[Fukuoka] Have fun on your girls trip! 9 recommended hotels in Kitakyushu

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Kokura is the town that represents Kitakyushu City. Kokura, along with Hakata, is the central city of Fukuoka. While feeling the historical romance of Kokura Castle, we also recommend taking a stroll through the surrounding parks. Kokura is also home to many cute cafes and shops. It's a wonderful city where excitement never stops, and it's great to enjoy the local gourmet food.

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Mojiko is a retro port town popular for its historic streets. Mojiko Station, the gateway to Mojiko, is a beautiful building with high historical value, the first train station building to be registered as an Important Cultural Property of Japan. The wooden station building, built in the Neo-Renaissance style, is intricately decorated, and the signboard with the station name in particular has a reputation for being "retro cute."

Kitakyushu is a city where you can enjoy various ways to enjoy while relaxing with retro scenery and historical buildings. Once you've met like-minded girls, start by choosing a nice hotel! Fashion, close to the station, and peace of mind are commonplace ◎ This time, let's introduce a hotel where you can have a slightly different experience and feel romantic, and where girls' trips will be excited at once.

Located just a two-minute walk from JR Mojiko Station, Premier Hotel Mojiko is a chic, modern designer hotel that blends in perfectly with the port town, which still retains a retro feel. It was designed by Aldo Rossi, one of Italy's leading architects. Its presence is truly a symbol of Mojiko.

The building, which is like a bridge connecting the city and the sea, has a dynamic and sophisticated atmosphere. From the window of the guest room, you can see Mojiko Retro and the Kanmon Strait, and you can feel as if you are on an extraordinary voyage. The beds made by Simmons are extremely comfortable. You can enjoy a peaceful hotel life.

There are two restaurants and a bar in the hotel, where you can enjoy the pursuit of quality food and alcohol in a casual space. In addition, we are proud of our breakfast lineup that uses ingredients unique to Kanmon that can only be tasted here! You can enjoy the chef's special "grilled curry" and "blowfish overnight dried", seasonal vegetables and freshly baked bread in a buffet style.

About a 10-minute walk from JR Moji Station. Teraha Spa Resort Moji is a nostalgic hotel located in Mojiko Port. During your stay, you can enjoy unlimited baths at the adjacent Mojiraku-no-Yu! Mojiraku-no-Yu has 11 different types of baths, where you can enjoy the sound of the waves and the sea breeze. Forget the hustle and bustle of everyday life and enjoy a luxurious time.

Guest room has two views of mountain side and the sea side, and atmosphere that both are bright at home. There are 13 family baths in the hotel, and the bathtub is different for each bath, such as cypress and pottery.

At the "Spa Sauna" you can enjoy a variety of baths, including a rock bath, a highly concentrated carbonated spring, a ceramic bath, and a fragrant bath. There is also a basic high-temperature sauna, a salt sauna that is good for your skin, a herbal sauna that soothes the respiratory system with the scent of mugwort steam, and a cold bath. Come and relax in body and mind with this relaxing experience.

About a 3-minute walk from the Shinkansen exit of JR Kokura Station. The Rihga Royal Hotel Kokura is a sophisticated high-rise city hotel located in front of the station. It offers a stable sense of luxury and is recommended for women who want to experience an elegant atmosphere.

All guest rooms are located on the 14th floor or higher, and all have a chic and calm atmosphere. On the 24th and 25th floors, there are elegant rooms that incorporate the local traditional craft "Kokura-ori". You can enjoy a large panorama of Kitakyushu with the Kanmon Straits to the east and the Genkai Sea to the west.

There are 9 restaurants and bars in the hotel that can be used casually or luxuriously for various occasions. From French cuisine in a calm atmosphere, to Japanese cuisine where you can enjoy the tastes of the four seasons, to the sky lounge where you can enjoy the wonderful view, you should be able to have a good time with your friends.

Located in the center of the city, about an 8-minute walk from JR Kokura Station and a 1-minute walk from Kitakyushu Monorail Tanga Station, Art Hotel Kokura New Tagawa is a gorgeous hotel based on the concept of European elegance. Although it has a modern exterior with some glass, it features a Japanese garden, giving it a Japanese-Western fusion feel.

European-style guest rooms overlooking a pond-circling Japanese garden are furnished with European-made furniture and classic interiors, creating a perfect fusion of Japanese tradition and European aesthetics. You can enjoy an elegant and dignified hotel stay, such as a bathroom with marble and glass doors and a full range of amenities.

The hotel has a wide variety of restaurants, from orthodox French cuisine to Japanese cuisine that uses seasonal local ingredients. For breakfast, you can enjoy seasonal dishes while surrounding the garden. Also, the fact that there is a cake shop that is very popular locally is also a high point for girls.

JR Kyushu Station Hotel Kokura is a city hotel with a casual and relaxed atmosphere, conveniently located on Kokura Station, the gateway to Kitakyushu where all transportation methods such as the Shinkansen, conventional trains, monorail, buses, and taxis converge. It is directly connected to the station, so you don't have to worry even if it rains.

Bright sunlight pours through the windows of the chic guest rooms, creating a warm atmosphere. The carpet in the room is made of elegant and modern "Kokura-ori". The beds in all rooms are made by Simmons, and the bedding is duvet style.

Breakfast is served on the bright and open Western-style terrace, where you can enjoy a wide variety of Japanese and Western buffet-style dishes, including local cuisine that incorporates local production for local consumption and Fukuoka specialties, as well as special curries. Other popular restaurants include set meals for lunch, à la carte restaurants that mainly serve skewers for dinner, and Japanese restaurants where you can enjoy the flavors of Kokura, mainly kaiseki cuisine.

About a 3-minute walk from the Shinkansen exit of JR Kokura Station, Comfort Hotel Kokura is a casual and modern business hotel located in the downtown area in front of the station. The open lobby, decorated in white and brown, offers a freshly brewed coffee service, and you can enjoy aromatic coffee in your room.

Guest room is bright and simple. Comfortable sleeping pillows, bed pads, and gowns with a gentle touch are provided, so you can get a good night's sleep. Functionality is also perfect, such as a loose bed and a wide desk. Ladies amenities are also available.

The best thing about this hotel is the free breakfast! You can choose what you like in the food court style, so you can enjoy a satisfying breakfast that suits your style. The menu includes bread, rice balls, soups, cereals, egg dishes, salads, fruits, yogurt, and more.

It's about a 2-minute walk from the Kokura Castle Exit of JR Kokura Station. Hotel Relief Kokura Ekimae is a designer hotel run by the popular pancake cafe VERY FANCY. Relief means peace of mind. This hotel is a new concept that adds functionality and comfort to peace of mind. Staff are on-hand at the front desk 24 hours a day to provide information on meal around the hotel and to assist with sightseeing! It's a great ally for women.

The taste of the guest rooms is the “natural resort” and “modern resort” that the designer boasts, and there are rooms with different tastes even within the same type, which is very popular with repeaters. There are plenty of services that girls will love, such as amenities made by POLA♪

There are many restaurants in the area where you can enjoy delicious Kokura meal. Enjoy local seafood, kushikatsu, gyoza, ramen and other local dishes with friends.

About 2 minutes walk from JR Kurosaki Station. Located in Kurosaki, a sub-center of Kitakyushu Nishitetsu Inn Kurosaki is a convenient and functional hotel facing National Route 3 and adjacent to Chikuho Electric Railway Kurosaki Ekimae Station and Nishitetsu Kurosaki Bus Center. It is the only hotel in Kurosaki equipped with a large public bath.

Atmosphere that guest room comprises writing desk by window, and is stylish although being simple. All rooms have a semi-double size bed or larger, so you can sleep comfortably. There is also a twin room equipped with a massage chair, perfect for girls who want to relax.

Breakfast is served buffet style in a spacious and bright lounge, with a wide variety of dishes including Japanese food, bread, morning curry, salad, yogurt, etc. Even if you are usually too busy to eat breakfast, you can take advantage of the travelling experience to enjoy a leisurely breakfast.

About a 3-minute walk from JR Kurosaki Station. "Arc Inn Kurosaki Plus" is a simple and stylish business hotel located on the main street in front of the station. Not only is it close to the station, but it also has a nighttime front desk and a security guard on duty, making it a safe place for girls to stay.

The dark brown tones of the guest rooms have a chic atmosphere, and are sure to soothe away the fatigue of your trip. A connecting room where you can freely move between two single rooms with an inner door, and a slightly luxurious twin room on the top floor are less in number, but they are recommended because they can protect your privacy even with friends. Please make an early reservation when using it.

A free breakfast is served. In addition to fragrant bread baked from scratch, there are also two types of daily curries, salads, soups, coffee, and of course all you can eat and drink! It's nice to have a healthy but hearty breakfast for free.

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Kitakyushu is a gourmet town with retro buildings and modern townscapes. Whether you're visiting sightseeing spots or eating delicious food, the hotel is the base. I hope this article will be helpful in choosing a hotel for a girls' trip to the fullest♪