Kokura Castle
Kitakyushu’s landmark Kokura Castle
Located within a walking distance of JR Kokura Stations.
Hosokawa Tadaoki commenced the construction of Kokura Castle in 1602 and spent 7 years to
completed it. The castle had a fivefold and six layered donjon and it was built in the architectural
style called “Kara-zukuri”.
Then, it served as a residence of the Ogasawara clan. In 1866, it was burnt down by the Choshu
Then, it served as a residence of the Ogasawara clan. In 1866, it was burnt down by the Choshu
War, and the existing castle was reconstructed in 1959.
Castle tower
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Moat arounf Castle Tower
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In the Castle tower
At present, the castle tower is used as a historical museum in which you can
get a true feel for Kokura as it was centuries ago by viewing displays of historical exhibits
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Around Castle tower
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General information
| Address | 2-1 Jonai Kokura-kita, Kitakyushu-city, Fukuoka-prefecture |
| Access |
15 minutes walk from JR Kokura Station 70 minutes by a vehicle from Fukuoka-city 100 minutes by a vehicle from Beppu 100 minutes by a vehicle from Yufuin |