Uminonakamichi Seaside Park
Uminonakamichi Seaside Park
4.5
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Monday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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Uminonakamichi Seaside Park is an extensive leisure park where you can enjoy seasonal flowers. Many events are held here in each season; Flower Picnic (spring), Rose Festival (early summer and autumn) and Cosmos Festival (autumn). Come to the Sunshine Pool in summer, the largest resort pool complex in the western Japan. You can also visit this urban resort park empty-handed and enjoy day camping with a rental barbecue outfits. Other features here at this large urban resort facility include Marine World, the aquarium with 350 kinds of fishes and The Luiganz, ocean view resort hotel. Inside the site, there is also an amusement park Wonder World, which has 23 kinds of attractions including a large Ferris wheel and a large trampoline, Kujiragumo Fuwanpoline.
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Tomahawk Professor
36 contributions
Oct 2020
this place staff be so spoiled from all vistor before covid crisis then even now is on same altitude... didt know nothing about service industry just very lucky to be on this island. Refuse to accept people from far entrance even if have handicap becouse want you rent a wilchair in entrance never be here anymore one of wast place in Japan!
Written 4 October 2020
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carrotnose_snowman
Singapore, Singapore137 contributions
June 2018 • Family
If you are in Fukuoka with young children and its a beautiful sunny day - head here. If you have seen the other reviews, you will no doubt already know that this is a large park. But large is an understatement - it is absolutely sprawling.
First - the logistics. You can get here by stopping at either Uminonakamichi Station, or Saitozaki Station, which is approximately 45 - 50 minutes from Hakata Station.. Stop at Uminonakamichi if you want to hit the Whale Cloud / Go Karting / Slides area first. If you prefer to get closer to the Dolphin Playground and Animal area, stop at Saitozaki instead.
It is possible to rent bicycles or walk the park. We chose to walk as we had a pleasant summer day. While there is an internal shuttle bus, its not very frequent (we were there on a weekday and it was on an hourly basis).
You can check the website to see a picture of the map and you should do so if you have young kids in tow as this place is so large, that you cannot actually get from one attraction to another without quite a bit of walking / cycling. You will be able to see the list of attractions from the website but what is not obvious from the website is the incredible quality and high standards of maintenance this park has at every attraction. The Whale Cloud which is like a huge bouncy was an incredible amount of fun, the Go Kart (which is payable) is well worth the money and you can choose between a Bumpy Route and a Smooth Route - and you get on these motorised cars and drive them on a short, but fun route. The playground with long, fun slides were fantastic. The Waterside Playpark offers a more challenging play area for slightly older children with rope like challenges, the Sky Dolphin play area had more slides and rope play areas.
While the animal area is not large, it was very well maintained, and the animals well looked after. You get to feed the goats , sheep, ducks and swans (food can be purchased at 100 yen) and pet the Guinea Pigs. You can touch the rabbits and turtles as well. There were beautiful flamingoes, monkeys, capybara, peacocks, kangaroos, turtles, cranes, rabbits and many more animals.
On top of all the kid friendly exhibits and play areas, the grounds are expansive, beautiful, and even though we spent 5 hours in the park, we barely managed to cover a quarter of the park.
The one thing that you need to note when coming here, is that there is a lack of food. I am not sure if this is the case on weekends as there certainly were some food areas designated and there were food pictures on the website but they were not open while we were there. Drinks are available in the form of vending machines all over the park but food was not. There was a snack store at the animal area but only selling donuts and ice cream.
This was the kids best day in Fukuoka and their most memorable. It was an awesome day for the adults too. One of the best playground and park we have ever seen.
First - the logistics. You can get here by stopping at either Uminonakamichi Station, or Saitozaki Station, which is approximately 45 - 50 minutes from Hakata Station.. Stop at Uminonakamichi if you want to hit the Whale Cloud / Go Karting / Slides area first. If you prefer to get closer to the Dolphin Playground and Animal area, stop at Saitozaki instead.
It is possible to rent bicycles or walk the park. We chose to walk as we had a pleasant summer day. While there is an internal shuttle bus, its not very frequent (we were there on a weekday and it was on an hourly basis).
You can check the website to see a picture of the map and you should do so if you have young kids in tow as this place is so large, that you cannot actually get from one attraction to another without quite a bit of walking / cycling. You will be able to see the list of attractions from the website but what is not obvious from the website is the incredible quality and high standards of maintenance this park has at every attraction. The Whale Cloud which is like a huge bouncy was an incredible amount of fun, the Go Kart (which is payable) is well worth the money and you can choose between a Bumpy Route and a Smooth Route - and you get on these motorised cars and drive them on a short, but fun route. The playground with long, fun slides were fantastic. The Waterside Playpark offers a more challenging play area for slightly older children with rope like challenges, the Sky Dolphin play area had more slides and rope play areas.
While the animal area is not large, it was very well maintained, and the animals well looked after. You get to feed the goats , sheep, ducks and swans (food can be purchased at 100 yen) and pet the Guinea Pigs. You can touch the rabbits and turtles as well. There were beautiful flamingoes, monkeys, capybara, peacocks, kangaroos, turtles, cranes, rabbits and many more animals.
On top of all the kid friendly exhibits and play areas, the grounds are expansive, beautiful, and even though we spent 5 hours in the park, we barely managed to cover a quarter of the park.
The one thing that you need to note when coming here, is that there is a lack of food. I am not sure if this is the case on weekends as there certainly were some food areas designated and there were food pictures on the website but they were not open while we were there. Drinks are available in the form of vending machines all over the park but food was not. There was a snack store at the animal area but only selling donuts and ice cream.
This was the kids best day in Fukuoka and their most memorable. It was an awesome day for the adults too. One of the best playground and park we have ever seen.
Written 17 June 2018
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Turk_cmr
Seoul, Korea73 contributions
Aug 2017 • Family
I would have given it "Good", but TripAdvisor goes from "Average" straight to "Very Good".
We took the ferry to come here. When you arrive, you can rent bicycles in the same building where you can buy your return ticket for the ferry but here you can rent only until 3 pm. Wait until you reach the park (if you were going there) and you can rent bikes until 6 pm.
The park is quite big, so bicycles are quite useful to move around.
In the park, you can find a kind of mini-zoo with different species of monkeys, some kangaroos, some wallabies, and many other kinds of anymals.
There is a playground for kids. There is a kind of small amusemment park, or it may be more accurate to say that there are a few rides.
You can buy food and drinks at a few places; they have vending machines for drinks and there are toilets, which are free. Food and drinks are a bit expensive, so you might want to bring something to drink before leaving town.
Initially, we wanted to visit around the park after visiting there, but we got surprised by the rain, so we took a ferry back earlier than intended.
We took the ferry to come here. When you arrive, you can rent bicycles in the same building where you can buy your return ticket for the ferry but here you can rent only until 3 pm. Wait until you reach the park (if you were going there) and you can rent bikes until 6 pm.
The park is quite big, so bicycles are quite useful to move around.
In the park, you can find a kind of mini-zoo with different species of monkeys, some kangaroos, some wallabies, and many other kinds of anymals.
There is a playground for kids. There is a kind of small amusemment park, or it may be more accurate to say that there are a few rides.
You can buy food and drinks at a few places; they have vending machines for drinks and there are toilets, which are free. Food and drinks are a bit expensive, so you might want to bring something to drink before leaving town.
Initially, we wanted to visit around the park after visiting there, but we got surprised by the rain, so we took a ferry back earlier than intended.
Written 15 August 2017
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finendandy21
Bangkok, Thailand224 contributions
Apr 2012 • Family
Uminonakamichi Seaside Park is a journey out of Fukuoka City proper so it's best done in a day. It's mainly for families with young kids - I can imagine teenagers and adults getting fairly bored at the offerings there.
Located within the park is The Marine World Aquarium (with dolphin show), Wonder World Amusement Park and the Luigans Resort Hotel (all separately priced). I thought the aquarium was overpriced while Wonder World offered a lot more for active kids (playgrounds, bouncy mountain, obstacle course over a stream, a zoo, lots of space to run and play). As it is a large area, it's a good idea to rent bicycles to ride both within Wonder World as well as around Uminomakamichi Park itself.
Uminonakamichi is accessible either by train or ferry but for those on a budget, the private ferry service (not the municipal ferry) is more than twice the cost of the train ride so it's something to consider.
Located within the park is The Marine World Aquarium (with dolphin show), Wonder World Amusement Park and the Luigans Resort Hotel (all separately priced). I thought the aquarium was overpriced while Wonder World offered a lot more for active kids (playgrounds, bouncy mountain, obstacle course over a stream, a zoo, lots of space to run and play). As it is a large area, it's a good idea to rent bicycles to ride both within Wonder World as well as around Uminomakamichi Park itself.
Uminonakamichi is accessible either by train or ferry but for those on a budget, the private ferry service (not the municipal ferry) is more than twice the cost of the train ride so it's something to consider.
Written 10 April 2012
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Piggy M
91 contributions
June 2019 • Solo
This is a very huge park with all kinds of activities. If you are interesting in flowers, don't get off at the park JR station, get off at the last station of the line.
Flowers are beautiful. Gardeners upkeeping the park very well.
Another thumbs up of this park is: it provides camera/phone stand at every scenery point. So its easy to take solo/group pics without asking for help
Flowers are beautiful. Gardeners upkeeping the park very well.
Another thumbs up of this park is: it provides camera/phone stand at every scenery point. So its easy to take solo/group pics without asking for help
Written 6 July 2019
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FamilyTravelers636
Okinawa Prefecture, Japan77 contributions
June 2019 • Family
My son and I spent a full day here last week, and it was the highlight of our trip to Fukuoka. We rented bikes for the day, and had a fantastic time riding through the park. The zoo area was well kept, and much nicer than many zoos we have visited throughout Asia.
Wonder World could use a bit of an update, but we thoroughly enjoyed the go carts.
You may want to bring a lunch, as there aren’t many locations to get food within the park.
The obstacles over the small ponds were awesome!
Overall, it was a fun day spent in nature, rather than in the midst of the city. We loved it, and my son is still talking about our day there.
Wonder World could use a bit of an update, but we thoroughly enjoyed the go carts.
You may want to bring a lunch, as there aren’t many locations to get food within the park.
The obstacles over the small ponds were awesome!
Overall, it was a fun day spent in nature, rather than in the midst of the city. We loved it, and my son is still talking about our day there.
Written 23 June 2019
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M4152BHcaroll
Hong Kong, China217 contributions
Apr 2017 • Family
We came with family of 2 young children, we rented 2 bicycles which can carry one kid each. The park is so big. You must rent a bike. The staff at the bike shop near the train station entrance was so helpful and nice.
We arrived around 2pm and the park closed at 5pm. So it was a bit short of time. We rented the bike for 3 hours at 400 yen. Our kid can sit in the front. It was really nice weather. Sunny with breeze.
The kids got to play at the playground and slides. And they just didn't want to leave. As the park was so big. We didn't even get to visit other part of the park.
Eventually we decided to come again the next day. And this time we also rented the bike at went to the mini zoo first, than had our mini picnic lunch at a massive field than went to the blue flower bed. It was truly beautiful. And besides that, there was another children's playground. Our kids get to play their for a while.
If u go. I suggest to to early. As their is so much to do there. And such a relaxing family days. At low low price. Highly recommended family with kids.
We arrived around 2pm and the park closed at 5pm. So it was a bit short of time. We rented the bike for 3 hours at 400 yen. Our kid can sit in the front. It was really nice weather. Sunny with breeze.
The kids got to play at the playground and slides. And they just didn't want to leave. As the park was so big. We didn't even get to visit other part of the park.
Eventually we decided to come again the next day. And this time we also rented the bike at went to the mini zoo first, than had our mini picnic lunch at a massive field than went to the blue flower bed. It was truly beautiful. And besides that, there was another children's playground. Our kids get to play their for a while.
If u go. I suggest to to early. As their is so much to do there. And such a relaxing family days. At low low price. Highly recommended family with kids.
Written 26 May 2017
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Energra
6 contributions
Nov 2016 • Couples
This park is suitable for all ages and adds another dimension to your Japan holiday. You can hire bikes very cheaply and cycle many kilometres on flat well made paths. During your journey you pass a zoo, amusement park, several kids playgrounds and many wonderful gardens which are included in the entry price and you explore as you go. Bikes are quite separate from cars so it is also very safe .
Written 10 November 2016
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Manolito M
423 contributions
Nov 2019 • Family
Uminonakamichi Seaside Park is a Nice and huge park. You can go there by land or by ferry. I suggest you rent a bike to go around the park so you will be able to see the most of it. Also bring food to eat in case you get hungry and away from restaurant. With more than 16,000 steps on my “Fit band”, we still did not see the big part of it and we were tired already. It’s a beautiful place, lots of flowers too. A must to see this park.
Written 22 November 2019
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Frias
Manila, Philippines20 contributions
Mar 2019
Nice place! Sakura wasnt in full bloom yet but the flowers are just picture perfect. Huge park to walk around, you can pay ¥500 for an all day pass for the bus, or opt for the ¥200 if you know the exact place you want to go.
Written 31 March 2019
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Best way to go there from Gion station?
Written 20 February 2023
Can we rent bicycle with two seats there? My wife can't really cycle. Thanks.
Written 22 September 2019
I believe you can, however, you MUST book in advance. Bikes are very popular and will be booked out if you don't pre-book.
Written 21 October 2019
When is the season of baby blue eyes (Nemophila)?
Written 27 August 2019
Is it worth going here if all we want is to see the Flower Garden? We plan to be here August 26.
I am with a 90 year old. Will it be easy to use a stroller or is the pathway not stroller friendly?
Thank you.
Written 16 August 2019
You can check their website to see which flowers are in bloom in August. Yes you can get around with a stroller.
Written 16 August 2019
Is it good to visit during mid March?
Written 22 December 2018
It’s correct, few sakuras, not so much people. You can have a sunny day with 20c like today.
Don’t eat in the parc, it’s quite expensive and not that tasty/good.
Written 27 March 2019
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