Art Hotel KOKURA New Tagawa  

In the heart of Kokura, Kitakyushu — an upscale base a short walk from Riverwalk Kitakyushu. You're minutes from Kokura Castle, the Kitakyushu Manga Museum and the Seicho Matsumoto Memorial, with JR Kokura Station's transport hub close by.

A reception hall that blends European elegance with the calm of a 100-year-old Japanese garden sets a refined tone. The hotel has 89 air-conditioned rooms with LCD TVs, desks, garden views, shower/tub combos, complimentary toiletries and hair dryers; irons and ironing boards are available on request.

Wake up to garden-view mornings and stay connected with complimentary wired and wireless internet. Standout features include a ballroom and wedding services, vending machines, a massage room and on-site doctor, plus self-parking (fee), laundry/dry cleaning, luggage storage and a safe deposit box.

High-speed wired and wireless internet throughout and an on-site ballroom/reception hall for events and meetings.

Dine at All Day Dining Shizuku for Japanese cuisine, or choose from two other restaurants and a coffee shop/cafe. Buffet breakfasts are served daily (fee applies), and there's also a bar for evening drinks.