RIHGA Royal Hotel Kokura

The hotel's decor is excellent, and the service is top-notch. I especially want to commend the breakfast – it was absolutely delicious, with a wide variety of options and fresh flavors. They offered both Western and Japanese cuisine. The service was very warm and attentive.

I booked this hotel almost a year in advance, so I got a really good deal – 400 yen without breakfast. The location is excellent, especially since it's right across from the exam venue and close to Kokura Station, accessible via a pedestrian bridge. It started with a twin room, which is already quite spacious for a Japanese hotel, and there was even a gift for downloading their new app.

The room was quite spacious for Japan, and you can self check-in and check-out. The hotel is conveniently connected to Kokura Station via a sky bridge on the second floor, making travel incredibly easy. There are also many shopping malls and dining options nearby.

The Rihga Royal Hotel Kokura is my top choice for any trip to Kitakyushu! The elevated walkway directly connects to the JR Kokura Shinkansen entrance, making transfers to and from Fukuoka and Beppu incredibly convenient, and you don't have to worry about getting wet on rainy days. Compared to most hotels in Japan, the rooms here are exceptionally spacious. The floor-to-ceiling windows on higher floors offer expansive views, and watching the Kitakyushu city nightscape in the evening is truly therapeutic. The rooms are clean and comfortable, with soft and quiet bedding. The hotel offers a wide range of dining options, and the buffet breakfast is comprehensive, featuring many Kyushu-specific flavors. The staff are polite and attentive, and the overall ambiance is elegant and grand. It's perfect for both business and leisure travelers. I'll definitely choose this hotel again next time I visit Kitakyushu.