If you are visiting Fukuoka with your family, you can’t miss out on places where you and your children can have fun together! Fukuoka is filled with park facilities and amusement parks that are perfect for family vacations. In this article, we will introduce some family-friendly facilities and spots that children can also enjoy, and we hope you will find them useful for your trip.
Uminonakamichi Seaside Park（海の中道海浜公園）
This is a national park with a vast area. It is a great spot for families to enjoy seasonal flowers throughout the year, an area where you can interact with animals, an outdoor swimming pool, and a variety of other experiences. It takes only 30 minutes from Hakata Station.
There are various types of playground equipment such as trampolines and slides for children to play to their heart’s content, as well as a mini amusement park for a fee. There is also a large lawn area, so relaxing outside and eating a bakery lunch is also recommended.
Forest Adventure ITOSHIMA（フォレストアドベンチャー・糸島）
Forest Adventure ITOSHIMA is located in Itoshima City. In the forest, visitors can experience the thrill of walking through the trees as if they were walking through the air. There are courses for younger children, including a kids’ course with safety harnesses and a net course that can be enjoyed like a trampoline, so they can enjoy the experience with peace of mind.
Marine World Uminonakamichi（マリンワールド海の中道）
This is a large aquarium located in Uminonakamichi Seaside Park. The highlight of this aquarium is the dolphin and sea lion shows, which are very popular among children. With Hakata Bay as the backdrop, visitors can enjoy a sense of freedom as if the pool and the sea are connected. A sea lion stage is set up right in front of the bleachers, so you can enjoy the performances right in front of you.
The large aquarium that runs through the first and second floors of the museum is also famous, and is quite impressive even for adults. The cute sea otters moving around freely are also a must-see. There are also stores and restaurants inside the museum, so we recommend that you plan a full day of fun together with Uminonakamichi Seaside Park.
Nonokonoshima Island Park （のこのしまアイランドパーク）
Nokonoshima is a park located on a small, peaceful, remote island, easily accessible from Fukuoka City. The park has a mini zoo where visitors can interact with rabbits and goats. There is also a flower garden with colorful flowers, as well as athletic and playground equipment, making it a convenient facility for children. Adults can also enjoy the park with their children, as the ocean spreads out right in front of the park, providing a spectacular view of the ocean and the flower garden at the same time.
ABURAYAMA FUKUOKA
“ABURAYAMA FUKUOKA” opened in 2023 and is an outdoor facility with a campground and farm. The grounds include accommodations, a café, and activity areas, and can be enjoyed for a full day. We especially recommend the experience of interacting with the animals! You can enjoy milking cows, feeding sheep, horseback riding, and other valuable up-close experiences with the animals.
Fukuoka Anpanman Children’s Museum in Mall（福岡アンパンマンこどもミュージアムinモール）
The Fukuoka Anpanman Children’s Museum in Mall, located in the Hakata Riverain Mall, can be reached in 5 minutes by train from Hakata Station, making access very convenient. The facility is directly connected to Nakasu Kawabata Station, so it is safe even on rainy days. Inside the facility, where the world of Anpanman has been completely recreated, visitors can meet Anpanman characters, play games, and play on the playground equipment.
Children who are fans of Anpanman will definitely be very satisfied with this space, as they can also enjoy meals named after Anpanman characters.
