
Kitakyushu Travel Guide
Japan
Kitakyushu is a large city in northern Kyushu, Japan, with a population of 961,286. It is one of the country’s major urban centres on the island, close to the northern end of Kyushu.
Most international and domestic visitors arriving by air use Kitakyushu Airport (KKJ). There are no named beaches considered notable within 40 kilometres of the city, so beach trips are not a defining part of a stay here.
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Weather in Kitakyushu
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Know before you go
Pays in JPY
Plug type Type A & Type B (UK adapter needed)
Emergency 110
Dial code +81
Tipping: Tipping is not customary in Japan. Attempts to tip may cause confusion or even be considered rude. Exceptional service is already factored into prices.
Best time to visit Kitakyushu
Jan
9°11Feb
10°11Mar
14°12Apr
19°11May
22°11Jun
26°16Jul
31°15Aug
32°14Sep
30°14Oct
23°9Nov
17°8Dec
12°10Average daily maximums with rainy days per month, from the last three years of weather history.
Things to do in Kitakyushu
北九州市立美術館
art museum
4.8 km
松本清張記念館
museum
0.2 km
ミクニワールドスタジアム北九州
stadium arena
1.5 km
北九州市漫画ミュージアム
cartooning museum
1 km
到津の森公園
zoo
2.8 km
高見神社
christian place of worship
5 km
夜宮公園
park
3.7 km
夜宮の大珪化木
monument
4 km
Getting there
Kitakyushu Airport · 15.3 km
Frequently asked Questions
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