[2024 Edition] The Best Places to See Cherry Blossoms in Fukuoka

In this article, we’ll introduce the best spots for cherry blossom viewing in Fukuoka Prefecture. We hope that this guide helps you plan the perfect spring getaway to one of the most enchanting parts of Japan!

Places to See Cherry Blossoms in the Fukuoka Area

Amagi Park (Asakura City)

Also known as Maruyama Park, Amagi is a sprawling green space where local residents like to go for some rest and relaxation. In spring, over 4,000 Yoshino cherry trees that surround the park’s central pond start to blossom. The sight of their colorful petals reflecting in the water is truly spectacular! In the evening, the trees and the park fountain are lit up, creating a fantastical atmosphere that’s like something out of a dream. If you ever get the chance, experience this famous Fukuoka cherry blossom viewing spot for yourself.

Best Time to Visit: Late March – Early April

Maizuru Park (Chuo Ward, Fukuoka City)

Located in the center of Fukuoka City, Maizuru Park is home to many important historic landmarks such as the Fukuoka Castle Ruins. When the park’s 1,000 cherry trees start to bloom, they blend beautifully with the surviving castle walls, creating a one-of-a-kind scenery. The Fukuoka Castle Cherry Blossom Festival is held on the park grounds each spring and always attracts many visitors.

Best Time to Visit: Late March – Early April

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Miyajidake Shrine (Fukutsu City)

Miyajidake Shrine is a Shinto place of worship where people go to pray for luck and success in business. The shrine grounds house about 2,000 cherry trees of different varieties, including the “Kaiunzakura”(good luck cherry) growing next to the main shrine, which are the first to bloom when spring comes around. Other varieties include the winter cherry, Yoshino cherry trees, or the multi-layered, late-blooming Yaezakura, allowing visitors to Miyajidake Shrine to enjoy beautiful, colorful trees for a longer period.

Best Time to Visit: Late March – Early April

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Uminonakamichi Seaside Park (Higashi Ward, Fukuoka City)

Uminonakamichi Seaside Park is home to approximately 1,600 cherry trees spread out all across the park. Of particular interest is the Flower Hill where the pink cherries and the “baby blue eye” nemophilas come together to create a wonderful symphony of color. Spring is also a great time to enjoy cycling around the park and through its magical tunnels of cherry blossoms.

Best Time to Visit: Late March – Early April
Kafuri Park (Itoshima City)

Located on a hill, Kafuri Park is a great place to enjoy views of Funakoshi Bay and Mt. Kaya. The park is home to 500 cherry trees that blossom in the spring and create a picturesque scenery together with the surrounding ocean and mountain views. Visit Kafuri Park to enjoy a 360-degree panorama of a sea of cherry blossoms.

Best Time to Visit: Late March – Early April
Shioji Woodland Trail & Iwaya Castle Ruins (Dazaifu City)

In the spring, the 300 cherry trees along the Shioji Woodland Trail start to bloom and create a mesmerizing tunnel of pink! Halfway up the trail, which leads towards the top of Mt. Shioji, visitors will find the Iwaya Castle Ruins offering stunning views of the surrounding scenery. This is a great place for all those looking to admire the panorama of Dazaifu City while surrounded by hundreds of cherry trees.

Best Time to Visit: Late March – Early April
Chinkokuji Temple (Munakata City)

Chinkokuji Temple is said to be the oldest temple of the Shingon sect of Buddhism. It’s also a popular power spot known for its “Standing Statue of Fudo Myoo” attributed to Kobo Daishi (the founder of Shingon Buddhism). In spring, visitors to the temple can enjoy 300 cherry trees spanning over 40 varieties, including Yoshino cherry trees. Chinkokuji Temple also hosts a grand flower festival every year.

Best Time to Visit: Late March – Early April

Map of Fukuoka Area Cherry Blossom Spots

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Places to See Cherry Blossoms in the Kitakyushu Area

Kokura Castle (Kitakyushu City)

Kokura Castle, a majestic structure in Katsuyama Park known for its beautifully maintained lawns and gardens, is the symbol of Kitakyushu and Kokura. It’s also a famous cherry blossom viewing spot, attracting many visitors each year when its 300 cherry trees are in bloom in the shadow of the soaring Kokura Castle, making for a truly spectacular sight! Various events are held during the blossoming period on castle grounds for the entertainment of visiting guests. At night, Kokura Castle and the cherry trees are lit up, creating a fantastical scenery that is not to be missed.

Best Time to Visit: Late March – Early April

Shiranoe Botanical Garden (Kitakyushu City)

This garden houses about 60 different varieties of cherry trees, including the 500-year-old “Shiranoe Satozakura,” a natural monument designated by the prefecture. Shiranoe Botanical Garden’s other highlights include the winter cherry and the Kawazu cherry, which bloom in February, as well as the popular Yoshino cherry that blooms in April.

Best Time to Visit: Until mid-April
Chuai Park (Miyako Town, Miyako District)

At Chuai Park, about 1,100 cherries have been planted along a winding mountain pass, creating a tunnel of cherry blossoms when the trees are in full bloom! The pink of the blooming cherry trees and the yellow of the local rape blossoms come together to create a scenery that is the essence of springtime. As a bonus, the top of the park mountain is a great vantage point for enjoying the mountainscapes of Shikoku.

Best Time to Visit: Late March – Early April
Habu Park (Nakama City)

Blossom Festival, one of Nakama City's three biggest public celebrations that always attracts many visitors to the area. Be sure to also not miss the fantastic view of the red bridge over the pond in the park surrounded by pink blossoms.

Best Time to Visit: Late March – Early April

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Tenchizan Park (Buzen City)

A sprawling and relaxing green space, Tenchizan Park is registered as one of Japan’s 100 Best City Parks. In spring, about 1,000 cherry trees, including the Yoshino and Yamazakura cherry varieties, bloom across the vast park grounds, ushering in the new season.

Best Time to Visit: Late March – Early April
Tonokawa Dam Shiki no Hiroba (Kanda Town, Miyako District)

Shiki no Hiroba (Four Seasons Square) is an area by the Tonokawa Dam where cherry blossoms paint the surrounding mountain slope pink in the spring. Visitors can also enjoy the mesmerizing sight of the colorful blossoms reflecting beautifully in the waters of the dam’s reservoir, all thanks to the hard work of the locals who volunteer to protect the trees.

Best Time to Visit: Late March – Early April
Imagawa Riverside (Yukuhashi City)

The banks of the Ima River, which runs through the center of Yukuhashi City, is a place of rest and relaxation for the local residents. The rows of 1,000 cherry trees on both sides of the water are the city’s foremost spot for enjoying cherry blossoms or taking a leisurely walk through a world of pink. The contrast between the blue sky and the cherry blossoms reflected on the waters of the river is truly stunning.

Best Time to Visit: Late March – Early April

Map of Kitakyushu Area Cherry Blossom Spots

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Places to See Cherry Blossoms in the Chikugo Area

The Lone Cherry Tree of Asai (Kurume City)

A majestic 110-year-old Yamazakura cherry with a height of 18 meters and a circumference of 4.3 meters. The Lone Cherry Tree of Asai is lovingly protected by the locals and blossoms beautifully in early April. Its majestic appearance and the density of its flowers make it an awe-inspiring sight when the tree is in full bloom, especially when it’s all lit up in lights. (Please check the official website for light-up dates.)

Best Time to Visit: Early April

Greenpia Yame (Yame City)

A leisure complex offering a variety of recreational activities. In the spring, the grounds of Greenpia Yame are adorned by 1,500 cherry blossoms, 2,000 rhododendrons, and 30,000 azaleas. They even have 10 weeping cherries, which are a true sight to behold!

Best Time to Visit: Late March – Early April

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One Thousand Cherry Blossoms of Hyugami Dam (Yame City)

Getting its name from the Hyugami Gorge that looks like something straight out of a Chinese landscape painting, the area around the Hyugami Dam is famous for its 1,000 cherry trees. Every year, visitors flock to this site to admire the stunning views created by the reservoir and cherry blossoms. A great way to experience the beauty of the area is by taking a leisure drive through a shower of falling cherry petals.

Best Time to Visit: Late March – Early April

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Enmei Park & Mt. Amagi (Omuta City)

Enmei Park and Mt. Amagi are Omuta City's most popular cherry blossom viewing spots. Yoshino cherry trees bloom all throughout the park, which has also been selected as one of the 100 best places for forest bathing in Fukuoka Prefecture. Mt. Amagi, on the other hand, offers panoramic cityscapes and views of the Ariake Sea in addition to its picturesque cherry blossom scenery.

Best Time to Visit: Late March – Early April
Takahata Park (Yanagawa City)

Located on the grounds of Mihashira Shrine, Takahata Park is home to 500 cherry trees that attract many visitors each year with their dazzling blossoms. An annual festival is held to celebrate the trees turning pink, during which time the cherries are lit up from sundown to 10 pm. Please enjoy the sight of the colorful blossoms with a historic shrine in the background.

Best Time to Visit: Late March – Early April
Cherry Blossoms on the Banks of the Nagare River (Ukiha City)

About 350 cherry trees stretch along a 2-kilometer-long bank of the Kose River in Ukiha City, creating a truly spectacular sight. You can really feel the essence of spring by strolling through the mesmerizing tunnel of cherry blossoms, which contrast beautifully with the yellow rape blossoms also found along the river. Just try and put down your camera when you see this scenery for yourself!

Best Time to Visit: Late March – Early April

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Matsuzaki Sakura no Baba (Ogori City)

The 300-meter-long avenue between Mitsui High School and the former Regional Legal Affairs Bureau in Ogori City is known as Matsuzaki Sakura no Baba (Matsuzaki Cherry Blossom Riding Grounds). Today, it’s home to 150 cherry trees that delight visitors from when they’re just starting to turn pink to when they’re in full bloom. The annual Matsuzaki Cherry Blossom Festival is held here in early April.

Best Time to Visit: Late March – Early April

Map of Chikugo Area Cherry Blossom Spots

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Places to See Cherry Blossoms in the Chikuho Area

Taishojin Park (Iizuka City)

This nature-rich hill park is located at an elevation of 112 meters. It’s a popular cherry blossom viewing spot thanks to its 2,500 Yoshino cherry trees that are in full bloom from late March to early April, turning the park paths into magical tunnels of cherry blossoms! Taishojin Park is simply a wonderful place to enjoy a stroll while reveling in the warmth of spring. An annual cherry blossom festival is held on the park grounds, entertaining guests with stage performances and mochi throwing, when rice cakes are thrown to a gathered crowd. And at night, the entire park is lit up! Don’t miss it if you’re ever in the area.

Best Time to Visit: Late March – Early April

Soeda Park (Soeda Town, Tagawa District)

Soeda Park is home to 1,500 cherry trees of different varieties, including Yoshino, Yaezakura, and Yamazakura cherries, all of which can be admired while strolling down its park paths. The park also has a large lawn area that is perfect for picnics. At night, the cherry blossoms are lit up, creating a mystical atmosphere.

Best Time to Visit: Late March – Early April

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Kanayama Sakuraen (Itoda Town, Tagawa District)

This garden is home to 700 cherry trees including the Yoshino and Yaezakura varieties whose blossoms range in color from pale to dark pink. Take a stroll around Kanayama Sakuraen and enjoy them up close. There’s also a solar power station nearby with an observatory offering panoramic views of the Tagawa basin.

Best Time to Visit: Late March – Early April
Yakiyama Tenbo Park (Iizuka City)

Located at the top of the Mt. Yagi Pass, this park offers a panoramic view of Iizuka City. Its 700 cherry trees, which include the Yoshino and Yaezakura varieties, adorn the mountain slopes in spring with pink blossoms, creating a scenic view that evokes the essence of spring.

Best Time to Visit: Late March – Early April
Katsumori Park (Iizuka City)

Located in the center of Iizuka City, Katsumori Park is where locals go to rest and relax. It’s also a popular cherry blossom viewing spot that attracts many visitors from all over. The vermilion bridge crossing the pond in the middle of the park is flanked on both sides by cherry trees that bloom beautifully in spring. Bring a lunch so that you can sit on a bench and enjoy a meal while taking in the mesmerizing display of nature at Katsumori Park.

Best Time to Visit: Late March – Early April
Banks of Onga River, Nogata Riverside Park (Nogata City)

The center of Nogata Riverside Park features rows of cherry trees that adorn the banks of the Nogata River and turn the entire pink during spring. It’s a great place to take a leisurely walk and enjoy the blossoms up close. The Nogata Tulip Fair is held here each year, and if your timing is right, you might get to witness both the tulips and cherry trees in bloom at the same time!

Best Time to Visit: Late March – Early April
Kawara Shrine (Kawara Town, Tagawa District)

Beautiful Yoshino cherry trees along Kawara Shrine’s approach warmly welcome worshippers with their colorful blossoms to this Shinto place of worship with a history of more than 1,300 years. Another highlight of the shrine is the holy Sanno Rock, inside which gods are said to dwell.

Best Time to Visit: Late March – Early April

Map of Chikuho Area Cherry Blossom Spots

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*The best time to see the cherry trees is subject to change depending on the weather. Please check the official forecast beforehand.
*Please note that some cherry blossom viewing spots may be closed off to prevent the spread of COVID-19 or for other reasons.