Drive Excursion Plan

Kanmon Bridge lies between Kitakyushu City, Fukuoka and Shimonoseki City, Yamaguchi. The sight of the titanic suspension bridge (total length 1,068 m) that strides over the channel is impressive. The area is known as a photo spot with different impressions according to the time of day, such as sunset in the evening and illuminations at night.

This is an area that once thrived as a trading port, lined with vintage Western-style buildings from the Meiji and Taisho Eras. You will find many tourist spots such as "Former Moji Mitsui Club" where Dr. Einstein stayed, and the largest "Hanebashi (draw bridge)" in Japan which was selected as a sanctuary for lovers. Do savor the fragrant and perfectly browned Baked Curry, a local specialty.

The "Former Kurauchi Residence" is a historical heritage which was maintained by Yasufusa Kurauchi, a coal mining magnate whose production ranked sixth in Japan in Taisho 8 (1919). Along with the residence, shrine, approach, stone wall, and such are all aligned in modern, outstanding modeling, design, and construction method; the residence is a building designated by Fukuoka Prefecture while the garden is a National Government-designated scenic spot. Here you can feel Japan's beauty in the well-preserved structures from those days along with the surrounding landscape.

"Fruits Kobo Efu" is a nature-oriented restaurant operated by an orchard. In this wholesome establishment resembling a traditional Japanese-style house, you can savor dishes made from local seasonal veggies and confections using plenty of seasonal fruits harvested from the orchard. This is a popular restaurant with loyal customers in pursuit of seasonal parfait and cakes.

Betsubara. is a café & bar in Kokura city center offering carefully selected confections. Voluminous pancakes and French toast are gorgeous looking, popular dishes. They are so delicious that you feel like eating them even after having dinner.