• Fukuoka - 9:00 AM: Your hotel or Hakata Station, Hakata Port in Fukuoka City

Upon arrival at the airport, a driver holding a name board will greet you at the arrival gate and escort you to the bus parking area. If possible, please provide your [arrival flight number] in advance.

• Kaneiyahataseitetsusho Kyu Nihon Jimusho Chobo Space - 10:30 AM:
  “The Yahata Steel Works”: World Heritage Industrial Site
  The Yahata Steel Works (八幡製鐵所, Yahata seitetsu-sho) is a historic steel mill located in Kitakyūshū, Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan. Established in 1896 as the Imperial Steel Works, it was created to fulfill the growing demands of the nation’s shipbuilding, railway, construction, and armaments sectors. The site was strategically chosen in the former town of Yahata, now part of Kitakyūshū, due to its proximity to coal mines and convenient sea access.

• Onga River Source Pump Room - 1:30 PM:
  “Onga River Source Pump Room”: World Heritage Industrial Site
  This facility stores water from the Onga River in a reservoir and supplies it to the Yawata Works, approximately 12 km away. The water is crucial for cooling the molten steel.

• Tagawa City Coal-mining Museum - 3:00 PM:

Closes at 5:00 PM Entrance fee: ¥400 per adult

“Tagawa City Coal and History Museum”: Industrial Site
Situated within Coal Memorial Park, this museum’s First Exhibition Hall educates visitors on coal formation and mining, the nature of coal mines, and the lifestyle of coal miners, providing a clear history of coal mining. The Second Exhibition Room showcases paintings and essays inspired by coal miners’ life stories. The Third Exhibition Room features historical materials from ancient to modern times related to “The History and People of the Tagawa Region.”

• Fukuoka - 5:45 PM: Your hotel or Hakata Station, Hakata Port in Fukuoka City

The food stalls in Nakasu begin to open around 6:00 PM. It’s just a short subway ride from Hakata Station, so if time permits, consider visiting on your own.

• 7m length Minibus (21 + 6 seats) and driver
• English speaking guide
• Toll fees
• Parking fees

• Tagawa City Coal and History Museum entrance fee ￥400 (≒3 USD) / adult
• meal and drink

For those eager to explore the world heritage site “Sites of Japan’s Meiji Industrial Revolution: Iron and Steel, Shipbuilding and Coal Mining” from Fukuoka with a group, this tour is an excellent choice!

The company offers chartered bus services and is officially certified for safety, ensuring a secure travel experience. In the event of a traffic accident while on our bus, passengers are protected by traffic accident insurance. This service allows travelers to avoid the hassle of driving a rental car or missing public transportation, enhancing the comfort of their international journey. *Japan is renowned for having the most punctual train schedules globally, so even a one-minute delay could result in missing public transport…

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.