Hello! I’m Hitapapa and I love Mojiko retro.
This time, we will introduce the Dalian Friendship Memorial Hall, a must-see for any Mojiko retro sightseeing trip!
The Dalian Friendship Memorial Hall was built in 1994 as a symbol of friendship between Kitakyushu and Dalian, China, which has a sister city relationship with Kitakyushu .
The model for the Dalian Friendship Memorial Hall was the Chinese Eastern Railway Steamship Company Office, built in Dalian in 1902. It is an academically important building designed by a German architect.
By the way, the model for the Dalian Friendship Memorial Hall is the Chinese Eastern Railway Steamship Company Office in Dalian.
No no, it’s not just similar, it’s exactly the same! (ﾟДﾟ)
That’s to be expected.
The Dalian Friendship Memorial Hall in Mojiko Retro was built as a faithful replica of the Chinese Eastern Railway Steamship Company Office in Dalian, which served as its model .
What’s more, since none of the blueprints or elevation drawings for the “Chinese Eastern Railway Steamship Company Office” had been preserved, the “Dalian Friendship Memorial Hall” was constructed at Mojiko Retro after a thorough on-site investigation and a period of four years and seven months.
Moreover, they are extremely particular about their ingredients, sourcing them all from Dalian .
Apparently 45,000 carefully selected bricks from the hundreds of thousands that were fired in Dalian were shipped back to Japan and used to build the Dalian Friendship Memorial Hall .
The level of seriousness is incredible ( ﾟДﾟ)
Now, let us introduce you to the Dalian Friendship Memorial Hall, a must-see for any Mojiko retro sightseeing tour.
A must-see spot for Mojiko Retro tourism!
Facility information
<Dalian Friendship Memorial Hall>
[Address] 1-12 Higashiminato-cho, Moji-ku, Kitakyushu-shi, Fukuoka Prefecture
[Opening hours] 9:00-17:00
[Closed days] None
[Fee] Free
[Parking] None (there is a paid parking lot nearby)
[Official website] https://mojiko-retoro9.jp/spot/dalian_friendship_memorial_hall/
The exterior of the Dalian Friendship Memorial Hall
A stately Western-style building made of red brick.
This building is particularly eye-catching among the Mojiko Retro areas.
This is what it looks like from the back.
The red bricks are lined up neatly and are very beautiful.
This is what the building looks like when you look up at it.
When you look at the red bricks up close, you can feel the warmth of the plateau.
The red bricks have a great sense of solidity!
Behind the Dalian Friendship Memorial Hall stands the Retro High Mart, which has an observation deck.
The street in front of the Dalian Friendship Memorial Hall looks like this.
This is a walking course for retro sightseeing around Mojiko Port.
Opposite is the former Moji Customs House, made of red brick.
There is a small square in front of the Dalian Friendship Memorial Hall.
Enter through the large white Western-style door.
“Dalian Friendship Memorial Hall” 1st floor
As soon as you open the door you are greeted by towering white walls and beautifully tiled floors.
It appears to be in the late 19th century European Art Nouveau style.
There is also an art exhibition just inside the entrance.
The first floor is a German-style space.
On the first floor there is a Chinese restaurant directly operated by a store in Dalian city.
The lunch menu offers Chinese food at reasonable prices.
It’s a Chinese restaurant directly managed by a store in Dalian city.
Climb the heavy wooden staircase to the second floor.
“Dalian Friendship Memorial Hall” 2nd floor
Mojiko Retro Exchange Space
The second floor is a social space furnished with chairs, sofas, and desks.
Anyone can use it for free during opening hours, such as for breaks.
In fact, many tourists take a break here.
You can take a break freely in a spacious space.
There is also a cute space that seems to be German-style.
Many items related to friendship with Dalian are on display inside the museum.
There are some really retro items which is interesting.
Many items of friendship with Dalian city
Dalian City Introduction Corner
This is the Dalian city introduction corner.
Photographs of the city of Dalian are on display.
Piano painting by artist Marisa Toyoda
There will be piano painting by Marisa Toyoda, a painter and Buddhist monk from Kitakyushu City who has experience as an art instructor and artist for the NHK morning drama series.
Marisa Toyoda has painted pictures on an actual piano to create art.
There is also a large painting by Toyoda Marisa on display.
The pictures are full of childlike spirit and use original colors, giving off a sense of warmth and kindness.
You can feel Toyoda Marisa’s unique worldview.
View from the second floor
From the second floor windows you can see the beautiful retro townscape of Mojiko and the Kanmon Straits.
On a clear, sunny day the scenery is truly beautiful.
The retro streets of Mojiko and the Kanmon Straits are beautiful♪
The Dalian Friendship Memorial Hall is a must-see spot for retro sightseeing in Mojiko
The model for Mojiko Retro’s Dalian Friendship Memorial Hall was the Chinese Eastern Railway Steamship Company Office, built in 1902 in Dalian, China, which has a friendship city relationship with Kitakyushu. It is said to be an academically important building built by a German architect .
It is a faithful reproduction of the Chinese Eastern Railway Steamship Company Office in Dalian, and 45,000 bricks were selected from hundreds of thousands of bricks fired in Dalian and shipped back to Japan to build the Dalian Friendship Memorial Hall .
It’s a red brick building that shows just how serious it is.
It is a stately Western-style building made of red bricks, and when you look at it up close you can feel the warmth of the plateau.
The first floor houses a Chinese restaurant run directly by a store in Dalian, and the second floor is a space where anyone can relax.
Admission is free!
If you are visiting Mojiko Retro, be sure to check out the Dalian Friendship Memorial Hall.
It is a beautiful building that stands out even among the Mojiko Retro area.
The Dalian Friendship Memorial Hall is a must-see spot for Mojiko Retro Tourism!
I hope the above information is of some help.
See you soon!
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