[2025 Kitakyushu Attraction] Travel Guide for Former Moji Customs Office (Updated Jun)

Located at the northern tip of Kyushu, Mojiko was an important trading port in the early days. As a result, the retro area is home to many Western-style commercial buildings from the early 20th century. Even the Mojiko Station hall is decorated in a quaint and beautiful style. The Mojiko Retro Area, which is right outside JR Mojiko Station, is a pleasant seaside area. Walking here feels like stepping into a different time and space. Key attractions include the Blue Wing pedestrian bridge that opens and closes at regular intervals, the Railway Museum, the Old Mitsui Club, the Former Moji Customs Building, and the Mojiko Observation Deck. The Mojiko Observation Deck ticket costs 300 yen. Although the view from the deck is not as dazzling as that of a bustling metropolis, the ticket is cheap, and you can still enjoy a cup of coffee up there. If it's mealtime, you must try the baked curry. The charred cheese paired with the rich curry is especially delicious. It was so good that I even bought a curry pack to take home. After visiting the retro area, a half-hour walk will take you to the Kanmon Bridge pedestrian underpass. The Kanmon Strait is the sea between Kyushu and Honshu. After crossing it, you will reach Shimonoseki in Honshu. Therefore, a 15-minute walk through the Kanmon Bridge pedestrian underpass allows you to experience the fun of traveling from Kyushu to Honshu. It's worth taking a stroll. 🕰️ Mojiko Observation Deck Hours: 10:00-22:00 (Last entry at 21:30)

These days I miss eating out I remembered delicious fruit (o´∀`o) A shop selling carefully selected fruit sweets near Mojiko Port. Fruits greet you at the entrance of the shop♬.*ﾟ When you enter the store, there are lots of fruits and cute boxed cakes in the showcase♬.*ﾟIt's so cute! The luxurious fruit parfait is also highly recommended lol Address: 1-24 Higashiko-cho, Moji-ku, Kitakyushu City, Fukuoka Prefecture Old Moji Customs House #trip2022 #gourmettrip #mojikoretro #fruitparfait

Moji Port, located in the northern part of Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan, is a port city rich in history and culture. It is renowned for its unique architectural style, stunning seaside views, and diverse culinary offerings. 💞 Why Visit: During the Meiji era, Moji Port served as an important trade hub and was Japan's gateway to the world. The area boasts many well-preserved historical buildings, such as the Old Moji Station and warehouses, showcasing the influence of Western architectural styles. The scenic portside is perfect for leisurely walks and photography, offering views of ships on the water and the surrounding natural beauty. 🥘 Food Recommendations: Moji Port is famous for its baked curry dishes. The street is lined with several baked curry restaurants, and I chose Princess Phi Phi, which was quite delicious. 📍 Address: 〒801-0841 Fukuoka Prefecture, Kitakyushu City, Moji-ku, Nishikaigan 1-4-7 🚗 Transportation: Moji Port is easily accessible from central Fukuoka City via JR train, taking approximately 30 minutes.

There are many retro buildings around Mojiko Station, and you can enjoy just walking around! First, walk towards the port and you will see the Kanmon Bridge. The port with the ships docked and the Kanmon Bridge, a great view. And on the opposite side you can already see Shimonoseki in Yamaguchi Prefecture. Crossing the bridge at the port is the old Moji Customs Office building, which is also retro and worth seeing. If you walk further from there, you will find restaurants, where you can drink beer and eat sweets by the sea, and enjoy the scenery as if you were overseas. There are also objects of Mojiko's mascots, and you can enjoy other retro buildings, so it's the perfect walk for those who want to enjoy the scenery at a leisurely pace. There is quite a lot to enjoy just around the station, so it is also recommended as one of the options for a trip to Fukuoka. #Kitakyushu Tourism #Mojiko Retro #Fukuoka #Domestic Travel #Fukuoka Trip #Fukuoka Tourism #Enjoy Japan

If you visit Mojiko Retro in Fukuoka and want to find a sweet dessert to cool down, don't miss this shop! 💖 Fruit Factory Mooon de Retoro, a super chic fruit cafe located just 5 minutes from JR Mojiko Station. Just a short walk and you'll be there. 🍨 🍓 Fruit parfaits packed with fresh fruits straight from the fruit shop! This cafe is directly managed by the fruit shop, so each menu is packed with fresh seasonal fruits, cut into bite-sized pieces and served with ice cream, cookies, and jelly that are so delicious you'll want to go back for more. 🍧 Signature menu Strawberry Parfait is sweet and refreshing, starting at 2,000 yen, or just order ice cream for only 400 yen. There's also a Deluxe with 7 seasonal fruits, such as Kyoho grapes and melons, which change with the season. 🍽️ The atmosphere of the shop is so cute it'll melt your heart. The shop is decorated in a clean white tone with a fragrant fruity aroma. 🌉🌊 The highlight is the view from the window seats, which is also very beautiful. You can see the sea and the drawbridge. It's so mellow. But it takes a while to make. We waited for about 30 minutes. 🕒 Opening and closing hours Open every day from 11:00 to 17:00 (hours may change according to the season) The shop is located at the Mojiko former custom office. #Get a discount without relying on luck

#Spring0yenTrip 📍Old Moji Customs House There are many beautiful red brick buildings in Mojiko Retro, but this one is particularly eye-catching ✨ This red brick building, built in 1912, was used as a customs house from the Meiji period to the early Showa period. It seems you can view the inside for free, so I went in. There is a permanent Moji Customs Public Information Exhibition Room that introduces smuggling methods and the like 😎 In the large space on the first floor, there are lovely Hina dolls on display 🎎 There are also sofas where people can take a short rest 🥰 You can go up to the second and third floors, and the second floor is sometimes used as an exhibition space for events 🖼️ If you go to the observation deck, you can get a panoramic view of the Kanmon Straits and the drawbridge 🥰 The stairs are steep and narrow, so when there are a lot of people, people have to give way to others to go up and down 🪜 Old Moji Customs 📍 1-24 Higashiminato-cho, Moji-ku, Kitakyushu City, Fukuoka Prefecture Kitakyushu City Old Moji Customs 🕰️ 9:00-17:00 Open all year round Free viewing #Mojiko sightseeing #Mojiko trip #Mojiko #Mojiko retro #Fukuoka trip #Fukuoka sightseeing

In the early Showa period, Moji Port was a hub of Japanese trade. As economic development shifted, Moji Port lost its bustling charm. The remaining Taisho and Showa-era Western-style buildings and streets give Moji Port a nostalgic filter. The old Moji Mitsui Club, the customs house, and the Blue Wing Bridge, which opens and closes six times a day, all showcase the splendor of this small town in northern Kyushu during the 19th century. As an important banana transshipment port back then, the adorable banana man sculptures along the port commemorate this history. Finally, enjoy some baked curry, browse the local specialty shops for souvenirs, and take the ferry to Shimonoseki's Karato Market to eat fugu. 📍Address: https://maps.app.goo.gl/D8aTYMJaD6E4qhWe8

#0yentripnovember I went to the old Moji Customs House in Mojiko, Kitakyushu, Fukuoka☺️ The old Moji Customs House was built in 1912 as a two-story brick building with a tiled roof. Until the early Showa period, it was used as a customs office building. The first floor has an open ceiling and houses a coffee shop. The second floor has paintings on display, and the third floor is an observation deck. The retro atmosphere of the brick building really gave it a sense of history. ———————————- 📍Location: 1-24 Higashiko-cho, Moji-ku, Kitakyushu, Fukuoka 🕰️Opening hours: 9:00am - 5:00pm 💰Price per person: Free

#July Travel Support Event Mojiko Port area. Old Moji Customs, Blue Wing Bridge, in front of the station. Moji Customs is a building that has been used as a customs office since its completion. Blue Wing Bridge is a bridge designed to raise the bridge when a ship passes by so that the ship can pass. Mojiko Retro is a city that still has a retro feel.

The "Old Moji Customs House" was built in 1912 and restored in 1994. The open-ceiling entrance has a lovely contrast between the wood and brick. The view from the window of the lounge on the second floor also has a retro feel to it, with the surrounding buildings. The observation deck is on the third floor. From the window you can see Japan's most famous sailing ship, the Kaiwo Maru. The intricate design of the ceiling inside the building left a lasting impression. This is a facility where you can enjoy the view of ancient architectural styles! Admission is free. Opening hours are 9:00 to 17:00. 550m from JR Mojiko Station "Old Moji Customs" 1-24 Higashiminato-cho, Moji-ku, Kitakyushu, Fukuoka 801-0853, Kitakyushu City Old Moji Customs 1F #FUKUOKA #Fukuoka #Kitakyushu #Mojiko #Mojiko walk #Kitakyushu trip #Kitakyushu sightseeing #Observation room #Fukuoka sightseeing

#OverseasTravel #JapanTravel #Kyushu #JapaneseFood This cafe focuses on various fruit desserts, the most popular of which must be the parfait series🤤 All of them are super attractive! Each season has a different limited 秘️ fruit theme 😍 I was really hesitant 💗 Finally chose a mixed fruit, a Shizuoka honeydew melon 🍈 mixed fruit fruit with pineapple 🍍, orange 🍊, strawberry 🍓, grapefruit, red flesh honeydew, honeydew ☺️ very rich and colorful! There is also a ball of milk ice cream🍦, original cheese🍨, and grapefruit-flavored jelly😋😋 I like the Shizuoka honeydew 🍈, it's too sweet and juicy, it can't be beat 😍 This one also has milk ice cream, original yogurt, and jasmine flavor jelly😋 The jelly is very smooth, and it tastes very good with the honeydew 👍🏻👍🏻 In addition, the fruit sandwich🥪 is also very good☺️ I chose this assorted fruit sandwich, which is filled with seasonal fruits, such as strawberry🍓, banana🍌, kiwi🥝, pineapple🍍, honeydew🍊, apple🍎, etc., very rich! 👍🏻 Bites of fresh fruit 😍 And the bread is very soft, cream and beaten very smooth, really good 😀🤗 If you come to Mon Si Harbor, don't miss this high-quality dessert shop 🍧! Fruit Factory Mooon@Fukuoka Mojiko 📍 1-24, Tokocho, Moji-ku, Kitakyushu, Fukuoka Prefecture, Old Monji Taxation Station 1F 💰Price: Assorted fruits ¥1280 Shizuoka Honeydew ¥1580 Fruit sandwich ¥450