Kitakyushu Travel Guide - What to do around Kitakyushu City
WebKitakyushu (北九州, Kitakyūshū, lit. "North Kyushu") is the northernmost city of Kyushu and has been an important hub for both land and marine traffic since olden times. It is the gateway between Honshu and Kyushu, as well as an important port for international trade. The city was formed in 1963 with the merger of five independent cities ...
Kitakyushu - Wikipedia
WebKitakyushu (Japanese: 北九州市, Hepburn: Kitakyūshū-shi) is a city located in Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan. As of June 1, 2019, Kitakyushu has an estimated population of 940,978, making it the second-largest city in both Fukuoka Prefecture and the island of Kyushu after the city of Fukuoka .
Kitakyushu Travel Guide: Things to do in Kitakyushu, Fukuoka
WebKitakyushu is the northernmost city on Japan’s Kyushu Island. A castle town turned manufacturing heartland, Kitakyushu is known for its cutting-edge innovations in eco-friendly technology and its lively, unforgettable festivals within Fukuoka Prefecture.
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WebTo the south of Kitakyushu, on the border with Oita Prefecture, is Mt. Hiko. Mt. Hiko is one of Kyushu's enjoyable hikes and is located about an hour's drive from the cities of Fukuoka and Kitakyushu. Hikosan, as it is called in Japanese, was the center of training for the Shugendo mountain asceticism, and is famous for Hikosan Jingu Shrine.
THE 15 BEST Things to Do in Kitakyushu - Tripadvisor
Web7. TOTO Museum. 74. Speciality Museums. TOTO Ltd. was founded in 1917.When sewage systems did not yet exist in Japan,the company began manufacturing flush toilets and other sanitary ware to promote public health and cultural lifestyles. Further advancement in plumbing equipment techology,products and service were added as Japan modernized,and ...
The best things to do in Kitakyushu | Kitakyushu Walks
WebKitakyushu Manga Museum. The honorary director of the Museum is Reiji Matsumoto who is the famous manga artist of ‘Space Pirate Captain Harlock’ and ‘Galaxy Express 999’. This museum is designated as one of Japan’s 88 sacred places of Anime. You can learn the history of Anime and anime artists associated with Kitakyushu.
Kitakyushu Guide | Japan Experience
WebJul 5, 2013 · Kitakyushu was formed in 1963 by merging the towns of Moji, Kokura, Tobata, Yahata with its main attraction of Space World (closed in 2018) and Wakamatsu. Kitakyushu was the intended target of the second A-bomb in World War II but bad weather and smoke screens diverted the attack to Nagasaki. Kitakyushu is the largest port in Kyushu, Shikoku ...
Kitakyushu | Location, Japan, Population, & Facts | Britannica
WebKitakyushu, city, northern Fukuoka prefecture, northern Kyushu, Japan. It is situated on the Tsushima and Kanmon (Shimonoseki) straits (west and north, respectively) and the Inland Sea. It was created in 1963 by the amalgamation …
Kitakyushu – Travel guide at Wikivoyage
WebKitakyushu. Kitakyūshū (北九州) is a large city in Fukuoka prefecture on the island of Kyushu, Japan. Together with Shimonoseki it is part of the Kanmon Straits area. In terms of area it is the largest city in Kyushu, though Fukuoka has the bigger population. The population of Kitakyushu is about one million (or 1.3 million including ...
Kitakyushu: Kyushu's Northern Port City | JapanTravel
WebKyushu's Northern Port City. As the hub between Kyushu and Honshu, Kitakyushu has become one of Japan's busiest ports and most important international cities. The surrounding areas are filled with diverse geographic locations from underground caves to highland plateaus. Kitakyushu is also home to several …
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