▲ [Moji Port] Designated as a national special port in 1889, Moji Port Retro District boasts countless historical buildings. Developed in the 19th century as a base for international trade with China and other regions, Moji Port still preserves many Western-style historic structures that tell the story of its former prosperity.
▲ The Kyushu Railway History Museum is a railway-themed park created by restoring the former headquarters building of the Kyushu Railway Company. Visitors can explore passenger cars that were active during the Meiji era, various railway models, as well as exhibits of railway-related items such as tickets and train emblems, showcasing precious historical artifacts.
▲ ※The bus does not go to Shimonoseki. If you wish to visit attractions like Karato Market, please take the ferry at your own expense. The boat ticket costs 400 yen per person for a one-way trip※ [Karato Market] Located in Shimonoseki City, Yamaguchi Prefecture, Karato Market is just a 10-minute ferry ride from the Moji Port Retro District. On weekends (Friday, Saturday, Sunday) and holidays, the first floor of Karato Market transforms into a vibrant seafood stall street called "Bustling Bakan Street." Vendors at Karato Market serve delicacies like nigiri sushi, miso soup, and fried dishes made with extremely fresh ingredients. You can also enjoy fugu sashimi at very affordable prices. Optional activity (fees excluded): Ferry ride costs 400 yen per person for a one-way trip.
▲ [Kokura Castle] The exterior of Kokura Castle's keep features Tang-style architecture, simple yet bold.
▲ [Miyajidake Shrine] Located in Fukutsu City between Fukuoka and Kitakyushu, Miyajidake Shrine is the head shrine of all Miyajidake Shrines in Japan. Established approximately 1,700 years ago, it enshrines the principal deity Empress Jingū. According to the Kojiki and Nihon Shoki records, Empress Jingū would pray for good fortune at this mountaintop shrine before military campaigns, making it revered for centuries as "the deity of victory and good luck in all endeavors."
