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Mojiko Retro

Visit a retro architecture and time-slip into the good old days.

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Moji Port was opened in the early Meiji Period and prospered in international trade. Nostalgic architecture, built from the Meiji into early Showa Periods, are still standing today. It is a fun area to meander.

First, visit JR Mojiko Station. In 2019, the 105th year since its opening, repair and preservation work was completed and the 2-story wooden building was restored into the state in the Taisho Period. The former ”1st and 2nd-class waiting rooms” are now the JR ticket office and tourism information center. You can look at the former VIP room where the imperial family stayed. Starbucks and the restaurant directed by Chef Yoshihiro Narisawa are very popular.

Also, the former Moji Mitsui Club, Old O.S.K. Lines, Old Moji customs building, the Shin-Kaiun Building, Kyushu Railway History Museum, etc. are worth visiting. Stop by at a restaurant or cafe along the way, taste Moji’s specialty, Yaki (Grilled) Curry, and have a leisurely excursion.

Kitakyushu City is recognized as one of the new three great night view cities in Japan and Mojiko Retro Observation Room offers an astounding view. Between late November and mid March (depends on each year), the whole city will be lit up during the Moji Port Retro Roman Illumination. The winter port turns into a dreamy world.

Highlights

  • Many nostalgic architectures from Meiji through Showa periods.
  • Tourism sites all within walking distances.
  • Fantastic night view and winter illumination.

Photos

  • JR Mojiko Station

    JR Mojiko Station

  • Former Moji Mitsui Club

    Former Moji Mitsui Club

  • Old O.S.K. Lines

    Old O.S.K. Lines

  • Old Moji customs building (front) and Mojiko Retro Observation Room

    Old Moji customs building (front) and Mojiko Retro Observation Room

  • Night view in Mojiko Retro

    Night view in Mojiko Retro

Reviews

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  • 高國星

    美麗海景還有開橋秀,有博物館和展覽館適合旅行懷舊之旅。

  • Candy 吳

    明治時期就相當繁榮的商港,經歷過歷史的風霜歲月,很多商社和海運公司的建築都保留下來,成為北九州熱門景點。

  • Lurk0901

    門司港有很著名香蕉人裝置藝術,當年出口香蕉就是這邊輸入,替台灣賺得不少外匯。

Details

Name in Japanese
門司港レトロ
Postal Code
801-0852
Address
Neighborhood of Minatomachi, Moji-ku, Kitakyushu, Fukuoka
Telephone
093-321-4151 (Mojiko Retro General Information / 9am - 6pm)
Hours
Depend on facilities
Closed
Depend on facilities
Admission
Depend on facilities
Directions
From JR Mojiko Station, walk 1 - 10 min.
Official Website
Official Website (Japanese)