Maiduru Park (Fukuoka Castle Ruins) Cherry Blossoms 2027 Dates TBA
舞鶴公園(福岡城跡)の桜 — Fukuoka (Kyushu)
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- Typical bloom
- Dates TBA (usually: late March to early April)
- Venue
- Maiduru Park (舞鶴公園)
- Scale
- ~1,000 cherry trees
- Official site
- saku-hana.jp
Maiduru Park, built on the ruins of Fukuoka Castle, holds around 1,000 cherry trees across its stone-walled terraces, with the Fukuoka Castle Sakura Matsuri lighting the ruins after dark during peak bloom.
Background
Fukuoka Castle was completed in 1607 for the Kuroda clan; though the keep no longer stands, several turrets and gates survive among the extensive stone ramparts, giving the cherry blossoms a hilltop-ruins backdrop distinct from the reconstructed keeps at castles elsewhere in Japan.
Getting there
About a 5-minute walk from Akasaka Station or Ohori-koen Station (Fukuoka City Subway).
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Tips
- The park adjoins Ohori Park and its large pond, making it easy to combine a castle-ruins hanami walk with a lakeside stroll in the same visit.
- Climbing to the highest surviving turret platforms gives an elevated view over the blossoms and central Fukuoka beyond.
Frequently asked questions
- When is the best time to see Maiduru Park (Fukuoka Castle Ruins) Cherry Blossoms?
- Cherry blossoms at Maiduru Park (Fukuoka Castle Ruins) Cherry Blossoms typically peak from Mar 25 – Apr 5. Exact timing shifts year to year with the weather (often by a week or more), so check a real-time bloom forecast close to your trip.
- Where is Maiduru Park (Fukuoka Castle Ruins) Cherry Blossoms, and how do you get there?
- Maiduru Park (Fukuoka Castle Ruins) Cherry Blossoms is located at Maiduru Park in Fukuoka. About a 5-minute walk from Akasaka Station or Ohori-koen Station (Fukuoka City Subway).
- Is there a named festival or matsuri at Maiduru Park (Fukuoka Castle Ruins) Cherry Blossoms?
- Maiduru Park, built on the ruins of Fukuoka Castle, holds around 1,000 cherry trees across its stone-walled terraces, with the Fukuoka Castle Sakura Matsuri lighting the ruins after dark during peak bloom.
- How many cherry trees are at Maiduru Park (Fukuoka Castle Ruins) Cherry Blossoms?
- Maiduru Park (Fukuoka Castle Ruins) Cherry Blossoms has roughly 1,000 cherry trees.
- Is Maiduru Park (Fukuoka Castle Ruins) Cherry Blossoms free to enter, or do I need tickets?
- Most cherry blossom spots in Japan are free to enter, though some gardens and castle parks charge a small admission fee — especially during peak-season night illuminations. Check the official site for this location's exact pricing.
Last verified against the official source: Sun, August 2, 2026
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