5
2-16-21 Asano Kitakyushu Fukuoka
The price is S$75 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
S$75
24 Aug - 25 Aug
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Kitakyushu. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Karato Fish Market and Kitakyushu ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (510 reviews)
"Clean, simple accommodation close to the train station. The room is larger than other business hotels we have stayed in. The bed and pillow may be uncomfortable for travellers from Europe and North America. Japanese breakfast. Pleasant staff."

Reviewed on 22 May, 2026

Toyoko Inn Kokura-eki Kita-guchi
Hotel Relief Kokura Annex

Hotel Relief Kokura Annex

3 out of 5
12-16 Konyamachi, Kokurakita-ku Kitakyushu Fukuoka
The price is S$58 per night from 10 Sept to 11 Sept
S$58
10 Sept - 11 Sept
Stay at this hotel in Kitakyushu. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, room service and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Tanga Market and Amu Plaza Kokura are located ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (263 reviews)
"Room was moist with poor ventilation. Also can’t go in the lobby before check in or after check out without an additional charge. Lobby is nice."

Reviewed on 13 May, 2026

Hotel Relief Kokura Annex
JR WEST GROUP VIA INN SHIMONOSEKI

JR WEST GROUP VIA INN SHIMONOSEKI

3 out of 5
4-2-33, Takezaki-cho Shimonoseki Yamaguchi
The price is S$67 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
S$67
24 Aug - 25 Aug
Stay at this hotel in Shimonoseki. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Karato Fish Market and Green Mall are ...
8.4/10 Very good! (258 reviews)
"AWESOME EXPERIENCE!!!"

Reviewed on 8 Jun, 2026

JR WEST GROUP VIA INN SHIMONOSEKI
Nishitetsu Inn Kokura

Nishitetsu Inn Kokura

3 out of 5
1-4-11 Komemachi Kokurakita-ku Kitakyushu Fukuoka-ken
The price is S$86 per night from 14 Sept to 15 Sept
S$86
14 Sept - 15 Sept
Stay at this hotel in Kitakyushu. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, parking (surcharge) and in-room massages. Popular attractions Karato Fish Market and Amu Plaza Kokura are ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,004 reviews)
"Location is not too far from train station. It's about 5 minutes walk. Room is very old style, central AC, can't control in room. Furniture is old with a lot of scratch marks. It's very dusty too. The public bath is big and clean. However, it's a big hotel, there are a lot of guests using the public ..."

Reviewed on 18 Aug, 2026

Nishitetsu Inn Kokura
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Where to stay in Tobata

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A traditional Japanese building with a multi-tiered roof, a stone wall, and a person in a kimono riding a bicycle with a guide.

Kokura

Well liked for its breweries and hot springs, Kokura is worth a visit. Check out the variety of things to see and do like Kokura Castle and Tanga Market, and jump on the metro at Tanga Station to get around the city.

A sunset over a bridge with a river below.
Photo by Shoko Yoshimura
Open Photo by Shoko Yoshimura

Moji

You'll enjoy the restaurants and museums in Moji. You might want to make time for a stop at Moji Port or Mojiko Retro.

A multi-tiered waterfall in a forested area with rocky terrain and lush greenery.

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.

A brightly lit historic building with a green roof and a covered courtyard.

Yahatanishi

You'll enjoy the museums and parks in Yahatanishi. You might want to make time for a stop at Shiroyama Ryokuchi Park or Edo Light Museum.

A museum with dinosaur skeletons on display.

Yahatahigashi

Well liked for its mountain views and museums, Yahatahigashi is worth a visit. Check out the variety of things to see and do like Mt. Sarakura and The Outlets Kitakyushu, and jump on the metro at Edamitsu Station to get around the city.

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