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[Fukuoka Driving Course] Enjoy the charm of this atmospheric port town!

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[Fukuoka Driving Course] Enjoy the charm of this atmospheric port town!

This is a full-day driving course that takes you through the two port towns of Shimonoseki and Moji. After enjoying Shimonoseki's specialty puffer fish in the morning, you can enjoy the aquarium and amusement park that are within walking distance of Karato Market. Then, head to Mojiko Port. Pass through the Kanmon Tunnel and enjoy lunch and a stroll around the atmospheric port town of Mojiko Port.

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Distance: 111.9km (one way), Travel time: 2 hours and 6 minutes (one way)

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Port town gourmet and a retro stroll around Mojiko Port ~ Enjoy the pleasant sea breeze around the Kanmon Straits ~

[Fukuoka Driving Course] Enjoy the charm of this atmospheric port town!

This is a full-day driving course that takes you through the two port towns of Shimonoseki and Moji. After enjoying Shimonoseki's specialty puffer fish in the morning, you can enjoy the aquarium and amusement park that are within walking distance of Karato Market. Then, head to Mojiko Port. Pass through the Kanmon Tunnel and enjoy lunch and a stroll around the atmospheric port town of Mojiko Port.

Driving course starting from Hakata Station

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Hakata Station
Hakata Station

Many Shinkansen trains connecting Honshu and Kyushu depart and arrive at this lively station, visited by many businessmen and tourists alike.
There are rental car offices of various rental car companies within a 5-minute walk. You can complete the procedures at the office, rent a car, and return it at the same office or another office. All types of cars are available, from compact cars to wagons and eco-cars.

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Route to the next spot: Fukuoka Urban Expressway Circular Route, National Route 385, Kyushu Expressway, Prefectural Route 57, National Route 9 Distance: Approximately 94.8km
Journey time: about 1 hour 18 minutes

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Karato market
Karato market

This is a local wholesale market where the general public can also enjoy shopping. It is recommended to visit between 7am and 9am, as professional chefs are there until around 7am, and it gets crowded with locals and tourists after 9am.

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Route to next spot: Walking distance: approx. 750m
Duration: Approximately 9 minutes

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Shimonoseki Marine Science Museum “KAIKYOKAN”
Shimonoseki Marine Science Museum “KAIKYOKAN”

In addition to displaying over 100 kinds of pufferfish, the aquarium is popular for its elaborate exhibits unique to Shimonoseki, including the "Kanmon Strait Tidal Current Tank," which recreates the whirlpools of the Kanmon Strait. There are many other attractions, including Japan's largest penguin exhibition facility.

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Route to next spot: Walking distance: approx. 400m
Duration: Approximately 5 minutes

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Haikara't Yokocho
Haikara't Yokocho

There are 11 attractions, including a 60m-tall Ferris wheel that offers a panoramic view of the Kanmon Straits, a merry-go-round, and battery cars. There is a fee for the attractions, but admission is free.

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Route to the next spot: National Route 9, Prefectural Route 57, Kanmon Tunnel, National Route 2 Distance: Approximately 10km
Duration: Approximately 20 minutes

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Nishiki Western Cuisine Cafe
Nishiki Western Cuisine Cafe

This restaurant and cafe has been in business in the Mojiko area for about 40 years. The menu focuses on healthy dishes made with organic vegetables that are grown with minimal pesticides from local farmers. The first floor is a cafe space, and the second floor has Japanese-style and Western-style rooms where you can enjoy a leisurely meal.

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Route to next spot: Walking distance: approx. 260m
Duration: Approximately 3 minutes

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Mojiko Retro
Mojiko Retro

From the Meiji to Taisho era, many Western-style buildings were built in this area, including those of shipping companies and trading companies. These have been restored and reconstructed to form Mojiko Retro. The area is also dotted with trendy general stores and cafes.

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Route to the next spot: National Route 198, National Route 199, Prefectural Route 71 Distance: Approximately 5.7km
Duration: Approximately 11 minutes

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Moji Red Brick Place
Moji Red Brick Place

This is a group of brick buildings constructed in the early Taisho period as the Imperial Beer factory facilities.
The four buildings that remain on the former factory site have been preserved as Moji Red Brick Place. Currently, it is used for a variety of purposes, including as a tourist spot, a venue for various events, and for filming movies and television shows.

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