The 10 Best Things to do in Kitakyushu, Kyushu-Okinawa

September 11, 2021 Etsuko Causey

Kitakyushu (Japanese: 北九州市, Hepburn: Kitakyūshū-shi, lit. "North Kyushu City") is one of two designated cities in Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan, together with Fukuoka, with a population of just under 1 million people.
Restaurants in Kitakyushu

1. Kitakyushu Museum of Natural History & Human History

2-4-1 Higashida, Yahatahigashi-Ku, Kitakyushu 805-0071 Fukuoka Prefecture +81 93-681-1011 http://www.kmnh.jp/
Excellent
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4.5 based on 191 reviews

Kitakyushu Museum of Natural History & Human History

Reviewed By liannac2016

Huge museum with living reptiles and dinosaur skeletons. It is very educational, dinosaur exhibit has a few min show and the dinosaurs were moving. It does that almost 3 hours covering all 3 floors.

2. Kitakyushu City Kawachi Fuji Garden Wisterias Blossom

2-2-46 Kawachi, Yawatahigashi-ku, Kitakyushu 805-0045 Fukuoka Prefecture +81 93-652-0334 http://kawachi-fujien.com/
Excellent
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4.5 based on 241 reviews

Kitakyushu City Kawachi Fuji Garden Wisterias Blossom

In the spring, the Kawachi Fuji Gardens open their Wisteria tunnels to the public. Wisteria, lauded in Japanese poetry, bloom strongest between April and May. The Kawachi Fuji Wisteria are especially lovely, as the hundred-year old trees are arranged to blossom around domes and trellises, with clusters of flowers hang down in delicate rows, leaving only patches of streaming sunlight in between. The magical sight attracts visitors from all over the world. Over twenty species of Wisteria compose the two main tunnels, one 260 feet long, and the other 720 feet long. Each features an explosion of petals from lavender to deep royal purple, with bursts of pink, blue, and white in between.

Reviewed By kimitakas - Taichung, Taiwan

Kawachi Wisteria Garden is one of highlights for the sightseeing in Kitakyushu. The season is at the end of April and the beginning of May. To avoid the crowds, you should obligatorily book an entrance coupon at convenience store. On a less crowded day, that coupon is used as an entrance ticket. For a crowded day, you have to pay an extra fee at the entrance gate in addition to that coupon. To access the site, the most convenient is driving a car. Otherwise, you can take a public bus from JR Yahata station, and walk about half an hour. It is not bad, and even recommendable to walk, because the way to wisteria park is a very pleasant promenade.

3. Sarakurayama Cable Car

1481-1 Ogura, Yahatahigashi-Ku, Kitakyushu 805-0057 Fukuoka Prefecture +81 93-671-4761 http://www.sarakurayama-cablecar.co.jp/
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4.5 based on 87 reviews

Sarakurayama Cable Car

4. TOTO Museum

2-1-1 Nakashima, Kokurakita-ku, Kitakyushu 802-8601 Fukuoka Prefecture +81 93-951-2534 https://jp.toto.com/museum/
Excellent
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4.5 based on 73 reviews

TOTO Museum

TOTO Ltd. was founded in 1917.When sewage systems did not yet exist in Japan,the company began manufacturing flush toilets and other sanitary ware to promote public health and cultural lifestyles. Further advancement in plumbing equipment techology,products and service were added as Japan modernized,and our lifestyles changed with increased abundance and comfort. To continue to develop in step with society,TOTO believes it is important to retain these founding principles and correctly interpret company history,both of which are critical to pass our corporate values to future generations.This museum was,therefore,built as part of projects to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the founding of TOTO. Together with culture and history of plumbing equipment,we hope the museum provides visitors an opportunity to learn about the philosophy behind TOTO Manufacturing and how products have developed.

Reviewed By BZimm08 - Iwakuni, Japan

What a great museum the Toto Museum was. I traveled to Kitakyushu mainly to visit this museum and it was the highlight of my weekend trip. I walked here from the train station, it was a bit far but doable. The great thing about this museum was the price, it was free! The building was modern and the displays were nice and full of great information. Many of the displays did have English and there was a recording you can listen to on your phone. I love the Japanese toilets, they have ruined me for toilets in other countries. I can't believe the amount of thought and engineering that goes into the Toto toilets, it's amazing. This museum was awesome and I highly recommend visiting.

5. Kokura Castle

2-1 Jonai, Kokurakita-ku, Kitakyushu 803-0813 Fukuoka Prefecture +81 93-561-1210 http://www.kokura-castle.jp/
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4.0 based on 685 reviews

Kokura Castle

Reviewed By puddin52 - San Jose, United States

This nicely restored castle has a good mix of history and fun. Walkable from the Kokura train station. Kids, including those 65+ will enjoy riding the palanquin and sitting in on a samurai war council. The views are great from the top floor too. A lift is available for the mobility impaired or travel-weary.

6. Mojiko Retro

7-18 Minatomachi, Mojiku, Kitakyushu 801-0852 Fukuoka Prefecture +81 93-332-0106 http://www.retro-mojiko.jp/
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4.0 based on 827 reviews

Mojiko Retro

Reviewed By Basili0T - Baltimore, United States

the train station was rebuilt in a renaissance style building. It looks nice. starbucks and a nice restaurant with local dishes upstairs Ricksaw rides (4000 yen for 2 for 15 min around town. train museum and other historical places. nice view of the kamon canal where large ships pass by. 5 min ferry across the canal to Karato (fish marhet) on Shimonoseki side at 400 yen per adult. Train takes 15 min, so ferry is a better deal if staying near Karato or trying to visit it. In Mojiko the famous dish is the baked curry. Many variations on that. I like the restaurant near the ferry with rear view windows facing the water. You can see it if looking from the ferry landing port..

7. Mojiko Station

1-5-31 Nishikaigan, Yushimojiku, Kitakyushu 801-0841 Fukuoka Prefecture +81 93-321-8843 http://www.jrkyushu.co.jp/railway/station/1191912_1601.html
Excellent
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4.0 based on 590 reviews

Mojiko Station

Reviewed By PeterthePauper - Ulsan, South Korea

Ever since visiting Mojiko in April 2018 and seeing the Station building shrouded in scaffolding, undergoing restoration, I expressed a desire to return one day when the work was completed. 18-months on, I got the opportunity whilst staying in Kokura to make a fleeting visit to Mojiko to view the result of the lengthy Restoration Project. The facade of the Neo-Rennaissance building (built 1914) has been restored to its' former glory and brought bang-up to the 21st Century with the inclusion of modern ticketing facilities and a Starbuck's to boot. With the dimly lit period wooden canopies over the Station Platforms, all that's missing from this iconic scene is an original locomotive idly discharging clouds of steam!

8. Kyushu Railway History Museum

2-3-29 Takitaki, Moji-Ku, Kitakyushu 801-0833 Fukuoka Prefecture +81 93-322-1006 [email protected] http://www.k-rhm.jp/
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4.0 based on 377 reviews

Kyushu Railway History Museum

Reviewed By Basili0T - Baltimore, United States

old JR trains and city trolley. Good for kids and adults that like old vintage trains. Train station museum nearby as well as a small train that tows 2 cars across one side of town.

9. Kokura Horse Tracks

4-5-1 Kitagata, Kokuraminami-Ku, Kitakyushu 802-0841 Fukuoka Prefecture +81 93-962-3236 http://www.jra.go.jp/facilities/race/kokura/
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4.0 based on 84 reviews

Kokura Horse Tracks

10. Hanyu Ferry

Kitakyushu Fukuoka Prefecture +81 93-481-6581 http://www.han9f.co.jp/
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4.0 based on 72 reviews

Hanyu Ferry

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