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"History" "Retro Architecture"
"Street Food"
Enjoy Kitakyushu-shi!
1 night 2 day girls trip course
We will introduce a recommended model itinerary for a girls' trip to see the history, photogenic cityscape, and abundant nature Kitakyushu-shi Fukuoka is proud of.
What kind of city is Kitakyushu-shi?
About 1 hour and 30 minutes from Haneda Airport
About 2 hours and 10 minutes from Shin-Osaka Station
A city where urban life and nature coexist
Kitakyushu-shi has a history of thriving as the gateway to the Kyushu region and a key transportation hub, and is the second most populous city in Kyushu. One of its charms is its retro architecture and beautiful urban scenery that give a sense of its history.
In addition, Kitakyushu-shi has many scenic spots and attractions, so we will introduce you to some popular tourist spots and gourmet food that you should visit to enjoy the city to the fullest.
Day 1
Day. 1
10:00 Arrive at Kokura Station
Kokura Station is the central station of Kitakyushu and serves as the gateway to Kyushu.
Let's start a two-day, one-night trip around retro streets that exude history.
10:30 Feel the history at Kokura Castle and Kokura Castle Garden
Kokura Castle is a historic castle located in Kokurakita Ward Kitakyushu-shi, and was established in 1602.
It took seven years for Tadaoki Hosokawa to build the castle.
The fifth floor is more prominent than the fourth floor, in a style of architecture called "Karazukuri."
A unique feature of the castle is that it offers a panoramic view of the surrounding cityscape and night view.
The "Kokura Castle Military Corps," featuring military commanders with ties to the Kokura Domain, is also popular. The "Cherry Blossom Festival" in spring and the "Castle Festival" in autumn are popular with many tourists.
| address | 〒803-0813 2-1, Jonai, Kokurakita Ward, Kitakyushu Kitakyushu-shi Fukuoka |
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| Business Hours | April to October 9:00~20:00 November to March 9:00~19:00 *Business hours may vary depending on events, etc. |
| Admission fees | Adults 350 yen / Junior and senior high school students 200 yen / Elementary school students 100 yen |
| Parking lot | [Katsuyama Park Parking Lot] Passenger car: 200 yen for the first hour 100 yen per 20 minutes thereafter From 18:00 to 8:00 the next morning, Maximum charge: 800 yen |
12:30 Lunchtime: Eat your way around the "Tanga Market"
Tanga Market is a mecca for gourmet food, where Kokura's gourmet foods are gathered.
Known as the kitchen of Kitakyushu, Tanga Market has its origins in the Taisho era and has a charming retro atmosphere.
Ogura kamaboko and Tanga udon noodles, etc.
Check out the "Tanga Food Tour MAP" and stop by any shops that interest you.
| address | 〒802-0006 4-2-18 Uomachi, Kokurakita-ku, Kitakyushu-shi, Fukuoka |
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| Business Hours | Varies by store |
| Regular holiday | Varies by store |
| Parking lot | [Tenjinjima Parking Lot] Passenger car: 150 yen for 30 minutes Maximum charge: 1,000 yen (7:00-19:00) 1,200 yen (19:00-7:00) |
14:00 Enjoy a relaxing time at the Former Yasukawa Residence
The former Yasukawa residence is a designated tangible cultural property Kitakyushu-shi, surrounded by greenery. The residence where Keiichiro Yasukawa, one of the "Chikuho Gosanke" (three great families of Chikuho), and his family lived for three generations since the Meiji period is open to the public. At the attached Japanese tea cafe, "Salon du JAPON MAEDA," you can enjoy tea in a superb space while feeling the design that remains unchanged since the time of construction.
| address | 〒804-0021 Kitakyushu-shi Tobata Ward, Ichieda 1-4-23 |
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| Business Hours | 9:00~17:00 (last entry 16:30) Salon du JAPON MAEDA 11:00~16:30 (Last order 16:00) |
| Closing day | Tuesdays Tuesdays and Dec. 29-Jan. 3 from April 2025 (open if Tuesday is a national holiday, closed the following weekday) |
| Business Hours | General admission: 260 yen Elementary and junior high school students: 130 yen |
| Parking lot | [Private parking available] Within 20 minutes/Free 100 yen per 30 minutes Same day maximum: 600 yen (until midnight) |
15:30 Enjoy a cruise and a retro townscape
Wakato Bridge was designated as a nationally important cultural property in February 2022 and is beloved by local residents as a symbol of both Wakamatsu and Tobata districts.
Wakato Ferry is a convenient cruise that can be enjoyed for just 100 yen.
Enjoy a three-minute cruise on a ferry that perfectly matches the retro atmosphere of Wakamatsu Beach.
Additionally, Wakamatsu Kaigan-dori Street in Wakamatsu Ward is home to many modern buildings from the Meiji and Taisho periods, and its retro streetscape is extremely popular on social media.
Some buildings even have hidden cafes and popular bakeries as tenants.
Why not take a stroll around the area and take photos of the movie-like townscape?
| address | 〒808-0034 Wakamatsu Ward, Tobata Ward, and other areas Kitakyushu-shi Fukuoka |
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| Business Hours | [Wakato Ferry] First Departure 5:55 / Last Departure 22:30 |
| Parking lot | There is no dedicated parking lot, so please use a parking lot nearby. |
17:00 Check in at KAMENOI HOTEL GENKAINADA
KAMENOI HOTEL GENKAINADA a Hot springs resort hotel located on a cape on Iwaya Coast within Genkai Quasi-National Park.
Located in a prime location in harmony with the beauty of nature, you can enjoy ocean views from Guest rooms and open-air baths.
Not only can you enjoy a magnificent view of Genkainada that stretches out before you, but the beautiful sunset that sinks into the horizon at sunset creates a special and memorable moment.
You can enjoy a relaxing time while watching the changing colors of the sea and sky.
Located a five minute walk from the hotel, Tomigahana boasts the best views along Wakamatsu's northern coast.
The view of the endless blue sky and blue sea is so fantastical that legend has it that the god of Misaki Shrine, which was built at Tomigahana, was captivated by it.
If you are staying overnight, we recommend taking a morning walk here.
17:30 Enjoy the gorgeous evening view from Guest rooms
The sunset over Genkainada seen from Guest rooms facing the sunset is exceptionally beautiful.
Enjoy a luxurious moment while looking at the crimson sky, the sea lit by twinkling fishing lights, and the ever-changing sky.
18:30 Winter luxury: a banquet dinner featuring fugu
For dinner, enjoy a kaiseki meal where you can savor fugu, the king of winter delicacies, to your heart's content.
You can enjoy the full charm of fugu in a variety of cooking methods, such as tessa (fugu sashimi) with its delicate flavor, fried fugu that is crispy on the outside and plump on the inside, and fugu chirinabe, which melts with flavor.
Food experience takes place in a restaurant with a panoramic view of Genkainada. The large windows offer a magnificent view of the sea and sky, further enhancing the flavor of the food. Enjoy a luxurious winter experience in a superb location.
| Dinner time | 17:30～21:00（L.O. 20:00） |
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- Image is for illustrative purposes only
- The dishes and tableware will change depending on the season and the availability of ingredients.
- The Fugu plan is available for a limited time only (October to mid-March).
- Depending on the reservation situation on the day, we may prepare it in the hall.
Wakamatsu Hibiki Hot springs: Our own hot spring that warms you to the core
Wakamatsu Hibiki Hot springs is a private hot spring that springs from 1,500 meters underground. The salt-rich natural Hot springs has excellent heat retention properties, warming the body to the core.
Enjoy a luxurious time to relax both body and mind while you soothe the fatigue of your journey.
21:00 Kamenoi specialty "Hell Tour Night Crying Dandanmen"
After dinner, it's time to relax.
Spend your time however you like in Hot springs, the lounge, your room, or wherever you like.
KAMENOI HOTEL specialty "Jigoku Meguri Yonaki Dandanmen"
Still not full yet? Feeling hungry in the middle of the night and craving a late-night snack?... If that sounds like you, try our Jigoku Meguri!
| Availability | 21:00-22:30 (L.O.) *Limited to one drink per person (additional orders available for an additional fee) *Available at the restaurant on the 2nd floor. |
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Day 2
Day. 2
7:00 Start your day with a morning bath overlooking the morning sun and Genkainada
An open-air bath where you can watch the morning sun rising over the horizon. The view of Genkainada and the refreshing morning air will help you start your day in a comfortable way.
8:00 Enjoy the refreshing view and breakfast
Enjoy a leisurely breakfast while looking out at the refreshing ocean view from the second floor observation restaurant.
Our recommendation is seafood, of course! We offer sesame Hirasu, sea bream tororo (celebratory rice), and a wide variety of grilled fish.
We also recommend the Fukuoka local dish "gameni" and "yaki curry," which is said to have originated in a coffee shop in Mojiko.
Experience the local flavors and recharge your energy for your trip!
| Availability | 7:00～9:00 |
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10:00 Check out ~ Head to Natsuigahama Hamayu Park
Natsuigahama Hamayu Park is a scenic spot adjacent to Natsuigahama Beach, where white crinum flowers bloom in the summer. This place with its beautiful coastline is a scenic spot that symbolizes Ashiya Town and is also known as a "sacred place for lovers." The "Echoing Love Bell" in the observation area is said to bring happiness when rung. If you look closely at your feet, you will find a heart-shaped paving stone hidden there, so one of the fun things to do is to look for it.
| address | 〒807-0141 796-1 Yamaga, Ashiya-machi, Onga-gun, Fukuoka Prefecture |
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| Parking lot | Private parking available Free (accommodates approximately 35 cars) |
11:30 Lunch at "ottimo"
This baked goods cafe was renovated from a building known as the "house" that was once home to soldiers from a U.S. military base.
For lunch, you can enjoy hearty, juicy hamburgers and loco moco filled with vegetables.
Their proudly adorable baked goods lined up on the counter make perfect souvenirs.
| address | 〒807-0132 Fukuoka, Onga District, Ashiya Town, Hamaguchi-cho 8-19 |
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| Business Hours | 10:00～18:00 *Business hours may vary depending on the season. Please contact the store for details. |
| Regular holiday | Monday and Tuesday |
| Parking lot | Private parking available Free (multiple devices allowed) |
13:00 Sarakurayama Observatory
Sarakurayama is so famous for its night view that it has been selected as one of the "New Top Three Night Views of Japan."
The panoramic view from the observation deck at the summit, 622m above sea level, which can be reached by taking a cable car and a slope car, is so vast that it will impress anyone, even during the day!
The contrast between the blue sky and the sea is beautiful, and on clear days you can see all the way to the Kanmon Straits and the distant mountains.
| address | 〒805-0057 1481-1 Ogura, Yahatahigashi Ward, Kitakyushu Kitakyushu-shi Fukuoka |
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| Business Hours | Opening hours: 10:00 Closing time: 20 minutes before the last cable car departure time ◼︎Cable car operating hours April to October: 10:00 to 22:00 (last upbound flight 21:20) November to March: 10:00 to 20:00 (last upbound flight 19:20) *The slope car closes 10 minutes before the last cable car. *Operating times may change or be suspended in the event of typhoons or other bad weather. |
| Days when service is suspended | Tuesdays (except for public holidays) |
| Parking lot | [Hobashira Park Multi-storey Parking Lot] 178 cars (paid / municipal / height limit 2.2m / weight limit 2t) 100 yen for up to 2 hours Over 2 hours up to 4 hours: 200 yen If it exceeds 4 hours, it is 300 yen. |
16:00 Let's buy some souvenirs to take home
At the end of your trip, look for souvenirs at Kokura Station. There are many local products unique to Kitakyushu, such as mentaiko and local sweets. Take home gifts for your family and friends along with memories of your trip.
Further attractions near the hotel
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Hibikinada Green Park
With the theme of "water, greenery, and interaction with animals," this is the city's largest park, with a vast 4-hectare lawn, a tropical ecological garden, a pony field, and cycling courses. The highlight is the rose garden, which boasts 2,700 rose bushes of approximately 450 species. The ``World's Longest Swing,'' certified by Guinness World Records, has seating for 100 people and offers 100 different views. There are many animals kept in the park, including ponies, kangaroos, wallabies, and capybaras, so you can enjoy interacting with them.
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Kitakyushu-shiTanaka Farm
Tanaka Farm, which is only open from April to November every year, is popular for its original soft-serve ice cream made by mixing freshly harvested and frozen fruit with vanilla ice cream. You can fully enjoy the freshness of freshly picked fruit. In addition to sweet strawberry and blueberry flavors, you can't miss the limited-time purple sweet potato, pumpkin, and watermelon flavors.
(Business hours are 13:00-17:00, store holidays are Tuesdays and Wednesdays *Irregular holidays may apply)
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Kitakyushu-shiTomato picking Nature
The "Wakamatsu tomatoes" harvested at the tomato picking Nature, which is open every year from early March to late June, are sweet and rich, like fruit.
These tomatoes are now on sale at our hotel shop and have become so popular that they are selling out quickly.
You can also experience tomato picking at Nature, located very close to the hotel.
(Business hours: 10:00-16:00, closed on Thursdays and Fridays *Some irregular holidays)
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For those coming by car
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From Fukuoka
- Kyushu ExpresswayApprox. 30 minutes
- Kurate IC
- Prefectural Route 27, about 30 minutes
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From Kumamoto
- Kyushu Expressway:Approx. 1 hour 30 minutes
- Kurate IC
- Prefectural Route 27, about 30 minutes
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From Nagasaki
- Nagasaki Expressway:Approx. 1 hour 20 minutes
- Tosu JCT
- Kyushu Expressway:Approx. 40 minutes
- Kurate IC
- Prefectural Route 27, about 30 minutes
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From Oita
- Higashi Kyushu Expressway:Approx. 1 hour 30 minutes
- Kokura East IC
- Kyushu Expressway Kitakyushu Urban ExpresswayApprox. 20 minutes
- Kurosaki IC
- Prefectural Route 11, about 30 minutes
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Towards Yamaguchi
- Kyushu ExpresswayApprox. 30 minutes
- Kokura East IC
- Kyushu Expressway Kitakyushu Urban ExpresswayApprox. 20 minutes
- Kurosaki IC
- Prefectural Route 11, about 30 minutes
Parking lot
| Capacity | 70 passenger cars, 4 large buses, 2 wheelchair spaces (located near the entrance) *We can provide a covered space for up to 3 bikes. |
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| Charges | free |
You can use "Terra Charge," an EV* charging infrastructure provided by Terra Charge Corporation. * Electric Vehicle
- Number of units: 2
- Fee: 400 yen per hour (tax included)
- How to use: Click here