Noko Island

Overview

Noko Island lies within Nishi-ku, Fukuoka City, Fukuoka Prefecture, in Hakata Bay. Its current place name is Noko, and being about ten minutes by boat from central Fukuoka, it is used as a recreation spot. It is known as a noted site for flowers such as rapeseed, cherry blossoms, cosmos, and daffodils.

Highlights

• ●A location in Hakata Bay reachable in about ten minutes by boat from central Fukuoka
• ●A noted site for seasonal flowers including rapeseed, cherry blossoms, cosmos, and daffodils
• ●An island of about 3.5 km north to south and 2 km east to west, with an area of roughly 3.95 square kilometers
• ●A coastline about 12 kilometers long

History

Administratively the island belongs to Nishi-ku, Fukuoka City, and its current place name is Noko. As an island close to the urban area of Fukuoka, it has been used as a recreation destination by residents. It is known for its flowers, and the island becomes busy during their blooming seasons.

Map

33.6208, 130.3033 · Wikidata

Suggested itinerary

1. 1Cross to the island by boat from central Fukuoka
2. 2Tour the noted spots where seasonal flowers bloom
3. 3Enjoy views of Hakata Bay along the coastline
4. 4Return to the Fukuoka mainland by boat

Did you know?

💡 The island measures about 3.5 km north to south and 2 km east to west, with an area of roughly 3.95 square kilometers.

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