Industrial Heritage tour in Kitakyushu
The tour offers how Japan became the world’s leading
Industrial country.
In 1901, Japanese modern steel industry started in Kitakyushu. Since then Kitakyushu became
the industry city and Japan’s Industrial modernization has been achieved here with
unprecedented surprising speed.
Tour condition
・Start and end of the tour is to be Kitakyushu
・Guided by Industrial Heritage guide
・Chartered vehicle such as a jumbo taxi or bus
World Herigtage → Lunch at Otani Kaikan Hall → Kawachi Resevoir
Japan’s Modern Steel Works history started here
Yawata was a rural village with a small population of agriculture and fishing industry.
And this place was decided in Parliament as the Japan’s Modern Steel Works
construction site in 1897.
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In April 2007, based on this theme of “innovation,” the Kitakyushu Innovation Gallery & Studio (KIGS)
opened in Yahata, Higashida, the first site of steel manufacturing in Japan’s modern age.
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Museum Building |
World Heritage, Meiji Japan’s Industry Revolution |
Introducing Industry innovation history of Japan |
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This office is a Witness who has been watching the history of industrial
modernization in Japan while also experiencing war.
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World leading rails producing in the Steel Works |
First Head Office building registered on the World Heritage |
Observation deck of the World Heritage |
received the Kitakyushu City Architectural Culture Award in 1989.
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Connected between Yawata and Tobata. Construction work took three years, and completed in 1930.
The most difficult and hard work was making Miyatayama tunnel with a total length of 1180 m due to
suffering from floods.
The gates of the Miyatayama tunnel are decorated with stately designs.
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The rail way crossing the road |
Miyatayama tunnel Yahata side |
Miyatayama tunnel Tobata |
Should you need further information please feel free to contact us.
Your equiry can be sent by selecting the Enquiry Form link below.
You can also contact us by e-mail at info@japan-kyushu-tourist.com
Tel : +81-93-521-8897, Fax : +81-93-521-8898
Address : AIM buiding 6th floor, 3-8-1 Asano, Kokura-kitaku, Kitakyushu-city, Fukuoka-prefecture
Wakamatsu-kita Coast
The northern tip Coast of Kyushu Island and facing to Genkai Sea where
a part of Genkai Quasi-National Park.
Breathtaking and dynamic view and beautiful sunset scenery can be enjoyed.
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Tomigahana Lighthouse |
Genkai Sea |
Genkai Sea |
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Ancient Stratum |
Eroded rock |
Eroded rock |
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Enjoy panoramic view |
Misaki Shrine |
Tomigahana Lighthouse |
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Iwaya Beach |
Iwaya Beach |
Iwaya Beach |
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Iwaya Port |
Wakamatsu Cabbege field |
Wakamatsu Cabbege |
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Lovers’ Sanctuary |
Natsuigahama Coast |
Natsuigahama Coast |
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Should you need further information please feel free to contact us.
Your equiry can be sent by selecting the Enquiry Form link below.
You can also contact us by e-mail at info@japan-kyushu-tourist.com
Tel : +81-93-521-8897 , Fax : +81-93-521-8898
Address : AIM buiding 6th floor, 3-8-1 Asano, Kokura-kitaku, Kitakyushu-city, Fukuoka-prefecture
Kitakyushu Iron tree
Lighted up Iron tree
The 205 metre high Stack at the Nippon Steel & Sumitomo Metal / Yawata Works
is lighted up during week end, every Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
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The stack is called as Iron tree, the colour is changed from pink to blue, yellow, green
and white gradually.
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The best view place to watch is Asano Shikaze park, located in fromt of West Japan General
Exhibition Center
General information
| Address | 1 Konomi-machi, Kokurakita-ku, Kitakyushu-city, Fukuoka-prefecture |
| Access | 5 minutes walk from JR Kokura Station to Asano Shiokaze park |
Should you need further information please feel free to contact us.
Your equiry can be sent by selecting the Enquiry Form link below.
You can also contact us by e-mail at info@japan-kyushu-tourist.com
Tel : +81-93-521-8897 , Fax : +81-93-521-8898
Address : AIM buiding 6th floor, 3-8-1 Asano, Kokura-kitaku, Kitakyushu-city, Fukuoka-prefecture
Kaikyo Dramaship
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Shaped like a ship, is the core facility of the Mojiko Retro District and offers a dramatic introduction to the history of the straits as well as the nature and culture surrounding it. The atrium dynamically depicts the fantastic history of the Kanmon Straits, inviting visitors to take a intriguing journey through time and space. |
And also the Restaurant, Kaikyo Fuku Stage , where you can try the local specialty Fugu (blow fish) cuisine and enjoy the magnificent views of Kanmon Straits as ships pass by in fade into the distance.
At night shimmering reflections and the lights of Shimonoseki on the other side of the Kanmon Strait make a truly spectacular and mesmerising view.
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In addition, Kaikyo Dramaship features the Channel Retro Street (where buildings and streets from the Taisho Era (1912-1926) are recreated), the Kanmon Strait History Gallery, the Real Time Kanmon Straits, the Kanmon Straits Kids Plaza, the Citizens and Exchange Gallery. |
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1-3-3 Nishiminato, Moji-ku, Kitakyushu-city, Fukuoka-city |
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10 minutes walk from JR Mojiko Station 25 minutes by a vehicle from JR Kokura Station |
| Open hours | Now close for renewal |
Your equiry can be sent by selecting the Enquiry Form link below.
You can also contact us by e-mail at info@japan-kyushu-tourist.com
Tel : +81-93-521-8897 , Fax : +81-93-521-8898
Address : AIM buiding 6th floor, 3-8-1 Asano, Kokura-kitaku, Kitakyushu-city, Fukuoka-prefecture
Kokura
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Kokura had flouriched as a castle town until end of the 19th century. Now, it is the heart of Kitakyushu-city, and many of the main tourist spots, hotels, shopping districts and restaurants are located around JR Kokura station. The “must-see” sights of Kokura Castle, Kokura Castle Garden and River Walk Kitakyushu are with in walking distance and can be reached by going through the local shopping arcade from Kyomachi to Uomachi. |
Where to explore
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One of the Must visit destination in Kitakyushu, located within a walking distance of JR Kokura Stations. Hosokawa Tadaoki commenced the construction of Kokura Castle in 1602 and spent 7 years to completed it. The castle had a fivefold and six layered donjon and it was built in the architectural style called “Kara-zukuri”. more … |
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To the east side of castle, there is Kokura Castle Garden, which has reproduced the mansion of a feudal lord from the Edo period. The area around the castle is maintained a Katsuyama Park, which is famous for cherry blossom. more … |
Shinozaki Hachiman Shrine
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One of the most beautiful Shinto Shrine in Kitakyushu. The sacred places believed to give visitors some special energy and a spiritual force that heals and refreshes. |
Shopping
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River Walk Kitakyushu is a large commercial facility near the Murasaki River and Kokura Castle. It was opened as part of the Kitakyushu Renaissance Scheme in 2003, and possesses many colorful and originally designed buildings. more … |
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Tanga Market is a typical Japanese market, known as “the kitchen” in Kitakyushu-city. There are more than 120 shops in the 180 metre-long arcade. Here you get a true taste of the culture and sample the real life style of the people living in Kitakyushu. more … |
Festival
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The summer festivals held in july around Kokura Castle, in which the main attraction is the playing the drums. |
Wasshoi Million Summer Fastival
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The Festival is one of the festivals representing Kyushu and started in 1988 to commemorate the 25th anniversary of th formation of the city and has more than one and half million spectators every year. |
Local specialities and cuisines
Food stall at Tanga
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At night time, food stalls open in the square in front of Tanga Market. Here you can try delicious oden (a stew made from various ingredients) and ramen. |
Should you need further information please feel free to contact us.
Your equiry can be sent by selecting the Enquiry Form link below.
You can also contact us by e-mail at info@japan-kyushu-tourist.com
Tel : +81-93-521-8897, Fax : +81-93-521-8898
Address : AIM buiding 6th floor, 3-8-1 Asano, Kokura-kitaku, Kitakyushu-city, Fukuoka-prefecture