Yusentei Park: Fukuoka City

Yusentei Park located in the middle of Fukuoka City is in a nutshell a rare find of a location that will tick all your Japanese Cultural boxes.  So many things, quintessentially Japanese that you will be constantly held in amazement and culturally in a head spin.  I have lived in Japan for nearly 15 years now and I am still bewildered that it took me this long to find a place like this!

Yusentei Park was first built in 1754 as a place of relaxation for a local Lord.  After many years and a complete restoration it was opened to the public as the first Japanese Gardens within the Fukuoka City area.  In modern times it has become a designated tourist spot with thousands of Japanese and international visitors alike, receiving calmness and peacefulness within its various activities and views to be enjoyed. by all.

The gardens are a joy to behold.  A nice leisurely walk was had with many amazing photos taken in the process.  The koi (carp) were extremely hungry on the day (probably hungry all day everyday) and I got some great photos and videos of them in their natural habitat.  I was flying solo on this day so I didn`t partake in the iced coffee and or cold and hot green tea with Japanese traditional sweets but the next time I visit with family and or friends I will definitely do so.  The lookout from this vantage point is truly spectacular!

The location is so central that I use the Yusentei Garden attraction in nearly all my private tours.  A quick 5 minute drive from other centrally located places and only a short 15 minute walk from the closest subway station makes it a very doable visit.

Highly recommended by me and hundreds of others.

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Drink and food options

Full of carp

Japanese Gardens

Great place to get in the peaceful zone.

Traditional Japanese Architecture

You might see a recent married couple?

Nature personified

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The Yusentei Park has been extremely popular over the last few years.  Not only does the spectacular seasonal trees and flowers provide an amazing nature experience as well as the carp feeding experience, but the green tea and coffee break adds another element of surprise.  There is something remarkable about sitting either on small chairs and or Japanese style on the tatami floors on red VIP style carpet that you don't get a see everyday.

It is the cherry on top of the cake experience that makes this location an amazing last attraction of the day.

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