Introducing New Sustainable Travel Options in Fukuoka!

Fukuoka City prides itself on its proximity to nature. Whether you’re heading towards the sea or mountainside, you can expect to arrive at your destination within 30 minutes by car. Even for Japanese standards, Fukuoka is seen as a model for the coexistence of urban and natural living. 

One of the guiding principles of sustainable tourism is “providing new services while preserving the natural beauty of tourism destinations”, and the following facilities were built with this in mind,

Fukuoka’s Exciting New Sustainable Facilities!

We will now introduce a new facility that opened in Fukuoka in 2023. Visitors and locals take note!
 

A Vast Complex of Hands-On Outdoor Facilities, Surrounded by Nature
ABURAYAMA FUKUOKA/Fukuoka City Minami Ward

This newly built facility is located 30 minutes away from Fukuoka’s downtown by car. In April of 2023 the Aburayama Citizen’s Forest and Aburayama Farm were combined to form a single newly developed tourist destination. This spot is called ABURAYAMA FUKUOKA.

Surrounded by lush nature and featuring commanding views of the Fukuoka cityscape, this is a vast facility with plenty to do and see! To give you a rough idea, the site’s area is said to be 20 times the size of the Fukuoka PayPay Dome (about 140 hectares). 

With a theme of [Live, Play, Work, Learn, and Refresh], there are many activities on offer that will provide you ample opportunity to do all of these things. Let’s take a look at a few of them.

At the [Forest Kiosk] one can purchase soft drinks, alcohol, light refreshments, sweets, and other assorted goods. Next to the Kiosk one can additionally find a soft serve ice cream stand. The soft serve is made with fresh milk, and with its rich mouthfeel and smooth texture it is one of the treats that Aburayama is known for. There are also restaurants and cafés in the nearby vicinity.

On Aburayama you can find "Empty-Handed CAMP" for beginners as well "free sites" and "solo sites," and you can stay and enjoy camping alone or with the whole family. The nighttime view of Fukuoka City from here is unforgettable too. There are also various rental services available to campers.

Come and learn how to milk cows! Children from 4 years and older can participate, making it family fun for everyone. Apart from this there are barbecuing, horse riding, and harvesting activities. There are additional activities planned for the future as well, so please keep an eye out for them.

At Snow Peak ABURAYAMA FUKUOKA, you can find high quality and functional camp equipment as well as apparel and other products limited to this store curated with the concept of [A Nature Oriented Life]. In addition to various events, they also run courses on tent set-up, provide repair services, and even rent out camp equipment. 

At the new ABURAYAMA FUKUOKA facilities you can enjoy living in close proximity to nature. If you have a spare moment please come on by!

[ABURAYAMA FUKUOKA]
Address: Fukuoka City, Minami Ward, Kashihara 710-2
*For directions please consult their homepage. 
Hours: 9:00~18:00
Closures: the park is closed on the first and third Wednesday of the month. (In the event that Wednesday coincides with a holiday, then the following Wednesday the park will be closed).
Information: Please consult the homepage. 
 

Enjoy a Spot of Relaxation While Surrounded by Vibrant Plantlife!
The Botanical Life Square

In March 2023 the Botanical Life Square was opened in Fukuoka City’s Botanical Garden. From downtown, it takes roughly 15 minutes to get here by bus. 

The center of Fukuoka’s “One Person One Flower” initiative, this facility makes use of its location to help visitors feel a deeper sense of unity with the surrounding nature. The Botanical Life Square in specific was designed to help visitors see, understand, and to eventually communicate the value of a lifestyle filled with flowers and plants.

In this facility there is the [Hall] which is entirely covered in glass, the flower and plant filled [Salon], and the outdoor [Terrace Foyer]. At each of these there are various workshops and experiences you can participate in, and they often hold exhibits as well. 

For those looking for new lifestyle ideas, we highly recommend making the time to visit the Botanical Life Square.

[Botanical Life Square]
Address: Fukuoka City, Chuo Ward, Ozasa 5-1-1 (Fukuoka City Botanical Garden)
*For directions please consult their homepage. 
Hours: 9:00~17:00
Closures: Monday and New Year’s period
Information: Please consult the homepage.