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Real Name: Masa
Lives In: Kitakyushu, JP
Member Since: Nov 25, 2005
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Kitakyushu City

by gogonicetrip - last update: May 12, 2007

Kitakyusyu-city is the gateway to Kyusyu from anywhere in Japan and Asian countries.

Image of Kitakyusyu is too industrialized, but Kitakyusyu has provide various attractions to make you happy.
1) Historical attractions
- Kokura Castle
- Kokura Castle Garden
- Moji Port Retro District
- Blast Furnace

2) Amusement Parks
- Space World
- Itozunomori Park

3)Shopping
- River Walk

4)Hiking
- Hiraodai Karst Plateau and Syonudo Cave
- Mount Sarakura
- Mount Adachi
- Kawachi reservoir
5) Museums
- Matsumoto Seicho Memorial Museum
- Kyusyu Railway History Museum
- Kitakyusyu Art Museum
- Idemitsu Art Museum

6) Summer Festivals
- Kokura Gion Daiko
- Tobata Gion Oyamagasa

Access to Kitakyushu
1)By Bullet train, to JR Kokura Station
2)By Air plain, to Kitakyushu Airport
3)By ferry boats, to Sunatsu Port and Moji-ko Port
4)By vehicles, via Kanmon Bridge to Moji

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gogonicetrip's Kitakyushu Travel Tips

OverviewThings to Do
Tips: 15 - Photos: 36
 
Restaurants
Tips: 2 - Photos: 4		Hotels & Accommodations
Tips: 7 - Photos: 12
 
NightlifeOff The Beaten Path
Tips: 11 - Photos: 23
 
Tourist TrapsWarnings Or Dangers
 
Transportation
Tips: 12 - Photos: 32		Local Customs
Tips: 2 - Photos: 5
 
Packing ListsShopping
Tips: 3 - Photos: 8
 
Sports Travel
Tips: 1 - Photos: 4		General Tips

gogonicetrip's Kitakyushu Travelogues
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My town, Kitakyushu- 2
Mt. SarakuraOctober, 2006 7

Comments for gogonicetrip about Kitakyushu
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DSwede Wed Jan 23, 2008 07:28 UTC
 Looking forward to my visit! Now I'm a bit more informed! Thanks for sharing.		calcaf38 Sun Nov 11, 2007 18:59 UTC
 What a great town to live in. It looks so clean, and with such a nice combination of modernity and tradition. I also enjoy seeing your family on some pictures.
alywang Fri Aug 31, 2007 02:14 UTC
 great pictures and useful tips about your home place:)		Hopkid Sat Aug 4, 2007 16:56 UTC
 Hi Masa! Nice pages on your home town. Have you been to the bicycle races? I ride a bike for exercise.
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