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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