Indulge in Kitakyushu’s Crowned Nightscape

A Luxurious Drive Through Japan’s No.1 New Night View City

In 2022, Kitakyushu was officially recognized as the top city among Japan’s “New Three Major Night View Cities.”
This refined driving course invites you to explore the very best of Kitakyushu’s night views—paired with visits to a famed novelist’s former residence and an exclusive hidden kaiseki restaurant. A perfect route for cultured travelers seeking unique, scenic, and deeply local experiences.

📍Spots Visited on This Course

  1. Wakato Bridge

  2. Former Residence of Ashihei Hino “Kahakudo”

  3. Takatoyama Park
    ※ The observatory will be closed due to construction from October 21, 2024 to February 10, 2025 (scheduled).

  4. Mount Sarakura

  5. Kaiseki Yasuda

🚩START!

Wakato IC, Kitakyushu Urban Expressway

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🚗Immediately

An iconic suspension bridge, breathtaking by day and even more radiant by night

1. Wakato Bridge

Completed in 1962, this was Japan’s first large-scale suspension bridge and once hailed as the finest in the East. In 2022, it was designated as an Important Cultural Property and registered as a Japan Night View Heritage site. Its striking red structure spans the Dokai Bay and is beautifully illuminated after dark. For the most dynamic views, we recommend the retro-style Wakamatsu South Seaside promenade or the ferry between Wakamatsu and Tobata.

📍 Basic Info

Address: Kawashiro 1, Tobata-ku (starting point) – Honmachi 3, Wakamatsu-ku, Kitakyushu City
Phone: 093-582-2274 (Road Maintenance Division, Kitakyushu City Construction Bureau)