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.

Kokura Castle
Traditional Japanese gardens and a moat surround this picturesque replica castle, providing a peaceful break from the bustle of Kitakyushu.

Moji Port
Explore the waterfront in Kitakyushu with a trip to Moji Port. Experience the area's museums and theatre scene.

Riverwalk Kitakyushu
This vast shopping center on the Murasaki River combines a multitude of outlets with an arts center, museum and outdoor recreation space.

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.

Museum of Natural and Human History
Travel back to the beginning of time to learn about the evolution of Earth in this extensive, immersive experience.
Things to do

6 Day Private MINIBUS Tour to Kyoto via Fukui from Fukuoka

5-Day One Way Bus Trip to North Hyogo from Fukuoka to Hiroshima

3-Day ONE WAY Bus Tour to Hiroshima via SAN'IN from Fukuoka

Kitakyushu 6hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide

Shimonoseki & Moji Port Full-Day Private Trip with Government-Licensed Guide

2-Day ONE WAY Bus Tour to Hiroshima via Yamaguchi from Fukuoka
Top hotels in Sone

RIHGA Royal Hotel Kokura
good stuff
Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026

JR Kyushu Station Hotel Kokura
Stay for 4 nights, room is spacois and good. The lounge is good. The staff service is fantastic. Only the food quality of buffet breakfast is just ok, very simple, not many choices. I will stay again.
Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026

Hotel Relief Kokura Annex
Appreciated for the free udon mee, coffee and curry rice provided. Nice concept but 1st time in my travelling got asked to leave the HOTEL LOBBY after checked out time
Reviewed on 4 Feb 2026

Hotel Livemax Kokura-ekimae
Room ok. Language barrier, difficult check-in. Machine check-in, not user friendly.
Reviewed on 7 Nov 2025

Nishitetsu Inn Kokura
The staff were so kind.
Reviewed on 21 Feb 2026

Art Hotel KOKURA New Tagawa
We loved the hotel and staff.
Reviewed on 13 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Sone

Kokuraminami Ward
Check out the parks during your time in Kokuraminami Ward. Hop around the Kitakyushu area on the metro at Yobuno Station to see top sights like Kokura Racecourse and Kitakyushu Quasi-National Park.

Komatsucho
When in Komatsucho, you can plan a visit to Kitakyushu Manga Museum and Tanga Market, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Dairishimmachi
When in Dairishimmachi, you can plan a visit to Mikuni World Stadium Kitakyushu and Kitakyushu Manga Museum, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Higashishinozaki
Higashishinozaki might not have many top sights, but Tanga Market and Kokura Castle are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Shinozaki
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Shinozaki and surrounding area, you can visit Kokura Racecourse and Tanga Market.

Komorie
Komorie might not have many top sights, but Ganryujima and Kyushu Railway Memorial are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
