What other travelers are saying about Uminonakamichi Seaside Park
Beautiful large park. Disc golf course, zoo, and multiple kids play areas on site. Huge area so best traversed with one of the rental bicycles. I went on a very quiet day but I presume it gets very busy during holidays. Lovely for an outdoor day out. Can access via the ferry from the city or the train.
The Uminonakamichi Seaside Park is a sprawling, family-friendly destination perfect for outdoor recreation and relaxation.
A major highlight is the extensive network of paths ideal for exploring. Families especially enjoy renting tandem bicycles, making it easy and fun to cover the vast, picturesque grounds together.
Visiting in early April offers a stunning bonus: the park transforms into a Sakura (cherry blossom) wonderland. Cycling or strolling beneath blooming cherry trees is a quintessential Japanese spring experience.
Beyond cycling, the park caters to children with dedicated play areas, including a popular kids' jumping zone where they can burn off energy.
With its beautiful coastal and garden scenery, open spaces, and relaxed atmosphere, the park offers a perfect place for adults to unwind while kids play.
450yen per entry, 1400 for the two seated bicycle rental. The zoo was interesting but the flower hill and the flower museum was really beautiful! The seaside view was okay. We only explored for 3 hours due to tight schedule and elderly parents were already tired, so there were more places we did not check out. I think one might be able to spend the whole day to explore this whole park.
I parked at the Uminonakamichi Seaside Park Barrier-Free Parking Lot (海の中道海浜公園 バリアフリー駐車場). Since I knew the park was huge, I rented a bicycle at the entrance. However, we only traveled from Flower Hill to the jumping area, so the bike wasn’t really necessary. Another thing to note is that bicycles are only allowed on the outer paths and not in the central areas. That said, if you enjoy cycling, it's still a nice option to have.
Our child absolutely loved the giant jumping area, and the blue nemophila flowers were beautiful—great for photos. It’s a pity we didn’t plan for a longer visit; you could easily spend the whole day here.
We saw groups of kindergarten, elementary, and middle school students on field trips. The park is well-maintained, with plenty of trash bins and restrooms. There are even a few drinking fountains where you press a button and drink from the water stream directly.
Had tons of fun with the family. we're a family of 4, two girls aged 8 and 3. There are tandem bicycle, bicycle with child seat and individual bicycles to choose from. We went in early June and it was off peak. Not many flowers (as expected as not in season) but we still managed to see plenty of nice flowers. There's a middle sized zoo as well with significant collection (capybaras, kangaroos, flamingos, monkeys, llamas, etc) and guinea pigs. Limited food choices though.
Taking the train/subway requires multiple changes.. recommend to take bus instead or ferry from hakata ferry terminal. You can check the various modes of option with the scheduled at the entrance/ticketing booth to the park.
Uminonakamichi Seaside Park features a variety of attractions including the Flower Museum, Animal Forest, Rainbow Plaza, and multiple seasonal flower gardens. The park is also home to an amusement park and a large swimming pool.
The park is accessible by train from Hakata Station. You can take the JR Kagoshima Main Line to Kashii Station and then transfer to the JR Kashii Line to Uminonakamichi Station, which is right in front of the park.
Yes, Uminonakamichi Seaside Park has designated areas for picnics and barbecues. You can rent barbecue equipment on-site, but reservations are recommended, especially during peak seasons.
The Animal Forest houses a variety of animals including red pandas, kangaroos, capybaras, and many bird species. It offers an interactive experience where visitors can feed and interact with some of the animals.
The park is known for its seasonal flowers, including cherry blossoms in spring, roses in early summer, sunflowers in late summer, and cosmos flowers in autumn. The Flower Museum offers year-round floral displays.
