Moji Port flourished from the late Meiji to early Showa periods as one of Japan’s most important international trading ports. Its strategic location along the Kanmon Strait made it a key gateway for overseas trade, shaping the area’s unique blend of Japanese and Western influences.

Today, the district is preserved as Mojiko Retro, where visitors can stroll among beautifully restored historic buildings, seaside promenades, and cultural landmarks. Highlights include JR Mojiko Station, a Neo-Renaissance wooden station built in 1914, and the Former Moji Mitsui Club, where Albert Einstein stayed during his visit to Japan in 1921.

Moji Port is also known as the birthplace of Japan’s Banana Auction (Banana Tataki-uri). In the past, bananas imported from Taiwan arrived here first and were auctioned along the waterfront using rhythmic, song-like chants. This heritage lives on today through the famous Banana Man statue and popular banana-flavored local souvenirs. The area offers excellent photo spots of the Kanmon Bridge, a major suspension bridge linking Kyushu and Honshu.

• From Hakata Station:
  Take the Shinkansen to Kokura Station (approx. 15 minutes), then transfer to the JR Kagoshima Line to Mojiko Station (approx. 15 minutes).

• By Limited Express or Rapid Train:
  Direct JR trains from Hakata to Mojiko take about 70–90 minutes.

JR Mojiko Station is located right at the heart of the Mojiko Retro area.

• Visit in the late afternoon to enjoy both daylight scenery and evening illuminations.

• Try Yaki Curry at a harbor-side restaurant for the best atmosphere.

• Walk through the Kanmon Pedestrian Tunnel and take photos at the midpoint where the border between Fukuoka and Yamaguchi Prefectures is marked.

• Combine your visit with a short ferry trip to Shimonoseki’s Karato Market for fresh sushi.

Admission Fee:

• Free of charge (individual museums, observation decks, and attractions may require separate admission fees).

Opening Time:

• Open year-round.
• Outdoor areas are accessible at all times; museums and facilities operate according to individual schedules.