Kitakyūshū-shi Train Station Kokura Car Hire

Kokura Station is Kitakyushu's most important public transportation hub and a stop on the Sanyo Shinkansen line. From here, you can reach Mojiko Retro in 15 minutes with a rental car and Uminonakamichi Seaside Park outside Fukuoka in 70 minutes. One rental company is located in the immediate vicinity of the station.

Kokura is located at Kanmon Strait and is known for Kokura Castle from the 1600s and Tanuki-koji shopping street. The city is part of Kitakyushu, one of Japan's most historically interesting industrial cities with steel mills and port. Kanmon Bridge to Shimonoseki on Honshu is just 10 km to the west.

Park at Riverwalk Kitakyushu if you explore the city center – the parking structure is large and reasonably priced. Drive to Sarakurayama hilltop for panoramic views over Kanmon Strait, 20 minutes from the station. Book in advance during Golden Week when the Kokura Festival attracts many visitors.

How do you get from Kokura Station to Mojiko Retro district by car? Drive west via Route 3, takes approximately 15 minutes and 12 km. Alternatively, you can take the ferry in 10 minutes.

Are there parking options near the rental company location at Kokura Station? Yes, the station building has a parking structure and the rental company will help you with directions to the nearest pickup location. Can I rent a car for a day and visit Fukuoka?

Absolutely, Fukuoka city center is 60 km to the south and is reached in just over an hour via Kyushu Expressway.

We compare prices from all major providers at Kitakyūshū-shi Train Station Kokura so you can see the total cost upfront - including insurance, fuel terms and any extras. Most bookings include free cancellation up to 48 hours before pickup, giving you flexibility if your plans change.