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
- 10:45 Meet at Mojiko Pier No.1
- 10:50 Former Mitsui Club
- Mojiko Station
- 11:43 Mekari Shrine
- 11:55 Pedestrian Tunnel
- 12:10 Lunch
- Mimosusogawa Park
- 13:55 Akama Shrine
- 15:30 Former Osaka Shosen
- Blue Wing Moji
- Mojiko Retro Observation Room
- 16:00 Former Moji Customs
- Banana Man
- 16:45 Disband at Mojiko Pier No.1
Tour Itinerary in Detail
The tour started at 10:45 at Mojiko Pier No.1 and ended at 16:45. The day ran to 6 hours from start to finish. It included lunch at 12:10.
Over the course of the day the route took in Former Mitsui Club at 10:50, Mekari Shrine at 11:43, Pedestrian Tunnel at 11:55, Akama Shrine at 13:55, Former Osaka Shosen at 15:30 and Former Moji Customs at 16:00.
Travel between the sites was by public transport: Mojiko Station Front／Nishitetsu Bus to Kanmon Tunnel Pedestrian Entrance／Nishitetsu Bus by bus (280JPY); Mimosusogawa／Sanden Kotsu to Akama Shrine Front／Sanden Kotsu by bus (230JPY); Shimonoseki Karato Port to Mojiko by ferry (400JPY). Across 3 sections the fare came to 910JPY per person.
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According to the Kitakyushu City website, the meeting time specified by the guests was set before the ship's arrival, so I confirmed with the guests in advance, but in the end the tour started 45 minutes later than the scheduled meeting time. Cruise ships sometimes have their arrival times changed at the last minute, and while travel companies handling group tours seem to receive advance notice, this is not reflected on the website, which means individual private guides cannot know until they arrive on site — a persistent source of concern.
The weather was unfortunately cloudy. The guests gave generous applause to an unexpected live jazz performance, and they seemed interested in the explanations of the leading lights unique to the strait and the tidal current tower.
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Transportation cost per person
| No. | Transportation | Route | Fare |
| Section 1 | Bus | Mojiko Station Front／Nishitetsu Bus～Kanmon Tunnel Pedestrian Entrance／Nishitetsu Bus | 280JPY |
| Section 2 | Bus | Mimosusogawa／Sanden Kotsu～Akama Shrine Front／Sanden Kotsu | 230JPY |
| Section 3 | Ferry | Shimonoseki Karato Port～Mojiko | 400JPY |
| Total | 910JPY | ||
Frequently Asked Questions
Where does this Yamaguchi tour start and finish?
The guide met the guests at Mojiko Pier No.1 at 10:45, and the tour finished at Mojiko Pier No.1 at 16:45.
How long does the tour last?
About 6 hours in total, from 10:45 to 16:45.
Which places does this itinerary cover?
This tour visited Former Mitsui Club, Mekari Shrine, Pedestrian Tunnel, Akama Shrine, Former Osaka Shosen and Former Moji Customs.
How much did transport cost on this tour?
Public transport came to 910JPY per person across 3 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 Yamaguchi 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.
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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.