Kokura Castle · 小倉城
The main landmark in central Kokura. If we are already here, Kokura Castle Garden can simply be treated as part of the same stop.
DAY TRIP 04 · 小倉 + 門司港
Kokura, then Mojiko.
A simple day built around Kokura city, Tanga Market and the Mojiko retro waterfront. This plan is flexible — just choose what feels worth doing on the day.
Loose plan
Keep it casual.
Start in Kokura for the castle area, shrine, station and Tanga Market. After that, head to Mojiko for the retro harbour walk, cafés, baked curry and souvenir browsing. Karato Market is optional only if everyone still wants more seafood.
01 · KokuraCastle area, Yasaka Shrine, Kokura Station and Tanga Market.
02 · MojikoHistoric station, old port buildings and easy café hopping.
03 · OptionalKarato Market only if timing and energy still allow.
Places worth wandering
Sightseeing anchors
These are the main places to build the day around. No need to specially rush from one to another — just keep them as easy options.
Yasaka Shrine · 八坂神社
A calm historic shrine beside the castle area, so it is easy to include without making a special detour.
Tanga Market · 旦過市場
This is where we will actually go. Great for wandering, snacking, browsing local food and choosing what to eat on the spot.
Kokura Station · 小倉駅
Useful as the transport base for the day, but also worth noting for shopping, department stores and quick food options.
JR Mojiko Station · 門司港駅
The beautiful historic station is one of Mojiko's highlights and sets the tone for the retro port district.
Mojiko Waterfront · 門司港レトロ散策
An easy harbour-side wander with retro port scenery, open views and a relaxed pace between the main Mojiko landmarks.
Blue Wing Moji · ブルーウィングもじ
A classic harbour walk sight. If we stroll the waterfront, we will naturally pass by it.
Former Moji Customs · 旧門司税関
Another photogenic red-brick landmark by the harbour, easy to slot into the same waterfront walk.
Eat · Kokura / Tanga Market
Food picks around Tanga
These are the main Kokura food options to keep in mind. Since Tanga Market is already part of the route, we can simply choose on the day based on cravings.
Tanga Market
Daigakudo · 大學堂
DIY seafood bowl
Buy a bowl of rice, then walk around the market and add whatever seafood toppings look best. A fun, flexible choice if we want something interactive.
BudgetUnder ¥1,000
HoursPlease re-check before visiting — current Tabelog status is unconfirmed
Local comfort food
Tanga Udon · 旦過うどん
Udon + oden
A warm and easy option if we want something hearty instead of raw seafood. Good for cooler weather or anyone avoiding sashimi.
BudgetAbout ¥1,000–1,999
HoursMon–Thu & Sat 11:00–18:30 · Fri to 18:00 · Sun/PH closed
Snack / souvenir
Kokura Kamaboko · 小倉かまぼこ
Fish cakes
Local fried fish cakes that work both as a quick snack and a take-home souvenir.
BudgetUnder ¥1,000
HoursMon–Sat 09:30–18:00 · Sun/PH closed
Seafood option
Kyushu Maguro · 九州まぐろ
Tuna bowls / seafood
Keep this as a straightforward tuna-focused choice if we still want more seafood around the market area.
BudgetAbout ¥1,000–1,999
HoursMon–Sat 09:00–17:00 · eat-in 11:00–16:00 · Sun closed
Dessert
KOKURA堂
Peach kakigori
Best saved for dessert. The peach shaved ice is the main reason to keep this stop in the plan.
BudgetAbout ¥1,000–1,999
Hours11:00–19:00 · Wednesday closed
Eat + browse · Mojiko
Cafés, curry and extra food choices
Mojiko can stay relaxed too — just pick a café, baked curry or one extra shopping stop depending on mood and time.
Milk Hall Mojiko · ミルクホール門司港
Good for pudding, cream soda, coffee and a nostalgic café break. Nice if we want something sweet before continuing the walk.
BudgetAbout ¥2,000–2,999
HoursSun–Thu 10:00–20:00 · Fri–Sat 10:00–21:00
Sekai ni Hitotsu dake no Yaki Curry Princess Pipi Mojiko
One of the classic baked-curry options in Mojiko if we want to try the local specialty.
BudgetLunch about ¥1,000–1,999 · dinner about ¥2,000–2,999
HoursMon 11:00–15:00 · Tue–Sun/PH 11:00–20:30
MINATO HOUSE
A convenient souvenir stop for local gifts before we leave Mojiko.
Optional add-on: Karato Market · 唐戸市場
If timing works and we still want more seafood, this is the optional add-on. Otherwise, it is totally fine to skip and keep the day centred on Kokura + Mojiko only.
Getting around
Simple train day
Base route: Hakozaki → Kokura → Mojiko → back to Fukuoka. Karato Market only comes in if we still want an extra seafood stop.