Uminonakamichi Seaside Park
Uminonakamichi Seaside Park (ŠC‚Ì’†“¹ŠC•lŒö‰€, Uminonakamichi Kaihin Kōen), is a sprawling, family-oriented park located on a narrow peninsula across the bay from central Fukuoka. The park is made up of several different areas including flower gardens, playgrounds, sports fields, a water park, a zoo and large open spaces and lawns perfect for picnicking.
Uminonakamichi Seaside Park measures nearly four kilometers from end to end, and many visitors will find it too expansive to cover on foot. To make the park more easily explorable, there is a network of cycling trails, and bicycles can be rented at the entrance gates for 500 yen per three hours or 700 yen per day. Alternatively, a bus operates between the park's major sites during spring and autumn and costs 200 yen per ride or 300 yen for a day pass.
Uminonakamichi Seaside Park is also a popular place for flower viewing, with millions of flowers planted around the different areas of the park including narcissus, tulips, nemophila, roses, hydrangeas, sunflowers and cosmos among others. The flowers are in bloom at different times of the year, with most blooming sometime between mid March and early autumn.
In addition, there are about 2000 cherry trees planted around the lawns and along the cycling trails, which form beautiful cherry blossom tunnels when in bloom and make Uminonakamichi Seaside Park one of the city's popular cherry blossom spots. The trees are mostly of the Somei Yoshino and Oshima varieties and typically bloom from late March to early April.
A short walk across the train tracks from Uminonakamichi Seaside Park stands the Marine World Uminonakamichi, an aquarium which focuses on the aquatic life found around Kyushu. The aquarium's main tank is a huge, seven meter deep pool filled with all different kinds of marine life including over 120 sharks of 20 different varieties. There are also several outdoor tanks where you can experience feeding dolphins and sea lions.
In addition, the aquarium features a huge stadium pool where dolphin and sea lion shows are held daily. The stadium opens up to Hakata Bay on one side, giving spectators a beautiful view out to central Fukuoka during the shows. Note that the aquarium requires a separate entrance fee from Uminonakamichi Seaside Park.
Getting there and around
Take the JR Kagoshima Line from Hakata Station to Kashii Station (10 minutes) and transfer to the JR Kashii Line to Uminonakamichi Station (20 minutes) just outside the entrance to the park. The entire one way journey takes about 40 minutes and costs 480 yen.
Alternatively, the park is a 20 minute ferry ride from Momochi Seaside Park (1100 yen one way). Ferries depart approximately every two hours (more frequent during busy seasons).
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Hours and Fees
Uminonakamichi Seaside Park
Hours
Hours and closing days for specific areas of the park vary by season
Closed
Admission
Marine World Uminonakamichi
Hours
10:00 to 17:00 (December to February)
Longer hours during Golden Week and the summer holidays
Closed
Admission
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Hotels around Fukuoka
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LAMP LIGHT BOOKS HOTEL fukuokaConveniently located in the centre of Fukuoka, LAMP LIGHT BOOKS HOTEL fukuoka offers air-conditioned rooms, free bikes, free WiFi and a restaurant. This 3-star hotel offers a 24-hour front desk and luggage storage space. The property is close to popular attractions like Solaria Plaza, Nishitetsu Fukuoka station and Solaria Stage. The private bathroom is fitted with a shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer. All guest rooms in the hotel are equipped with a flat-screen TV and slippers. Popular points of interest near LAMP LIGHT BOOKS HOTEL fukuoka include The Shops, Kego Park and Iwataya. The nearest airport is Fukuoka Airport, 5 km from the accommodation.View on Booking.com -
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Miyako Hotel HakataOpen from September 2019, only 150 metres from JR Hakata Train Station, Miyako Hotel Hakata offers stylish rooms with a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom. Free WiFi is available throughout the property. The famous Nanzoin Temple is a 30-minute train ride away. The air-conditioned rooms at Miyako Hotel Hakata come with pyjamas and slippers. Guests can relax in the bathtub or watch a pay TV programme. Miyako Hotel Hakata is a 3-minute walk from the popular electronic megastore Yodobashi Hakata, and it is a 15-minute walk from Tocho-ji Temple. The Tenjin area is a 5-minute subway ride from nearby Hakata Station, and Fukuoka Airport is just a 5-minute subway ride away. Fukuoka Castle is 5.5 km away, and the lively Nakasu area is 2.5 km from the property. A bar and cafe lounge are also on site.View on Booking.com -
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GRAND BASE Hakata SumiyoshiSituated in the centre of Fukuoka, within 600 metres of Fujifilm Photo Salon Fukuoka and less than 1 km of Ninjin Park, GRAND BASE Hakata Sumiyoshi features accommodation with free WiFi. Accommodation is fitted with air conditioning, a fully equipped kitchenette, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer. A fridge and microwave are also available, as well as a kettle. Popular points of interest near the aparthotel include Sugawara Shrine, Higashisumiyoshi Park and Sumiyoshi Shrine. The nearest airport is Fukuoka Airport, 3 km from GRAND BASE Hakata Sumiyoshi.View on Booking.com -
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Dream Inn HakataDream Inn Hakata is situated in the centre of Fukuoka, not far from Shofuku-ji Temple. Complimentary WiFi is available. The accommodation comes with a fully equipped kitchen with a microwave and kettle, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with bath and bidet. A bicycle rental service is available at this property. Tocho-ji Temple is 1.5 km from the aparthotel, while Kego Shrine is 2.1 km from the property. Fukuoka Airport is 2 km away.View on Booking.com -
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Hostel TOKIFeaturing a shared lounge, Hostel TOKI is located in Fukuoka, 1.2 km from Shofuku-ji Temple. The property is situated 1.6 km from Tocho-ji Temple. Guests can make use of a bar. Rooms at the hostel also have free WiFi. Shower and toilet facilities are shared with other guests. All guest rooms will provide guests with a fridge. Kego Shrine is 2 km from Hostel TOKI. Fukuoka Airport is 3 km away.View on Booking.com
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