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Tagawa was known as a coal mining town
that greatly contributed to the industrial revolution in Japan.

A long time has passed since the coal mine was closed but two of the original chimneys that symbolize Tagawa remain to this day. The Chikuho coalfield at one time boasted Japan's largest coal output. Coal as a source of energy was often referred to as “black diamond.”

Many companies rushed to join the booming coal mining industry where a lot of homes for coal mine workers were built side by side. This created a unique food culture and environment. Separate from Japan's most popular tourist spots, here in Tagawa we hope to introduce you to something different within the deep history of the area.

From JR HAKATA Sta./Fukuoka City

  • Approx. 60min. by train

    Sasaguri Line/Chikuho Main Line → Gotoji Line
    JR Hakata Sta. - Shin-Iizuka Sta. - Tagawa-Gotoji Sta.

  • Approx. 70min. by bus

    Nishitetsu Bus
    Nishitetsu Tenjin Highway Bus Terminal - Nishitetsu Gotoji Bus Office

  • Approx. 50min. by car

    Via Route 201
    Fukuoka IC - Around Tagawa City Hall

    Approx. 50 min.
    by car from Fukuoka Airport

From JR Kokura Sta./Kitakyushu city

  • Approx. 50min. by train

    Hitahikosan Line
    JR Kokura Sta. - Tagawa-Ita Sta.

  • Approx. 80min. by bus

    Nishitetsu Bus
    Kokura Sta. Bus Center -Nakatani - Tagawa-Ita Sta.

  • Approx. 30min. by car

    Via National Route 322 Kokura-minami IC - Around Tagawa City Hall

    Approx. 50 min.
    by car from Kitakyushu Airport

From JR Nogata Sta.

  • Approx. 40min. by train

    Heiei Chikuho Railway Ita Line/Itoda Line
    Nogata Sta. - Tagawa-Ita Sta. Ita Line
    Nogata Sta. - Tagawa-Gotoji Sta. Itoda Line

  • Approx. 30min. by car

    Via Tagawa-Nogata Bypass
    Yahata IC - Around Tagawa City Hall

From JR Yukuhashi Sta.

  • Approx. 50min. by train

    Heiseichikuho Railway Tagawa Line
    Yukuhashi Sta. - Tagawa-Ita Sta.

  • Approx. 30min. by car

    Via Route 201
    Yukuhashi IC - Around Tagawa City Hall

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