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Shiranoe Botanical Garden

A historic botanical garden all abloom with native plants and picture-perfect Japanese flora.

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Open for nearly 80 years as a botanical park, this spot on a gentle hill offers natural landscapes woven by plants throughout the year. Visitors can enjoy seasonal views including spring cherry blossoms, peonies, hydrangeas, lotuses, autumn wildflowers, and foliage. The park exudes an authentic Japanese ambiance throughout, with over 700 cherry trees of 60 varieties from Kyushu, making it one of the most significant collections in the region.

From the summit plaza at an elevation of about 111 meters, you’ll find a view overlooking the Suo Sea. On clear days, you can see as far out as the Kunisaki Peninsula, the Ube area of Yamaguchi Prefecture, and even Kitakyushu Airport.

The Japanese-style building at the entrance plaza was constructed in the 1930s as a residence for a lumber merchant. It features the then-popular "Japanese-Western eclectic" style, showcasing beautiful designs throughout. It's now used as a free rest area, event and lecture venue, and gallery space, also worth visiting.

Highlights

  • Draw in to the authentic beauty of Japanese plants like cherry blossoms, plums, peonies and maples that have been cherished in Japan for centuries.
  • Picture-perfect plants and natural landscapes native to Japan and Kyushu.
  • A park landmark and marvel of architecture at the Japanese house, made in Japanese-Western eclectic style.
  • Overlook the Suo Sea from the park spread on a gentle hill.

Photos

  • The park is located in a hilly area facing the Suo Sea.

    The park is located in a hilly area facing the Suo Sea.

  • An 80-year-old Japanese house that can also be used as a free rest area.

    An 80-year-old Japanese house that can also be used as a free rest area.

  • Shiranoe's Satozakura cherry trees at the entrance plaza are designated as natural monuments by Fukuoka Prefecture.

    Shiranoe's Satozakura cherry trees at the entrance plaza are designated as natural monuments by Fukuoka Prefecture.

  • Overlook the Suo Sea from the summit plaza.

    Overlook the Suo Sea from the summit plaza.

  • Seasonal flowers like spring azaleas bloom throughout the garden.

    Seasonal flowers like spring azaleas bloom throughout the garden.

  • Observe traditional plants cherished in Japan for centuries, like peonies blooming in winter.

    Observe traditional plants cherished in Japan for centuries, like peonies blooming in winter.

Official FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions have been vetted and answered directly by each listing.

Q

Are there foreign language pamphlets or guide signs available? (Please specify the available languages if possible.)
A

There are guide maps (Korean) and simple maps (English, Korean, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese).

Q

Is free Wi-Fi available in the area?
A

Yes, it is.

Q

Are coin lockers available?
A

Available.

Q

Is it possible to re-enter the premises?
A

Yes, it's possible on the same day. Please get a re-entry stamp at the reception.

Q

Is there a smoking area?
A

Yes, next to the reception.

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Details

Name in Japanese
北九州市立白野江植物公園
Postal Code
801-0802
Address
2 Shiranoe, Moji-ku, Kitakyushu City, Fukuoka
Telephone
093-341-8111
Closed
Tuesdays in January, July, August, December, and 12/29-1/3
Business Hours
9:00am - 5:00pm (Admission allowed until 4:30pm)
Admission
Adults 300 yen, elementary and junior high school students 150 yen
Access
About 20 minutes by Nishitetsu Bus from JR Mojiko Station, get off at "Shiranoe Nichome," then about a 2-minute walk
Credit Cards
Not accepted
Official Website
Official Website (Japanese)

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