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Nishi Park

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Nishi Park

西公園

Fukuoka · Kyushu

Nishi Park is a wooded hilltop park in Fukuoka with a shrine, a pond and lookout points over Hakata Bay, offering a peaceful escape from the city with walking paths and plenty of green space. Its cherry trees make it Fukuoka's best-known blossom spot in late March.

Why we picked it

Many travelers overlook this park in favor of more famous attractions in Fukuoka.

Best season
Spring · Autumn
Crowd level
Moderate
Rating
4.2· 2,241 reviews
Opening hours
Daily Open 24 hours

Usual hours — confirm with the official site for holidays + seasonal closures.

Admission
Free public municipal park.
Nearest station
Ōhorikōen Station · 15 min walk
Website
nishikouen.jp

Today

Open 24 hoursFree

Stored weekly hours

Daily Open 24 hours

How to get there

From Hakata Station · ~17 min by car

Tags

parkcherry blossoms

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