Top 10 Things to do Good for a Rainy Day in Kitakyushu, Kyushu-Okinawa

November 18, 2021 Hana Mouser

Kitakyushu (Japanese: 北九州市, Hepburn: Kitakyūshū-shi, lit. "North Kyushu City") is one of two designated cities in Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan, together with Fukuoka, with a population of just under 1 million people.
Restaurants in Kitakyushu

1. Kitakyushu Museum of Natural History & Human History

2-4-1 Higashida, Yahatahigashi-Ku, Kitakyushu 805-0071 Fukuoka Prefecture +81 93-681-1011 http://www.kmnh.jp/
Excellent
67%
Good
28%
Satisfactory
4%
Poor
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Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 191 reviews

Kitakyushu Museum of Natural History & Human History

Reviewed By liannac2016

Huge museum with living reptiles and dinosaur skeletons. It is very educational, dinosaur exhibit has a few min show and the dinosaurs were moving. It does that almost 3 hours covering all 3 floors.

2. San Ki Ro

3-6-8 Moji-ku Kiyotaki, Kitakyushu 801-0833 Fukuoka Prefecture +81 93-321-2651 http://www.mojiko.info/3kanko/sankiro/
Excellent
39%
Good
50%
Satisfactory
11%
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4.5 based on 36 reviews

San Ki Ro

3. TOTO Museum

2-1-1 Nakashima, Kokurakita-ku, Kitakyushu 802-8601 Fukuoka Prefecture +81 93-951-2534 https://jp.toto.com/museum/
Excellent
67%
Good
25%
Satisfactory
8%
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4.5 based on 73 reviews

TOTO Museum

TOTO Ltd. was founded in 1917.When sewage systems did not yet exist in Japan,the company began manufacturing flush toilets and other sanitary ware to promote public health and cultural lifestyles. Further advancement in plumbing equipment techology,products and service were added as Japan modernized,and our lifestyles changed with increased abundance and comfort. To continue to develop in step with society,TOTO believes it is important to retain these founding principles and correctly interpret company history,both of which are critical to pass our corporate values to future generations.This museum was,therefore,built as part of projects to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the founding of TOTO. Together with culture and history of plumbing equipment,we hope the museum provides visitors an opportunity to learn about the philosophy behind TOTO Manufacturing and how products have developed.

Reviewed By BZimm08 - Iwakuni, Japan

What a great museum the Toto Museum was. I traveled to Kitakyushu mainly to visit this museum and it was the highlight of my weekend trip. I walked here from the train station, it was a bit far but doable. The great thing about this museum was the price, it was free! The building was modern and the displays were nice and full of great information. Many of the displays did have English and there was a recording you can listen to on your phone. I love the Japanese toilets, they have ruined me for toilets in other countries. I can't believe the amount of thought and engineering that goes into the Toto toilets, it's amazing. This museum was awesome and I highly recommend visiting.

4. Kokura Castle

2-1 Jonai, Kokurakita-ku, Kitakyushu 803-0813 Fukuoka Prefecture +81 93-561-1210 http://www.kokura-castle.jp/
Excellent
23%
Good
49%
Satisfactory
26%
Poor
1%
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1%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 685 reviews

Kokura Castle

Reviewed By puddin52 - San Jose, United States

This nicely restored castle has a good mix of history and fun. Walkable from the Kokura train station. Kids, including those 65+ will enjoy riding the palanquin and sitting in on a samurai war council. The views are great from the top floor too. A lift is available for the mobility impaired or travel-weary.

5. Old Mojimitsui Club

7-1 Minatomachi, Moji-ku, Kitakyushu 801-0852 Fukuoka Prefecture +81 93-321-4151 http://www.mojiko.info/spot/mitui.html
Excellent
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4.0 based on 219 reviews

Old Mojimitsui Club

6. Mojiko Station

1-5-31 Nishikaigan, Yushimojiku, Kitakyushu 801-0841 Fukuoka Prefecture +81 93-321-8843 http://www.jrkyushu.co.jp/railway/station/1191912_1601.html
Excellent
27%
Good
42%
Satisfactory
26%
Poor
4%
Terrible
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4.0 based on 590 reviews

Mojiko Station

Reviewed By PeterthePauper - Ulsan, South Korea

Ever since visiting Mojiko in April 2018 and seeing the Station building shrouded in scaffolding, undergoing restoration, I expressed a desire to return one day when the work was completed. 18-months on, I got the opportunity whilst staying in Kokura to make a fleeting visit to Mojiko to view the result of the lengthy Restoration Project. The facade of the Neo-Rennaissance building (built 1914) has been restored to its' former glory and brought bang-up to the 21st Century with the inclusion of modern ticketing facilities and a Starbuck's to boot. With the dimly lit period wooden canopies over the Station Platforms, all that's missing from this iconic scene is an original locomotive idly discharging clouds of steam!

7. Mojiko Retro Tenbowsitsu

1-32 Higashiminatomachi, Moji-ku, Kitakyushu 801-0853 Fukuoka Prefecture +81 93-321-4151 http://www.mojiko.info/spot/tenbo.html
Excellent
27%
Good
52%
Satisfactory
20%
Poor
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4.0 based on 231 reviews

Mojiko Retro Tenbowsitsu

8. Old Kyushu Railroad Head Quarters

2-3-29 Kiyotaki, Moji-Ku, Kitakyushu 801-0833 Fukuoka Prefecture http://www.k-rhm.jp
Excellent
21%
Good
64%
Satisfactory
13%
Poor
2%
Terrible
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Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 47 reviews

Old Kyushu Railroad Head Quarters

9. Old Moji Zeikan

1-24 Higashiminatomachi, Moji-Ku, Kitakyushu 801-0853 Fukuoka Prefecture +81 93-321-4151 http://www.mojiko.info/spot/zeikan.html
Excellent
14%
Good
54%
Satisfactory
32%
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4.0 based on 145 reviews

Old Moji Zeikan

10. Kyushu Railway History Museum

2-3-29 Takitaki, Moji-Ku, Kitakyushu 801-0833 Fukuoka Prefecture +81 93-322-1006 [email protected] http://www.k-rhm.jp/
Excellent
34%
Good
50%
Satisfactory
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Poor
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4.0 based on 377 reviews

Kyushu Railway History Museum

Reviewed By Basili0T - Baltimore, United States

old JR trains and city trolley. Good for kids and adults that like old vintage trains. Train station museum nearby as well as a small train that tows 2 cars across one side of town.

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