A popular destination in Fukuoka is Ōhori Park. Located in Chuo ward, Ōhori Park can be reached by taking the Fukuoka City Subway’s airport line.


In the mornings many people can be seen running laps around Ōhori pond or getting breakfast and coffee at one of the nearby cafes. In addition to being ale to walk around the pond you can also traverse the length of Ōhori pond via a small island connected by two bridges, Kangetsu to the north and Satsuki to the south.
Fukuoka Castle Ruins
To the east of Ōhori Park there remain the ruins of Fukuoka castle. While most of the castle’s structure has been lost there are a few areas where, either original or reconstructed, some of the architecture can still be seen. During the spring you can venture up near the top of the castle ruins where sakura trees bloom. This well known season called Hanami (花見) or flower viewing attracts large groups of Japanese and tourists alike every year.

