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
- 9:30 Meet at Moji Port First Pier・
- 10:05 Kokura Castle
- 1:10pm Lunch
- 2:00pm Einstein Memorial Room
- 2:55pm Shiranoe Botanical Garden
- 4:05pm Moji Port First Pier
Tour Itinerary in Detail
Over the course of the day the route took in Kokura Castle at 10:05, Einstein Memorial Room at 14:00, Shiranoe Botanical Garden at 14:55 and Moji Port First Pier at 16:05.
Travel between the sites was by public transport: Moji Port to Kokura (Fukuoka Prefecture) by train (340JPY); Nishi-Kokura to Moji Port by train (340JPY); Moji Port Station Front／Nishitetsu Bus to Shiranoe 2-chome／Nishitetsu Bus by bus (360JPY); Shiranoe 2-chome／Nishitetsu Bus to Moji Port Station Front／Nishitetsu Bus by bus (360JPY). Across 4 sections the fare came to 1,400JPY per person.
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The ship arrived at port about 45 minutes later than scheduled. One member of the group was unable to join, so the tour proceeded with the other guest. The guest coughed frequently during the tour, and I asked several times whether everything was all right; the guest said it was fine, so we continued. The cherry blossoms were in full bloom and very beautiful at both Kokura Castle and Shiranoe Botanical Garden. At Shiranoe in particular, the contrast between the sea, the mountains, and the cherry blossoms was striking. Before returning to the ship, we checked the remaining balance on the IC card at Mojiko Station.
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Transportation cost per person
| No. | Transportation | Route | Fare |
| Section 1 | Train | Moji Port～Kokura (Fukuoka Prefecture) | 340JPY |
| Section 2 | Train | Nishi-Kokura～Moji Port | 340JPY |
| Section 3 | Bus | Moji Port Station Front／Nishitetsu Bus～Shiranoe 2-chome／Nishitetsu Bus | 360JPY |
| Section 4 | Bus | Shiranoe 2-chome／Nishitetsu Bus～Moji Port Station Front／Nishitetsu Bus | 360JPY |
| Total | 1,400JPY | ||
Frequently Asked Questions
Which places does this itinerary cover?
This tour visited Kokura Castle, Einstein Memorial Room, Shiranoe Botanical Garden and Moji Port First Pier.
How much did transport cost on this tour?
Public transport came to 1,400JPY 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.