Tobata
Kitakyushu
Popular places to visit
Kitakyushu City Art Museum
You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Kitakyushu City Art Museum during your trip to Kitakyushu. Amble around the area's parks or experience its museums.
Mojiko Retro
Learn about the local history of Kitakyushu when you take a trip to Mojiko Retro. While in the area, you can find time to visit its shops.
Moji Port
Explore the waterfront in Kitakyushu with a trip to Moji Port. Experience the area's museums and theater scene.
Kokura Castle
You can find out about the history of Kitakyushu with a stop at Kokura Castle. While in the area, you can find time to visit its shops.
Kawachi Wisteria Garden
Explore the great outdoors at Kawachi Wisteria Garden, a lovely green space in Kitakyushu. Discover the area's hot springs and mountain views.
Riverwalk Kitakyushu
During your visit to Kitakyushu, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Riverwalk Kitakyushu. Take in the museums while you're in the area.
Tobata Hotel Deals
JR Kyushu Station Hotel Kokura
Coin laundry is convenient and the location of the hotel is excellent.
Reviewed on 25 March 2026
RIHGA Royal Hotel Kokura
Great breakfast buffet
Reviewed on 9 April 2026
Premier Hotel Mojiko
Nice hotel and friendly staff. Great views.
Reviewed on 11 March 2026
Nishitetsu Inn Kokura
Hotel Relief Kokura Annex
Check out is 10am. Once you check out, you are not allowed to stay and sit in the lobby, or they will change you extra.
Reviewed on 12 April 2026
Hotel Livemax Kokura-ekimae
Room ok. Language barrier, difficult check-in. Machine check-in, not user friendly.
Reviewed on 7 November 2025
Other neighborhoods around Tobata
Shioimachi
Shioimachi might not have many top sights, but The Outlets Kitakyushu and Kitakyushu City Art Museum are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Itabitsu
When in Itabitsu, you can plan a visit to Kokura Castle and Riverwalk Kitakyushu, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Kokura
Discover the largest shopping areas in Kitakyūshū, such as Uomachi, and explore Tanga Market's fresh offerings. Stroll to Kokura Castle and Riverwalk Kitakyūshū shopping complex, just a ten-minute walk from JR Kokura Station.
Shinozaki
While Shinozaki isn't home to many top sights, Itozu no mori Zoological Park and Kokura Racecourse are some notable places to visit nearby.
Higashishinozaki
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Higashishinozaki and surrounding area, you can visit Tanga Market and Kokura Castle.
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 Museum of Natural and Human History, and jump on the metro at Edamitsu Station to get around the city.
