Nishi Hillside Sakura

#cherryblossom2024 Park on the hill Nishi Park is located in the northern part of Fukuoka City, near Ohori Park. This is one of the best places in the area to admire cherry blossoms. It is interesting The park's observation deck offers stunning views of Fukuoka and the islands in Hakata Bay Nishi Park was opened in 1875, making it Fukuoka's oldest park How to get there From Ohori Park Station on the Airport Subway Line, you can take a bus or walk to Nishi Park. It's not a long walk, but be prepared for a pretty steep climb. The entrance to the park is marked by a huge torii gate. A sanctuary in honor of the local rulers From the lower part of the park, a long stone staircase leads to the Terumo jinja Shrine. It is dedicated to the members of the Kuroda family, who ruled the area in the XVI century. The tomb offers a wonderful view of Fukuoka and the mountains to the south. Festivities and islands Festivals are often held on the avenue rising to the park, during which a brisk trade in food, drinks and souvenirs takes place. From the northern part of the park, you can admire Fukuoka Tower and the northern areas of the city, including the islands of Shikanoshima and Nokonoshima. The park paths are very popular among local jogging enthusiasts. A magnet for lovers of beauty There are about 1300 sakura trees in the park. Its flowering, the hanami season, begins at the end of March. The townspeople like to have picnics under cherry blossoms. Sakura trees are interspersed with plums — they bloom a little earlier, but no less effectively.