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Mojiko Retro

Mojiko Retro

門司港レトロ

Mojiko Retro is a port area in Kitakyushu with historic buildings from the Meiji to early Showa periods. The port opened in 1889 and grew as an international trading port. Visitors walk past JR Mojiko Station, the Former Moji Mitsui Club and the Blue Wing Moji drawbridge, with views of the Kanmon Strait. The buildings are lit up in the evening.

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Visitor information

Opening hours

Opening hours, closing days and prices are different for each building or shop in the area.

Admission

The Mojiko Retro Observation Room (31st floor, 103 m high) opens 10:00–22:00 (last entry 21:30). Admission is 600 yen for adults and 300 yen for children.

Getting there

The area is directly outside JR Mojiko Station.

Hours and fees can change. Please check the official website before you go.

Good to know

  • Paid parking lots with around 1,100 spaces are available around the area.
  • JR Mojiko Station was built in 1914 and is a National Important Cultural Property.
  • The Blue Wing Moji drawbridge opens over about 4 minutes and closes over about 8 minutes each time a ship passes.

Tips for Muslim visitors

  • Old streets are lined with small shops and food stalls. Ask about pork and alcohol before buying snacks.
  • Many old houses are private homes. Do not enter them or take photos of residents without permission.
  • Plan your visit around prayer times. Below are today's prayer times for Fukuoka and the verified places to pray nearby.

Prayer times in Fukuoka

Today (5 Nov 2026)

  1. Fajr05:06
  2. Sunrise06:40
  3. Dhuhr12:04
  4. Asr15:01
  5. Maghrib17:23
  6. Isha18:48

Times are calculated for Fukuoka City. Times may differ elsewhere in Fukuoka.

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Places to pray near Mojiko Retro

We have not verified a place to pray near here yet. Many large stations, airports and department stores in Japan have prayer rooms.

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Halal food near Mojiko Retro

We have not verified a halal restaurant near here yet. Until then, these guides can help you choose food safely:

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Photo: そらみみ, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Sources (Checked 4 Nov 2026): crossroadfukuoka.jp