Hello! I’m Hitapapa and I love Mojiko retro!
This time, we will introduce the Kanmon Strait Museum located in Mojiko Retro in Kitakyushu City, Fukuoka Prefecture!
It’s located along the sea, about a 9-minute walk from JR Mojiko Station. There is a parking lot next to it.
The Kanmon Strait Museum is a must-see spot when sightseeing in Mojiko Retro .
One of the attractions of the Kanmon Strait Museum is that many areas can be seen for free.
There is also a place where children can play, so it is a place that both adults and children can enjoy, making it easy for families to use .
● At Kaikyo Retro Street you can see the history and streetscape of Mojiko Port, which flourished during the Meiji, Taisho and early Showa periods.
● You can have a lot of fun at the Straits Children’s Plaza for just 100 yen!
● A cafe with the best view of the Kanmon Straits in Mojiko Retro
● You can watch videos themed on the Kanmon Strait on a large screen at the “Strait Atrium”
● The “Strait History Corridor” has a number of exhibits that tell the story of the history of the Kanmon Strait.
● The free observation deck offers a spectacular view of the Kanmon Straits up close!
● 無料の展望でっきは関門海峡を間近に見られる絶景！
Let me introduce you to the Kanmon Strait Museum!
Basic information about the Kanmon Strait Museum
<Kanmon Strait Museum>
[Address] 1-3-3 Nishikaigan, Moji-ku, Kitakyushu, Fukuoka (9 minutes walk from JR Mojiko Station)
[Opening hours] 9:00-17:00 (last entry 16:30)
[Closed] 6 irregular days a year
[Parking] Available (paid)
[Telephone number] 093-331-6700
[Official website] https://mojiko-retoro9.jp/spot/kanmon_kaikyo_museum/
The exterior of the Kanmon Strait Museum
The Kanmon Strait Museum is about a 9-minute walk from JR Mojiko Station!
The building is huge!
There’s nothing around it but the sea and low buildings, so it really stands out!
Across the street is the “Old Dalian Route Shed.”
The “Old Dalian Shipping Shed” has also become a popular spot for retro Mojiko tourism.
I have previously written an article about the “Old Dalian Route Shed”, so please take a look if you are interested.
The sea is right next to the Kanmon Strait Museum!
The sea is so close and it feels so good and exciting.
You can walk there from Mojiko Station while looking at the sea.
The sea is right next to it!
Parking lot of the Kanmon Strait Museum
There is a large paid parking lot right next to the Kanmon Strait Museum.
There is a parking lot next to the Kanmon Museum, so it’s convenient.
Kaikyo Retro Street (1st floor)
First, enter the building and head to Kaikyo Retro Street on the first floor!
The image of Mojiko city, which is said to have been a bustling metropolis during the Meiji, Taisho, and Showa periods, is recreated.
Entering Kaikyo Retro Street is free.
This is where you can buy bananas, a specialty of Mojiko Port, at bargain prices.
There were also painters on the roadside.
Shop
It is a reproduction of a real store called “Tezuka Shoten.”
It was a modern store with a show window, which was rare at the time.
Ryokan
Mojiko Port was a bustling and prosperous area from the Meiji period to the early Showa period, and was home to many wooden inns.
It seems that it was used by businessmen and sailors.
There is a souvenir shop inside the inn.
Sumitomo Bank, Moji Branch
Sumitomo Bank Moji Branch opened in 1900.
The stately building, reminiscent of Greece and Rome, was a perfect fit for the prosperous town of Mojiko.
Mitsui Bank, Moji Branch
The Mitsui Bank Moji Branch opened in 1898 in Moji Port, which was an important port for transporting coal from the Meiji period through the early Showa period.
The stately building was said to be comparable in size to the Mitsui & Co. Tokyo Head Office, which was built around the same time.
The inside of the bank has been turned into a souvenir shop.
Tram
The streetcar system opened in Kitakyushu in 1911 and supported people’s transportation through the Meiji, Taisho, and Showa periods.
It seems to be a reproduction of the streetcars from the Meiji and Taisho periods as much as possible.
You can even get inside the tram!
The kids were thrilled with this!
Bank of Japan Western Branch
The Bank of Japan’s Western Branch opened in 1898 to oversee all of western Japan.
It symbolizes Mojiko Port, which was then the financial center of western Japan.
heater
Asahi-za is a theater that was established in Mojiko Port in 1921.
It seems that it was a lively place, not only for plays but also for musical performances such as violin playing.
Go up to the second floor
If you go up to the second floor, you can see the whole of Kaikyo Retro Street.
Sakae Alley
Sakaemachi in Mojiko was bustling during the Meiji, Taisho and early Showa periods.
There are restaurants and barber shops lined up.
The bustle of Mojiko in the past
A collection of valuable photographs that preserve the history of Mojiko Retro, which flourished during the Meiji, Taisho, and early Showa periods.
Black and white photographs like this are so precious.
I hope that the history of Mojiko Port will be passed down to future generations in this way forever.
“Kaikyo Retro Street” teaches you about the history of Mojiko Port, which flourished during the Meiji, Taisho and early Showa periods.
Kaikyo Children’s Plaza (2nd floor)
On the second floor there is the “Straits Children’s Plaza” where children can play!
The history of Mojiko Port may be fun for adults, but it can be boring for children, so the tour is designed with children in mind!
This is an area where children from 1 year old to 6th grade can play.
The fee is 100 yen per person (including accompanying adults).
This is a play area where you climb up a net path that stretches vertically from the second to third floor.
The kids were really happy with this!
It’s a momentum that will keep you playing forever!
There is a fee, but it’s only 100 yen, so it’s a good place to play on rainy days.
You cannot enter without shoes, so make sure to wear shoes instead of sandals.
This is a place where small children will be very happy!!
Cafe (4th floor)
There is a cafe on the 4th floor.
The entire building is made of glass, so you can see the Kanmon Straits right in front of you! It’s so beautiful!
There are many cafes in Mojiko Retro, but this is one of the best cafes where you can take a break while looking at a spectacular view.
This cafe has the best view in Mojiko Retro.
Strait Atrium (4th floor)
On the 4th floor, there is the entrance to the paid exhibition areas, which include the “Strait Atrium” and the “Strait History Corridor.”
Pay the fee here and tour the paid area.
There is a corridor that winds down from the 4th floor to the 2nd floor.
It’s a really exciting zone!
Kaikyo Atrium Broadcast
The “Strait Atrium” projects several videos themed around the Kanmon Strait onto an enormous screen.
The broadcast times are fixed, so please check the broadcast schedule.
When I went there, the video being broadcast was “A Day in the Strait.”
It was an interesting video showing a tour through the waters of the Kanmon Strait.
Anyway, the screen is huge!
The images projected on the giant screen are spectacular!
Straits Historical Corridor
An exhibition zone that tells the story of the various historical events that have unfolded around the Kanmon Strait.
There are many famous historical events, such as the Genpei War and the duel between Musashi and Kojiro.
It’s a corridor, so walk around and check out the exhibits!
There are many things that appear in history textbooks, so adults can have fun looking at them carefully.
Strait Experience Zone
In the “Strait Experience Zone,” you can drive a ship through the Kanmon Strait and move cargo with a crane in a game-like setting.
The kids will be very happy!
Kids will love it as it feels like a game!
Let’s take a commemorative photo (Japan Coast Guard rescue helicopter)
There is a commemorative photo spot just outside the paid exhibition zone!
Let’s take a photo with the Japan Coast Guard rescue helicopter ♪
Let’s take a commemorative photo for now!
Observation Deck (5th floor)
There is an observation deck on the 5th floor.
Go outside and enjoy the breeze while taking in the spectacular views of the Kanmon Straits.
This is a magnificent view!
The Kanmon Bridge connects Kyushu and Honshu.
The overseas base is Shimonoseki, Honshu.
On sunny days, the sky and sea are incredibly blue and beautiful!
You can also see the retro townscape of Mojiko Port.
These are the mountains of Moji, on the opposite side of the sea.
It’s the best place to see the ocean, mountains, and retro cityscape!
By the way, paid decks are free.
It’s amazing to be able to see this amazing view for free!
The observation deck is free. You can see the Kanmon Straits up close with a spectacular view!
Conclusion
At the Kanmon Strait Museum, you can learn about the history of Mojiko Port, which flourished during the Meiji, Taisho, and early Showa periods, as well as the history of the Kanmon Strait .
There is also a large screen atrium themed around the Kanmon Strait, as well as an observation deck with a spectacular view, allowing you to fully enjoy the Kanmon Strait.
There is also the “Kaikyo Children’s Square” where children from 1 year old to 6th grade can play for 100 yen, so even small children can have fun♪
● At Kaikyo Retro Street you can see the history and streetscape of Mojiko Port, which flourished during the Meiji, Taisho and early Showa periods.
● You can have a lot of fun at the Straits Children’s Plaza for just 100 yen!
● A cafe with the best view of the Kanmon Straits in Mojiko Retro
● You can watch videos themed on the Kanmon Strait on a large screen at the “Strait Atrium”
● The “Strait History Corridor” has a number of exhibits that tell the story of the history of the Kanmon Strait.
● The free observation deck offers a spectacular view of the Kanmon Straits up close!
The Kanmon Strait Museum is a must-see spot when sightseeing in Mojiko Retro.
If you visit Mojiko Retro, be sure to visit the Kanmon Strait Museum!
I hope that the above information will be of some help to those planning to visit Mojiko Retro Area.
Be sure to visit the Straits Museum!
See you soon!
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