Fukuoka's Little West Lake - Ohori Park and Maizuru Park Worth Visiting

👍️Recommended Reason: Ohori Park, which is a 15-minute walk from Fukuoka Tenjin, is a park built around the moat of Fukuoka Castle, with a total area of about 4.1 square kilometers. It is also known as 'Fukuoka's Little West Lake' because it was built to imitate Hangzhou's West Lake. Ohori Park is one of the few water parks in Japan and a beautiful leisure spot in Fukuoka City. Its wide lake, large green spaces, and small bridges over flowing water attract many visitors. Maizuru Park, next to Ohori Park, is built on the ruins of Fukuoka Castle. The park boasts beautiful natural scenery throughout the seasons and is especially famous for cherry blossom viewing. However, the red leaves and ginkgo trees in late autumn are also stunning. 📅Travel Tips: Both parks are open all year round and free of charge. Generally, it takes about 2 hours to visit. However, you can extend your time by having a coffee at the Starbucks in the park, sitting for a while, daydreaming, and relaxing; or treat yourself to a meal at a Michelin restaurant! If you have more time, you can also visit the Fukuoka Art Museum. 💗Other Tips: 1. The two parks often hold events on weekends, featuring local snacks and specialties, which are quite attractive; 2. During the cherry blossom season, there are many tourists, making it very lively but also quite crowded, so plan ahead; 3. There is a Japanese garden in Ohori Park that opens at 9 am and is closed on Mondays. It requires a 240 yen ticket.