8 Best Full-Day Tours in Kitakyushu

A Kitakyushu day from Fukuoka covers both sides of the strait: Mojiko’s port, a sushi lunch at Karato Market in Shimonoseki, and the coastal drive out to Tsunoshima Bridge. Karato is liveliest at weekend lunchtimes, when the stalls sell sushi by the piece.

1.Kyushu: Mojiko & Karato Market & Tsunoshima Bridge & Motonosumi Shrine Day Trip (From Fukuoka)

Review this Fukuoka day trip to Mojiko, Karato Market, Tsunoshima Bridge and Motonosumi Shrine, with practical advice on timing, costs and closures.

Most Popular★ 4.7

“I was very happy to participate in this day trip, and the tour guide was outstanding! Not only was their attitude kind and attentive, but their explanations of the historical background and unique features of each attraction were also very clear and vivid, making the…”

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2.Kitakyushu Motonosumi Shrine Red Torii & Mojiko/Karato Market & Sarakurayama Cable Car Day Trip (Departing from Fukuoka)

Compare Motonosumi Shrine’s red gates, Karato seafood and Sarakurayama’s night view on a long, useful day trip from Fukuoka.

★ 4.7

“Tour guide Xiao Yang was extremely attentive. In addition to using the group chat to compile information for everyone, he also generously shared a list of recommended travel spots. He managed the schedule very well, and the time spent at each location was not too…”

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4.Fukuoka Mojiko & Mt. Sarakura Night View Guided Day Tour

Spend a full day from Fukuoka exploring Mojiko, Karato Market and Kitakyushu, then finish with a night view from Mount Sarakura.

★ 4.8

“Our tour guide, Thomas, was very humorous and explained the attractions, history, and culture in a way that was easy to understand. He also helped everyone buy tickets, saving us time waiting in line, and ensured everyone's safety throughout the trip. He's a very competent…”

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6.Fukuoka Full-Day Kitakyushu Moji Port & Mt. Sarakura Tour with Night Views

See Moji Port, Karato Market, Kokura Castle and Mount Sarakura in one day, with guided transport from Fukuoka and a chance at sunset views.

★ 4.9

“Visiting Mojiko, Karato Market, Kokura Castle, and The Outlet all in one day is a great choice. It's a shame that the optional evening trip to see the night view from Mount Sarakura was obscured by heavy fog, and with so many people, the wait…”

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7.One-Day Trip to Kitakyushu: Kawachi Wisteria Garden (Seasonal), Kokura Castle Garden, Uminonakamichi Seaside Park, Miyajidake Shrine’s Road of Light, and THE OUTLETS Kitakyushu | Departure from Fukuoka/Hakata

Compare a day of Kitakyushu gardens, a castle, shrine and outlet shopping, with round-trip transport from Hakata and a seasonal wisteria option.

★ 4.8

“It was good, but the time at the outlet was too short. It would be better if it were longer.”

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8.Fukuoka Mt. Sarakura Cable Car & Motonosumi Shrine Private Day Tour

Compare the Mt. Sarakura cable car and Motonosumi Shrine on a private day tour from Kitakyushu, with guide feedback and practical advice on long bus rides.

★ 4.7

“Very good itinerary. I didn't expect the bus rides to be so long; that information wasn't provided. Our guide, Jimmy, was very friendly. However, on several occasions, he told stories and anecdotes in Chinese without translating them into English, and I felt a bit excluded…”

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