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Nokonoshima Island Park

のこのしまアイランドパーク

Nokonoshima Island (Hakata Bay), Nishi-ku, Fukuoka · near Meinohama Station (Fukuoka City Subway Kuko Line), then municipal ferry

Nokonoshima Island Park in Nokonoshima Island (Hakata Bay), Nishi-ku, Fukuoka. A flower-covered island hilltop with seasonal blooms overlooking Hakata Bay, plus a small petting zoo, rabbits, playground, mini athletics field and paper-craft workshops.

Why children love it: A flower-covered island hilltop with seasonal blooms overlooking Hakata Bay, plus a small petting zoo, rabbits, playground, mini athletics field and paper-craft workshops.

Honest drawbacks: Getting there is a multi-step trip (subway, ferry, then bus), it is almost entirely outdoors, and the gardens are most rewarding in flower season.

Best for
Toddlers (2–4), Primary (5–11), Teens (12–17)
Time to allow
2h
Opening hours
Mon-Sat 9:00-17:30; Sundays and public holidays 9:00-18:30 (winter same as weekdays). Reached via Meinohama ferry terminal then a short bus ride.
Price
Park entry adults 1,200 yen, children (4+ to elementary) 600 yen, 3 and under free. The 10-minute ferry and island bus are paid separately.
Booking
Usually walk-in
English
★★★☆☆
Indoor / weather
outdoor

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