Kokura Castle and Mojiko Retro District
Be sure to read the Special Notes further down this page for important requirements and restriction.
WHAT YOU VISIT
Kokura Castle
Built between 1602 and 1608, the structure you see today is a 20th century replica of the castle that ten generations of the Hosokawa clan called home. Set on the bank of the Murasaki River, it's the only castle in Fukuoka Prefecture with a castle. The castle's inner stronghold was destroyed by fire in 1837 and the donjon you see today was rebuilt in 1959 and the castle buildings were completely restored in 1991. Inside, you'll find a museum with samurai armor, a diorama of the castle during the Edo period, a small theater, and a lord's palanquin. Kokura Castle features double and triple moats surrounding a donjon. Although the castle seems to have four floors from the outside, it has five on the inside.
Mojiko Retro District
Once a successful international port, the town of Moji is home to many historic buildings that have been preserved in pristine condition since the late 19th century. In the Mojiko Retro District sits the Moji Mitsui Club. Constructed in 1921 as a reception and accommodation facility of Mitsui & Co., Ltd., Japan's first general trading company, it gained fame when Albert Einstein visited in 1922 and praised its beauty.
※Entrance fee for the Moji Mitsui Club is not included.
PHOTO OPPORTUNITIES
Have your camera ready while visiting the Kokura Castle; it's famous as one of the few places in Japan where a torii gate and castle can be framed in the same photo. Another memorable photo awaits at the Mekari Park Second Observatory where you can enjoy views of the Kanmon Bridge that stretches 1,068 meters (3,504 feet) over the Kanmon Strait.
WHAT YOU SEE ALONG THE WAY
Enjoy the scenic ride to Kitakyusyu in Fukuoka prefecture, once the battleground of Kublai Khan of the Mongol Empire in the 13th century.
Points of interest
Kokura Castle
Schedule
Special Notes
Guests are required to negotiate steps to the entrance of the castle. This tour is not recommended for guests with limited mobility. After climbing these steps, an elevator is available(capacity is limited). Bring local currency for any purchases. Wear comfortable shoes and clothing. Due to the popularity of sights visited, crowds may be expected. Please bring local currency for additional payments.
Tour order may vary. Entrance fee for the Moji Mitsui Club, Kokura Castle Garden is not included.
The view from Mekari Park Second Observatory is weather permitted.
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Be sure to read the Special Notes further down this page for important requirements and restriction.
WHAT YOU VISIT
Kokura Castle
Built between 1602 and 1608, the structure you see today is a 20th century replica of the castle that ten generations of the Hosokawa clan called home. Set on the bank of the Murasaki River, it's the only castle in Fukuoka Prefecture with a castle. The castle's inner stronghold was destroyed by fire in 1837 and the donjon you see today was rebuilt in 1959 and the castle buildings were completely restored in 1991. Inside, you'll find a museum with samurai armor, a diorama of the castle during the Edo period, a small theater, and a lord's palanquin. Kokura Castle features double and triple moats surrounding a donjon. Although the castle seems to have four floors from the outside, it has five on the inside.
Mojiko Retro District
Once a successful international port, the town of Moji is home to many historic buildings that have been preserved in pristine condition since the late 19th century. In the Mojiko Retro District sits the Moji Mitsui Club. Constructed in 1921 as a reception and accommodation facility of Mitsui & Co., Ltd., Japan's first general trading company, it gained fame when Albert Einstein visited in 1922 and praised its beauty.
※Entrance fee for the Moji Mitsui Club is not included.
PHOTO OPPORTUNITIES
Have your camera ready while visiting the Kokura Castle; it's famous as one of the few places in Japan where a torii gate and castle can be framed in the same photo. Another memorable photo awaits at the Mekari Park Second Observatory where you can enjoy views of the Kanmon Bridge that stretches 1,068 meters (3,504 feet) over the Kanmon Strait.
WHAT YOU SEE ALONG THE WAY
Enjoy the scenic ride to Kitakyusyu in Fukuoka prefecture, once the battleground of Kublai Khan of the Mongol Empire in the 13th century.
Points of interest
Kokura Castle
Schedule
Special Notes
Guests are required to negotiate steps to the entrance of the castle. This tour is not recommended for guests with limited mobility. After climbing these steps, an elevator is available(capacity is limited). Bring local currency for any purchases. Wear comfortable shoes and clothing. Due to the popularity of sights visited, crowds may be expected. Please bring local currency for additional payments.
Tour order may vary. Entrance fee for the Moji Mitsui Club, Kokura Castle Garden is not included.
The view from Mekari Park Second Observatory is weather permitted.