***correction: 01:19 Its not Kouun shrine – it’s Terumo shrine***
Something a little different – Urban hike!
I took a walk in Fukuoka city around Nishi park to find Mt. Aratsu. Nishi park is adjacent the popular Ohori park. It’s a great cherry blossom viewing spot. If you’re in the city, why not check it out?
ACCESS
I started my walk at Akasaka subway station (Akasaka Station (Google maps: but the nearest to the park is Ohorikoen subway station ( There is plenty of car parking in and around the park, although you might have to get there early during cherry blossom season.
MY ACTIVITY DATA
Check this link for my GPS track, distance, time, elevation etc.
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