Kokura is a center of Kita Kyushu which is an entrance of Kyshu. JR kyushu Hotel Kokura locates only a few min away from JR Kokura Station and shopping and dining area are near by. 35min Taxi ride JPY3000 or JPY600 by Airport bus from newly opened Kita-Kyushu Airport.30min by Bullet Train to Fukuoka. 5min walking to West Japan General Exhibition Center and Kitakyu International Conference Center. 15min walking to Kokura castle and beautiful scenery in town which have been shooting for the movies and TV programs.