Published date: March 12, 2025
The pros and cons of being close to the station...
Room Type Stayed
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Experience of the stay
It's convenient as it's about a 5-minute walk from the station, but if your room is a corner room near the tracks, you can hear the sound of trains passing until around 1 AM.
They provide light meals (curry and salad, drink bar, cafe machine) free of charge from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM and from 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM. I used it only for breakfast, but it was surprisingly good for free.
There are unlimited manga available, and even before midnight, there is someone at the front desk, so I could rent manga and read it in my room.
Experiences during the trip
On the first day, I stayed in Kokura to visit Shimonoseki on day one and Usa on day two.
I went to Shimonoseki aiming for the Karato Market, but learned that Ganryujima Island is nearby (just a 10-minute ferry ride) and decided to stop by. The view of the Kanmon Bridge is fantastic, so if you have time, definitely check it out!
At the former British consulate opposite Karato Market, there was a Peter Rabbit tea set, and I couldn't resist going in, haha.
After walking a lot, I really wanted to take a big bath, so I went to Korona-yu. There's a shuttle bus from Kokura Station, which I recommend when you're tired!
I took the bus from Usa Station to Usa Shrine, but on the way back, the bus was delayed, and I was on the edge of whether I could make my connection to the JR. It might be better to walk back.