The 37th iteration of the Uminonakamichi Flower Picnic, 2024. 
Enjoy the precious blooms to your hearts content, with many special events planned for weekends!

This year marks the 37th iteration of the Uminonakamichi Flower Picnic, an event that is deeply associated with the arrival of spring in Fukuoka. 

While the 1,000,000 sea-blue nemophila flowers are a main attraction, the refreshingly bright color of Icelandic poppies and plethora of tulips are just a few of the many spring flowers you will find vibrantly blooming in the park. In early April, visitors can witness the magnificent interplay of blue and pink colors of the nemophila flowers and sakura trees.

During the period, many events (about 40 kinds (tentative)) will be held mainly on weekends for families, couples, and friends to enjoy.

We look forward to seeing you there!
 

≪Flower Information≫

Sakura

They combine to form a harmony of colors together with thenemophila on flower hill and the yellow of the canola flowers found around the cycling J-course. 
-    Peak season: end of March to beginning of April
-    Location: various locations in the park
-    Scale: 1,600 trees

Tulips

These colorful bulbs help to a splash of color to the pond’s banks.
-    Peak season: end of March to middle of April
-    Location: The Rainbow Flower Garden (Niji no Kadan)
-    Scale: roughly 60,000 flowers of 49 different species (1,300m2) 

Iceland Poppies

These bright orange, white, and yellow flowers are ever so slightly aromatic. 
-    Peak season: end of March to middle of April
-    Location: The Colorful Flower Garden (Irodori no Kadan)
-    Scale: roughly 16,000 flowers

Nemophila

An expansive field of blue flowers. From the start of April you can enjoy their coordinated blooming together with the sakura trees. 
-    Peak season: beginning of April to end of April
-    Location: Flower Hill
-    Scale: roughly 1,000,000 flowers (10,000m2)

Roses

Relax amidst the aroma of the blooming roses.
-    Peak season: beginning of May to end of May
-    Location: The Rose Garden
-    Scale: 1,800 flowers 

Allium・Gigantium 

Making their appearance for the first time this year! The purple color and pom-pom shape of these flowers gives them a cute appearance. 
-    Peak season: middle of May 
-    Location: The Colorful Flower Garden (Irodori no Kadan)
-    Scale: 1,000 flowers 

Delphinium, etc.

The resplendent bloom of these flowers takes place in The Flower Museum. Find a good place and take the perfect photo!
-    Peak season: middle of March until middle of May
-    Location: The Flower Museum

Flower Garden Convention

Four specially selected flower beds created by gardening and landscape architecture companies/organizations will also be on display for the duration of the event. 
-    Duration; from March 23rd (Saturday) ~ May 19th, (Sunday)
-    Location: Near the Children’s Square Administrative Building

The Flower Clock Flower Garden

A flower bed designed and created by students of the West Japan Junior College Gardening Course. 
-  Peak season: middle of March until middle of May
-  Location: The Flower Clock

Events

Animal Nakayoshi Square

Interact with rabbits and giant tortoises!
-    Dates and Times: From March 23rd (Saturday) ~ May 6th (Monday・Holiday) on Saturdays, Sundays, and Holidays. From 11:00 ~ 16:00. 
-    Location: The Animal Forest
-    Fee: None
*In the event of crowding, there may be limits on how many visitors can enter. 
*To be cancelled in the event of rain or inclement weather. 

Uminaka Easter Egg Hunt

Go on a hunt for easter eggs hidden around the park in an augmented reality assisted stamp rally. Those who find all of the eggs will receive a unique and original postcard! *Smartphone required.
-    Dates: April 6th (Saturday) ~ May 19th (Sunday)
-    Location: West Entrance・Flower Hill・The Flower Museum・Animal Forest・Rose Garden・Children’s Square・The Colorful Flower Garden
-    Fee: None
*Note: Flower Hill easter egg hunt is until the end of April. The Rose Garden begins from May.

The Uminaka Kite Flying Festival

Enormous whale-shaped balloon kites will be flying about the sky above the nemophila fields at the Lawn Square. There will also be kite-making activities (Sponsor: Sports Kite Club AiAi)
-    Date: April 6th (Saturday), April 7th (Sunday) 10:00~16:00 
-    Location: Lawn Square
-    Fees: Watching is free, the kite making activity is 300 yen. 
-    Number of Participants: The kite making activity is limited to 80 participants per day.
*To be cancelled in the event of rain or inclement weather.

Uminaka Fukuoka Coffee Festival ~A Spring Walk in the Park Where You Will Encounter an Unforgettable Cup~

Tour the springtime park while trying different cups of coffee! In five spots recommended by the park five popular coffee shops will be setting up stalls for visitors to try their coffee at. There is to be a concurrent event that will allow coffee drinkers to take in and enjoy the scenario with cup in hand. There will even be coffee roasting activities, Arabian and Turkish coffee making workshops, and a lottery wheel raffle! 
-    Date and Time: April 13th (Saturday), April 14th (Sunday) 10:00~16:00 
-    Location: West Exit Square (main venue)
-    Cost: 3 cups of coffee (with cup) ticket: 1,700 yen. 3 cups of coffee (without cup) ticket: 1,200 yen. 
-    Capacity: Cups are limited to 1,000 per day, and will be sold on a first come, first served basis. 
*To be cancelled in the event of rain or inclement weather. 

⇒For more event information please check the official website here 

Let’s Go Around by Open Top Bus! Uminaka and Shikanoshima Full Enjoyment Tour (Advance reservation and payment required)

Enjoy Uminonakamichi Seaside Park and Shikanoshima from atop an open-top bus. Enjoy the liberating feeling of openness as you take-in the scenery. 
-    Date: April 20th (Saturday), April 21st (Sunday)
-    Meeting place: Near the flower clock flower bed
*To be cancelled in the event of rain or inclement weather. 

≫For details and application, please click here (*Details will be announced later).

Seika Girls' High School Brass Band Concert

A parade and concert organized and performed by students of the Seika Girls High School is sure to bring merriment and delight to all.
-    Date: May 5th (Sunday, Holiday) 
-    Time: 13:00~ the parade starts from the West Entrance and goes towards the Children’s Square. From 13:30 the parade starts and they begin to play the music. 
-    Location: West Entrance and Children’s Square
-    Fee: Free to view
*To be cancelled in the event of rain or inclement weather.

Uminaka Cycle Festa ~Let's enjoy cycling~

With the theme of "Rediscovering the charm of bicycles," we will be holding test rides such as e-bikes, bicycle classes, cycle quiz rallies, and more.
*For the cycle quiz rally, forms will be distributed at the cycling center.
- Date: May 11th (Saturday), May 12th (Sunday) 10:00~16:30 
- Location: The Open-Air Theater 
- Fee: Free of charge
*To be cancelled in the event of rain or inclement weather.

*These are only some of the events that are planned. There are going to be plenty of other things to do as well so please come on by! 
For more detailed information, please consult the official website for the Uminonakamichi Flower Picnic Event 2024. 
 

Admission Fees

-  Adults (over 15 years) 450 yen
-  Silver (over 65 years old): 210 yen 
-  Junior high school students and younger: Free
-  Group admission (20 or more persons over elementary school age): 290 yen