Around Thousand Buddhas Stalactite Cave × Accommodation With Relaxing Welcome LoungeRecommended Hotel·Ryokan

Kitakyushu City, a place associated with Musashi and Kojiro, offers excellent access—just a 3-minute walk from the Shinkansen exit of JR Kokura Station via the elevated walkway. Rising 132 meters above ground, RIHGA Royal Hotel Kokura is a high-rise city Hotel with sweeping panoramic views of Kitakyushu, from the Kanmon Straits to the east to the Genkai Sea to the west. Spacious guest rooms are complemented by restaurants and bars, banquet halls of various sizes, a health club, and more. As part of Kitakyushu’s convention zone, it is ideal for a wide range of purposes.

We have completely revamped the interior, furniture, and amenities of our rooms to create a comfortable space. The design reflects the unique culture of Kokura, a historic hub of interaction, and the industrial atmosphere of Kitakyushu. Our conveniently located Hotel is situated above JR Kokura Station, the gateway to Kitakyushu where all transportation modes such as Shinkansen, local trains, monorails, buses, and taxis converge. It is an ideal base for sightseeing. We offer spacious and quiet rooms that make you forget the hustle and bustle of the city center with an excellent location. Enjoy a relaxing moment with our subtle hospitality. Additionally, we are connected to "Amu Plaza," an urban shopping center with approximately 200 specialty stores.

[Reopening on July 1, 2025] The Hotel features separate non-smoking and smoking floors and offers day-use options. Perfect as a base for ferry or bullet train travel.

Located in the Kanmon Strait, at the heart of the Kanmon metropolitan area with a population of 2.2 million, Kitakyushu is Kyushu's largest industrial city, known for landmarks like the Yahata Steel Works. A 7-minute walk from JR Kokura Station South Exit, our hotel faces a shopping street and offers covered walkways almost all the way to the station, perfect even on rainy days. A large public bath is also available. Enjoy our complimentary buffet breakfast featuring organic salads and a daily-changing selection of healthy and well-balanced dishes.

10 minutes by car from JR Kokura Station. Convenient access to Kokura city center and Mojiko Retro. Free parking for standard vehicles, making it an ideal base for sightseeing and business in Kitakyushu. The front desk is staffed 24 hours, allowing for late-night check-ins. The restaurant on the 11th floor offers meals with a panoramic view of Kokura city.