Moji — Port District, Strait, and Hiking
Moji-ku is the northernmost ward of Kitakyushu, facing the Kanmon Strait. Most travelers come for the brick-built Mojiko Retro port district — but Moji is also where you find Mt. Tonoue's hiking trails, Mekari Park at the tip of the peninsula with strait views, and the no-tourist izakaya around Mojiko Station that locals actually frequent. Written by Anastasia, who lives here.
Things to do
Kanmon Strait Museum (Mojiko): Visitor Guide + Ticket (2026)
Kanmon Strait Museum in Mojiko Retro — the history of Japan's most strategic strait, told through interactive exhibits. Tickets, hours, and what to expect.
Mojiko Retro: A Local's Guide to Kitakyushu's Port District
Mojiko Retro's brick buildings, yaki-curry restaurants, Blue Wing drawbridge, and the Kanmon tunnel walk — from someone who lives in Moji-ku.