Maizuru Park

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Kuroda Nagamasa, the first feudal lord of the Fukuoka clan built this castle over a period seven years from 1601. 480,000 square meters marking the main castle grounds have been designated as a National Historic Site, and the area from the hon-maru to the san-no-maru is known as Maizuru Park, used as a place for relaxation by the locals. This is also a popular spot for hanami flower-viewing parties for cherry and lotus blossoms, and every year in the spring a cherry blossom festival is held where the castle walls and cherry blossoms are lit up at night; although the Otakayashiki site and Tamon turrets are normally closed at night, they are opened for this special time. Be sure to enjoy this collaboration of magical light, sound and cherry blossoms.

Spot details

Address: Fukuoka Pref. Fukuokashichuouku Jounai Map
Area: Ohori Park / Momochi Area
Phone: 0927812153
Hours: [Paid Park Facility]
[Apr.- Sep.] 9:00-19:00
[Oct.- Mar.] 9:00-18:00 (excluding 12/29-1/3)
Closed: open everyday
Fees: [Admission fee]Free
※However, parking lot and other sports facility usage fees are charged.
Parking Lot: Available(444spaces, bus 18spaces)
[1st-3rd parking lot] 1 hour 150 yen
[4th parking lot] 1 hour 150 yen (up to 2 hours), 1 hour after 2 hours 400 yen, bus 1Times 2,000 yen
Credit Card: Not available
Smoking: Available (Available only in smoking areas)
Wi-Fi: Not available
Note: [Management office] 092-781-2153
Average budget: [Lunch] 1-1,000yen
Estimated stay time: 60-120 minutes
Wheelchair accessible: Available
Infant friendly: Available
Pet friendly: Possible (read required)

Information Sources: NAVITIME JAPAN

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Plum Flowers blossom

Reviewed : 2020.02.12

I visited the Maizurukoen on 1 and 11 Feb 2020 respectively. The plum flowers reached 60% bloom on 1 Feb 2020. There were more pink plum flowers than white plum flowers. I went there again on 11...
Maizuru Park

Reviewed : 2019.11.22

Maizuru park is a bit small. We visit it on November so nothing much flowers to see but falling leaves. You must come on months of March, April or May to see Cherry blossoms, Wisteria and other...
Sakura festival

Reviewed : 2019.07.13

Maizuru park, close to central Fukuoka, is full of cherry trees. Its great to visit during sakura season and soak up the festival atmosphere.