Ohori Park in Fukuoka is one of the most beautiful and relaxing urban parks in Japan. Located near the city center, it offers a perfect escape from busy daily life while still being easily accessible by subway. The highlight of the park is its large pond, inspired by traditional Chinese garden design, with calm water, small islands, and elegant bridges that create a peaceful atmosphere.
Walking or jogging around the 2-kilometer path surrounding the pond is a popular activity for both locals and visitors. Along the way, you can enjoy scenic views, seasonal flowers, and well-maintained greenery. In spring, cherry blossoms add a soft pink charm, while autumn brings warm colors that reflect beautifully on the water. The park feels different and special in every season.
Ohori Park is also a cultural spot. The nearby Fukuoka Art Museum adds value for art lovers, and traditional Japanese garden areas provide a quiet space for reflection. Benches are placed thoughtfully, making it easy to sit and enjoy the scenery, read a book, or simply relax.
Families, couples, and solo travelers can all find something enjoyable here. Whether you want to exercise, take photos, have a peaceful walk, or enjoy nature in the heart of the city, Ohori Park is a must-visit destination in Fukuoka that leaves a calm and refreshing impression.
Visitors can enjoy boating on the lake, walking or jogging around the scenic paths, exploring the Japanese garden, visiting the Fukuoka Art Museum, and attending various events and festivals.
The park is beautiful year-round, but the best times to visit are during the cherry blossom season in spring and the autumn foliage season when the scenery is particularly stunning.
Ohori Park is easily accessible from Ohori Koen Station on the Fukuoka City Subway Kuko Line, with several entrances around the park.
The park offers facilities such as rental boats, restrooms, picnic areas, playgrounds, cafes, and parking. There are also well-maintained paths for walking and cycling.
This is a very large public park with paths for running, walking, and cycling. Visitors can also bring their pets for a walk. There is a large pond where you can rent a swan boat and enjoy the scenery while pedaling on the water. Inside the park, there is also a museum. One of the main checkpoints is the famous yellow pumpkin with black polka dots by Yayoi Kusama, which is very well-known and iconic. This is a highly recommended park that you should definitely visit. During cherry blossom season, it’s also a popular spot for people to come and take photos.
A lovely park in Fukuoka for visitors and residents alike. There are three paths around the lake: one for pedestrians, one for runners and joggers, and one for cyclists. The paths are marked so you can keep track on the distance you've traveled around. There are also some fun-looking playgrounds for kids at a few different spots. Also well placed is a Starbucks coffee shop with great seating areas both inside and outside. The line was a bit long (out the door), but the service was fast, so we only waited about 5 minutes before our order was taken and another 5 before we had cour drinks.
There is a park facility where you can rent paddle boats, which were operational in the winter. I assume they are also operational in the summer, making this a fun activity for families, couples, and groups of friends. Next to the park rental facility is a bridge to the center island where you can take a walk under the trees.
The area is lovely for bird watching, too. There are widgeons, mallards, cormorants, coots, and gulls, in addition to the always amusing ravens.
Recommend visiting and enjoying the park.
This park is massive and an obvious tourist attraction famous for its swan paddle boats and wide open spaces to enjoy nature. The park is circled by a padded jogging path making it easy to enjoy a stellar view of the lake while staying fit. The bridge and small amount of land making up the middle of the lake make up a huge amount of perfect spots to snapping photos of yourself or of the greenery around you. If you want to use one of the paddle boats, be prepared to wait. The line was 10 people long when I visited. The park has a few restaurants as well as food stalls. This park is built perfectly to spend an entire afternoon for a family, a couple, or even alone. It’s frequently busy with domestic and international visitors, so be prepared for a multi-cultural experience.
Park is well maintained and beautiful. It's huge! Go take a stroll, jog or bike ride. There's also a lake in the middle. You can rent out pedal boats. It's fun!
