Famous Sakura Spots in Fukuoka

Maizuru Park (Fukuoka Castle Ruins)

Location	1 Jonai, Chuo-ku, Fukuoka City, Fukuoka
Features	The former site of Fukuoka Castle, built by the famous strategist Kuroda Kanbei and his son Nagamasa. The scenery created by about 1,000 cherry trees intertwined with historical ruins, such as the Tamon-yagura turret (an Important Cultural Property), is spectacular. At night, the illuminated blossoms set against the stone walls bring the majesty of the former stronghold back to life in the modern day.
Best Time	Late March – Early April

Nishi Park

Location	Nishi-koen, Chuo-ku, Fukuoka City, Fukuoka
Features	Selected as one of the "Top 100 Cherry Blossom Spots in Japan." Located on a hilly area in central Fukuoka City, it features about 1,300 cherry trees in full bloom. From the observatory plaza, you can enjoy a panoramic view of Hakata Bay, Nokonoshima Island, and Shikanoshima Island, making it a scenic spot where you can enjoy hanami with the sea as a backdrop.
Best Time	Late March – Early April

Kokura Castle

Location	2-1 Jonai, Kokurakita-ku, Kitakyushu City, Fukuoka
Features	A famous castle built by Hosokawa Tadaoki and later occupied by the Ogasawara clan. The castle features about 300 cherry trees surrounding the moat and the "Kara-zukuri" style castle keep, which is rare in Japan. The appeal lies in the urban landscape unique to Kokura, where modern buildings, the historic castle, and sakura blend together.
Best Time	Late March – Early April

Akizuki Castle Ruins

Location	Akizuki-yacho, Asakura City, Fukuoka
Features	A castle town known as the "Little Kyoto of Chikuzen." Cherry blossoms bloom around the "Kuromon" (Black Gate), a city-designated cultural property and former gate of the Akizuki clan's residence. The harmony with the elegant stone walls and earthen fences is exceptional. The 500-meter "Sakura Tunnel" along the Sugi-no-Baba street is perfect for a historical stroll.
Best Time	Late March – Early April

Asai-no-Ipponzakura (Asai's Lone Cherry Tree)

Location	Iida, Zendoji-machi, Kurume City, Fukuoka
Features	A massive 110-year-old Yamazakura tree with a trunk circumference of 4.3 meters. Standing majestically by the side of an irrigation pond, it is famous for the "Sakasa-zakura" (upside-down sakura), where the image of the tree is reflected on the water's surface. During the nighttime illumination, its grand appearance floating in the darkness overwhelms visitors.
Best Time	Early April

Itozu no Mori Park

Location	4-1-8 Kami-itozu, Kokurakita-ku, Kitakyushu City, Fukuoka
Features	A zoological and botanical park that makes the most of the natural terrain. About 1,000 cherry trees are scattered throughout the grounds, allowing visitors to enjoy flower viewing while observing animals. It is a family-friendly spot where you can spend a relaxing spring day watching red pandas and elephants under the blossoms.
Best Time	Late March – Early April

Ohori Park

Location	1-2 Ohori Koen, Chuo-ku, Fukuoka City, Fukuoka
Features	One of Japan's leading waterscape parks, created using the outer moat of Fukuoka Castle. Together with the adjacent Maizuru Park, it forms the largest sakura area in Fukuoka City. Cherry trees line the promenade surrounding the large pond, where visitors can enjoy a walk while watching petals dance on the water.
Best Time	Late March – Early April

Miyajidake Shrine

Location	7-1 Miyajimoto-machi, Fukutsu City, Fukuoka
Features	The head shrine of all Miyajidake Shrines nationwide, famous for its "Path of Light." About 2,000 cherry trees are planted in the precincts, creating a magnificent harmony with the grand shrine buildings that boast Japan's largest "shimenawa" (sacred straw rope). From the elevated approach, you can also enjoy a spectacular view of the Genkai Sea.
Best Time	Late March – Early April

Kiyomizu-dera Temple

Location	1119-1 Motoyoshi, Setaka-machi, Miyama City, Fukuoka
Features	An ancient temple said to have been founded by the priest Saicho (Dengyo Daishi). Cherry blossoms are scattered from the Kiyomizuyama Campground area to the temple grounds, where visitors can admire the classical beauty of the three-story pagoda and the blossoms. While famous for autumn leaves, the spring scenery of wild mountain cherry blossoms is also exceptional.
Best Time	Late March – Early April

Homangu Kamado Shrine

Location	883 Uchiyama, Dazaifu City, Fukuoka
Features	This shrine guards the unlucky "demon gate" direction of Dazaifu and is famous for its deity of matchmaking. In spring, cherry blossoms bloom along the steps of the approach, creating a serene beauty with the contrast between the sacred forest's green and the pale pink flowers. The fusion of the modern shrine office and the historic grounds is also a highlight.
Best Time	Late March – Early April

Amagi Park