Kokura Castle (Kitakyushu)
小倉城
Kokura Castle in Kitakyushu was built by Hosokawa Tadaoki over about seven years from 1602. The main keep was lost in a fire in 1837 and in the Kokura War of 1866, and local citizens rebuilt it in 1959. The keep has a rare "karazukuri" style, with the fifth floor larger than the fourth. Inside, there are exhibits such as restored armor and a model of the old keep, a short video theater, and views of the castle town and the Kanmon Strait from the top floor. The keep is lit up after sunset.
Visitor information
- Opening hours
April–October: 9:00–20:00; November–March: 9:00–19:00. Last entry 30 minutes before closing. Hours may change for events.
- Closed
Open every day of the year.
- Admission
Adults 500 yen; junior high and high school students 300 yen; elementary school children 150 yen; preschool children free.
Combined tickets: castle + Kokura Castle Garden (700 yen for adults), or castle + garden + Matsumoto Seicho Memorial Museum (900 yen for adults).
- Getting there
About 10 minutes on foot from JR Nishi-Kokura Station.
Hours and fees can change. Please check the official website before you go.
Good to know
- The Shiro Terrace souvenir area can be used free of charge.
- The top (5th) floor of the keep has a space serving tea and alcoholic drinks.
Tips for Muslim visitors
- The keep has an elevator serving all five floors, so anyone can reach the observation floor.
- Inside many castle keeps you take off your shoes and climb steep, narrow wooden stairs. Wear socks and clothing that is comfortable for climbing.
- Castle grounds are large. Plan a prayer stop before or after your visit at one of the places to pray listed below.
- Plan your visit around prayer times. Below are today's prayer times for Fukuoka and the verified places to pray nearby.
- Food stalls and shops near popular sights usually do not have halal certification. Check the ingredients, or choose from the verified places on this site.
Prayer times in Fukuoka
Today (5 Nov 2026)
- Fajr05:06
- Sunrise06:40
- Dhuhr12:04
- Asr15:01
- Maghrib17:23
- Isha18:48
Times are calculated for Fukuoka City. Times may differ elsewhere in Fukuoka.
Places to pray near Kokura Castle (Kitakyushu)
We have not verified a place to pray near here yet. Many large stations, airports and department stores in Japan have prayer rooms.
Halal food near Kokura Castle (Kitakyushu)
We have not verified a halal restaurant near here yet. Until then, these guides can help you choose food safely:
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Photo: Stjepko Krehula, CC BY 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Sources (Checked 5 Nov 2026): kokura-castle.jp, kanmon.gr.jp