Kitakyushu travel guide

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You're Going to Love Kitakyushu

With a population of 997,536, Kitakyushu is a must-see destination in Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Kitakyushu deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Kitakyushu

Kitakyushu in April
Estimated hotel price
£46
1 night at 3-star hotel
Kitakyushu in April
Estimated hotel price
£46
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Kitakyushu

Plane

When flying to Kitakyushu, you’ll arrive at Kitakyushu Kokura (KKJ), which is located 9 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Kitakyushu from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 21h 55m.

Train

The train station in Kitakyushu is called Kitakyushu Kokura, and is located 0.3 miles from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Kitakyushu is to pick up a car hire from Fukuoka, which is about 33 miles from Kitakyushu. You’ll find branches of Europcar and Alamo, among others, in Fukuoka.

Plane

When flying to Kitakyushu, you’ll arrive at Kitakyushu Kokura (KKJ), which is located 9 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Kitakyushu from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 21h 55m.

Train

The train station in Kitakyushu is called Kitakyushu Kokura, and is located 0.3 miles from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Kitakyushu is to pick up a car hire from Fukuoka, which is about 33 miles from Kitakyushu. You’ll find branches of Europcar and Alamo, among others, in Fukuoka.

Airports near Kitakyushu

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Airlines serving Kitakyushu

Lufthansa
Good (4,658 reviews)
KLM
Good (857 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,482 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,597 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,301 reviews)
Air France
Good (979 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,936 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,482 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,775 reviews)
Finnair
Good (879 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (832 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (916 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (398 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (712 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (495 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (775 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (463 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (965 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (54 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Kitakyushu

Most booked hotels in Kitakyushu

Premier Hotel Mojiko
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£51+
Rihga Royal Hotel Kokura
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£64+
Toyoko Inn Kitakyushu Kuko
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£31+
Jr Kyushu Station Hotel Kokura
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£49+
Vessel Hotel Kanda Kitakyushu Airport
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£51+
Hotel Relief Kokura Station
2 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
£28+

Hiring a car in Kitakyushu

Expect to pay £0.91 per litre in Kitakyushu (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £10.81 and £14.41. Economy (Mazda Mazda2 or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Kitakyushu, while also 8% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay £0.91 per litre in Kitakyushu (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £10.81 and £14.41. Economy (Mazda Mazda2 or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Kitakyushu, while also 8% cheaper than other types, on average.