Overview
Nokonoshima Island Park is a park of flowers and nature on Noko Island in Nishi Ward, Fukuoka City, Fukuoka Prefecture. Noko Island floats in Hakata Bay and is easily reached by ferry from the city, yet the park at its northern tip commands a sweeping view over the Genkai Sea toward Shikanoshima on the opposite shore. Seasonal flower fields color the island's slopes, and the sight of rape blossoms and cosmos in full bloom against the sea is one of the signature landscapes near Fukuoka. Just next to the city, it offers relaxed island time wrapped in flowers and ocean air.
Highlights
- ●Slope-side flower fields of rape blossoms and cosmos set against the sea
- ●A sweeping view of the Genkai Sea and Shikanoshima from the island's northern tip
- ●A historic flower destination opened in 1969 and loved for over half a century
- ●The out-of-the-ordinary island time reached by ferry across Hakata Bay
History
Nokonoshima Island Park opened on April 2, 1969, and has been loved by the people of Fukuoka for more than half a century. Making the most of the natural setting of Noko Island in Hakata Bay, it has been cultivated around flower fields that are replanted with each season. Over the decades the whole island came to be known as a flower destination, and it remains a classic choice for spring and autumn outings for the citizens of Fukuoka.
Access
The usual route is to take the city ferry to Noko Island from the Meinohama ferry terminal in Nishi Ward, Fukuoka City, then continue from the island's terminal to the park by bus. The park sits at the northern tip of the island, near latitude 33.63 north and longitude 130.30 east. As ferry timetables and island transport vary by season and day of the week, please confirm the latest service information from official sources.
Best season
The two great seasons are spring, when rape blossoms cover the slopes, and autumn, when cosmos sways in the sea breeze. The spring view of Shikanoshima and the Genkai Sea seen beyond the yellow blossoms is especially fine. Hydrangeas in early summer and narcissus in winter mean there is almost always some flower to enjoy, which is a major draw.
Map
33.6317, 130.3017 · Wikidata
Suggested itinerary
- 1Board the ferry at Meinohama terminal and cross the water to Noko Island
- 2Head to the park by island transport and stroll slowly through the seasonal flower fields
- 3Take photos of the flower fields against the sea and enjoy the view of the Genkai Sea
- 4Relax at an island cafe or shop until the return ferry
Did you know?
💡 Shikanoshima, seen across the water from the park, is the historic island where the golden seal inscribed King of Na of Wa vassal to Han was discovered. The layered view of flower fields, blue sea and the island beyond gives Nokonoshima its uniquely photogenic scenery.
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