Industrial Heritage Course

Experience the history of the region’s
coal industry and culture.

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Kitakyushu-shi
- Yahatahigashi-ku
- Yahatanishi-ku
Nogata-shi

Nakama-shi
Miyawaka-shi
Kotake-machi
Kurate-machi

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The further you dig,
the deeper
your curiosity gets.

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Refresh and
beautify yourself
from inside out.

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Places where you can
encounter dinosaurs
and deities.

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Local diners and
delicacies both
offering amazing
tastes!

Overnight Travel Plan
from Kitakyushu Airport

Day1Kitakyushu Airport

60 minutes by train
40 minutes by car (highway)
60 minutes by car (non-highway)
1
The Imperial Steel Works, Japan

A world heritage site that tells the history of industrial development.
- Learning
- Kitakyushu-shi (Yahatahigashi-ku)
10 minutes by train
5 minutes by car
2
Yahata Gyoza (found in various diners at the Yahata area)

Juicy Chinese dumplings popular in this area.
- Eating
- Kitakyushu-shi (Yahatanishi-ku)
- Kitakyushu-shi (Yahatahigashi-ku)
10 minutes by train
10 minutes by bus
10 minutes by car
3
Kitakyushu Museum of Natural History & Human History

You’ll be amazed by the giant skeletons of dinosaurs!
- Learning
- Kitakyushu-shi (Yahatahigashi-ku)
90 minutes by train and bus
45 minutes by car (highway)
80 minutes by car (non-highway)
4
Wakita Onsen

Makes your skin smooth like baby’s cheeks!
- Staying
- Miyawaka-shi

Day2

110 minutes by train and bus
30 minutes by car
5
Mutsugatake

Climb the iconic mountain!
- Viewing
- Kurate-machi
- Nogata-machi
- Miyawaka-shi
60 minutes by train and bus
15 minutes by car
6
Nogata-yaki Spaghetti (found in various diners at the city)

A local dish with a nostalgic taste!
- Eating
- Nogata-shi
Few minutes by walking
7
Nogata Coal Memorial Museum

Displays of precious documents that tell the history of the city’s coal mining.
- Learning
- Nogata-shi

Industrial Heritage Course Attractions

Coal Resource Exhibit

A restored mining site, this exhibition shows off the region’s coal culture.

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Steam Engine ALCO 23

Used in the Kajima Coal Mine, which is in present day Miyakawa.

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Ongagawa Source Pump Station

Built in 1910 and still active. The inside is not accessible.

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A circular mound within the Suwa Jinja shrine that has a diameter of 18 meters and a height of 5 meters.

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Nogata Coal Mine Museum

Important materials are arranged throughout the main building, annex, and science hall.

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Yahata Public Iron Works Old Office

The former office, built in 1899, can be viewed from the designated viewing area.

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Footpath Touring World Heritage Sites（Nakama Regional Exchange Center）

Stroll around the preserved landscape and interact with the locals.

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Also called the “Bijin no Yu” (beautiful women’s bath), this onsen is known for its pure alkalinity.

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In Nogata, three kilns are currently active to preserve the tradition.

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Mt. Fukuchi Flower Park

Home to many rare lilies, including species that are designated as threatened.

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Mt. Mutsugadake

The legend of the descent of the enshrined deity (three goddesses) of Munakata Taisha remains here.

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Inochinotabi Museum

A dinosaur skeleton with a total length of approximately 35 meters is impressively arranged

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