This private half-day tour combines Kokura’s samurai history, an authentic matcha experience, and the nostalgic atmosphere of Mojiko Retro.
Visit Kokura Castle, join a hands-on tea ceremony in its traditional garden, then move to Mojiko Retro to stroll through a historic port town lined with early 20th-century architecture and seaside views.
The tour uses public transportation and is limited to a maximum of 8 participants.
Options
Private Plan for 2 People
Private Plan for 3-5 People
Private Plan for 6-8 People
The Highlight
Guided visit to Kokura Castle, learning about local samurai history and castle life.
Matcha tea ceremony in Kokura Castle Garden, including basic etiquette and how to whisk and taste matcha.
Walking tour in Mojiko Retro, with time for photos, café stops, and exploring the old port atmosphere.
The Experience
Kokura Castle Kokura Castle is a reconstructed 17th-century fortress in central Kitakyushu, originally built by the Hosokawa clan as a stronghold during Japan's feudal era. Surrounding gardens feature traditional landscaping with ponds, stone lanterns, and seasonal foliage.
Kokura Castle Garden The castle's provides a tranquil setting for cultural activities, designed in Edo-period style with manicured pines, maples, and a tea house pavilion. Guests learn matcha preparation here, whisking vibrant green powder while seated on tatami mats, paired with seasonal wagashi sweets.
Mojiko Retro Mojiko Retro is a preserved waterfront neighborhood from the Meiji-Taisho eras (late 1800s-1920s), once Japan's busiest international port facing Korea and China. Key landmarks include the red-brick Former Osaka Shosen Kaisha Dormitory (now a museum), Kyushu Railway Memorial Hall, and seaside promenades with Kanmon Bridge views.
Guide Services
Languages Spoken by Guides
- English
- Mandarin Chinese
- Japanese
Itinerary
- 09:00 Meet the guide at the designated meeting point (Kokura Station)
- 09:30 Kokura Castle (60min)
- 10:30 Matcha Experience at Kokura Castle Garden (60min)
- 12:15 Mojiko Retro (75min)
- 13:30 Back to Kokura Station
- 14:00 Tour Finish at Kokura Station
Price Details
How to Use
- Voucher will be sent via email. Please show your e-voucher at designated location.
Purchase Notice
- This is a private tour, only your group will join the tour.
- The minimum number of participants is 2 person.
Important Booking Information
- Please come to the meeting point at least 15 minutes before departure time.
- The guide will wait having a name board with our customer's name and the HIS logo.
Cancellation Policy
- Cancellation made at least 11 day(s) before departure date, Fully refundable (100% refund)
- Cancel during 4 ~ 10 day(s) of departure, will charge 20%
- Cancel during 0 ~ 3 day(s) of departure, Non-refundable (0% refund)