This flower park lies surrounded by greenery at the foot of Mt. Fukuchi. Visitors will delight in seeing the flowers each season has to offer: cherry blossoms and poppies in the spring, hydrangea and lotus in the summer, and cosmos as well as the changing leaves in the fall! In addition, as the name of the area where the park is found (Yuribaru) would suggest, an abundant variety of lilies, or yuri, have been planted there, including several rare species like the bamboo lily (in bloom from late May to early June), which has been designated an endangered species. Besides flowers, there are open, grassy spaces and rest areas where visitors can take a blissful break while taking in the view! Every other week, events are held! Participate in a walking event! The perfect spot to relax and eat lunch on a weekend or holiday. For visitors with a green thumb, the gift shops in the park sell seedlings and potted plants, so pick one up on your way home and start a home garden!
In Chokuan Area are a lot of events which the four seasons can be felt. Enjoy rich nature and colorful flowers, and join in exiting festivals! You will forget about tiring daily life busy with works!
April
The 130,000 tulips color Nogata's spring
Nogata Tulip Fair
On one side of the Onga River are tulips. Almost 20 years ago local volunteers planted 10,000 tulip bulbs. Presently, there are 18 varieties of 130,000 tulips that color the riverbank of the Onga River. In spring, the cherry blossom trees in the n...
June
Watch fireflies' dance at Miyawaka surrounded by water and greenery!
Miyawaka Firefly Festival
This firefly festival is held at Nishikura no Oka Sports Park. At the beginning of June, many fireflies dance around the whole park! On the weekend, in the great outdoors many attractions are held! This is the best time to take the Hotaru Festiva...
July
Watch the heroic lion dance passed down from the Edo period and escape from evil!
Narazu Lion dance
This traditional dance is known as the Lion Dance and is held every year on July 1st in the Narazu area of Kotake town. Originally began in the year 1752, this dance continued for 8 years to celebrate a good harvest and was called Aki no Okunchi....
July
The feature, Niagara and 6,000 fireworks are spectacular!
Nogata Summer Festival
More than 150,000 people every year gather in Riverside Park which is located near Nogata City Hall to watch as 6,000 fireworks are shot off. A fireworks launcher with a diameter of 200m launches a fireworks display of a beautiful large wheel int...
October
The men's roar resonates! The large festival which has been passed down since Edo Era.
Wakamiya Yahachigu Hojyoe / Daimyo Procession
A Hojyoe festival is a religious festival where participates release captive animals. This traditional festival is one of Fukuoka biggest and has continued from the Edo Period. On the first day of the festival, the town is wrapped in a wonderful a...
Winter
The naturally created mysterious scenery Sear the magnificent view into your memory!
Sea of clouds of Kiyomizu Temple
Kiyomizu Temple which was established by the priest Gyoki in the Tempyo period (729-748) is a temple with a history of paying respect to the statue of the Goddess of Mercy which is located in the main temple. Due to its high elevation, this temple...
December and January
The huge and beautiful Kadomatsu made by the hands of the locals!
Japan’s Greatest Kadomatsu Festival
Kadomatsu are a traditional Japanese decoration of the New Year placed in pairs in front of homes to welcome ancestral spirits or kami of the harvest. In Miyawaka City an event is held every year where these traditional Japanese decorations are bi...
A lot of remarkable events!
Have a relaxing time at a flower park
Mt. Fukuchi Flower Park
This flower park lies surrounded by greenery at the foot of Mt. Fukuchi. Visitors will delight in seeing the flowers each season has to offer: cherry blossoms and poppies in the spring, hydrangea and lotus in the summer, and cosmos as well as the ...