Sone
Kitakyushu
Popular places to visit
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
Traditional Japanese gardens and a moat surround this picturesque replica castle, providing a peaceful break from the bustle of Kitakyushu.
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
This vast shopping center on the Murasaki River combines a multitude of outlets with an arts center, museum and outdoor recreation space.
Kitakyushu Manga Museum
You can study the exhibits at Kitakyushu Manga Museum, a museum with a story of its own, during your travels to Kitakyushu. While in the area, you can find time to visit its shops.
Sone Hotel Deals
JR Kyushu Station Hotel Kokura
Such a lovely modern hotel. Decent size room with a view over the station which my husband loved. Good comfortable bed and very clean indeed. Staff spoke excellent English and were so helpful. Great location right by the shinkansen and JR station as well as Kokura itself. Would stay again.
Reviewed on May 2, 2026
Premier Hotel Mojiko
We got a big help from Mr Io Choka when we checked in, he is super friendly and helpful since we have quite many luggages and he helped us to deliver our luggages to our room; able to help us to look for nearby restaurants. Our room is big and clean.
Reviewed on Apr 28, 2026
RIHGA Royal Hotel Kokura
Ease of check in and check out processes. Courteous staff. Reasonable good breakfast. Nice amenities.
Reviewed on May 4, 2026
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 Apr 12, 2026
Nishitetsu Inn Kokura
Close to train station.
Reviewed on Apr 25, 2026
Rakuten STAY Kokura Station
Location was ideal for our four night stay. Located a short walk from Kokura Station, we were able to get checked in and into a restaurant for dinner within 45 mins of arriving by train from Osaka. Room was clean, and adequate in size for four adults. There was no servicing of the room during the ...
Reviewed on May 1, 2026
Other neighborhoods around Sone
Kokuraminami Ward
Primarily rural and undeveloped, this ward boasts the picturesque Hiraodai karst plateau and Sugao no taki waterfall. Shimosone shopping mall offers retail options, while Kitakyūshū Airport provides convenient travel access.
Komatsucho
While there might not be top attractions in Komatsucho, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Kitakyushu Manga Museum and Tanga Market.
Dairishimmachi
While Dairishimmachi might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Mikuni World Stadium Kitakyushu and Kitakyushu Manga Museum.
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.
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.
Komorie
While Komorie isn't home to many top sights, Ganryujima and Kaikyo Yume Tower are some notable places to visit nearby.
