Old Mitsui O.S.K. Lines Ltd. Building — Attraction in Kitakyushu

The Old Mitsui O.S.K. Lines Ltd. Building is a restored Osaka Shosen Moji Branch building built in 1917, and is constructed using orange and white bricks as tiles. In the past, it was used as a ship office and waiting room, but now there is a cafe and restaurant on the first floor, and the interior exhibits and sells works by local artists. Admission is free, but there is a 100 yen admission fee for adults to view...

位於門司港的舊大阪商船門司分部建築建於1917年，現已修復完成。過去，這裡是門司港通往台灣、中國、歐洲等地的重要據點，每月最多有60艘客船從此出發。建築外牆鋪有橘色磁磚，搭配優美的八角形塔樓，極具吸引力。目前，建築一樓設有北九州出身的插畫家渡瀨政造的美術館和咖啡館，供人參觀與休憩。

The former Osaka Shosen Moji Branch Building, built in 1917 and now fully restored, is located in Moji Port. In the past, it served as a crucial hub for ships traveling from Moji Port to Taiwan, China, Europe, and other destinations, with up to 60 passenger vessels departing each month. The building’s exterior features striking orange tiles and an elegant octagonal tower, making it a distinctive landmark. Currently, the first floor houses an art museum dedicated to the work of Kitakyushu-born illustrator Seizo Watase, along with a café for...

I passed by this rare western-looking building in Moji Port. It turns out that it is the Old Mitsui O.S.K. Lines Ltd. Building. Although I didn’t get a chance to go inside, the building looks impressive from...