Fukuoka Nearby, Kitakyushu Day Trip Itinerary

🚆 Recommended Kitakyushu Day Trip Itinerary

Morning – Mojiko Retro (門司港レトロ)
• A historic port town with remnants of the Meiji era.
• Stroll around the red brick warehouses and the former Imperial Railway headquarters.
• Start your day with the local specialty, **Yaki Curry (焼きカレー, baked curry)**.

Late Morning – Kanmon Strait & Kanmon Tunnel
• The strait connecting Kyushu and Honshu.
• Experience walking between islands through the pedestrian undersea tunnel.
• Enjoy the sea view from the Kanmon Strait Observatory.

Lunch – Kokura Castle (小倉城) & Riverwalk
• Located in the city center, Kokura Castle offers different scenic views depending on the season.
• Have lunch and shop at the nearby Riverwalk Kitakyushu shopping mall.

Afternoon – Kawachi Fujien (Seasonal)
• Visit during April-May to witness the globally renowned wisteria tunnels.
• If out of season, the Kitakyushu Municipal Museum of Natural History & Human Journey is recommended.

Evening – Return to Tenjin/Hakata
• Take the JR Sanyo Shinkansen (Kokura Station → Hakata Station, about 15 minutes) or a limited express train.
• Before heading back, try ramen or udon near Kokura Station.

⏱️ Transportation Tips
• Hakata → Kokura: About 15 minutes by Shinkansen, about 1 hour by regular train.
• To Mojiko: About 15 minutes by JR from Kokura Station.
• For day trips, the JR Kyushu Rail Pass (Northern Kyushu version) is highly recommended.