The Atlas Obscura Guide To Kitakyushu

2 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Kitakyushu, Japan

Updated November 14, 2023

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Unusual Attractions in Kitakyushu

Kitakyushu, Japan

Wisteria Tunnel

An exquisite tunnel of cascading flowers.

A display at the TOTO Museum.

Kitakyushu, Japan

TOTO Toilet Museum

This futuristic-looking museum was built for the centennial of Japan's most innovative toilet.

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The duel between Miyamoto Musashi and Sasaki Kojiro.

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Ganryū-jima

The site of a famous samurai duel.

4 miles from Kitakyushu

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