Taishojin Park

A park in Rakuichi, Iizuka City. The park covers Mt. Taishojinyama which is said to be where Minamoto no Michinaka assembled his forces when he was given the imperial order to suppress the rebellion of Fujiwara no Sumitomo in 941. The Taishojin Star Dome observatory is located on the peak of the mountain. The park is also a well-known location for sakura cherry blossom viewing being home to nearly 2500 Yoshino Cherry trees. While the trees are in bloom the park hosts the Taishojin Cherry Blossom Festival.

Spot details

Address: Fukuoka Iizuka-shi Rakuichi 1-14 Map
Area: Munakata / Central Fukuoka Area
Phone: 0948220380
Hours: Open 24 hours
Closed: open everyday
Fees: [Admission fee]Free
Parking Lot: Available(About100spaces)
Credit Card: Not available
Smoking: Not available
Wi-Fi: Not available
Note: *The illumination of the cherry blossoms will continue as usual.
Can be enjoyed even on a rainy day: Yes
Average budget: [Lunch] 1-1,000yen
[Night] 1-1,000yen
Estimated stay time: 30-60 minutes
Pet friendly: Possible (possible only if you can follow the manners such as cleaning the toilet)