University of Kitakyushu, Aso Kujū National Park

Name: University of Kitakyushu
Address: Aso Kujū National Park, Japan

#4 among attractions in Aso Kujū National Park

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University of Kitakyushu, Aso Kujū National Park

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The University of Kitakyushu is a public university in Kitakyushu, Japan. The main campus is located next to Keibajomae station on the Kitakyushu monorail. The second campus is in the academic zone of Wakamatsu-ku, Kitakyushu called Gakujutsu Kenkyu Toshi. The university was founded as a language academy in 1946 to help with communication with the nearby American base at what is now called Yamada Ryokuchi. ()

Local name: 北九州市立大学 Established: 1946 (78 years ago)Coordinates: 33°50'38"N, 130°52'41"E

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University of Kitakyushu – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Kokura Castle, Matsumoto Seicho Memorial Museum, Kokura Racecourse, Mount Sarakura.

2.8 miN
Rebuilt castle with gardens and 2 museums
Kokura Castle, Kitakyushu
72 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Kitakyushu, Kokura Castle stands as a proud testament to Japan's rich feudal history. Originally constructed in 1602, this castle was the stronghold of the powerful Hosokawa clan. Though it has faced destruction and subsequent reconstruction...
2.8 miN
Museum
Matsumoto Seicho Memorial Museum, Kitakyushu
71 min walk • Nestled in the vibrant city of Kitakyushu, Japan, the Matsumoto Seicho Memorial Museum stands as a testament to the legacy of one of Japan's most celebrated authors, Matsumoto Seicho. This museum is dedicated to the life and works of Seicho, who is renowned for...
~1560 ftW
Horse track, Gambling, Sport venue
Kokura Racecourse, Aso Kujū National Park
8 min walk • Kokura Racecourse is located in Kokura Minami-ku Kitakyushu, Japan. It is used for horse racing. It was built in 1994. It has a capacity of 20,000. It has 1,192 seats.
4.7 miW
Nature, Outdoor activities, Mountain
Mount Sarakura, Kitakyushu
120 min walk • Mount Sarakura is a 622 m mountain in Yahatahigashi-ku, Kitakyūshū, Fukuoka, Japan. This mountain is a part of Kitakyūshū Quasi-National Park.
3.3 miN
Arenas and stadiums, Football, Sport venue
Mikuni World Stadium Kitakyushu, Kitakyushu
85 min walk • Mikuni World Stadium Kitakyushu is an association football and rugby union stadium located in Kitakyushu, Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan. It has a capacity of 15,300, and it opened on 18 February 2017 with a rugby union match. Giravanz Kitakyushu have been tenants since 2017.
5.5 miNW
Bridge
Wakato Bridge, Kitakyushu
140 min walk • The Wakato Bridge, is a suspension bridge in Kitakyūshū, Fukuoka, Japan. Opened on September 26, 1962, it has a 367-meter main span and is two kilometers long.
4.3 miNW
Museum, Natural history museum, Science museum
Kitakyushu Museum of Natural History & Human History, Kitakyushu
111 min walk • Kitakyushu Museum of Natural History & Human History opened in Kitakyushu, Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan, in 2002.
3.5 miNW
Museum, Art gallery, Art museum
Kitakyushu Municipal Museum of Art, Kitakyushu
89 min walk • The Kitakyushu Municipal Museum of Art is located in Tobata-ku, Kitakyushu, Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan. Designed by Arata Isozaki, it sits on a hill straddling the three wards of Kokura Kita, Tobata, and Yahata Higashi.
2.9 miN
Shopping centre, Shopping
Riverwalk Kitakyūshū, Kitakyushu
74 min walk • Riverwalk Kitakyushu is a prestigious shopping centre near the Murasaki river and Kokura Castle in Kokura Kita ward, Kitakyushu, Japan. It was opened as part of the Kitakyushu Renaissance policy on April 19, 2003.
3.7 miNW
Historical place
West Japan Industrial Club, Kitakyushu
94 min walk • The West Japan Industrial Club is in Tobata ward, Kitakyushu. It was designed by Tatsuno Kingo and is his only surviving private house. The building is a national cultural asset which is open to the public twice a year. There is a Japanese style house attached to the main house.
3 miN
Skyscraper
Kokura D.C. Tower, Kitakyushu
76 min walk • The Kokura D.C. Tower is a skyscraper located in Kitakyūshū, Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan. Construction of the 145-metre skyscraper was finished in 2008. The 41-story building has a total floor area of 32,641m².