Best of Moji & Kitakyushu
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Port
Kitakyushu, Japan
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Activity Level
Moderate Activity
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Excursion Type
All
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Wheelchair Accessible
No
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Starting At (prices in USD)
$350
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Minimum Age
Information Not Currently Available
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Duration
Approximately 8¼ Hours
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Meals Included
Meals not included
Start your day with a narrated drive to a Hagi Yaki pottery gallery. This style of ceramics flourished during the Edo Period and is still highly prized for use in traditional tea ceremonies. A master potter will explain the features of Hagi Yaki pottery and how to make it.
Next, continue to Hagi -- a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Enjoy a guided walk through this fascinating Hagi castle town.
Visit the Kikuya Residence. This house belonged to a wealthy Edo-period merchant who provided services to the Hagi Clan. The main house, the principal warehouse, the treasury, the rice warehouse and the kitchen house are listed on the National Register of Important Cultural Properties. It's easy to get a feel for the lifestyle of the merchants as you walk through and take in the many objets d'art.
After lunch, a short drive brings you to the timber Tokoji Temple set within the tranquil woodlands. Dating back to 1691, it houses the Obaku school of Japanese Zen Buddhism and offers visitors a moment of serenity. See the graveyard where some feudal lords are buried.
Please note:
Travel time to Hagi is 1.5 to 1.75 hours. Tour requires two hours of walking and standing. Terrain includes steps, inclines and uneven surfaces. Not advisable for guests using a wheelchair or for those with mobility limitations. Wear comfortable walking shoes. You must remove your shoes at one or more location(s). Bring a rain jacket. Bring local currency, as some vendors do not accept credit cards or US dollars. Tour sequence may vary.