 Kitakyushu is a city located in Fukuoka prefecture of Japan. The City of Kitakyushu was formed with the unification of five cities, Moji, Kokura, Wakamatsu, Yahata, and Tobata in 1963.
The City is known for its lush green areas as it is surrounded by the Seto Inland Sea National Park, Genkai Quasi-National Park, and Kitakyushu Quasi-National Park.
The Port of Kitakyushu is a vital link between Kyushu and Honshu.
Major industries in Kitakyushu are steel, science, machinery, ceramics, and information related industries.
Kitakyushu is a major center of learning. The city houses 10 Universities, the most prominent of these is the University in Kitakyushu, a public university.
Kitakyushu is connected to all major cities of Japan like Tokyo, Osaka, and Fukuoka. JR Kokura Station is Kyushu's second largest train terminal. Kitakyushu is connected to Tokyo by plane from Haneda Airport and through bullet train.
Kokura Castle, built in 1602, and the Riverwalk shopping complex are major tourist attractions in Kitakyushu.
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