Day Trip
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TAKAMIYA Environment Museum
Time Required：60minutes
Kitakyushu City has prospered as an industrial city while pursuing various environmental initiatives, such as international cooperation on environmental issues and the creation of a recycling-oriented society. They do this by taking advantage of their experience in overcoming pollution, and by promoting environmental activities among the citizenry.
This is the only place where one can learn about this sort of history. While tracing history, let's consider what we can do for the environment.
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Wakamatsu Minami Kaigan-dori Walk
Time Required：100minutes
Wakamatsu Minami Kaigan-dori (commonly called Wakamatsu Band) is an area where many buildings from the Taisho era in the early 20th century remain standing. Among them is the former Furukawa Kogyo Wakamatsu Building, a gorgeous brick structure built in 1919. It is well known as being central to the history of Wakamatsu and its once thriving coal industry. Illuminated Wakato Bridge is another must-see site.
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Wakachiku Museum
Time Required：60minutes
Dokai Bay thrived as a coal port. This museum belongs to Wakamatsu Chikko Company (present-day Wakachiku Construction Co., Ltd.), which was engaged in the development and operation of the port. The museum introduces the history of Wakamatsu and Dokai Bay harbor operations with panels, films and dioramas.
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Kitakyushu Eco Town ‧ Next Generation Energy Park
Time Required：30minutes
This facility is designed to help visitors comprehensively learn about eco town projects conducted by Kitakyushu City. The museum offers a basic knowledge of energy and recycling with easy-to understand presentations.
At the outdoor mini-eco park, visitors can rest on a bench while they observe the seasonal wildlife.
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Hibikinada Wind Farm
Time Required：30minutes
Visit wind power generators after studying next-generation energy. After learning about energy, the site of 10 wind power generators in operation will be even more memorable. For a visit to the wind farm, please contact Kitakyushu Eco Town Center in advance (Tel: 093-752-2881).