Enjoy outlet shopping, zoo animals, and local gourmet in Kitakyushu.

Family Fun in Kitakyushu: Outlet Shopping & Zoo Adventure

Kitakyushu offers the perfect balance of shopping, dining, and family attractions. Start your journey at a massive outlet mall built on the former Space World site, where adults can shop while kids play in outdoor areas. Spend the afternoon at a combined zoo and amusement park. End the day with a taste of local udon at a beloved retro-style market. This course guarantees smiles for the whole family.

Duration : Full Day

Transportation : Car

📍Places to visit on this course

  1. THE OUTLETS KITAKYUSHU

  2. Itozu no Mori Zoological Park

  3. Udonya Kyubei

🚩START!

Kitakyushu Urban Expressway – Edamitsu IC

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By car (2 minutes)

1. THE OUTLETS KITAKYUSHU

Shopping at Kyushu’s Largest Outlet Mall

Opened in April 2022 on the former Space World site, this huge outlet mall covers 270,000㎡ and hosts about 170 shops, including 140 outlet stores. The outdoor plaza features a grassy park, playgrounds—perfect for kids to enjoy while parents shop.

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By car (10 minutes)

2. Itozu no Mori Zoological Park

A Zoo & Amusement Park Rolled into One

Located near Kokura’s city center, this beloved park is home to about 470 animals across 80 species. Goats stroll overhead on walkways, while the savanna zone recreates wild habitats. Families can also enjoy a Ferris wheel and mini monorail in the amusement area. Perfect for kids and adults alike.

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By car (15 minutes)

3. Udonya Kyubei

Handmade Udon with a Retro Market Atmosphere

Located in Kokura’s historic Kogane Ichiba, this udon shop is run by a chef trained at the famous Tsudaya Kanbei. The handmade noodles are slightly yellow, glossy. Popular options include Kyubei Udon topped with crispy burdock tempura or pork, plus Udon set.

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Pick Up!

Let's take a look at the “Kogane Market” that emerged in the early Showa period!

Explore Kogane Ichiba, a nostalgic shopping street that started in the 1930s and remains a local favorite with about 100 shops and a retro Showa-era vibe.

Kogane Ichiba Official website

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By car (4 minutes)

Kitakyushu Urban Expressway – Shinozaki-Kita IC

🏁GOAL!