Kokura Castle was built in 1602 at the beginning of the Edo Period The Castle was destroyed by fire in 1866, and the current castle tower is a ferro-concrete reconstruction from 1959. The castle's traditional architecture provides an interesting visual contrast to the neighboring modern shopping and entertainment center.
The castle grounds are now known as Katsuyama Park and are a popular cherry blossom spot but in reality that structure and its surround offers remarkable foliage and nature spots all year long, The castle keep seems to have four floors from the outside, but actually has five on the inside. The modern interior introduces the local history with displays, an interactive zone and a small theater where visitors can get a hands-on and visual experience of past castle life. The castle's top floor offers panoramic views over the city and has a great cafe to get a drink and a snack in a relaxing atmosphere
A small Japanese garden with pond was opened in 1998 on the castle grounds. The garden can be viewed from a traditional building with multiple Tatami rooms whereby a traditional Japanese Tea Ceremony can be experienced. The walk around the Castle is also a great and a nearby Shrine can be visited for a quick blessing and prayer and to cap it all off a Gift shop is also present for those who wish to grab that one very special gift or keep sake from your amazing Japanese traditional experience.
Please check out the Kokura Castle below on the map:
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