Strolling around the Mojiko Retro Town, Part 1

After leaving Hiraodai, we arrived at Moji Port (門司港) at 12:30 pm. The port has been developing as one of the busiest ports of Japan since it opened in 1889. But today, the port district attracts many tourists as Mojiko Retro Town  (門司港レトロ). 

We're so hungry, we had a wonderful Yaki curry (焼きカレー; baked curry) lunch at Mojiko Charyo (門司港茶寮) cafe near the Retro Town. Yaki curry is the local food in this area, made by putting curry sauce on rice, topping it with cheese and egg and baking it in an oven like gratin. We ordered topped with humberger steak on it.

Then, we walked around the Retro Town. Before that, we stopped at the Blue Wing Moji (ブルーウイングもじ) moveable bridge. My mom told me, 'the bridge is rising now'. The bridge rises six times a day, so I want to take a picture of this.

After few minutes, the drawbridge is open for pedestrians.

The Old Moji Customs Building (旧門司税関), built in 1912, was used for the custom office until 1927.

The Mojiko Retro Highmart (門司港レトロハイマート), a high-rise condominium 127 meters high completed in 1999. The highest floor is the observatory for visitors, and offer a nice view from there.

Kaikyo Plaza (海峡プラザ), a commercial shopping complex for visitors.

The Old Moji Mitsui Club (旧門司三井倶楽部) was built as a social hall for Mitsui Bussan trading company. There is the room where Albert Einstein stayed in 1922 on the second floor.

Hydrangea blossoms in the yard.

The Old O.S.K Lines Ltd. Buildings (旧大阪商船), a red brick building built in 1917, was the former office of Mitsui O.S.K Lines, a shipping company, and had been used until 1991.

To be continued..