Kitakyushu Bank Retro-line “Shiokaze-go”

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The Kitakyushu Bank Retro Line “Shiokaze” runs from the Kyushu Railway History Museum to the Kanmon Straits Mekari, and travels four stations in around 15 minutes. A blue retro railcar with two engines and two passenger cars, one can travel easily back and forth between the Mojiko retro area and Mekari area. It takes two minutes to walk from JR Mojiko Station to the Kyushu Railway History Museum Station.

Spot details

Kitakyushu Bank Retro-line “Shiokaze-go”

Address: Fukuoka Pref. Kitakyushushimojiku Nishikaigan 1-7-1 Map
Area: Mojiko Area
Phone: 0933311065
Hours: 10:00-17:00
[Go through Sunday]SaturdaySundayPublic holiday (Go through every Sunday during Golden Week, Spring Break, and Summer Vacation)
※Check the website for Go through details
Closed: New Year's Holiday, Weekday
Fees: [One way]Adults300yen, Children150yen
Parking Lot: Not available
Credit Card: Not available
Smoking: Not available
Wi-Fi: Not available
Note: Temporary suspension of business:Closed until June 19, 2020 (Information as of June 15, 2020)
* Information may be changed, so please be sure to check the official information.
Can be enjoyed even on a rainy day: Yes (services may be suspended depending on the situation)
Average budget: [Lunch] 1-1,000yen
Estimated stay time: 30-60 minutes
Wheelchair accessible: Possible (1-2 wheelchair spaces in car 2)
Infant friendly: Available
Pet friendly: Possible (as long as it can be stored in the cage)

Information Sources: NAVITIME JAPAN

Review

Good fun

Reviewed : 2019.08.28

Takes you right to the top to Mekari area. Views are great and the underground tunnel (under the water) is about a 10 minute walk away.
The roof of train is photogenic

Reviewed : 2019.08.07

The train is slow and the distance is too short. However, I was surprised when entering a tunnel and the ceiling lit up with blue designs. It became photogenic.
No trains, but the route did not disappoint.

Reviewed : 2018.07.15

Whilst visiting Mojiko, I was hoping to take a ride on the quaint looking Retro Train but arriving mid-week, I discovered that the train only runs at weekends.To make up for my disappointment, I...