Kokura Castle

小倉城

Kokura Castle stands in Kitakyushu at a historic land-and-sea crossroads by the Kanmon Strait. Official history pages trace a fortress on the present site from 1569 under the Mori clan, followed by major construction begun in 1602 by Hosokawa Tadaoki. Today visitors use the keep, Kokura Castle Garden, and Shiro Terrace, with evening hours listed on the castle site and periodic construction notices around the tower. Confirm tickets, hours, and event schedules before you go.