Uminonakamichi Seaside Park

Overview

Uminonakamichi Seaside Park spreads across the “Uminonakamichi” sandbar between Hakata Bay and the Genkai Sea in Higashi-ku, Fukuoka. Opened in 1981 as Japan's fifth national government park, it covers a planned area of about 540 hectares and gathers seasonal flower fields, a Ferris wheel and the Marine World Uminonakamichi aquarium into one seaside resort where a full day passes easily.

Highlights

• ●Blue nemophila fields and Ferris-wheel views that colour the spring
• ●Marine World Uminonakamichi, an aquarium themed on Kyushu's seas
• ●Vast flower fields that bloom anew with each season
• ●A setting on the Uminonakamichi sandbar between two seas

History

The area was once used as an airfield and as a naval and later U.S. military base; after the land was returned it was developed into a park. It opened on 20 October 1981 and grew into one of Kyushu's leading national parks. Selected among Japan's 100 Best Urban Parks, it is loved as a vast green space making the most of its sea-surrounded setting.

Map

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Suggested itinerary

1. 1Arrive at JR Uminonakamichi Station and head to the park entrance
2. 2Tour the seasonal flower fields and view sea and blooms from the Ferris wheel
3. 3See Kyushu's sea creatures at Marine World Uminonakamichi
4. 4Stroll along the shore to round off a day by the sea

Did you know?

💡 The park includes the Marine World Uminonakamichi aquarium, with exhibits themed on the seas of Kyushu. Drawing roughly 1.9 million visitors a year, it is known as one of the most-visited parks in the region.

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