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In Mojiko Retro area, there are many western buildings in Meiji time. Old Mitsui Club, which stands just in front of JR Mojiko station, is one of them, and it is maybe the most remarkable one. Einstein stayed in this building, as he visited Mojiko.
A great looking building that now houses a restaurant. Does not look like a traditional Japanese building.
This is an ancient building, not huge but pretty, obviously European in style. It is said that Einstein once stayed here. The entire building, both outside and inside, has been well preserved and well maintained. The ground floor houses a restaurant (which was quite full...More
If you arrive in the old port town of Mojiko by train, make this your first stop after you exit the historic JR Mojiko Station. The Old Moji Mitsui Club, built in an unmistakable European half-timbered style is virtually opposite the Station and also houses...More
good value lunch in a retro atmosphere. I visited three times. Always find it a good lunch spot visiting o=Mojiko
On my way back to Fukuoka from Beppu, I just dropped by this small town. So peaceful an calm... As a stranger felt like an English man in New York! Lovely and friendly locals, and a few tourists. I was stunned to know Einstein stayed...More
This is a private club so you can only take pictures outside this histrionic building. This Mojiko retro area forms a major attraction in kitakyushu .
This building was built by Mitsui finance group, and it was used to use as a guest house for VIP of companies. Mr. and Mrs. Einstein stayed there when they traveled in Japan. Nowadays it is used as a restaurant and a event space. Visitors...More
A great deal is made of Einstein's visit to Japan (occurred just after he had been notified of winning the Nobel prize and receiving it). An interesting house - but not much info in English. Enough to know where he sat, slept and ate. Bemused...More
First of all, I do agree this is a lovely building with a delicate garden. However, there is not much to see for the tourists. There is a restaurant serving the popular local dish, "roasted curry," here. Regretfully, they are off work during the New...More
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