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.
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.
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.


