Kitakyushu
in Kitakyushu-shi of Fukuoka, Japan

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Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
33.852 and 130.850 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 33° 51' 6" and E 130° 51' 1"
Currency and Currency Code:
Yen - JPY
Spoken languages:
Japanese
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 02:55 PM (Friday)
Timezone: Asia/Tokyo
UTC/GMT offset: 9 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
6:07 am and 6:35 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-31.287 and -51.094 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Tavares
References
This place on Geonames.org
Current travel safety evaluation for Japan in Eastern Asia

Safety Score: 2,8 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning we advice caution when travelling to Japan.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning Japan. Last Update: 2024-03-28 08:18:27

Delve into Kitakyushu

Kitakyushu in Kitakyushu-shi (Fukuoka) with it's 997,536 habitants is a city located in Japan about 517 mi (or 833 km) west of Tokyo, the country's capital town.

Current time in Kitakyushu is now 02:55 PM (Friday). The local timezone is named Asia / Tokyo with an UTC offset of 9 hours. We know of 10 airports closer to Kitakyushu, of which 3 are larger airports. The closest airport in Japan is Kitakyūshū Airport in a distance of 11 mi (or 17 km), East. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

There are several Unesco world heritage sites nearby. The closest heritage site in Japan is Itsukushima Shinto Shrine in a distance of 90 mi (or 144 km), East. In need of a room? We compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

Since you are here already, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Nakama, Nogata, Yukuhashi, Tagawa and Miyawaka. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 18°C / 64 °F

Morning Temperature 11°C / 52 °F
Evening Temperature 17°C / 62 °F
Night Temperature 14°C / 57 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 43%
Air Pressure 1010 hPa
Wind Speed Fresh Breeze with 14 km/h (8 mph) from East
Cloud Conditions Clear sky, covering 0% of sky
General Conditions Sky is clear

Saturday, 30th of March 2024

18°C (64 °F)
13°C (55 °F)
Overcast clouds, gentle breeze.

Sunday, 31st of March 2024

18°C (65 °F)
14°C (57 °F)
Scattered clouds, light breeze.

Monday, 1st of April 2024

18°C (64 °F)
14°C (57 °F)
Broken clouds, gentle breeze.

Hotels and Places to Stay

RIHGA ROYAL HOTEL KOKURA

Address
3,2 mi
2 14 2 ASANO KOKURAKITA KU FUKUOKA
802 0001 Kokurakita-Ku,Kitakyushu-Shi
Japan

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Hotel Harmonie Cinq

Address
2,2 mi
12 3, OTEMACHI, KOKURAKITA KU KITAKYUSHU SHI, FUKUOKA, 803 0814, JAPAN.
8030814 Kokura
Japan

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Daiwa Roynet Hotel Kokura-Ekimae

Address
2,9 mi
1-5-14, Uomachi,
802-0006 Kitakyushu-shi
Japan

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Toyoko Inn Kokura-eki Minami-guchi

Address
3,0 mi
3-14-6, Kyo-machi
802-0002 Kitakyushu-shi
Japan

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 16:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


STATION HOTEL KOKURA

Address
3,1 mi
1 1 1 ASANO KOKURAKITA KU
8020001 Kitakyushu
Japan

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin: 13:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Relief Kokura Ekimae

Address
3,0 mi
3-6-1 Kyomachi Kita-ku,
8020002 Kitakyushu
Japan

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Nishitetsu Inn Kokura

Address
2,9 mi
1-4-11, Komemachi, Kokurakita-ku,
802-0003 Kitakyushu-shi
Japan

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Toyoko Inn Kokura-eki Shinkansen-guchi

Address
3,2 mi
2-18-18 Asano
802-0001 Kitakyushu-shi
Japan

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 16:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Hotel AZ Kitakyushu Kokura

Address
3,2 mi
30 7, Nishiminato machi, Kokura kitaku, Kitakyushu city, Fukuoka 803 0801, Japan.
8030801 Kokurakita-Ku,Kitakyushu-Shi
Japan

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


1-2-3 Kokura

Address
2,7 mi
1-1 Furusenbamachi
802-0082 Kitakyushu-shi
Japan

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Videos from this area

These are videos related to the place based on their proximity to this place.

自動車の目: 徳力 Drive in Tokuriki, Kitakyûsyû City

Published: October 26, 2010
Length: 58:24 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: kanmontuusin

北九州市小倉南区の徳力地区を一筆書きで巡る。徳力団地は建設当時、日本最大の住宅団地。 Driver's View: Tokuriki neighborhood, Kitakyûsyû. Tokuriki Apartment...


h577 Kitakyushu Art museum 北九州市立美術館 HD

Published: May 08, 2014
Length: 00:00 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: MovieStock

Kitakyushu Art museum / Kitakyushu Fukuoka Japan This municipal art museum was built in 1974. This building is carrying out the unique design. MyHP http://www.geocities.jp/s_naganojp.


Kitakyushu, Fukuoka, Japan Time Lapse

Published: July 18, 2011
Length: 52:11 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Robert Ellison

Time lapse video showing 24 hours from a webcam at Kitakyushu, Fukuoka, Japan. More information about this webcam can be found at ...


20秒×20枚プレゼンテーション「NEXTリーダー実践塾」

Published: October 06, 2011
Length: 05:44 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: akiratanabe1

2011年10月3日北九州の小倉駅裏で開催された第4回pecha kucha night kitakyushuにエントリーした私のプレゼンテーションです。 起業の想いと、これから立...


跨座式モノレールの駅なのに...。。

Published: May 11, 2013
Length: 52:49 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: kiha52125

北九州モノレール、徳力嵐山口駅にて。 ホームにはフェンスがあるのみで、乗降口に跨座式モノレール駅で本来設置されているだろうホームドア....


北九州モノレール 徳力嵐山口駅付近

Published: March 11, 2009
Length: 27:36 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: ikasuminw

徳力嵐山口駅付近のカーブ。下り(小倉→企救丘)、上り(企救丘→小倉)、上り(企救丘→小倉) 携帯動画撮影 2009.03.10.


【HD・車載動画・BGM】北九州都市高速 vol.2 上京指向

Published: October 11, 2009
Length: 35:02 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: manainu1

若戸大橋を渡って北九州都市高速に入り長野ランプまで行きます。都会でもない田舎でもない中途半端な地方都市の夜景が上京したくてもできな...


山田緑地のカワセミ

Published: July 16, 2009
Length: 10:30 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: yamadaryokuchi

デジスコでカワセミを撮影しました。 ミナミヌマエビを飲み込む様子など見えます!


Audrey's Sports Day 2007, part 1

Published: October 25, 2007
Length: 11:54 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Roderick van Huis

Here's Audrey in her second undokai (sports day) at Washimine (October 7, 2007).


Audrey's Sports Day 2007, part 2

Published: October 25, 2007
Length: 24:09 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Roderick van Huis

Here's Audrey in her second undokai (sports day) at Washimine.


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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

Kitakyushu Municipal Museum of Art

The Kitakyushu Municipal Museum of Art is located in Tobata-ku, Kitakyushu, Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan. Designed by Arata Isozaki, it sits on a hill straddling the three wards of Kokura Kita, Tobata, and Yahata Higashi. The museum houses more than 6,000 pieces of art, as well as offering various exhibitions throughout the year. The surrounding park not only offers a pleasant view over Tobata but is also a peaceful oasis with artwork in the form of sculptures scattered throughout.

Located at 33.8699, 130.827 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Art museums and galleries in Japan, Buildings and structures in Kitakyushu, Museums in Fukuoka Prefecture, Arata Isozaki buildings

Kokura Racecourse

Kokura Racecourse is located in Kokura Minami-ku Kitakyushu, Japan. It is used for horse racing. It was built in 1994. It has a capacity of 20,000. It has 1,192 seats.

Located at 33.843, 130.873 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Sports venues in Fukuoka Prefecture, Horse racing venues in Japan

Moritsune Station

Moritsune Station is a Kitakyushu monorail station in Kokura Minami ward, Kitakyushu, Japan. The station opened on 9 January 1985.

Located at 33.8368, 130.873 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Railway stations opened in 1985

Tokuriki Kōdanmae Station

Tokuriki Kōdanmae Station is a Kitakyushu monorail station in Kokura Minami ward, Kitakyushu, Japan. The station opened on 9 January 1985.

Located at 33.8302, 130.868 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Railway stations opened in 1985

Kyushu Dental University

Kyushu Dental University is a public university in Kitakyushu, Fukuoka, Japan. The predecessor of the school was founded in 1914, and it was chartered as a university in 1949.

Located at 33.8725, 130.854 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Educational institutions established in 1914, Japanese public universities, Universities and colleges in Fukuoka Prefecture, 1914 establishments in Japan

Kyushu Nutrition Welfare University

Kyushu Nutrition Welfare University is a private university in Kitakyushu, Fukuoka, Japan, established in 2001.

Located at 33.8769, 130.858 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Educational institutions established in 2001, Private universities and colleges in Japan, Universities and colleges in Fukuoka Prefecture

Higashi Chikushi Junior College

Higashi Chikushi Junior College is a private junior women's college in Kitakyushu, Fukuoka, Japan, established in 1950. In 2004 it became partially coeducational.

Located at 33.8767, 130.857 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Educational institutions established in 1950, Private universities and colleges in Japan, Universities and colleges in Fukuoka Prefecture, Japanese junior colleges, 1950 establishments in Japan

Minami-Kokura Station

Minami-Kokura Station is a railway station on the Nippō Main Line operated by Kyūshū Railway Company in Kokura Kita-ku, Kitakyūshū, Japan. It is famous for a pornographic film which was recorded on the station platform and led to prosecutions and arrests.

Located at 33.87, 130.865 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Railway stations in Fukuoka Prefecture, Buildings and structures in Kitakyushu

Districts of the same city

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This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
Kitakyushu, كيتاكيوشو, Kitakyüşü, Китакюшу, Kitakjúšú, Kitakyūshū, Kitakjuŝu, کیتاکیوشو، فوکوئوکا, Kitakjūshū, Kitakjúsú, Կիտակյուսյու, KKJ, 北九州市, 北九州, 기타큐슈 시, Kitakiūšiū, Китакюшю, Pak-kiú-chiu-chhī, Китакюсю, Китакјушу, คิตะกีวชู, Кіта-Кюшю