Moji ward in Kitakyushu is the former city of Moji which was one of five cities merged to create Kitakyushu city in 1963. It faces Shimonoseki across the Kanmon Straits between Honshu and Kyushu.
Large ferries for Tokyo and Osaka leave from Shin-Moji port on the Seto Inland Sea.
It includes the Moji-ko tourist area (Moji-ko Retro), centred on JR Kyushu's Mojiko Station, which is a replica of Rome's Termini station and is designated an important cutural property of Japan.
The Moji-ko Retro District
Moji-ko Retro is a charming port town situated along the Kanmon Straits.
The area boasts many interesting historic buildings. For instance, the former Moji Mitsui Club once hosted Dr. Albert Einstein and his wife when they visited Japan in the 1920s. Recent developments along the waterfront, such as the renovated customs building, a striking new hotel and a unique pedestrian drawbridge (Blue Wing) add to the charm of Moji-ko and make it a pleasant place for visitors to stroll.
Shiranoe Gardens
The Shiranoe botanical gardens face out on the Seto Inland Sea.
See also
Other wards of Kitakyushu:
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