Fukuoka

1-Day Private Bus Tour to World Heritage Industrial Ruins in Fukuoka

Do you want to explore the magical world of Fukuoka’s industrial ruins? Then book a 1-Day Private Bus Tour with us and experience the true beauty of "Sites of Japan’s Meiji Industrial Revolution: Iron and Steel, Shipbuilding and Coal Mining" with your friends or family. Let us take you on a journey that will be fun, comfortable, and hassle-free. Our bus is well-equipped with all the amenities making this trip even more enjoyable. We are very familiar with the area so you don’t have to worry about finding your way around places via public transportation as our private bus will get you there in no time! Don’t miss out on seeing these amazing historical monuments up close - just hop on our bus and off we go! Plus, there will be plenty of photo opportunities for all those gorgeous shots for your Instagram profile. Experience the best of Fukuoka by booking this exclusive 1-Day Private Bus Tour now!

Language

English

Location

Fukuoka

Duration

8hrs and 45mins

Our exclusive 1-Day Private Bus Tour of World Heritage Industrial Ruins is the perfect way for your group to experience all that Fukuoka has to offer. Whether you're traveling by yourself, with family, or with a group of friends, this tour offers an unforgettable opportunity to learn about Japan's Meiji Industrial Revolution from Iron and Steel, Shipbuilding, and Coal Mining.

Our private buses are specially designed for comfortable, convenient travel with plenty of legroom. For your safety during the pandemic, we take extra precautions to keep our passengers safe: all surfaces are professionally cleaned before and after each journey, buses are regularly ventilated, and we use an air purifier if needed in poor weather conditions. Our drivers also pass through a comprehensive health check before each tour so that you can trust they're in peak condition.

This is an amazing opportunity for any traveler who wants to immerse themselves in Japan's rich culture, so don't wait - book today and discover this incredible UNESCO Heritage Site for yourself!

So pack your bags and set off on an adventure with us today!

Itinerary

Stop At: Kaneya Hatase Tetsusho Kyu Nihon Jimusho Chobo Space. 10:30 AM.

"The Yahata Steel Works": World Heritage Industrial Ruins. Yahata Steel Works is a Japanese steel factory located in Kitakyshu, Fukuoka Prefecture. Imperial Steel Works was founded in 1896 to accommodate the nation's growing shipbuilding, construction, railway, and armaments industries. The previous town of Yahata, now incorporated into Kitakysh, was chosen because it was close to coal mines and had good access to the sea.

Stop At: Onga River Source Pump Room. 13:30 PM.

"Onga River Source Pump Room": World Heritage Industrial Ruins. It stores water from the Onga River in a reservoir and feeds it to the Yawata Works, which is roughly 12 kilometers away. Water is required to cool the molten steel.
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Stop At: Tagawa City Coal-mining Museum. 15:00 PM

"Tagawa City Coal and History Museum": Industrial Ruins. This museum is within Coal Memorial Park. Visitors to the Tagawa City Coal and History Museum can discover how coal is created and mined, what coal mines and coal miners' lives are like, and get a simple history of coal mining in the First Exhibition Hall. The Second Exhibition Room features paintings and essays inspired by the lives of coal miners. The Third Exhibition Room showcases historical materials relating to "The History and People of the Tagawa Area" from ancient to present times.

Itinerary

Fukuoka International Airport or Your Hotel Pickup (Departure: 09:00)

Fukuoka

Pickup

The Yahata Steel Works (Est. 10:30)

Duration: 1 hour

Imperial Steel Works was founded in 1896 to accommodate the nation's growing shipbuilding, construction, railway, and armaments industries.

Onga River Pumping Station (Est. 13:30)

Duration: 1 hour

It stores water from the Onga River in a reservoir and feeds it to the Yawata Works, which is roughly 12 kilometers away. Water is required to cool the molten steel.

Tagawa City Coal and History Museum (Est. 15:00)

Duration: 1 hour

Visitors here can discover how coal is created and mined, what coal mines and coal miners' lives are like, and get a simple history of coal mining in the First Exhibition Hall.