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[24 of the best cherry blossom viewing spots in Fukuoka Prefecture in 2024] From classics to hidden gems! Recommended spots worth visiting
Speaking of spring fun, cherry blossoms are a must-see! Why not go out and see the magnificent scenery?
We will introduce recommended cherry blossom viewing spots and flower viewing spots in Fukuoka Prefecture, carefully selected by the ARNE editorial team. We will update this list regularly.
(3 pages in total, page 1: Fukuoka area, page 2: Chikugo area, page 3: Kitakyushu area)
*The photo is from the past.
Index
- 1. Tenjin Central Park (Fukuoka City, Chuo Ward)
- 2. Maizuru Park (Chuo Ward, Fukuoka City)
- 3. [Fukuoka City Chuo Ward] Nishi Park
- 4. [Fukuoka City Chuo Ward] Fukuoka City Zoological and Botanical Gardens (Minami Park)
- 5. [Higashi Ward, Fukuoka City] Uminonakamichi National Park
- 6. Nokonoshima Island Park in Nishi Ward, Fukuoka City
- 7 [Itoshima City] Ikeda Riverbank
- 8. [Itoshima City] Sasayama Park
- 9. [Dazaifu City] Homangu Kamado Shrine
- 10 [Dazaifu City] Dazaifu Citizens' Forest
- 11 [Dazaifu City] Shioji Forest Road
- 12 [Dazaifu City] Dazaifu Government Office Ruins
- 13 [Asakura City] Amagi Park
- 14 [Asakura City] Sakura at Akizuki Cedar Baba
- 15 [Chikuzen Town] Cherry blossom trees along the Kusaba River
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[Fukuoka City Chuo Ward] Prefectural Tenjin Central Park
Tenjin Central Park is an urban park located on the site of the former Fukuoka Prefectural Office, and features a vast grassy plaza and the Guest House, a nationally designated Important Cultural Property.
It is just a 3-minute walk from Nishitetsu Fukuoka (Tenjin) Station and adjacent to Acros Fukuoka and Fukuoka City Hall, making it extremely accessible.
In spring, 50 cherry trees of various varieties, including Somei Yoshino, Satozakura, and Yamazakura, planted along the Yakuin Shinkawa River, bloom in full glory, pleasing the eyes of many visitors as a famous cherry blossom viewing spot.
If you plan to enjoy cherry blossom viewing at Sakura Hiroba between Friday, March 22nd and Sunday, April 7th, 2024, you will need to apply in advance and pay a fee. Apply on the Tenjin Central Park website or at the Tenjin Central Park Management Office.
During the above period, the area will be lit up from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Food trucks will also be operating from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on March 22nd (Fri), 23rd (Sat), 24th (Sun), 29th (Fri), 30th (Sat), 31st (Sun), April 5th (Fri), 6th (Sat), and 7th (Sun).
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■ Prefectural Tenjin Central Park
Address: 1 Tenjin, Chuo-ku, Fukuoka City, Fukuoka Prefecture
Inquiries: 092-716-6730 (Park Management Office)
Parking: Located in the basement of the park (paid)
Cherry blossom viewing reservation period: Friday, March 22nd, 2024 to Sunday, April 7th, 2024
Usage times: Up to two slots from 9am-11am, 11am-1pm, 1pm-3pm, 3pm-5pm, 5pm-7pm, 7pm-9pm
Usage fee: 500 yen per 2 hours per section
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[Fukuoka City Chuo Ward] Maizuru Park
Maizuru Park is located about a 15-minute walk from Tenjin, the center of Fukuoka City, and is also known for being the site of Fukuoka Castle ruins.
There are about 1,000 cherry trees of various varieties, including Somei Yoshino and weeping cherry trees, planted within the park, and each tree reaches its best viewing time in turn.
The combination of the castle ruins and the cherry blossoms is something you can't miss. The cherry blossoms reflected on the surface of the moat are particularly beautiful and captivating.
Image: Maizuru Park Management Office
The Fukuoka Castle Sakura Festival is held every year from late March to early April (check the official website for details such as dates).Official site hereFrom 11:00 to 22:00, various food stalls will be set up in the "Sakura Gourmet Area." Stage events will also be held.
The area will also be lit up from 6pm to 10pm (fees apply in some areas).
Image: Maizuru Park Management Office
Another attraction is that you can enjoy the peonies and Chinese peony flowers along with the cherry blossoms. In the Peony Garden within the park, about 30 kinds of colorful peonies are in full bloom around mid-April, and early-blooming peonies begin to bloom in late April.
Image: Maizuru Park Management Office
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■ Maizuru Park
Address: 1-4 Jonai, Chuo-ku, Fukuoka City, Fukuoka Prefecture
Inquiries: 092-781-2153 (Maizuru Park Management Office)
Admission fee: Free
Parking: 4 locations available (from 150 yen per hour *Varies by location)
Peony Garden Opening hours: 9:00-17:00 (9:00-18:00 during flowering season)
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[Fukuoka City Chuo Ward] Nishi Park
About a 15-minute walk from Ohori Park Station on the Subway Kuko Line is Nishi Park, where Koun Shrine, dedicated to Kuroda Josui and Nagamasa, is located.
It is the only place in Fukuoka Prefecture that has been selected as one of the "Top 100 Cherry Blossom Spots in Japan" (selected by the Japan Cherry Blossom Association, a public interest incorporated foundation).
Image: Nishi Park
There are about 1,300 cherry trees planted here, including Somei-Yoshino and Yoko-zakura varieties, which bloom in full glory, drawing many visitors to the park.
From the central observation deck, which offers a great view, you can get a panoramic view of Fukuoka city, Hakata Bay, and Shika Island.
Image: Nishi Park
The Cherry Blossom Festival is scheduled to be held from March 19th (Tue) to April 7th (Sun) 2024 (*Depending on the flowering situation, the period may be shortened to April 3rd). During the festival, from 6pm to 10pm, both sides of the 52 steps leading to Hikariun Shrine, the plaza below the steps, and Sakura Valley will be lit up! You can enjoy the charming night cherry blossoms, which are a little different from those during the day.
Image: Nishi Park
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■ Nishi Park
Address: Nishi Park, Chuo Ward, Fukuoka City, Fukuoka Prefecture
Inquiries: 092-741-2004 (Ohori-Nishi Park Management Office)
Admission fee: Free
Vehicle closure: Tuesday, March 19, 2024, 10:00am - Sunday, April 7, 2024, 10:00pm *May take up to 3 days
Parking lot closure: Monday, March 18, 2024, 22:00 - Monday, April 8, 2024, 10:00
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[Fukuoka City Chuo Ward] Fukuoka City Zoological and Botanical Gardens (Minami Park)
Approximately 200 cherry trees of 43 different varieties are in full bloom throughout Minami Park, where the Fukuoka Municipal Zoological and Botanical Gardens are located.
Image: Fukuoka City Zoological and Botanical Gardens
The botanical garden's charm lies in the fact that in addition to Somei-Yoshino, you can enjoy a wide variety of cherry blossoms, including the beautiful Sekiyama, with its large, deep crimson double flowers, and the yellow-green blossoms of Ukon and Gyoikou.
Image: Fukuoka City Zoological and Botanical Gardens
Please visit again and again to enjoy the cherry blossom relay.
The garden also sees flowering trees such as hydrangeas and rhododendrons, as well as rape blossoms, in full bloom.
Image: Fukuoka City Zoological and Botanical Gardens
On the zoo side, you can see the cherry blossoms around the hippopotamus house and bird enclosure, behind the kindergarten, and next to the slope car.
Image: Fukuoka City Zoological and Botanical Gardens
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■ Fukuoka City Zoological and Botanical Gardens
Address: 1-1 Minami Park, Chuo Ward, Fukuoka City, Fukuoka Prefecture
Inquiries: 092-531-1968 (General Information for the Zoological and Botanical Gardens)
Admission fee: 600 yen for adults, 300 yen for high school students, free for junior high school students and younger and those 65 and older
Opening hours: 9:00-17:00 (entrance until 16:30)
Closed: Mondays (open the following weekday if Monday is a public holiday, and the last Monday of March)
Parking: Available (500 yen for regular cars, 1,000 yen for medium-sized cars, 2,000 yen for large cars)
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[Higashi Ward, Fukuoka City] Uminonakamichi National Seaside Park
Umi-no-nakamichi Seaside Park is a vast national park located in Umi-no-nakamichi, between Hakata Bay and the Genkai Sea.
There are various facilities, such as "Animal Forest", where about 50 species of animals live, "Sunshine Pool", a plaza with large play equipment, and cycling courses, so there are many ways to enjoy yourself.
Another great attraction is that you can enjoy beautiful flowers all year round.
A total of 1,600 Somei-Yoshino and Oshima-zakura cherry trees are planted around the Flower Hill and along the cycling road. The best time to see them is usually from late March to early April.
When the cherry blossoms are in full bloom, the cycling course looks like a tunnel of cherry blossoms!
Photo courtesy of Fukuoka Tourism Federation
In addition, in early April, you can enjoy a collaboration of blue and pink with the 1 million nemophila flowers and cherry blossoms blooming on Flower Hill.
Image: Uminonakamichi National Park
At the Flower Museum, you can also find rare varieties such as the green cherry blossom "Gyoikou" and the yellow cherry blossom "Ukon"! The flowering season is late, from mid- to late April, so you can enjoy a variety of cherry blossoms for a long period of time.
In addition, the flower festival "Umi-no-Nakamichi Flower Picnic 2024" will be held from Saturday, March 23rd to Sunday, May 19th, 2024. Various events such as animal encounters and craft experiences will be held to coincide with the best time to see the flowers.
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■ Umi-no-Nakamichi National Seaside Park
Address: 18-25 Nishitozaki, Higashi-ku, Fukuoka City, Fukuoka Prefecture
Inquiry: 092-603-1111
Admission fee: Adults (15 years and over) 450 yen, Seniors (65 years and over) 210 yen, Junior high school students and younger free
Opening hours: 9:30-17:30 (until 17:00 from November to February)
Closed: New Year's holiday (December 31st and January 1st), the first Monday of February and the following day
Parking: Available (600 yen)
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Nokonoshima Island Park in Nishi Ward, Fukuoka City
Nokonoshima Island Park, a natural park on Nokonoshima Island, can be reached in about 10 minutes by ferry from Meinohama Ferry Terminal.
The garden covers an area of approximately 150,000 square meters and is filled with flowers that bloom in every season.
Photo courtesy of Fukuoka Tourism Federation
The highlight of the event is the combination of 500,000 rapeseed flowers and 200 cherry blossoms. With the blue sky and sea as a backdrop, you can enjoy a spectacular view that is perfect for Instagram.
The best time to see the rape blossoms and cherry blossoms is usually from late March to early April.
Image: Nokonoshima Island Park
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■ Nokonoshima Island Park
Address: 1624 Nokonoshima, Nishi-ku, Fukuoka City, Fukuoka Prefecture
Inquiry: 092-881-2494
Admission fee: Adults (high school students and above) 1,500 yen, children (small and
Opening hours: 9:00-17:30 (until 18:30 on Sundays and public holidays, except in winter)
Closing days: Open all year round
Parking: Next to the ferry terminal for Nokonoshima, 510 yen per day
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[Itoshima City] Ikeda Riverbank
About a 10-minute walk from Hatae Station on the JR Chikuhi Line, there is a row of cherry trees on both banks of the Ikeda River (Zuibaiji River) that flows on the east side of Hatae Elementary School.
Image: Itoshima City Tourism Association
In addition to taking a walk along the tree-lined street, the view from the railing of Ikeda River Bridge is also recommended. It is also a great place to take the best shots of the Chikuhi Line trains with the cherry blossoms in the background.
There is no parking space along the road, so please use public transport.
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■ Ikeda Riverbank
Address: 4-12-1 Hataeekikita, Itoshima City, Fukuoka Prefecture (East side of Hatae Elementary School)
Inquiries: 092-322-2098 (Itoshima City Tourism Association)
Parking: None *Please use JR Hatae Station Parking (paid)
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[Itoshima City] Sasayama Park
Sasayama Park is located on a small hill overlooking Itoshima city, about a 5-minute walk from Chikuzen-Maebaru Station on the JR Chikuhi Line.
Approximately 660 cherry trees bloom in full glory around the park, making it a well-known cherry blossom spot in Itoshima.
Image: Itoshima City Tourism Association
Parking spaces are limited, so walking from the station is recommended.
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■ Sasayama Park
Address: 519-1, Maebaraekiminami 2-chome, Itoshima City, Fukuoka Prefecture
Inquiries: 092-322-2098 (Itoshima City Tourism Association)
Parking: 11 spaces on the east side, 7 spaces on the west side
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[Dazaifu City] Homangu Kamado Shrine
Located at the foot of Mount Homan in Dazaifu City, Homanmiya Kamado Shrine is a shrine famous for matchmaking.
It is also known as a famous cherry blossom viewing spot, and around the end of March, about 200 cherry trees, including Kawazuzakura, Kanhizakura, and Weepingzakura, all come into bloom at once.
Image: Homangu Kamado Shrine
The cherry trees stretch from the front parking lot all the way to the approach to the shrine, so when they're in full bloom the whole area is bathed in a pale pink hue!
The highlight is the row of cherry blossom trees along the approach to the shrine. The branches are at eye level, allowing you to enjoy the blossoms up close.
Image: Homangu Kamado Shrine
Don't miss the illuminations that will be on display from 6:30pm to 9pm from Saturday, March 23rd to Sunday, March 31st, 2024.
In addition, the "Sakura Festival" will be held on March 23rd (Sat) and 24th (Sun). There will also be outdoor stalls.
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■ Homangu Kamado Shrine
Address: 883 Uchiyama, Dazaifu City, Fukuoka Prefecture
Inquiry: 092-922-4106
Amulet gift shop opening hours: 8:30-18:00 (visitors can visit 24 hours a day)
Parking: Available (400 yen for regular cars)
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[Dazaifu City] Dazaifu Citizens' Forest
Dazaifu Citizens' Forest is a place of relaxation for citizens located at the foot of Mt. Shioji, north of the former Dazaifu Government Office site.
The west side of the forest is called the "Spring Forest" and the east side is called the "Autumn Forest", and you can enjoy cherry blossoms on the west side and autumn leaves of deciduous trees on the east side.
In spring, about 300 Somei-yoshino and Yaezakura cherry trees bloom, painting the entire area in a pale pink hue.
Image: Dazaifu City
The best time to see the cherry blossoms is usually from late March to early April. Be sure to take a stroll through the "Spring Forest" during the cherry blossom season.
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■Dazaifu Citizens' Forest
Address: 709 Kanzeonji, Dazaifu City, Fukuoka Prefecture
Inquiry: 092-
Parking: None
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[Dazaifu City] Shioji Forest Road
Shioji Forest Road is known as a famous cherry blossom viewing spot in Dazaifu City. When the cherry blossoms on both sides of the road bloom all at once, it feels like you are passing through a cherry blossom tunnel! The best time to see them is usually from late March to early April.
Image: Dazaifu City
If you go up the forest road, you will come across the ruins of Iwaya Castle halfway up Mt. Shioji, where you can enjoy a stroll around the historical site while admiring the cherry blossoms.
The Iwaya Castle ruins has a great view, so it's also recommended for taking photos. Why not take a memorable photo with Dazaifu city and the cherry blossoms in the background?
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■ Shioji Forest Road
Address: Kanzeonji, Dazaifu City, Fukuoka Prefecture
Inquiry: 092-
Parking: None
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[Dazaifu City] Dazaifu Government Office Ruins
The Dazaifu Government Office Ruins are the remains of the government office that once served as the western capital and a gateway for negotiations with foreign countries. It is a special national historic site. Although the buildings no longer exist, the site is popular as a historic park.
It is also known as a cherry blossom viewing spot, with approximately 100 cherry trees blooming in the surrounding area from late March to early April, allowing you to enjoy a stroll around the historical site while also viewing the flowers.
Image: Dazaifu City
The grounds also house the Dazaifu Exhibition Hall, which displays archaeological materials, so you can combine your cherry blossom viewing with a visit to the historical site!
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■ Ruins of the Dazaifu Government Office
Address: 4-6-1 Kanzeonji, Dazaifu City, Fukuoka Prefecture
Inquiry: 092-
Parking: Available (multipurpose plaza)
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[Asakura City] Amagi Park
Amagi Park, located in Asakura City, is a place of natural beauty that is loved by locals as a place of relaxation. It is known as one of the most famous cherry blossom viewing spots in the prefecture, with approximately 4,000 cherry trees planted within the park.
Image: Asakura Tourism Association
The sight of cherry blossoms, mainly Somei-Yoshino, blooming all at once around the gourd-shaped Maruyama Pond is a sight you won't see anywhere else. The reflection of the cherry blossoms in the pond is so beautiful that you'll lose track of time while gazing at them!
Additionally, from late March to early April, when the cherry blossoms are at their best, the area will be lit up (from sunset until around 10pm).
Image: Asakura Tourism Association
The cherry blossoms illuminated by the lights and fountain have a different feel to them than during the day, making them a perfect place to view at night.
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■Amagi Park
Address: 79 Bodaiji, Asakura City, Fukuoka Prefecture
Inquiries: 0946-24-6758 (Asakura Tourism Association)
Admission fee: Free
Parking: Available (free)
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[Asakura City] Sakura at Akizuki Cedar Baba
Akizuki is a popular tourist destination that still retains the atmosphere of a castle town and is known as the "Little Kyoto of Chikuzen." Its beauty in spring and autumn is especially not to be missed.
About 200 cherry trees line both sides of Sugino-Baba-dori, the main street leading to the Akizuki Castle ruins, and in spring it turns into a 500-meter-long "cherry blossom tunnel."
You can enjoy a meal while admiring the cherry blossoms at the outdoor stalls along the street. The best time to see the cherry blossoms is usually from late March to early April.
In the evening, bare light bulbs light up the cherry blossoms, creating a very atmospheric view (from sunset to around 10pm).
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■ Cherry blossoms at Akizuki Cedar Baba
Address: Akizuki Wild Bird Park, Asakura City, Fukuoka Prefecture
Inquiries: 0946-24-6758 (Asakura Tourism Association)
Parking: Available (Akizuki Parking: 400 yen for regular cars, 1,300 yen for minibuses, 2,500 yen for large buses)
* Suginobaba Street is not a pedestrian-only road. Please be careful as cars also pass through.
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[Chikuzen Town] Cherry blossom trees along the Kusaba River
Located on the banks of the clear Kusaba River that runs through Chikuzen Town, this is a row of cherry trees with about 250 trees in full bloom, stretching for a total length of about 2 km.
This is a famous cherry blossom spot where you can enjoy the rape blossoms blooming along the riverbed.
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■ Cherry blossom trees along the Kusaba River
Address: 875 Hisamitsu, Chikuzen-cho, Asakura-gun, Fukuoka Prefecture (Fureai Hiroba)
Inquiries: 0946-42-6601 (Chikuzen Town Planning Division)
Parking: Available (parking lots available at the "Mekubaru Complex" and "Green and Sports Plaza")
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