\nMany sites make use of natural slopes, where azaleas are planted in tiers, forming cascading bands of color. In addition to flat parkland displays, locations such as castle ruins and hillside temples offer more three-dimensional scenery shaped by the surrounding terrain. Most spots are easily accessible from central Fukuoka, making it possible to visit multiple locations in a half-day or day trip.<\/p>\n
Best Viewing Period<\/strong> \u25b7Fukuoka Azalea Guide 2026 Google Map<\/a><\/p>\n Azalea Viewing Spots in Fukuoka and Nearby Areas<\/strong> At Maizuru Park, where flowers bloom in each of the four seasons, azaleas come into full bloom from mid-April in various locations throughout the park, including the azalea garden. In the azalea garden, well-maintained azaleas taller than one’s height are in full bloom, creating a feeling as if walking through a wall of azaleas.<\/p>\n \u2022 Season: Mid-Apr. ~ late Apr. \u2022 Jonai, Chuo-ku, Fukuoka<\/a> The nature park features magnificent grounds and an array of seasonal flowers. In spring, the landscape is adorned with pink azaleas in full bloom, accompanied by bright blue nemophila, vibrant poppies and colorful tulips.<\/p>\n \u2022 Season: Early Apr. ~ early May. \u2022 Nokonoshima, Nishi-ku, Fukuoka<\/a> Located on a hillside overlooking Hakata Bay, this park features azaleas centered around its \u201cAzalea Valley.\u201d The blooms extend along the slopes beside walking paths, allowing visitors to enjoy both the floral displays and views from higher ground. Parts of the park are currently undergoing renovation, and access or walking routes may be restricted.<\/p>\n \u2022 Season: Mid-Apr. ~ late\u00a0Apr. \u2022 13 Nishi-koen, Chuo-ku, Fukuoka<\/a> Located within Ohori Park, this Japanese garden is designed as a stroll garden centered around a pond. Azaleas are planted along the water\u2019s edge, where they can be enjoyed in combination with the pond and carefully arranged stone features. Its proximity to Nishi Park and Maizuru Park makes it easy to visit multiple spots in one trip. In the evening, the garden is illuminated during the \u201cSORA\u201d event, offering a different atmosphere after dark.<\/p>\n \u2022 Season: Mid-Apr. ~ early May \u2022 1-7 Ohori-koen, Chuo-ku, Fukuoka<\/a> This expansive Japanese-style park covers approximately 70,000 square meters and offers a serene escape where visitors can appreciate a variety of seasonal flowers. At the center of the park is a prominent statue of Emperor Kameyama, known for his peaceful entreaties during the Mongol invasions, symbolized by his famous inscription “\u6575\u56fd\u964d\u4f0f” (Surrender of the Enemy Nation) which he presented to Hakozaki Shrine. This statue is encircled by vibrant azaleas, making it a focal point of natural beauty and historical reverence. The park is equipped with lush lawns, a well-maintained running path, and a duck pond, all inviting visitors to relax and explore at their leisure.<\/p>\n \u2022 Season: Late Apr. ~ early May \u2022 5 Higashi-koen, Hakata-ku, Fukuoka<\/a> Developed as part of a mountain conservation effort, this azalea garden is open to the public during the blooming season. A variety of azaleas from across Japan, including a 400-year-old Honkirishima azalea, are planted in clusters along the slopes. From the observation area at the top, visitors can take in views over the garden alongside Itoshima\u2019s sea and surrounding mountains.<\/p>\n \u2022 Season: Mid-Apr. \u2022 737 Nijo-yoshii, Itoshima City, Fukuoka<\/a> Located along the Mino Skyline near the summit of Mt. Kora, this site is known for its azalea displays. The flowers are planted in clusters across the slopes, creating a wide expanse of color during peak bloom. Visitors can enjoy the blooms alongside sweeping views over the Chikugo Plain.<\/p>\n \u2022 Season: Mid-Apr. ~ early May \u2022 299-354 Mii-machi, Kurume City, Fukuoka<\/a> This facility is dedicated to the preservation and cultivation of azalea varieties, including Kurume azaleas, and holds one of the largest collections in Japan. Azaleas from around the world, along with original cultivars, are gathered here and can be viewed in clusters during the blooming season. The garden is typically open to the public during the flowering period in April (scheduled for 4\/10 ~ 4\/26).<\/p>\n \u2022 Season: Mid-Apr. ~ late Apr. (Opening period for public: 4\/10 ~ 4\/26) \u2022 1875-1 Minou, Yamamoto-machi, Kurume City, Fukuoka<\/a> 69th Azalea Festival<\/a><\/strong>: 4\/3 (Fri) ~ 4\/19 (Sun) Located next to the Chikugo River, this park features open lawn areas and a dedicated azalea garden. Around 120,000 azaleas are planted here, creating a wide floral display during peak bloom. The flat layout makes it easy to walk through the park and take in the scenery.<\/p>\n \u2022 Season: Mid-Apr. ~ late Apr. \u2022 2432-1 Hyakunen-koen, Kurume City, Fukuoka<\/a> Located at the foot of Mt. Wakasugi, this park features azaleas planted across its slopes. During peak bloom, the flowers spread across a wide area, and from higher grounds within the park, panoramic views of Fukuoka City and Hakata Bay can be seen below. Seasonal flowers such as plum blossoms, irises, and hydrangeas can also be enjoyed throughout the year.<\/p>\n \u2022 Season: Mid-Apr. ~ late Apr. \u2022 21-3 Kamisue, Sue-machi, Kasuya-gun, Fukuoka<\/a> (park map<\/a>) Located in the Keichiku area, this park is known for its azalea displays, with clustered plantings spread across a 7,000-square-meter site. During peak bloom, the flowers extend along the slope, and can be enjoyed while walking through the grounds. During the azalea festival period, bonbori lanterns are set up in line with the blooms.<\/p>\n \u2022 Season: Late Apr. \u2022 1105-1 Hachiya, Buzen City, Fukuoka<\/a> Azalea Festival<\/strong>: 4\/21 (Tue) ~ 5\/6 (Wed)<\/p>\n Located in Munakata, this temple features seasonal flowers throughout the year. Azaleas are planted in clusters along the western slope of the grounds, creating a broad display of color during peak bloom. In mid-April, bright pink double-flowered cherry blossoms bloom at the same time, offering a different scene depending on the timing of your visit.<\/p>\n \u2022 Season: Early Apr. ~ mid-Apr. \u2022 966 Yoshida, Munakata City, Fukuoka<\/a> (shrine map<\/a>) Known as the \u201cAzalea Temple,\u201d this site features a hillside botanical garden called Chigiri-en, located behind the main hall. Azaleas are planted across the slope, and during peak bloom, the area fills with color, drawing large numbers of visitors. The season also coincides with fresh green maple leaves, which can be enjoyed while walking through the temple grounds.<\/p>\n \u2022 Season: Mid-Apr. ~ early May \u2022 3628 Sonobe, Kiyama-cho, Miyaki-gun, Saga<\/a> Set against the backdrop of Mt. Mifune, this landscaped garden features an \u201cAzalea Valley\u201d that spreads across a bowl-shaped terrain. During peak bloom, the valley is densely covered with azaleas, creating a striking scene when viewed from elevated grounds. As you follow the walking paths, the perspective shifts, revealing different views at each turn.<\/p>\n \u2022 Season: Mid-Apr. ~ Late Apr. \u2022 4100 Takeo, Takeo-cho, Takeo City, Saga<\/a>
\nMid-April to early May (varies slightly by year). Warmer seasons tend to bring earlier blooms.
\n\u2022 City areas: slightly earlier (mid to late April)
\n\u2022 Mountain areas: later (late April to early May)<\/p>\n![\"fukuoka](\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/fn_azalea-intromaizuru_shotbynicksan2026_WEB-001.jpeg?resize=1400%2C1050&ssl=1\")
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\nMaizuru Park<\/a> | Chuo Ward, Fukuoka City
\nNokonoshima Island Park<\/a> | Nishi Ward, Fukuoka City
\nNishi Park<\/a> | Chuo Ward, Fukuoka City
\nOhori Park Japanese Garden<\/a> | Chuo Ward, Fukuoka City
\nHigashi Park<\/a> | Hakata Ward, Fukuoka City
\nUkidake Kohkaen<\/a> | Itoshima City
\nKurume Forest Azalea Park<\/a> | Kurume City
\nKurume-shi Azalea Center<\/a> | Kurume City
\nKurume Hyakunen Park<\/a> | Kurume City
\nSarayama Park<\/a> | Kasuya-gun
\nHofukujiyama Azalea Park<\/a> | Buzen City
\nChinkokuji Temple<\/a> | Munakata City
\nDaikozenji Temple<\/a> | Kiyama, Saga Prefecture
\nMifuneyama Rakuen<\/a> | Takeo, Saga Prefecture<\/p>\nFukuoka City<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Maizuru Park<\/h3>\n
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\n\u2022 Types of Azaleas: Kurume Azalea, Hirado Azalea, Satsuki Azalea, Genkai Azalea
\n\u2022 Approx: 3,800 plants<\/p>\n
\n\u2022 Free entry
\n\u2022 Access: 8 min. on foot from Akasaka Subway Sta.
\nhttps:\/\/www.midorimachi.jp\/maiduru\/<\/a>
\nhttps:\/\/www.instagram.com\/maidurupark\/<\/a><\/p>\nNokonoshima Island Park<\/h3>\n
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\n\u2022 Types of Azaleas: Kurume Azalea, Hirado Azalea
\n\u2022 Approx: 5,000 plants<\/p>\n
\n\u2022 9:00~17:30 (Sun & hol: ~18:30)
\n\u2022 Admission Fee: \u00a51,500, ES & JHS \u00a5800, over 3 y.o. \u00a5500, international students \u00a51,000
\n\u2022 Access: Catch a ferry from Meinohama Passenger Terminal ->> after arriving at Nokonoshima ferry terminal, take the Nishitetsu bus bound for “Island Park” (about 13 min.)
\nhttps:\/\/nokonoshima.com\/<\/a>
\nhttps:\/\/x.com\/w2yh7w9nlzee2qs<\/a><\/p>\nNishi Park<\/h3>\n
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\n\u2022 Types of Azaleas: Kurume Azalea, Hirado Azalea, Kerama Azalea etc.
\n\u2022 Approx: 780 plants<\/p>\n
\n\u2022 Free entry
\n\u2022 Access: 15 min. on foot from Ohori Park Subway Sta. or 10 min. on foot from Nishitetsu \u201cOhori Koen\u201d bus stop.
\n\u2022 Parking: Available (free, 64 spaces)
\nhttps:\/\/www.nishikouen.jp\/<\/a><\/p>\nJapanese Garden in Ohori Park<\/h3>\n
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\n\u2022 Types of Azaleas: Satsuki Azalea, Hirado Azalea etc.<\/p>\n
\n\u2022 Admission Fee: \u00a5250, under 15 y.o. \u00a5120, free for under 6 y.o. and over 65 y.o.
\n\u2022 9:00\u301c17:00 (Apr.), 9:00~18:00 (May ~ Sep.)
\n\u2022 Closed: Mon (if Mon is a holiday, close the next day)
\n\u2022 Access: 10 min. on foot from Ohori Park Subway Sta. or 5 min. on foot from Nishitetsu \u201cFukuoka Castle Ruins and NHK Broadcasting Center\u201d bus stop.
\nhttps:\/\/www.ohoriteien.jp\/<\/a><\/p>\nHigashi Park<\/h3>\n
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\n\u2022 Types of Azaleas: Kurume Tsutsuji, Hirado Tsutsuji, Dodan Tsutsuji
\n\u2022 Approx: 400~500 plants<\/p>\n
\n\u2022 Free entry
\n\u2022 Access: 2 min. on foot from JR Yoshizuka Sta., 2 min. on foot Maidashi-Kyudai byoinmae
\nhttps:\/\/2023.higashikoen.net\/flower_map\/<\/a><\/p>\nItoshima City<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Ukidake Kohkajuen<\/h3>\n
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\n\u2022 Types of Azaleas: Hon Kirishima Azalea, Kurume Azalea, Mitsuba Azalea, Renge Azalea, Yodogawa Azalea etc.
\n\u2022 Approx: 5,000 plants<\/p>\n
\n\u2022 Admission Fee: \u00a5600, child \u00a5300
\n\u2022 Open: 4\/10 (Fri) ~ 5\/5 (Mon, hol)
\n\u2022 8:30~17:00 (last entry: 16:30)
\n\u2022 Access: 8 min. by car from JR Chikuhi Line Fukuyoshi Sta.
\n\u2022 Parking: Available (free, over 100 spaces)
\nhttps:\/\/www.tsutsuji-matsuri.jp\/<\/a>
\nhttps:\/\/www.instagram.com\/itoshima.tsutsuji\/<\/a><\/p>\nKurume City<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Kurume Forest Azalea Park<\/h3>\n
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\n\u2022 Types of Azaleas: 100 kinds (Kurume Azalea, Hirado Azalea etc.)
\n\u2022 Approx: 61,000 plants<\/p>\n
\n\u2022 Free entry
\n\u2022 Access: 20 min. by car from Kurume IC (Kyushu Expressway)
\n\u2022 Parking: Available (free, 70 spaces)
\nhttps:\/\/welcome-kurume.com\/<\/a><\/p>\nKurume-shi Azalea Center<\/h3>\n
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\n\u2022 Types of Azaleas: 1,000 kinds (Kurume Azalea, Azaleas from world, Original Azaleas etc.)
\n\u2022 Approx: 10,000 plants<\/p>\n
\n\u2022 Free entry
\n\u2022 9:00~17:00
\n\u2022 Closed: Sat, Sun, and hol (open everyday during 4\/10 ~ 4\/26), 12\/29 ~ 1\/3
\n\u2022 Access: 10 min. on foot from JR Kyudai Main Line Zendoji Sta. or 10 min. on foot from Nishitetsu \u201cYamamoto\u201d bus stop
\n\u2022 Parking: Available (free, 163 spaces)
\nhttps:\/\/www.sekai-tsutsuji.center\/<\/a><\/p>\n
\nVenue: Kurume Ryokka Center<\/a><\/p>\nKurume Hyakunen Park<\/h3>\n
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\n\u2022 Types of Azaleas: Kurume Azalea, Yae-Kirishima Azalea etc.
\n\u2022 Approx: 124,000 plants<\/p>\n
\n\u2022 Free entry
\n\u2022 Access: Nishitetsu \u201cHyakunen Park\u201d bus stop
\n\u2022 Parking: Available (free, 156 spaces, 7:00~22:00)
\nhttps:\/\/kurumekoen.org\/zaidan\/tsutsuji_spot\/<\/a><\/p>\nKasuya-gun<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Sarayama Park<\/h3>\n
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\n\u2022 Approx: 30,000 plants<\/p>\n
\n\u2022 Free entry
\n\u2022 Access: 15 min. on foot from Nishitetsu \u201cRojin Home-mae\u201d bus stop
\n\u2022 Parking: Available (free, 100 spaces, 7:00~19:00)
\nhttps:\/\/www.town.sue.fukuoka.jp<\/a><\/p>\nBuzen City<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Houfukujiyama Azalea Park<\/h3>\n
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\n\u2022 Types of Azaleas: Yodogawa Azalea, Kirishima Azalea etc.
\n\u2022 Approx: 3,000 plants<\/p>\n
\n\u2022 Free entry
\n\u2022 Access: 18 min. on foot from JR Unoshima Sta.
\nhttps:\/\/buzen-kk.jp\/flower\/002-tutuji\/<\/a><\/p>\nMunakata City<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Chinkokuji Temple<\/h3>\n
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\n\u2022 Types of Azaleas: Kurume Azalea, Hirado Azalea, Mitsuba Azalea
\n\u2022 Approx: 20,000 plants<\/p>\n
\n\u2022 Free entry
\n\u2022 Access: 15 min. on foot from Nishitetsu \u201cMunakata Taisha-mae\u201d.
\n\u2022 Parking: Available (free, 140 spaces)
\nhttps:\/\/chinkokuji.or.jp\/<\/a><\/p>\nSaga Prefecture<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Daikouzenji Temple<\/h3>\n
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\n\u2022 Types of Azaleas: 30 kinds (Hirado Azalea, Kurume Azalea etc.)
\n\u2022 Approx: 50,000 plants<\/p>\n
\n\u2022 Chigiri Garden: \u00a5600, ES & JHS \u00a5300
\n\u2022 8:30~18:00
\n\u2022 Access: 15 min. by car from Chikushino IC (Kyushu Expressway),
\n*4\/18, 4\/19, 4\/25, 4\/26, 4\/29, 5\/2, 5\/3: A temporary Nishitetsu bus (one-way \u00a5250) runs from JR Kiyama Sta.
\n\u2022 Parking: \u00a5300 (700 spaces) *only during the tourism season mid-Apr. to early May
\nhttps:\/\/daikouzenji.com\/<\/a><\/p>\nMifuneyama Rakuen<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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\n\u2022 Types of Azaleas: Kurume Azalea, Hirado Azalea, Yodogawa Azalea etc.
\n\u2022 Approx: 200,000 plants<\/p>\n
\n\u2022 Admission Fee (during the Flower Festival from 4\/6 ~ 5\/6): \u00a5700, ES \u00a5450
\n\u2022 Hours during the Flower Festival: 8:00~18:30
\n\u2022 Access: 5 min. by car from JR Takeo-Onsen Sta.
\nhttps:\/\/www.mifuneyamarakuen.jp\/<\/a><\/p>\n