It feels like a very local, everyday kind of small park. It’s not really the kind of place you’d go out of your way to visit just to check in, but if you happen to be passing by, it’s actually pretty nice to stroll in and look around for a bit.
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Cherry Blossoms at Soeda Park
One of the prefecture’s leading cherry blossom spots, with Approx. 1,500 cherry trees in bloom.
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At Soeda Park, at the foot of Mt. Ganseki, Approx. 1,500 Somei Yoshino cherry trees, weeping cherry trees, and double-flowered cherry trees have been planted, creating a breathtaking scene as the entire park turns pink. At night, the park is illuminated with bamboo lanterns, so you can enjoy the cherry blossoms after dark as well. The best time to visit is usually from late March to early April. As one of the prefecture’s leading cherry blossom spots, it attracts many hanami visitors during the blooming season.
The park features a rich natural setting centered around Fudo Pond, making it a pleasant place for a leisurely stroll. There is also the art museum “Ganseki Castle,” modeled after a mountain castle on Mt. Ganseki, an observation bath where you can soak while looking out over the townscape, and “Soeda Joy,” which has a children’s room.
The park is Approx. a 15-minute walk from JR Soeda Station, and free parking is also available. It can get crowded during the cherry blossom festival period, so it’s best to visit with extra time to spare.
Highlights
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Approx. 1,500 cherry trees can be seen, including Somei Yoshino, weeping cherry, and double-flowered cherry trees.
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The best time to visit is usually from late March to early April.
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The park also has an art museum and play equipment for children.
Photos
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Approx. 1,500 Somei Yoshino, weeping cherry, and double-flowered cherry trees in full bloom
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Many visitors spread out picnic sheets and enjoy hanami here
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A natural park centered around Fudo Pond
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Details
- Name in Japanese
- 添田公園の桜
- Postal Code
- 824-0602
- Venue
- Soeda Town, Tagawa District, Fukuoka
- Phone
- 0947-82-1236 (Soeda Town Commerce, Tourism and Promotion Division, Commerce and Tourism Promotion Section)
- Dates
- late March–early April
- Access
- Approx. 15-minute walk from JR Soeda Station
- Official website
- Official website (Japanese)
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