[Yamaguchi] Kitakyushu Mt. Sarakura Night View & Motonosumi Shrine Day Trip (Departing from Fukuoka)
- Overview
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- * **Depart late, get enough sleep, and ensure time for Mt. Sarakura's night view**
- * Depart from Fukuoka and visit representative attractions in Kitakyushu in one day, easily enjoying coastal and urban scenery
- * Cross the [Kanmon Bridge] connecting Honshu and Kyushu, and admire the magnificent strait scenery from the car window
- * Step into the lively [Karato Market], taste fresh seafood sushi, and experience the authentic port atmosphere
- * Visit the dreamy [Motonosumi Shrine], where 123 red torii gates wind into the sea, capturing picturesque scenery
- * Stroll through the retro [Mojiko Retro District] and experience the European-style town atmosphere of the Meiji era
- * Take the [Mt. Sarakura Cable Car] (at your own expense) to the summit to enjoy the romantic sea of lights, one of Japan's "New Three Great Night Views"
- What to expect
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**Notice regarding Motonosumi Shrine visiting hours: From March 1st, the main hall of the shrine will be closed for worship on Saturdays, Sundays, Japanese national holidays, and during the periods of May 2nd–10th and August 8th–16th; the red torii gate area along the coast can be visited as usual.** Starting from Fukuoka, embark on a journey intertwined with scenery and culture along the blue coastline of Kitakyushu. First, take a scenic drive past the [Kanmon Bridge] spanning the Kanmon Strait, feeling the magnificent momentum connecting Kyushu and Honshu. Arrive at [Karato Market], where you can choose freshly made sushi and seafood snacks in the bustling fishing port, enjoying the freshest port flavors. Then, head to [Motonosumi Shrine] in Yamaguchi Prefecture, capturing dreamlike scenery amidst the contrast of red torii gates and the azure sea. Next, explore the [Mojiko Retro Area], where retro European-style buildings and a tranquil bay reflect each other, as if time has returned to the Meiji era. Final