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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

 

 

 
 Itinerary  
 
・Depart a hotel in Kitakyushu
 Yahata port → Kitakyushu Innovation Gallery Studio → Higashida No.1 Blast Furnace

    World Herigtage  → Lunch at Otani Kaikan Hall → Kawachi Resevoir

 Dedicated railway for Yawata Steel Works
・Disband at the hotel in Kitakyushu
 

 
 Where to explore
 

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.


 

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.

Museum Building

World Heritage,

Meiji Japan’s Industry Revolution

Introducing Industry innovation

history of Japan


 
The birth place where Japan’s steel industry began in 1901
It contributed greatly to the development of the Japanese steel industry and was used until 1972,
and has been preserved just as it was. 

 

Built in 1899, ahead of production facilities. It is an architectural fusion
of Japanese and European design, a two story red brick building with
bilateral symmetry and a central dome set in a Japanese tile roof. 

This office is a Witness who has been watching the history of industrial

modernization in Japan while also experiencing war. 

World leading rails producing

in the Steel Works

First Head Office building

registered on the World Heritage

Observation deck of the

World Heritage


 
The western-style building of Art Deco style architecture which was completed in 1927,
and opened as an employee club of the then-owned Yawata Steel Works. The Hall building 
received the Kitakyushu City Architectural Culture Award in 1989. 
 

 
The first-class civil construction heritage that triggered the registration of World Cultural Heritage of
Meiji Japan’s Industrial Revolution. The Kawachi Reservoir was constructed for the industrial water
supply to Yawata Steel Works. 

 

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.

The rail way crossing the road

Miyatayama tunnel Yahata side

Miyatayama tunnel Tobata


 
 

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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.

 


 

Tomigahana Lighthouse

Genkai Sea

Genkai Sea


 

 Ancient Stratum

Eroded rock

Eroded rock 

   

 

Enjoy panoramic view

Misaki Shrine

Tomigahana Lighthouse


 

Iwaya Beach

Iwaya Beach

Iwaya Beach


 

Iwaya Port

Wakamatsu Cabbege field

Wakamatsu Cabbege

     

 

Lovers’ Sanctuary

Natsuigahama Coast

Natsuigahama Coast

 


 

 

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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.

 

 

The stack is called as Iron tree, the colour is changed from pink to blue, yellow, green

and white gradually.

 

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

 

 

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Your equiry can be sent by selecting the Enquiry Form link below.

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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

 

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.
Hanging in the open air between the second and fourth floors is the Straits Atrium, which is the shape of the sea bed.

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.

 

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.

 


 

 General information  
Address

1-3-3 Nishiminato, Moji-ku, Kitakyushu-city, Fukuoka-city

Access

10 minutes walk from JR Mojiko Station

25 minutes by a vehicle from JR Kokura Station

Open hours Now close for renewal

 

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Enquiry Form 

 

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

 

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

 

Kokura Castle

One of the Must visit destination in Kitakyushulocated 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


Kokura Castle Garden

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

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.
The shrine was founded in 584 after gods of Haciman Shrine Ojin Emperor and Jimgu Empress.


 

Shopping

 

River Walk Kitasyushu

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

 

Tanga market 

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

 

Kokura Gion Daiko Festival

The summer festivals held in july around Kokura Castle, in which the main attraction is the playing the drums.
The highlights of the Festival which you should not miss are the Taiko Performing 
Contest held a Kokura Castle on July 15th, and the Taiko Performing Parade held at Komonji-dori street on July 16th.  more


 

Wasshoi Million Summer Fastival

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. 
It is held in Kokura on the 1st Saturday and Sunday in August.


 

Local specialities and cuisines

 

Food stall at Tanga

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.

 

 Enquiry Form 

 

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