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BEB5 Mojiko by Hoshino Resorts opened on 24 July 2026 in Mojiko Retro, Kitakyushu. The casual hotel faces the Kanmon Strait and is designed for travellers who want the harbour view to remain part of the stay, from the guest room to dining and bathing.
Key facts
| Location | 1-4-44 Nishikaigan, Moji-ku, Kitakyushu |
|---|---|
| Access | About 4 minutes on foot from JR Mojiko Station |
| Rooms | 119 rooms, generally for 1–4 guests |
| Check-in / out | 15:00 / 11:00 |
| Parking | 25 paid on-site spaces plus a larger partner car park |
Opening information lists room-only rates from ¥6,600 per person when two guests share, but accommodation prices vary by date, room and plan. Use the official booking result as the current price.
Why stay instead of making a day trip?
Mojiko Retro is easy to visit by day, but an overnight stay adds the evening lights, early-morning waterfront and changing ship traffic. The hotel’s guest rooms, restaurant, top-floor semi-open-air bath and TAMARIBA lounge are oriented toward the strait. The bath is described as a bathing facility; do not assume it uses natural hot-spring water.
Dining
The hotel offers a dinner buffet from 18:00 to 21:00, with last orders at 20:30, and breakfast from 07:00 to 10:00, with last orders at 09:30. Opening information lists adult prices of ¥4,000 for dinner and ¥2,300 for breakfast. The café operates from 14:00 to midnight, with last orders at 23:00. Menus and prices can change, so check the plan attached to your booking.
Getting there and exploring the strait
From Hakata, travel to Kokura and change to a local train for Mojiko. Do not confuse Mojiko Station with Moji Station. Around the hotel you can walk to the preserved station building, waterfront warehouses, the Kanmon Strait Museum and the Mojiko Retro Observation Room. A ferry or train connection can extend the trip to Shimonoseki and Karato.
Who the hotel suits
- Friends who want a flexible lounge-centred stay
- Couples interested in sunset and night views
- Families combining Mojiko with museums and waterfront walks
- Railway, shipping and industrial-heritage enthusiasts
Booking cautions
Confirm parking, children sharing beds, meal reservations and pet-room availability before payment. The pet programme was still subject to operational details around opening. Travellers with tattoos or mobility needs should also check the bathing-facility rules and accessible routes directly with the hotel.
