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Kurume Centennial Park

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Kurume Centennial Park

Perfect for a picnic! A nature-filled park bursting with azaleas and cherry blossoms.

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Kurume Centennial Park in Kurume City, Fukuoka Prefecture, is a nature-rich park that opened in 1989 to commemorate the city’s 100th anniversary.

In spring, azaleas bloom in profusion, and the park is wrapped in vivid color. While feeling Kurume’s azalea-growing tradition that has continued since the Edo period, you can admire a variety of colorful flowers.

It’s also popular as a cherry blossom viewing spot, and during sakura season, Approx. 200 cherry trees bloom in full. From late March to early April, it’s lively with people enjoying cherry blossom viewing, offering a distinctly Japanese sense of spring.

Around the park, there are also cultural facilities such as a youth science museum and a bird center, offering opportunities to learn as well. In addition, you can enjoy a picnic on the spacious lawn plaza or work up a sweat playing sports. It’s a spot that offers a variety of fun throughout the day.

Highlights

  • A park that opened in 1989.
  • Famous for its spring azaleas.
  • Also known as a cherry blossom spot.

Photos

  • In April, when the azaleas are at their best, the park is filled with red and pink

    In April, when the azaleas are at their best, the park is filled with red and pink

Official FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions have been vetted and answered directly by each listing.

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Is there free Wi-Fi available in the area?
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No

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Are there coin lockers?
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No

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Are there restrooms?
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Yes

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Are there smoking areas?
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No

Reviews

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  • 楊雅雯
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    If you're in Kurume, Fukuoka, and looking for a place to take a walk and enjoy the natural scenery, Kurume Centennial Park is also a good choice! It's a well-known cherry blossom viewing spot in Kurume and is beautiful when the cherry blossoms are in full bloom in spring. During azalea season, you can also enjoy the colorful flowers.

    There's also the large Yume Town Kurume shopping center (ゆめタウン久留米) nearby, so after visiting the park, you can stop by to shop and get something to eat. It's very convenient to plan them together.

Details

Name in Japanese
久留米百年公園
Postal Code
839-0864
Address
2432-1 Hyakunen Koen, Kurume, Fukuoka 839-0864
Phone
0942-22-6177
Closed on
None
Hours
7:00am-10:00pm
Admission
Free
Access
Approx. 5 min by car from Kushihara Station (Tenjin Omuta Line)
Official website
Official website (Japanese)
Hokkaido Tohoku Kanto Chubu Hokuriku Kansai Chugoku Shikoku Kyushu Okinawa