Mojiko

However, iff you are from the rest of the world, have the time, and are a couple looking for a romantic atmosphere, Mojiko is a place worth visiting.

Most Western buildings are located near Mojiko Station, so you can see a lot in a short time.

* The Western-style buildings are all pretty much the same, so seeing one or two may be enough.

　

Brief History

Moji, located on the southern shore of the Kanmon Straits, is an important transportation hub and has flourished as an important trading and strategic base since ancient times.

* The name “Moji” was already given to the area about 1,300 years ago.

The area was once deserted during the Edo period (1603-1868), but began to develop rapidly during the Meiji period (1868-1912), when Japan’s modernization began, with the construction of Moji Port and the laying of the railroad.

Mojiko Port became one of the “Three Great Ports of Japan” along with the ports of Yokohama and Kobe, and Western buildings that remain today were built one after another around the port by shipping companies and trading companies.

After World War II, the coal industry, which had been a major industry in the area, went into decline, and with the opening of the railroad tunnel, the Moji Port area became significantly less important in terms of transportation.

In 1987, a project was launched to improve the city by making the most of its historical heritage, and the Mojiko area was revived as a popular tourist spot, Mojiko Retro, with the restoration and improvement of Western-style buildings and other historical Western architecture, and the opening of new tourist facilities, lodging facilities, commercial facilities, etc. one after another.

Nearby Excursions

Mojiko is located in close proximity to Kokura, so it is more efficient to tour the area together.