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Kitakyushu (1 million inh.) lies on the Japanese island of Kyushu near Fukuoka.

An 8.8 km monorail with 13 stations has served the city since 1985. Operated by Kitakyushu Rapid Railway.

Station list:

Kokura - Heiwadori - Tanga - Kawaraguchi/Mihagino - Katano - Jono - Kitagata - Keibajou - Moritsune - Tokurikikoudan-mae - Tokurikiarashiyama-mae - Shii - Kikugaoka

9 Apr 1985 - Heiwa-dori - Kikugaoka, 8.4 km

1 Apr 1998 - Kokura - Heiwa-dori, 0.4 km

 Projects

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- Fares

150-290 yen according to distance travelled

Kitakyushu Urban Monorail (Official Site)

Monorail Society