2024 Kitakyushu Travel Guide: Must-see attractions, popular food, hotels, transportation routes (updated in December)

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Mojiko is probably a place in Japan but very different from Japan. After getting off the station, you can feel the strong retro style🚂🚂Wander among the European-style buildings and feel the glorious days of the port. 🌟One of the three major ports in Japan🌟Moji Port faces the Kanmon Strait and was one of the important bases for international trade at that time. It still retains many Western-style buildings from the Meiji to the early Showa era‼ ️Of course you can’t miss the former Moji Customs Building, the old Moji Mitsui Club, the International Friendship Memorial Library, etc. 🏫🏫 Another experience you can’t miss when you come to Mojiko is to go to Shimonoseki’s 🌟Karado Market🌟 to buy sushi and then go to the beach to eat 🍣🍣 Take a few minutes of ferry⛴️⛴️ from Mojiko Pier and arrive at Shimonoseki on the other side ( The ferry runs every 20 minutes), and then walk a few minutes to Karato Market Everyone likes to buy sushi there and then enjoy it slowly on the seawall outside the market. It is indeed very comfortable and unique🍣🍣But you must arrive before 3pm from Friday to Sunday‼ ️Otherwise the shops in the market will be closed · 🚞【How to get from Hakata to Mojiko】🚞: Take the JR Sonic from Hakata Station to Kokura Station, then transfer to the JR train to Mojiko Station. The whole journey takes about 1 hour⏰ 🌟【Recommended check-in points in Moji Port】🌟: ✅Mojiko Station: A very old station in Kyushu, built in 1914. The interior and exterior of the building are retro and elegant, so it’s great to take pictures! ✅Kyushu Railway Museum: Displays the history and culture of Kyushu trains and appreciates old trains with different characteristics🚂🚂A must-go for train fans! ✅Karado Market: Located in Shimonoseki on the other side of Moji Port, the boat ride only takes a few minutes. Buy sushi at the market and then sit on the beach to eat🍣🍣 ✅Blue Wing Moji Bridge: Japan's only pedestrian-only blue jumping bridge, which will rise at a fixed time ✅Strait Plaza: There are many shops to buy souvenirs by the lake🛍️You can also sit down and enjoy the sea breeze and sunshine☀️ ✅Featured European-style buildings: the old Osaka Merchant Marine Building, the old Moji Customs House, the old Mitsui Club, Kitakyushu Municipal International Friendship Library 👉🏻The whole place of Mojiko + Shimonoseki is not big. You can basically check in to the above places if you wander around casually. If you go to Karato Market, you must pay attention to the time. You can only go before 3 pm from Friday to Sunday‼ ️ Grilled curry🍛🍛 is a famous delicacy in Moji Port, but I didn’t try it this time. Friends who are interested can try it👍 #GlobalTravel #Japan #JapanTravel #Japanese Attractions #Kyushu #Fukuoka Attractions #Parent-Child Good Place

Located at the northern tip of Kyushu, Mojiko was an important trading port in the early days. As a result, the retro area is home to many Western-style commercial buildings from the early 20th century. Even the Mojiko Station hall is decorated in a quaint and beautiful style. The Mojiko Retro Area, which is right outside JR Mojiko Station, is a pleasant seaside area. Walking here feels like stepping into a different time and space. Key attractions include the Blue Wing pedestrian bridge that opens and closes at regular intervals, the Railway Museum, the Old Mitsui Club, the Former Moji Customs Building, and the Mojiko Observation Deck. The Mojiko Observation Deck ticket costs 300 yen. Although the view from the deck is not as dazzling as that of a bustling metropolis, the ticket is cheap, and you can still enjoy a cup of coffee up there. If it's mealtime, you must try the baked curry. The charred cheese paired with the rich curry is especially delicious. It was so good that I even bought a curry pack to take home. After visiting the retro area, a half-hour walk will take you to the Kanmon Bridge pedestrian underpass. The Kanmon Strait is the sea between Kyushu and Honshu. After crossing it, you will reach Shimonoseki in Honshu. Therefore, a 15-minute walk through the Kanmon Bridge pedestrian underpass allows you to experience the fun of traveling from Kyushu to Honshu. It's worth taking a stroll. 🕰️ Mojiko Observation Deck Hours: 10:00-22:00 (Last entry at 21:30)

Visiting Mojiko Retro is truly an impressive experience, especially for those who are fascinated by European-style architecture and classic retro atmosphere. The photos taken while strolling through this area clearly reflect the beauty and unique charm of the place. Mojiko is close to the sea and mountains, offering a diverse and breathtaking scenery. Walking along the pier, you can feel the cool breeze and the refreshing scent of the sea. There is a symbol commemorating its twin port relationship with Laem Chabang Port in Thailand, which further emphasizes the connection between the two cultures and significant trade. Mojiko Retro thus stands as a remarkable place that reflects the history and international relations.

Kitakyushu / FUKUOKA💙 If you want to eat tonkatsu in Kitakyushu, here is the only place to go✨ [Tonkatsu no Mise Katsuhiro] This place is so delicious! The pork in the tonkatsu is so thick and juicy, you'll be hooked after just one bite💗 The katsudon is a very reasonable 1130 yen, but it's very tasty and the rice is also very rich♪ You can also have the katsudon as ochazuke at the end, so there are many ways to eat it, so please come! ┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈ Katsuhiro Tonkatsu Restaurant 1-12-1 Moritsune Honmachi, Kokuraminami-ku, Kitakyushu, Fukuoka 802-0971 Corpo Hikari ⏰am11-pm7 Closed Mondays and Tuesdays ┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈ If you found this helpful, please click ˗ˏˋ Like ˎˊ˗ It will encourage me♡(•ө•) Thank you! I also post a lot of other travel information! Come and see it~~~ #Kitakyushu trip #Kitakyushu cafe #Kitakyushu gourmet #Kitakyushu outing information #Gourmet #Cafe #Drive #Travel #Solo trip #Kyushu tourism

"Cafe+82 Kokura Store" 3-6-3F Senba-cho, Kokurakita-ku, Kitakyushu City 11:00-19:30 Irregular holidays The popular cafe in Hirao, Chuo-ku, Fukuoka City has now expanded to Kitakyushu! ✨ 🔖Pistachio cream croffle 730 yen🔖Brown cheese croffle 700 yen🔖Strawberry latte 600 yen🔖Pink grapefruit a latte 600 yen On September 30th, there will be a 𝙊𝙋𝙀𝙉 above the very popular sandwich shop "OCM" in Kokura♡ There seems to be no sign below due to adult circumstances, so just head to OCM🏃🏻♀️ When you step inside the store, it looks like the Hirao store, but there are new tables and more✨ It's so cute!! Of course there is a selfie space👭 I was planning to go to Hirao to eat it, but the pistachio, which was the first in Kokura, was too delicious🥺 It was so delicious that it was gone in a second✨ The combination with strawberry latte is also Christmas-like🎄 I'm really happy that they opened it in Kokura✨ I like their croffles the best!! Thank you for the meal✨💕 #FukuokaCafe #FukuokaGourmet #FukuokaSweets #KoreanCafe #KitakyushuCafe #KitakyushuGourmet #FukuokaTourism

I suddenly saw two banana men while walking in the square. In fact, there is an allusion to this. In the heyday of Moji Port, because Kyushu and Taiwan were very close in geographical location, most of the bananas imported from Taiwan at that time were imported to Japan through Moji Port. Because bananas are not easy to preserve, if there are products that are overripe and not suitable for sale in the market, they will be sold by hawking in Moji Port, which is [バナナの叩き売り]🍌, so for this special Culture, the [Banana Man] mascot has been set up, and banana sales will be held every month to recreate the scene at that time. If you encounter it when you come here, you might as well experience it together❗❤️ #Mojikonostalgic Straits Plaza

#FukuokaTourism Morning Pancake Set🥞 I had fluffy pancakes for breakfast🥞 OFF time CAFE @off_time_cafe 🔖Morning Pancake Set 1380yen 　 (Salad and drink included) It takes 20 minutes to cook as it is baked after ordering🥞 Full of volume for the morning Fluffy pancakes Sweet and salty butter and black pepper are exquisite😋 Morning comes with salad and drink, so it's a good deal🉐 In the evening, it becomes a hot pot restaurant called Nabe-ya Toki🫕 Thank you for the meal☺️ OFF time CAFE 📍1-7 Nishikanbara-cho, Yahata Nishi-ku, Kitakyushu-shi, Fukuoka 🕰10:00- Morning is until 11:30 🅿️Nearby #FukuokaTrip #777 #FukuokaCafe #KitakyushuCafe #FukuokaMorning

How to get there - How to get there via Kokura Station, take the train for 3 stops and you will arrive at Mojiko Station. Very convenient, 220 yen / trip Tourist attractions - I recommend the fish market, but you have to take a ferry from Mojiko Station for about 5 minutes to get to the fish market. Next to it is the Aquarium, 2400 yen / person. It is a large aquarium with a variety of animals to see. There will be dolphin shows every round. You can check the round at the entrance. Restaurant and food - If you want sushi or fresh food, you have to go to the fish market. But there are also general foods around the train station. You can walk around the city and find restaurants to eat around. There are many restaurants to choose from. #food #travel #japan #mojiko #mojikostation #missnature #waitingforthedaytodepart #recommended #parksworthvisiting #secretlocation #missnature

Location: Kokura Nishitetsu Inn Kokura, Kitakyushu City, Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan If you go to Kokura, I highly recommend this hotel! Since it is operated by Nishitetsu Railway Company, the quality and service are guaranteed, but I was able to reserve a double room for less than 100,000 won on the weekend! The hotel's facilities include a large public bath with a sauna, which is free to use, which is even better, and it is close to Kokura Station, so the location is the best👍 #Ho-kang-seu

She, it's so great. In late April to early May of each year, anyone who comes to visit Kyushu and Fukuoka should come and smell and see the wisteria flowers in this garden. Even if you don't have a car, just call a taxi from Kitakyushu Station, 12 kilometers. Just pay the price. As for the entrance fee, you have to book in advance. Click on the website or buy it at a minimart, 7-11, Lowson, Family Mart, etc. It's 1500 yen per person. Don't worry about the time slots. Come early, we can talk about being flexible for 1.5-2 hours. Have fun walking and taking pictures. The smell is really fragrant.

Name📝: Old Mitsui Club 三井俱樂部 Address📍: 7-1 Minatomachi, Moji Ward, Kitakyushu, Fukuoka 801-0852, Japan 〒801-0852 福岡県北九州市門司区港町７−1 Nearest train station 🚉: Mojiko 門司港 Famous for✨ its quiet area, the beautiful pier view, the posh town Tourist spots nearby 👀: 🛍️ Mojiko town centre for shopping (5 minute walk) 🖼️ Idemitsu Museum of Art (15 minute walk) ❤️ Love locks lake (5 minute walk) #Mojiko #Kitakyushu #mitsui

Address📍: 2-1 Jonai, Kokurakita Ward, Kitakyushu, Fukuoka 803-0813, Japan 〒803-0813 福岡県北九州市小倉北区城内２−1 Nearest train station 🚉: Kokura 小倉 (15 minute wak) Famous for ✨: its history, its architecture (very instagramable), its Japanese umbrellas all over its entrance, the statues of local samurais, and also the sakura over the hill of the castle in spring Tourist spots nearby 👀: 🛍️: Kokura Central Shopping Street next to the Kokura Station (15 minute walk) 🚽 : ToTo Museum (10 minute walk) which shows the evolution and variety of toilets in Japan #Kokura #Kitakyushu #japan

#JapanTravel Yasaka Shrine in Kokura Castle has a history of over 400 years, located in the middle of Nishikokura, next to the River Walk. But when you step in from Omotesando, you will find "a quiet and solemn atmosphere". This shrine is right next to Kokura Castle. It is a Shinto Buddhist temple with beautiful torii gates and temple gates. See the exquisite architecture of the worship hall or Haiden. This hall is where the shrine's sacred items are kept. Before entering, local people wash their hands with water scooped from a small waterway or spring. This action is called purification and is a traditional procedure before entering the main hall or main shrine. Yasaka Shrine is easily accessible via the Kitakyushu Riverwalk shopping mall by heading to Kokura Castle. It is located a 5-minute walk south of Nishi-Kokura Station. The shrine is free to visit every day. #travel

Name 📝: ToTo Museum Address 📍: 2 Chome-1-1 Nakashima, 北九州市小倉北区 Fukuoka 802-8601, Japan Nearest station 🚉: Kawaraguchi Mihagino 香春口三荻野 Famous for ✨: having the history of the the most famous toilet maker in Japan, evolution of various toilets in Japan, the very cool Toilet Bike, various designs of toilets to cater for different people Experience 🤓: blown away! Firstly it’s free of charge. Secondly it’s innovative and high-tech in designs. Also the staff is very polite. There is elegant classical music played inside the museum so you won’t feel you are in a toilet but really somewhere classy! 🎵 #japan #kitakyushu #ToTo

Name 📝: Kitakyushu Literature Museum Nearest Station 🚉: Kokura 小倉 Address 📍: 4-1 Jonai, Kokurakita Ward, Kitakyushu, Fukuoka 803-0813 Famous for ✨: 🛖its architecture both inside and outside 📚 the amount of information you are able to find Tourist spots nearby 👀: 🏯Kokura Castle (just across the road) 🚽 ToTo Museum (15 minute walk) 🛍️ Kokura Central and Uomachi Gintengai Street full of shops and restaurants 🐠 Tanga Markets with fresh seafood and other food stalls 😋 #kitakyushu #Kokura #Kyushu #japan

Tensui Buffet Beef @Fukuoka Japan is a yakiniku restaurant. You have to make a reservation 1 day in advance. This restaurant is always full. It is a premium yakiniku restaurant. It costs 6,000 yen per person. There will be a set of 12 courses of meat + 90 minutes of free alcohol. I must say that it is worth it. At first, when I made a reservation, I wondered if it would fill me up because the price was a bit expensive. In the end, when I tried it, it was beyond my expectations. The meat was very good, very, very good. There are no words to describe it. Even if it is more expensive, I would pay for it. I don't regret spending the money. I want you to try it. I guarantee that you will not be disappointed. 💯 #TravelAbroad #RecommendDeliciousRestaurant #Travel #Buffet #Kokura #Japan #SecretLocation

Nearest station 🚉: Kokura Address 📍: 1 Chome-6-10 Uomachi, Kokurakita Ward, Kitakyushu, Fukuoka 802-0006 Famous for✨: 🛍️ vibrant streets full of restaurants and shops - it’s the busiest area of the city. Perfect for shopping and eating 🏟️ Mikuni World Stadium - a well built venue for international events. Most recently the World Breaking Series (breakdance competition) was held there which brought competitors from dozens of countries to Kyushu Tourist spots nearby 👀: 🏯 Kokura Castle (25 minute walk or 5 minute taxi) 🏕️ Katsuyama Park (right next to the castle)

Nearest station 🚉 : Mojiko Address 📍: Minatomachi, Moji Ward, Kitakyushu, Fukuoka 801-0852 Famous for ✨: retro buildings, grilled curry 🍛 Tourist spots nearby 🤓 : 🛍️ Sakaemachi shopping street (10 minute walk) ⛩️ Santuario Sintoasita (10 minute walk) 🛕 World Peace Pagoda (20 minute walk) There will be lights lit up around the port after 5:30 pm also 🌉🌃

Address - kokura kitakyushu fukuoka Atmosphere/Location - Chacha Town is not a very big shopping mall. From what I observed, most of them are shops selling food and snacks from Japan. There are also shops selling food and snacks, Ferris wheels. There are not many branded items. It focuses more on food activities. It is a shopping mall with a large bus stop next to it. You can walk to get on the bus from here to various places. Highlights - Ferris Wheel Average price per person - 12 minutes / person 300 yen, very cheap, so cheap it's shocking Score - 10/10 Good weather, not many people, cheap Ferris wheels #amusementpark #travelabroad #travelabroadtojapan

Address - Near Kokura Station Kitakyushu Atmosphere/Location - This is an art shop, suitable for those who like raw and artsy things. The owner is a street style. The interior of the shop is decorated with exposed concrete and there are also shirts for sale. The street art style is suitable for the shop. Highlights - Caramel latte is very delicious. If you come here, you have to try it. It's much more delicious than the famous coffee shops. It's awesome!!! Average price per person - 1,000 yen per cup. It's a bit expensive but delicious. No matter how expensive it is, I can pay it. Score - 100/10. #TravelAbroad #CafeWithCozyAtmosphere #BeautifulCafe #Artistic #TravelAbroadToJapan

#AruaruCity #JapanTravel #Fukuoka #Kitakyushu #Animation How to get there: 3-minute walk from Kitakyushu Kokura Station! If you like animation, you must visit Kitakyushu's AruaruCity💗 The entire building is an animation shopping mall and there's even a manga museum, so it's the icing on the cake There are a ton of shops here, including Animate, Mandarake (used books, figures), Omochaland, and Surugaya, and it's fun to look at used items that are hard to find If you're lucky, you might get a bargain.

Almost three months, we have been waiting for enjoying the autumn beauty in this park. Finally we visited here!!! A eye-catching scenery, many things to watch, and for it’s full of beauty, I will obviously recommend this place for seeing the best view of Autumn. I don't know how it looks in other seasons, but you should obviously visit if you want to enjoy the Autumn scenery. Though, you have to buy Ticket, obviously because it’s a beautiful place and need big amount for maintain cost, but I was shock as I have to buy ticket for two times. From 9 to 4:30, you need to buy a ticket of 450 yen(adults) for enjoying the day scenery. But for enjoying the night, which was more attractive, you have to buy a ticket of 1200 yen(adults). Though if you buy the ticket from their website, you can save 200 yen as you have to pay 1000 yen! Whatever, for it’s attractive view, I think it wasn’t a waste of money project for me!! #beachlife #2023TravelWish #tripblazers

Very huge park with variety of flowers and so many ginkgo trees. The entry fee is 450 yen per person per day. We went to see the cosmos matsuri and were very tired after roaming for more than 3 hours. Bicycles are available on rent for ease of transportation within the park however there may be a long waiting time on weekends or holidays. The photos came out very nice and my spouse was really happy. The Japanese garden within the park is really wonderful.#2023travelwish#tripblazers#beachlife

Address: Japan, 801-0853 Fukuoka, Kitakyushu, Moji Ward, Higashiminatomachi, 1−32 Getting there: You can take train to the Idemitsubijutsukan Station and the observation room is just about 200meters away. Highlights: The Mojiko Retro Observation Room is located 103 meters above ground, providing a wonderful panoramic view of the Kanmon Strait, and even Shimonoseki City. This is the tallest buiding in the area, and hence the best view you can get over the Kanmon strait! 🤩 The observation room is also installed with state-of-the-art equipment, including digital telescopes that magnify an image up to 17 times. The observation room also has a cafe, where you can enjoy some coffee while relaxing.😌 Opening hours: 10am to 10pm Admission fee: 300yen #bucketlistreboot #traveljapan #culturewalk

Address: 3 Chome-4 Kiyotaki, Moji Ward, Kitakyushu, Fukuoka 801-0833, Japan Getting there: Mojiko Station and the various sights around Moji Port are located within an area spanning about two kilometers along the bay. The area is conveniently explorable on foot. Highlights: Moji Port has been prominent as an international trading port. Although some of the main port activities have been moved to the Shin-Moji Port, but this Moji Port still retains its relevance as a tourist destination with a flavor from the past thanks to several well-preserved Western style buildings from the Meiji and Taisho Periods.😁 Remember to also try the local delicacy "Yaki Curry" when you visit here. It is a baked curry and rice dish which is very scrumptious. 😋 #bucketlistreboot #traveljapan

Address: 2 Chome-2-48 Kawachi, Yahatahigashi Ward, Kitakyushu, Fukuoka 805-0045, Japan Getting there: Would be more convenient to travel by car as there is free parking provided. Highlights: Kawachi Wisteria Garden is a private garden in the wooded hills south of central Kitakyushu, famous for its spectacular displays of wisteria flowers.🍀 The most famous part of this garden is the spectacular flower tunnel, it is roughly 100 meter long tunnels made of wisteria trees of differing varieties and colors, ranging from white to dark purple. 😍 This garden attract large numbers of visitor daily so do remember to make reservation before coming! Opening hours: 8am to 6pm daily Admission fee: 500yen #gooutside #traveljapan #awesomepic

[Fukuoka Ainoshima Island (Cat Island)] Do you like cats? If so, you should visit Fukuoka Ainoshima Island, where there are more cats than people. A 20-minute boat ride from Fukuoka Shingu Port takes you to Ainoshima Island, where cats are everywhere you walk!! Cats greet you on the streets, in houses, in alleys, and even inside restaurants, so I couldn't stop taking pictures. Since many tourists visit, there are also restaurants and cafes, so check the boat schedule and enjoy them. #FukuokaTravel #Fukuoka #SmallCityTravel #HiddenTravelDestinations #Cats #CatVillage #Japan #JapanHotPlaces #JapanTravel #WithNature

In fact, Kawachi Fuji Garden is the national botanical garden in Japan. Well, here is a famous tunnel filled with wisteria flowers. There are more than 20 types of wisteria flowers on the roof of the tunnel. So, you will feel the sensation like in a fairy tale when you visit here.#triplocal #themepark#zoo#nationalpark#lakes#beaches

Located at the seaside between Kyushu island and mainland of Japan, you can see both sides without any disruption from here. It is an observatory on the 31st floor. You'll get there in 45 seconds by high-speed elevator. You can see Moji Port, Iwaryu Jima, Dannoura in Shimonoseki, and Kanmon Bridge. The ships that come and go are going back and forth without losing to the flow of the Kanmon Bridge. Nice and relaxing place. This place is wonderful. It has a European vibe to it, which makes it a memorable visit in Japan. So if you are around the area and wants something other than usual castles, go to Mojiko Retro. Although I forget how much I paid, it was cheap and worth it. #givethanks #givethanks