For a limited time, the Fukuoka Castle keep will be illuminated in the colors of spring! 

A nationally designated cultural landmark, evidence of the glorious Fukuoka Castle exists in the form of the glorious turrets and gates that dot Maizuru Park, but the main castle keep was destroyed, long ago, with only the base remaining.

Fukuoka Sakura Festival to coincide

By holding the castle keep illumination in tandem with the yearly sakura festival, this year’s cherry blossom season promises to be a special one! We hope that you will visit the park and enjoy the magnificent scenery of the illuminated castle.

Restrictions on Entry to the Keep during the “Haru no Tenshukaku: Springtime Castle Keep Illumination Event”

For the safety of visitors, access to the keep will be restricted during the following periods.

Installation work
February 3, 2025 - March 7, 2025 until 18:00. (Restricted access to the keep)

Light-up period
From March 7, 2025 18:00 until the end of the Cherry Blossom Festival (access to the keep will be partially restricted)

Removal work
From the end of the Cherry Blossom Festival to the end of April (access to the keep will be restricted).

Duration

From March 7th, 2025 (Friday) until the end of the Sakura Festival
>>Please see the official site for more information

*Restricted entry to the castle keep base
From March 7th, 2025 (Friday) until the end of the Sakura Festival. (There will be accessible parts of the castle keep however)

*The “Haru no Tenshukaku: Springtime Castle Keep Illumination” will involve the construction and illumination of a temporary scaffold meant to resemble the original keep. 

Queries
Fukuoka City Economy, Tourism, and Culture Bureau, Local Tourism Promotion Section 
TEL: 092-711-4984
email: chiikikanko.EPB@city.fukuoka.lg.jp