From Kyushu's far northern tip extends Kanmon Bridge, linking Kyushu to Honshu, standing 61 meters (200 feet) and measuring 1068 meters (3503 feet) in length. From the Mekari Park observation platform on the Kyushu side, you can see boats going under Kanmon Bridge and through the strait.
Head towards Mojiko Station, and the Mojiko Port Retro Area, with its distincitive old-time feeling, opens before you. In the early 20th Century, international trade brought to the area a high level of culture and a feeling of modernity. Many buildings from the era have preserved their appearances, including the wood Mojiko Station building that was the first railway station in Japan to be officially designated as a cultural heritage site. The area abounds with places to visit, including the Kyushu Railway History Museum, which allows visitors to experience the history and magic of Japan's railroads, and the Kaikyo Dramaship, where guests can learn about the history, culture and science of the Moji Strait. Mojiko offers its visitors a great opportunity to relax by enjoying the sights and sounds of a seaside town. Plus, the area's famous fugu (blowfish) is the perfect treat at the end of a long day of sightseeing.

* 093-332-0106 (Mojiko Retro Club)
* JR Mojiko Stations


Mojiko Retro Observation Room
* 093-331-3103


Kaikyo Dramaship
* 093-331-6700

Kokura Castle, located in central Kokura, was first built in 1602 and then rebuilt in 1959, after it had burned down. Inside the castle turret is an exhibit which details the castle's history. At night the castle is lit up, and in the spring it is known for the beauty of its cherry blossoms. The symbol of Kokura.
* 093-561-1210
* Ten-minute walk from JR Nishi-Kokura Station

The world's first space-themed amusement park. From thrilling rides to a Ferris wheel, Space World lets you fall, swing, spin and experience zero-gravity. Also features an on-stage character show and frequent special events.
* 093-672-3600
* JR Space World Station

A fascinating museum covering the evolution of life from the creation of the earth to the modern age. The huge carefully reconstructed dinosaur models and realistic dinosaur dioramas are among the most popular attractions at the largest-scale museum in Western Japan.
* 093-681-1011
* Three-minute walk from JR Space World Station

The Environment Museum is an educational facility that presents Kitakyushu's efforts to preserve its environment, Kitakyushu's environmental history, and the scientific and social background of today's environmental problems. With easy-to-understand exhibits and videos, the museum gives examples of public environmental problems that were overcome, as well as the great importance of nature in our daily lives.
* 093-663-6751
* Eight-minute walk from JR Space World Station

Hiraodai, covered with white limestone rocks, is Kyushu's largest karst tableland, stretching 11 km (6.8 miles) from north to south and 2 km (1.2 miles) from east to west. The tableland offers a different view in every season, looking like a burnt field in spring, fresh and green in the early summer, and a dry plain in the fall. An ideal area for hiking.
* 093-453-3737 (Fukuoka Prefecture Hiraodai Natural Observation Center)
* Twenty-minute drive from Kokura Minami IC on Kyushu Highway

A shopping and entertainment complex with something for everyone, Riverwalk Kitakyushu features Decocity with its shops and cinema multiplex, Food Pao, a food court offering ramen noodles and gyoza dumplings from all over Japan, as well as large-scale culture facilities like the Kitakyushu Performing Arts Center and the Kitakyushu Municipal Museum of Art.
* 093-573-1500
* Ten-minute walk from JR Kokura Station

Nagasaki Gaido is a road linking Kokura to Nagasaki Port, which in Japan's period of isolation was the only area open to the outside world. Western culture and new technologies were transmitted through Nagasaki Gaido, and along it were 25 resting posts. Over the years, countless travelers stopped at Kurosakishuku and Koyanoseshuku, and their legacy can be seen today in the stone monuments and shrines nearby.
* 093-642-1441(Yahata Nishi Ward Development Promotion Board)
* JR Kurosaki Station, Chikuho Electric Railroad Koyanose Stop

Over a 15,000-m² (180,000 sq. ft.) area, the Kyushu Folkcraft Village has workshops and displays for a variety of crafts, including woodcraft, glassware, ceramics and stained glass, allowing visitors to learn how such creations are made. Workshops for ceramics painting, glassware-making and dyeing are also available.
* 093-652-8833
* Fifteen-minute drive from Kitakyushu Urban Expressway Sanji IC

A well-known market that underpins Kokura's food industry. 120 shops inside sell everything from fresh fish to meat, vegetables, prepared foods and souvenirs. The market's activity is an attraction for both local shoppers and out-of-town visitors, keeping it bustling year-round.
* 093-521-4140 (Tanga Market Office)
* Kitakyushu Urban Monorail Tanga Station

The new Kitakyushu Airport is located on an artificial island in the Suo Gulf east of the city. It operates 21 hours a day, from 5:00 a.m. until 2:00 a.m. the following day. Built with a barrier-free design, the attractive terminal features areas with foot baths, drinking establishments, and shops selling regional products.
The airport island is connected to the main Kyushu island by bridge on a route that feeds into the East Kyushu Expressway. There is a route bus service to the surrounding areas of the region. All Nippon Airways and the new Starflyer airline operate 17 round trip flights daily to Tokyo's Haneda Airport from early in the morning until late at night. The airport also offers flights to Nagoya's Komaki Airport, Naha, and three round trip flights a week to Shanghai.
* 093-475-4195
* 40 minutes by bus from the JR Kokura Station