Kitakyushu Trip Overview
Enjoy the western architecture and variety shops with the sea breeze
Mojikoeki is the entrance to the luxurious port. It remains as a commercial business, you can enjoy yaki-curry elegantly in a luxurious building, and also admire the architecture.
However, if you take an average trip, you will end up with only architecture sights. That won’t be enough! There are historical backgrounds and details to each building, galleries and stores within, railway theme parks and many more to explore! With an otomo tour guide, you’re sure to find the charm of this city!
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Duration: 5 to 6 hours
Starts: Kitakyushu, Japan
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Kitakyushu, Fukuoka, Japan
Enjoy the western architecture and variety shops with the sea breeze
Mojikoeki is the entrance to the luxurious port. It remains as a commercial business, you can enjoy yaki-curry elegantly in a luxurious building, and also admire the architecture.
However, if you take an average trip, you will end up with only architecture sights. That won’t be enough! There are historical backgrounds and details to each building, galleries and stores within, railway theme parks and many more to explore! With an otomo tour guide, you’re sure to find the charm of this city!
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Mojiko Station, 1-5-31 Nishikaigan, Yushimojiku, Kitakyushu 801-0841 Fukuoka Prefecture
This is the oldest wooden station in Kyushu. It looks like the entrance to a retro city, and has a great atmosphere. There are many attractions to see, so let’s explore with your tour guide!
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: 太陽新海運ビル, 1-chōme-4-16 Nishikaigan, Moji Ward, Kitakyushu, Fukuoka 801-0841, Japan
Shin Kaiun Building: A ship-based building that was built around 1930 as the headquarters of a shipping company, Currently it is a popular location for goods stores, known as a “sacred place.” Find your favorite store in this retro style building♫
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: San Ki Ro, 3-6-8 Moji-ku Kiyotaki, Kitakyushu 801-0833 Fukuoka Prefecture
A Japanese style, wooden 3 floor restaurant built in 1931. Learn about the culture of the restaurant, “ozashiki asobi” with the geisha in the large hall room decorated luxuriously.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Kyushu Railway History Museum, 2-3-29 Takitaki, Moji-Ku, Kitakyushu 801-0833 Fukuoka Prefecture
A theme park where you can enjoy 100% the railway charm, which was created by restoring the former Kyushu Railway Company Headquarters. Experience being a Japanese railway driver on a simulator with full driving equipment and images of actual route scenery.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Old Mojimitsui Club, 7-1 Minatomachi, Moji-ku, Kitakyushu 801-0852 Fukuoka Prefecture
A luxurious western-style building built in 1921 as a large corporate accommodation and social club. Enjoy the gourmet “Yaki-curry” in a high-class, fancy restaurant that retains the image of its time. On the second floor, find luxurious rooms that even Einstein has stayed in.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Osaka Shosen, 7-18 Minatomachi, Moji-Ku, Kitakyushu 801-0852 Fukuoka Prefecture
This western style building features an octagonal spire and orange tiles. Currently it is an antenna shop that exhibits and sells the works of local artists. The items are unique items only to be found here.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Blue Wing Moji, 4-1 Minatomachi, Yushimoji-ku, Kitakyushu 801-0852 Fukuoka Prefecture
A bridge that moves every hour. It is said that the first person to cross the bridge when the time comes will obtain good luck. Feel the sea breeze as you cross the bridge, and admire the beautiful scenery across the distance.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Old Moji Zeikan, 1-24 Higashiminatomachi, Moji-Ku, Kitakyushu 801-0853 Fukuoka Prefecture
A western style building made from beautiful red brick used as a customs house for over 100 years. Take a look at the blue sea from the observation deck! Admire the view that has not changed for over 100 years.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Mojiko Retro Tenbowsitsu, 1-32 Higashiminatomachi, Moji-ku, Kitakyushu 801-0853 Fukuoka Prefecture
An observation deck at 103m, a great view outside the glass windows! Spot all the locations visited during this tour, and look over Kammonkyo and even the Sea of Japan. Depending on the time you visit, you may see the beautiful sunset in red skies and a romantic night scene set up.
Duration: 30 minutes
