[2025 Kitakyushu Attraction] Travel Guide for Kanmon Kaikyo (Updated Mar)

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)

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I drove here on a whim. The scenery here is very beautiful, especially at dusk. If you have studied Japanese history, you should know Minamoto no Yoshitsune. You can see Dan-no-ura with the coast as the stage, the final place of the Genpei War (1185), when the Taira clan, the 8-year-old Emperor Antoku, his grandmother and two nuns all committed suicide by jumping into the sea, and the Taira clan has been extinct since then. Although there is a hint of sadness, the traces of history add another kind of beauty. You can come and see it if you have the chance.

Address: 1 Chome-3-3 Nishikaigan, Moji Ward, Kitakyushu, Fukuoka 801-0841, Japan. Getting there: The museum is approximately 5 mins on foot from the JR Mojiko Station. Highlights: The Kanmon Kaikyo Museum experience museum where you can enjoy learning everything about the Kanmon Straits. You can enjoy experiencing the nature and history of the Kanmon Straits with powerful videos on the largest screen in Japan and interactive live performances. What attracts me the most it the beautiful sight as you can enjoy the whole view of Kanmon Straits and enjoy the feel of being on a luxury cruise deck. This will definitely be a suitable place to spend the day with your friends and family! 😍🥰 Opening hours: 9am to 5pm Admission fee: Free of charge, there is free audio guide provided too! #bucketlistreboot #traveljapan #culturewalk