Wakamatsu-ku

Wakamatsu-ku extends over 71 square kilometers along Dokai Bay, featuring the Wakato Bridge connecting the district to neighboring areas.

The ward developed as a crucial administrative division during the formation of Kitakyushu city through the merger of five cities in 1963.

The Wakamatsu Minato Festival brings residents together with traditional fire displays, drumming performances, and local food celebrations throughout the district.

The Gakuen Toshi academic zone houses the Kyushu Institute of Technology campus, providing higher education opportunities for engineering and technology students.

A coastal wind farm on reclaimed land generates electricity, while the Green Park maintains a tropical house containing rare plants and a wallaby enclosure.

Location: Kitakyushu

Website: https://city.kitakyushu.lg.jp/wakamatsu

GPS coordinates: 33.90556,130.81111

Latest update: May 27, 2025 10:01