A One-Day Bus Tour Visiting CNN-Selected “Kawachi Wisteria Garden” and Popular Kitakyushu Attractions
✨ A limited-time tour available only during the wisteria blooming season!
■ Visit the World-Renowned Wisteria Wonderland “Kawachi Wisteria Garden”
Kawachi Wisteria Garden was selected by CNN as one of the “31 Most Beautiful Places in Japan.”
Enjoy a breathtaking world of purple hues, filled with the fragrance of wisteria, created by magnificent wisteria tunnels and expansive gardens.
Tour period: April 18 – May 6 (excluding April 27)
🚌 Itinerary (Schedule)
08:30｜🚌 Departure🚌
09:50｜Mojiko Retro (approx. 3 hours)
“Mojiko Retro” is a popular sightseeing area surrounded by mountains and the sea.
Enjoy a leisurely stroll through souvenir shops and the Kaikyo Plaza, and soak in the relaxed atmosphere of this historic port town. Retro cafés and the local specialty yaki curry are also highlights.
Main Attractions
- Souvenir Shops & Kaikyo Plaza
- Kyushu Railway History Museum
- Former Moji Mitsui Club
- Mojiko Station
- Karato Market
※ To visit Karato Market, please use the ferry (the bus does not cross to the Shimonoseki side).
※ Admission fees for each facility are not included in the tour price.
13:30｜Kokura Castle Area (approx. 1.5 hours)
Freely explore the elegant castle tower with its distinctive architectural style and the beautiful seasonal gardens.
Optional Paid Pass (Common Ticket: 700 yen)
- Kokura Castle
- Kokura Castle Garden
- Seicho Matsumoto Memorial Museum
16:20｜Kawachi Wisteria Garden (approx. 1 hour)
Visit one of the world’s most highly acclaimed wisteria destinations.
Photogenic scenery such as wisteria tunnels and domes awaits.
⚠ Notes
- Blooming conditions vary depending on temperature; full bloom is not guaranteed.
- Entry times are officially designated to reduce congestion, and the order may change.
- Drones, tripods, and stepladders are not permitted.
18:00｜🚌 Return Trip 🚌
※ The itinerary may change depending on weather and traffic conditions.
