Expriences in Kitakyushu

 

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Japanese Cultural experiences

Time to enjoy dressing in kimono tea ceremony experience, and Rickshaw riding

experience at Kokura Castle Garden and Kokura Castle.

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Company inspection tour in Kyushu

 

KAIZEN is one of the most important key word

for Japan’s modernization and world leading industries.

 

KAIZEN is the Japanese word for “improvement”. In business, KAIZEN refers to activities

that continuously improve all functions and involve all employees from the CEO to the

workers on site. It also applies to processes, such as purchasing and logistics, that cross

organizational boundaries into the supply chain.

 

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 Manufacturing Company  

 

Nippon Steel and Sumitomo Metal / Yawata Works

Japan’s first modern steel making company established in Kitakyushu in 1901.  Now, becoming

the best steel maker with World-leading capabiities.  Process of steel making can be learned to

visit Blast Furnace and Hot rolling mill plants.

 

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Yaskawa Electric

World-leading motor and industrial robots manufacturing company established

in Kitakyushu in 1915. The robots are heavy duty industrial robots used in welding, packing, assembly, painting and other activities.
Robot manufacturing factory and Yaskawa Innovation Center can be visited.

 

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TOTO

The world’s largest toilet manufacturer established in Kitakyushu in 1917. 
The company is well-known in Washlet which is an innovative toilet seat that features an

integrated bidet. The sanitary ware manufacturing factory and TOTO Museum can be visited

 

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NISSAN Motor Kyushu

The roots of NISSAN is Tobata Casting funded in Kitakyushu in 1911.
The factory was commenced operation in 1975. Now TEANA, X-TRAIL ROGUE, SERENA

and MURANO are being manufactured.  The process from assembly of the parts to final

products can be seen.

 

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TOYOTA Motor Kyushu

Established in 1991, 100% shareholder of Toyota Motor.  Major manufactured car is Lexus,

and annual production volume is 430,000 cars.  Assembly line and Inspection line are visited

at the factory tour.

 

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 Power Generation  

 

Kyushu Electric Power / LNG thermal plant in Kitakyushu-city

Kyushu’s first thermal power plant used LNG and power generation capacity is 1,800,000kw.  

Generation of electricity process can be learned by visiting the turbine room, control room and

boiler plant

 

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Kyushu Electric Power / Geothermal power plant in Oita-prefecture        

Japan’s largest thermal power plant utilized Geothermal.

Geothermal power generation is a method of generating electricity by turning the turbine

directly with steam taken from the deep underground.

 

Introduce generation system

Turbine room

Boilor plant

 

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J-Power

The company have been supplying low-cost and reliable electricity for over 60 years.  

And research and development of the environmental measurement have been conducted.

New solar power generation and wind power generation systems can be learned.

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Wind Power Generation 

Japan’s first wind power generation plant constructed at the coast line facing windy strong

Hibikinada sea. 10 wind power generators line up and total generation capacity is 15,000kw.  

 

 

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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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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

 

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 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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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.

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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.

 

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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.

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Where to explore

 

Kokura Castle

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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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 …

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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.

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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.

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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.