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

War, and the existing castle was reconstructed in 1959.

Castle tower

Moat arounf Castle Tower

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

Around Castle tower

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

Contact us

Should you need further information please feel free to contact us.

Your equiry can be sent by selecting the Enquiry Form link below.

You can also contact us by e-mail at info@japan-kyushu-tourist.com

Tel : +81-93-521-8897, Fax : +81-93-521-8898

Address : AIM buiding 6th floor, 3-8-1 Asano, Kokura-kitaku, Kitakyushu-city, Fukuoka-prefecture