Kitakyushu Moji port Private Shore Excursion : Kokura Highlights

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4 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: Japanese and 1 more

Begin your private shore excursion with pickup directly from Kitakyushu (Mojiko) Port. Travel comfortably in your own private vehicle. Unlike a large group tour, there is no need to keep pace with others, allowing you to enjoy each destination at your own pace.

Begin at Yasaka Shrine, a historic Shinto shrine near Kokura Castle. Continue to Kokura Castle, where you can discover the city's samurai history and enjoy views from the castle tower.

Next, visit Kokura Castle Garden, a traditional Japanese garden featuring peaceful scenery and historic architecture.

Then explore Tanga Market, a lively local market known for its fresh produce, regional specialties, and local food culture, before returning to the port.

The driver speaks Japanese, with communication assisted by a translation app. Before the tour, you will receive an English digital guidebook and audio guide. Pre-tour customer support is available in English.

What's Included

Private transportation
Air-conditioned vehicle
Port pickup and drop-off
Full refund if your cruise ship is unable to dock
English-speaking guide

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

Pick-up: Kitakyushu Moji Port
Drop-off: Kitakyushu Moji Port
Your driver will be waiting at the cruise port exit holding a name board with your name on it.
Even if the pickup location shown on your booking differs from your actual terminal or arrival gate, the driver will meet you at your actual arrival location. Please check the pre-arrival instructions in advance.

Itinerary

Duration: 4 hours (approximately)
  • 1

    Visit the historic Yasaka Shrine, located beside Kokura Castle. Surrounded by the castle grounds, the shrine offers a peaceful introduction to the traditional culture and history of Kokura.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Kokura Castle

    Explore Kokura Castle, originally built in 1602 by feudal lord Hosokawa Tadaoki. Learn about the history of Kokura and its former castle town while exploring the exhibits inside the reconstructed castle tower.

    40 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 3
    Kokura Garden

    Visit the traditional Japanese garden beside Kokura Castle. The garden and cultural exhibits introduce aspects of samurai-family life, etiquette, and culture during the Edo period.

    40 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 4
    Tanga Ichiba

    Explore Tanga Market, traditionally known as the “Kitchen of Kitakyushu.” Browse a variety of shops selling fresh seafood, meat, vegetables, local foods, and regional specialties, with opportunities to sample local flavors as you walk through the market.

    35 minutes • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by M-Ride

Tags

Half-day Tours
Bus Tours
Private and Luxury
Private Sightseeing Tours
Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
Ports of Call Tours
Car Tours
Shore Excursions
Port Pickup

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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