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Moji Port

門司港

Port in Kitakyushu, Kyushu, one of Japan's busiest since the 19th century, handling containers and cargo, with a cruise terminal and historic architecture.

Moji Port
Moji Port © そらみみ (Soramimi), CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Admission
Everyone Free
Access
3-13, Dairihommachi, Moji Ward, Kitakyushu City, Fukuoka
〒 800-0063
How to get there
Nearest stationMoji Station
門司
Kagoshima Main Line · Nippo Main Line · San-in Main Line · San-yo Main Line9 min walk from the station
Nearest bus stop中町7 min walk from the bus stop

Moji Port is a commercial port located in the city of Kitakyushu, in the western part of Japan's island of Kyushu. It has a long history dating back to the 19th century, when it was first developed as an important transportation hub for the region. The port has since grown to become one of the busiest ports in Japan, handling a wide variety of cargo including containers, cars, bulk goods and general cargo. Moji port has several terminals for different types of cargo and is equipped with advanced handling facilities and equipment, making it one of the most efficient ports in the country. The port also has a cruise terminal which receives many domestic and international cruise ships. The port is also known for its historical buildings and its beautiful sunset view. It is a major economic driver for the region and plays an important role in the country's trade and transportation.

Getting There

Map: Getting to Moji Port. Legend: Kagoshima Main Line; Nippo Main Line; San-yo Main Line; Shinkansen. Labelled stations: Kokura, Kumamoto, Hakata, Kurume, Nishi-Kokura, Mojiko, Shin-Shimonoseki, Shimonoseki, Moji.

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