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A historic Japanese castle with white walls and multiple dark roofs, surrounded by a stone wall and a moat, under a clear blue sky.

Information

Name

Kokura Castle

Address

Fukuoka 2-1 Jonai, Kokurakita-ku, Kitakyushu City

Built

1602

Builder

Hosokawa Tadaoki

Japan’s most interesting Castle!

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Due to the achievements in the Battle of Sekigahara, the Hosokawa family entered Kokura and conducted large-scale renovations, marking 420 years since then.

Kokura Castle, renowned as one of the nation's largest keeps, is beloved.

Reconstructed in 1959 and significantly renovated in 2019, Kokura Castle now features elevators and offers entertaining experiences accessible to everyone.

Two young women in traditional Japanese clothing holding swords and smiling outdoors on a stone pathway with rocks and trees in the background.

The "Kokura Bushotai," where authentic actors portray the warriors and samurais associated with the Kokura domain, spreads the charm of Kokura through theater and dance. You might encounter them at Kokura Castle even when events are not being held.

Discover Castle Experiences

  • play

    You can experience yabusame while riding a robotic horse. Aim for all bullseyes and immerse yourself in the world of the samurai from that era!

  • photo

    There are plenty of lifelike figures available, so why not take some photos, feeling like you're part of the scene yourself?

    ＊This photo depicts a scene from the famous battle between Miyamoto Musashi and Sasaki Kojiro at Ganryu Island.

  • try

    Quiz Corner: Answer castle-related questions in a true/false format! Challenge all the questions and learn about the history of Kokura Castle.

  • wear

    They offer a wide selection of free rental costumes! You can dress up as a princess or a samurai and take photos.

Kokura Castli official

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