This is a private guided tour report by Japan Guide Agency (JGA Inc.), a network of 1,000+ government-licensed, English-speaking local guides across all 47 prefectures of Japan. Not affiliated with the Japan Guide Association.
Tour Itinerary
- 9:00am In front of the cruise ship
- 9:40am Kokura Castle Garden & Kokura Castle Keep
- 12:15pm Kokura Izutsuya
- 1:15pm Tanga Market
- 1:45pm TOTO Museum
- 3:12pm Mojiko Station
- 3:40pm Disband in front of the cruise ship
Tour Itinerary in Detail
From there the group visited In front of the cruise ship at 09:00, Kokura Castle Garden & Kokura Castle Keep at 09:40, Kokura Izutsuya at 12:15, Tanga Market at 13:15, TOTO Museum at 13:45 and Mojiko Station at 15:12.
Travel between the sites was by public transport: JR Mojiko Station to JR Kokura Station by train (340JPY); JR Kokura Station to JR Mojiko Station by train (340JPY); Konyamachi to Kifunemachi by bus (230JPY); Kifunemachi to Kokura Bus Center by bus (230JPY). Across 4 sections the fare came to 1,140JPY per person.
Title: What Is a Private Day Tour of Kitakyushu Like? A Licensed Guide's Report on Mojiko and Kawachi Fujien
The weather forecast was 26 degrees, and it was a clear, summer-like sunny day. Originally we had planned to have lunch at Tanga Market, but since it seemed better to take a break beforehand, we each bought our favorite prepared dishes at a department store food hall and had them for lunch. Guests arriving by cruise ship see many wonderful spots at each port of call, so personally I would recommend the Kanmon tour since it does not overlap with other destinations, but the guests chose the Kitakyushu tour because they really wanted to visit Kawachi Fujien. Mojiko Station, which is full of highlights, seemed to move them so much that they even recommended it to fellow passengers from their ship whom they passed along the way.
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Transportation cost per person
| No. | Transportation | Route | Fare |
| Section 1 | Train | JR Mojiko Station～JR Kokura Station | 340JPY |
| Section 2 | Train | JR Kokura Station～JR Mojiko Station | 340JPY |
| Section 3 | Bus | Konyamachi～Kifunemachi | 230JPY |
| Section 4 | Bus | Kifunemachi～Kokura Bus Center | 230JPY |
| Total | 1,140JPY | ||
Frequently Asked Questions
Which places does this itinerary cover?
This tour visited In front of the cruise ship, Kokura Castle Garden & Kokura Castle Keep, Kokura Izutsuya, Tanga Market, TOTO Museum and Mojiko Station.
How much did transport cost on this tour?
Public transport came to 1,140JPY per person across 4 sections. Transport fares are paid by the guests and are not included in the guiding fee.
Is the guide licensed, and what language is the tour in?
Peko is a government-licensed national guide-interpreter of Japan and guided this tour in English. Japan Guide Agency (JGA Inc.) works with more than 1,000 licensed guides across all 47 prefectures. Not affiliated with the Japan Guide Association.
Can the itinerary be changed for my own trip?
Yes. This report describes one private tour as it actually ran. Every Fukuoka itinerary is built around the guests, so the places, the pace and the starting point can all be changed before the tour.
Hello everyone .
Please call me Peko.
I’m National government licensed Guide Interpreter.
I like travelling, Japanese archery, and tea ceremony.
I visited 17countries.
Also I lived in Netherlands for a year and three months.
local people always showed me their hospitality. So, I think it’s my turn to show visitors to Japan the spirit of hospitality.
Currently, I live in Kitakyushu, Fukuoka.
Fukuoka has been an important place of defense and trade since ancient times, because it is close to the continent,
So, Fukuoka is blessed with historic, cultural sites, as well as beautiful scenery and fresh seafood.
Especially, channel between Yamaguchi and Moji is must see spot for you.
If you come to Mojiko, I highly recommend the “Shimonoseki & Moji Port Full Day Tour”.
Kanmon Strait round tour is so fascinating, varied and exciting for you.
You can enjoy breathtaking scenery ,historical places, walking under the sea tounnel, ferry ride, bus, stream of first current and gourmet.
Let’s enjoy Kanmon with me!
Also Kitakyushu city got the first prize of “New three Major Night Views of Japan in 2023.
We can see and enjoy panoramic night view from mountain.
Why don’t you go around and enjoy Fukuoka with me.
Endless discover is waiting for you.
Apr 6, 2026
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Excellent day in Fukuoka with our guide Peko. Very informative and fun, and even on a dark
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I had a great time! My guide Peko did an amazing job talking about the history and significance of the area. It’s like time traveling to when Japan was just becoming industrialized. You can tell as soon as you step into the train station nearby. If you go on a holiday, make sure to get your fill of blowfish sushi in the fish market.