Kōjusan Fukuju-ji Temple: A Famous Obaku Sect Temple that Overcame War Fires
Kōjusan Fukuju-ji Temple, located in Kokurakita Ward, Kitakyushu City, is known as a famous temple of the Obaku sect. It…
Hiraodai Nature Observation Center: Experience the Mystery of the Karst Plateau and the Breath of Nature
Hiraodai, which extends across the Kitakyushu Quasi-National Park, is known as one of Japan’s leading karst plateaus. The unique scenery…
Kimono Rental Station “Retro Nadeshiko”
Why not stroll through the old townscape of Mojiko Retro while wearing a beautiful, traditional kimono? You can fully enjoy…
【Kitakyushu City】 Grab Fortune at the Toka Ebisu Festival at Wakamatsu Ebisu Shrine!
若松恵比須神社では、毎年1月9日から11日までの3日間、「十日ゑびす祭」が行われます。この期間中には、福笹福引という新春の行事があります。福笹とは、葉が落ちない笹に縁起物を飾ったもので、商売繁盛や家内安全の象徴です。福引券を購入すると、福笹に当たるかどうかが分かります 。
Kokura Halloween | Let’s Get Excited at the Costume Parade! Kokura Halloween, One of the Largest Halloween Events in Western Japan
Every October, the streets of Kokura in Kitakyushu City are filled with colorful costumes at “Kokura Halloween.” As one of…
Nagasaki Kaido Koyanose-juku Memorial Hall: A Time Slip to a Post Town in the Edo Era!
Koyanose-juku prospered as a post town on the Nagasaki Kaido during the Edo period. Why not take a trip to…
Former Matsumoto Residence: A Meiji Era Gentleman’s Mansion with an Art Nouveau Western-style Building and an Elegant Japanese Garden
The “Former Matsumoto Residence,” located in Tobata Ward, Kitakyushu City, is an Important Cultural Property that evokes a sense of…
Wakato Bridge: A Symbol of Kitakyushu!
The Wakato Bridge is one of the most representative landmarks of Kitakyushu City. This bridge, characterized by its vivid red…
【Kitakyushu Industrial Zone】 A Journey to Touch the Passionate Souls that Supported Japan’s Modernization!
The Allure Woven by Factory Night Views and Industrial Heritage The Kitakyushu Industrial Zone, one of the four major industrial…
Shiro Terrace: A Relaxing Space for Breaks During Kokura Castle Walks! Also Offers Tourist Information
If you are sightseeing at Kokura Castle, the “Shiro Terrace” is a must-visit. Located very close to the castle, it…