Japan Drive Route Guide

This day will head from Fukuoka to Kitakyushu/Shimonoseki aera. Mileage is about 120㎞ only and you can travel leisurely. The first destination can be either "Nanzoin Big Buddha(南蔵院)" or "Miyajidake Shrine(宮地嶽神社)" where is famous for panoramic scenery with straight road extending to the sea. The highlights of the day are the Shimonoseki and Mojiko Port is located across the Kanmon Strait. It is recommended to have "Grilled Curry" at Mojiko or "Puffer fish" at Shimonoseki. "Mojiko Port Retro Area(門司港レトロ)” is famous for it's beautiful old europiean-style buildings include "Old Moji Mitsui Club" where Einstein loved to stay. Shimonoseki is famous for "Karato Market(唐戸市場)" and "Kamon Wharf(カモンワーフ)". Both Mojiko side and Shimonoseki side have observatory deck and the panoramic Kanmon Strait view with Kanmon Bridge is must-see. If you have time in the night, to visit "Mt.Sarakurayama Observatory(皿倉山展望台)" is good idea. Amazing night view of Kitakyushu town is waiting for you.

This day will go back to Fukuoka from Kitakyushu/Shimonoseki. Mileage is about 120㎞ only. First, the biggest highlights here is both "Mojiko Port Retro Area(門司港レトロ)” and "Karato Market(唐戸市場)". If you haven't been there, it is highly recommended and better to visit first. Then you should go to an observatory deck where you can enjoy paoramic Kanmon Strait view with Kanmon Bridge. After lunch in either Mojiko Port Retro Area or Karato Market, let's visit "Hiraodai(平尾台)". You will be amazed by dynamic scenery of the biggest Karst plateau in Kyushu. If your group has children, it is also nice to visit "MARINE WORLD uminonakamichi(マリンワールド海の中道)"the biggest aquarium in Kyushu. There are some traffic jam adound Fukuoka and it takes time to filling up gas and return your car too. If you don't stay Fukuoka and take flight on this day, please reach rental car shop at least 3 hours before the flight.