Hello! This is Hitapapa.
This time we will introduce you to Norfolk Square, located in Mojiko Port, Kitakyushu City, Fukuoka Prefecture!
The park is named “Norfolk Square” because Kitakyushu City and Norfolk City in the eastern United States are sister cities.
The most distinctive feature of Norfolk Square is that it is a spectacular viewpoint from which you can see the Kanmon Strait and Kanmon Bridge !
In any case , it’s the best place to get a close-up view of the Kanmon Strait and Kanmon Bridge !
There are many benches lined up in the square, where children can run around and have fun, while adults can sit and enjoy the view, and many people even go fishing.
of “Norfolk Square”
- A great viewing spot where you can get a close-up look at the beautiful Kanmon Straits and Kanmon Bridge
- You can see many ships passing by
- There are many benches in the square where you can relax and enjoy the view of the sea.
- The children are having a blast in the square.
- You can fish
- The seaside promenade is the best
- Parking is spacious and free
Now let’s take a closer look at Norfolk Square!
Let’s go to “Norfolk Square” where you can see the magnificent view of the Kanmon Strait and Kanmon Bridge ♪
Basic information about “Norfolk Square”
<Norfolk Square>
[Address] 2-5 Moji, Moji-ku, Kitakyushu, Fukuoka Prefecture
[Parking] Available (free)
“Norfolk Square” car park
The parking lot is free and is quite spacious and can accommodate many cars.
However, since there are many people using the square and taking walks, it seems that there are always quite a lot of cars parked there.
There is an open space like this in front of the parking lot, which gives a sense of freedom.
The parking lot is spacious and free.
Entrance to Norfolk Square
At the entrance to Norfolk Square, there is a sign that explains the history of the sister city relationship with Norfolk.
It all started in 1958 when a Japanese ship brought Moji’s elegant Kazeshi dolls to Norfolk.
In 2019, a bronze plaque commemorating 60 years of friendship with the city of Norfolk was installed.
The location of the city of Norfolk in the eastern United States is also introduced.
It’s true that when you hear the name Norfolk, you don’t know where it is and have no idea what kind of place it is.
Kitakyushu and Norfolk are sister cities.
At the entrance to Norfolk Square, there is Minatoya Senbei, a udon restaurant from the Buzen Urauchikai, a famous udon restaurant in the Kitakyushu region.
Unfortunately, it was a closed day.
All the udon restaurants in the “Buzen Urauchikai” are incredibly delicious, so next time I come I’d like to try “Minatoya Senbei” as well.
There is also a udon restaurant from the “Buzen Urauchikai” group!
Now let’s go into the square!
Norfolk Square
Square
It’s like a spacious park and the sea breeze is pleasant.
It really feels like a square.
It’s spacious and kids can run around and play.
The symbolic “Anchor” monument
The large anchor is the symbol of Norfolk Square.
It’s just huge!
This is a monument unique to the port town of Mojiko.
This anchor is very popular with children, who have fun touching it, climbing it, and running around it.
When I was a kid, I used to try climbing up this cliff with my brother.
The “Anchor” monument has become the symbol of Norfolk Square.
The magnificent Kanmon Straits
As you can see, Norfolk Square offers a spectacular view of the Kanmon Straits!
At least the sea is close!
You can see Shimonoseki on Honshu very close by on the opposite shore!
This is the place where you can really feel that you are at the top of Kyushu.
And you can see the Kanmon Bridge from a beautiful angle!
The Kanmon Bridge is also nearby!
I think Norfolk Square is probably the best place in Mojiko to get the most beautiful view of the Kanmon Bridge.
The angle is just great!
You can see the Kanmon Strait and the Kanmon Bridge very clearly.
There are lots of benches
Norfolk Square, which juts out into the sea, is lined with benches.
It’s great to feel the sea breeze and watch the ships passing by and the Kanmon Straits.
By the way, as many as 600 ships pass through this narrow Kanmon Strait every day!
Huge ships and large tankers also pass by regularly!
And since the park faces the sea, there are a lot of people fishing there.
Speaking of Kanmon, puffer fish are famous, but if you go fishing in Norfolk Square, you can often catch small puffer fish.
Pufferfish are poisonous, so release them.
There are many people fishing
Promenade
There is a promenade from Norfolk Square that runs along the seafront to Mekari Shrine, the pedestrian entrance, and the terminal station of the tourist trolley.
I highly recommend this promenade as you can stroll along it while enjoying close-up views of the Kanmon Straits and Kanmon Bridge!
Be sure to take a walk along the promenade!
Let’s walk along the scenic promenade ♪
Promenade entrance
The promenade starts from Norfolk Square like this.
Close to the sea
The Kanmon Bridge is close by and it’s a really beautiful angle!
This is the best angle ♪
The sea is so close!
The fast-flowing waters of the Kanmon Straits are crashing hard against the shore.
The tides in the Kanmon Straits are fast!
The promenade continues on.
Let’s go!
Let’s keep going
There is a big rock like this on the way.
There’s rocks on top of rocks!
The sea seen from this rock is crystal clear and very beautiful.
The sea looks beautiful from the rocks
When you get close to the Kanmon Straits, where the tides are fast, you can see the tides with your own eyes!
There’s no way I could swim across this to Honshu! LOL
It will definitely be washed away!! lol
Let’s keep going along the promenade that continues!
The Kanmon Bridge is getting closer and closer!
Birth bath
Along the way, there is a replica of the “Usanyu-i” well that appears in local history.
Apparently, well water naturally gushed forth in this area where the waves crash against the shore.
Sometimes there was seaweed mixed in, but because it was so close to the sea, it didn’t taste salty at all.
During the Genpei War in the Kanmon Straits, the Taira warriors drank this well water to quench their thirst, and so it is also known as “a cup of water for the Taira clan.”
There’s beautiful spring water around here!
The bridge is approaching
The Kanmon Bridge is getting pretty close now!!
This place is like a square, with a few benches.
From the bench there is a magnificent view of the Kanmon Straits!!
Let’s take a break here and look out at the sea.
The view of the Kanmon Straits is extremely pleasant.
Right under the Kanmon Bridge
At last, we arrived right under the Kanmon Straits!!!
The pillars are incredibly huge!!!
It’s extremely rare to see the underside of the Kanmon Bridge from below!!
Woohooooo!!!
The Kanmon Bridge stretches in a straight line all the way to Honshu!!!
I’m so excited!!
I came right under the Kanmon Bridge.
What’s more, there are benches lined up right under the bridge, which is a nice touch.
Enjoy the elegant view of the bridge and the Kanmon Strait stretching out in a straight line directly below the bridge!
We have arrived at Mekari Shrine.
The walking trail ends here for now, but starts again at Mekari Shrine.
We recommend visiting Mekari Shrine, enjoying the view of the shrine and the Kanmon Straits, and then strolling along the promenade.
The promenade leads to Mekari Shrine.
Conclusion
Norfolk Square is a spectacular viewing spot where you can get a close-up, beautiful angle view of the Kanmon Straits and Kanmon Bridge !
As many as 600 ships pass through the Kanmon Strait every day, and it’s amazing that even huge ships and large tankers pass through regularly !
There are lots of benches in the square, so you can relax and enjoy the view, while the kids run around and play.
There are lots of people fishing!
There is a promenade starting from Norfolk Square, which I highly recommend !
As you walk, taking in the close-up view of the fast currents of the Kanmon Strait, the Kanmon Bridge comes closer and closer.
Be sure to walk right under the Kanmon Bridge! A breathtaking view awaits you.
of “Norfolk Square”
- A great viewing spot where you can get a close-up look at the beautiful Kanmon Straits and Kanmon Bridge
- You can see many ships passing by
- There are many benches in the square where you can relax and enjoy the view of the sea.
- The children are having a blast in the square.
- You can fish
- The seaside promenade is the best
- Parking is spacious and free
We hope you will all come and visit Norfolk Square!
It’s a great spot to see the Kanmon Straits and Kanmon Bridge.
I hope the above information is of some help.
See you soon!
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