Kokura Castle
Kitakyushu, Japan
🏯 Landmark
A historic castle in Kitakyushu originally built in 1602 by Hosokawa Tadaoki. The reconstructed tower offers panoramic city views and houses exhibits on local history and culture.
Address: 福岡県北九州市小倉北区城内2-1
Website: kokura-castle.jp
Upcoming Events (4)
Kokura Castle Lit Up in Blue (Sept 23)
Sep 23, 2026 · 🌈 Illumination
68th Kokura Castle Festival: Samurai Parade Participant Recruitment
Oct 17, 2026 · 🏮 Festival
8th Kokura Castle Take-Akari Bamboo Lantern Festival
Oct 23, 2026 - Nov 3, 2026 · 🌈 Illumination, 🏮 Festival
Agano Ware Pottery Making & Tea Ceremony Experience
Nov 1, 2026 · 🎗️ Culture
Past Events (27)
Kokura Castle Lord Passport: Limited Edition Free Pass (10M Visitors Celebration)
Mar 15, 2026
22nd Kokura Castle Cherry Blossom Festival
Mar 20, 2026
Shinki Calligraphy Exhibition: Writings of Man'yoshu at Kokura Castle Garden
Mar 22, 2026
Hanami Tea Party at Kokura Castle Garden
Mar 22, 2026
Kokura Castle Garden Spring Tea Ceremony with Cherry Blossoms
Mar 23, 2026
Enshu-ryu Tea Ceremony Experience at Kokura Castle Garden
Mar 30, 2026
April Fools Special: Limited Edition Castle Seal Giveaway (3000 copies)
Apr 6, 2026
Kokura Castle Tower Illuminated in Yellow
Apr 17, 2026
Golden Week Samurai Challenge at Kokura Castle: Samurai Week
May 2, 2026
Kokura Castle Purple Illumination for HAE Awareness Day
May 14, 2026
...and 17 more past events
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