Western-Style Streets, Local Flavors, and Dazzling Winter Lights by the Kanmon Straits

Leisurely Until Nightfall: A Romantic Day in Mojiko Retro

Once a bustling international trade port, Mojiko retains many Western-style buildings from the Meiji to early Showa periods, creating a charming, nostalgic atmosphere. This one-day walking course lets you enjoy the town’s romantic streetscapes, discover delicious flavors and unique finds, and end the day in awe at the dazzling winter light display “Mojiko Retro Roman Tosai.

Duration : Full Day

Transportation : walking

📍Places to visit on this course

  1. Red & Black Steakhouse at Premier Hotel Mojiko

  2. Kanmon Kaikyo Museum

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  4. Mojiko Retro Roman Tosai

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JR Mojiko Station

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1. Red & Black Steakhouse at Premier Hotel Mojiko

Signature Baked Curry in a Stylish Designer Hotel

Inspired by the charm of a 19th-century American old town, Red & Black Steakhouse serves premium steaks grilled to perfection alongside seasonal treasures from land and sea. The signature Mojiko-style baked curry is a must-try, delivered with lively, attentive service that turns each dish into a specialty experience.

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2. Kanmon Kaikyo Museum

An interactive museum exploring the grand story of the Kanmon Straits

The highlight is the three-story-high “Kaikyo Atrium,” featuring an original 8-minute drama on a massive 9m × 18m screen, shown every 30 minutes in two versions—history and marine life. Don’t miss the third-floor “Strait History Corridor,” where the past of the Kanmon Straits is vividly retold through intricate doll art.

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3. Ueno Building & Former Furukawa Mining Wakamatsu Building

Retro photo spots along the seaside street

Wakamatsu South Seaside Street is lined with vintage Western-style buildings still in active use. The photogenic “Ueno Building,” built in 1913 as the Mitsubishi Partnership's Wakamatsu branch, now houses cafés and shops (call in advance for large group visits). A short walk away stands the 1919 Former Furukawa Mining Building, with its distinctive red brick and rooftop tower.

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4. Mitsubaya Sake Shop

Discover locally crafted sake, tea, and citrus-based treats

Tucked on a quiet street just off the coast, this long-standing sake shop is beloved by locals. It offers a unique selection of original liquors and teas made with produce from contracted farms in Wakamatsu—such as mandarin oranges, lemons, and melons. This charming store also sells plum wine, jams, and flavored teas.

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5. Ryotei Kinnabe

Conclude your walk with refined beef hot pot in a historic setting

End your stroll with a luxurious meal at this hidden ryotei, established in the Meiji era. Once frequented by notable figures, it still serves the beloved gyunabe (beef hot pot) as well as seasonal lunch kaiseki (from 4,500 yen, tax and service excluded). The refined ambiance remains unchanged for over a century—step inside for a taste of elegance and tradition.

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JR Wakamatsu Station

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On foot (8 minutes)