One of the things many locals of Fukuoka like about their city is that it has all of the city conveniences but also, not too far away, it has lots of nature and scenery. I haven’t had an opportunity yet to venture outside of the city properly (something I intend to remedy shortly) but I have found many lovely places while out running.
My favourite so far has to be Heiwaminami Ryokuchi Park (say that 3 times quickly) which is only a few kilometre jog from my apartment. Not only is it 100% trails with wonderful green foliage, but it is super-duper undulating. This means I can get all the hill training I could possibly want, all in one handy-dandy park!
Let’s take a quick photo tour…
Heiwaminami Ryokuchi Park
Photos never do justice to how steep a trail really is. But this was super steep, honest! That aside, I love how green and verdant everything looks. Cannot get enough of this sort of trail.
Peeking out through the trees
Most of the views are obstructed by all the beautiful green foliage I was just mentioning, but occasionally you can peek out and see the city below.
View from the observation tower
One unique aspect of the park is the tower you can walk up to get 360 degree views of Fukuoka.
Cemeteries get all the best views
Right next to the park is a large cemetery. Japanese culture includes a lot of respect for the dead, so you can just imagine how this is both immaculately maintained and presented.
I’m a sucker for attractive looking clouds…
On the way back from the park now, waiting at an intersection. Not too much exciting happening, but I do like how the building in front is telling me something is “Good” with a solid thumbs up included. Thank you random building, things are indeed “Good”.
Filled with fishies!
What you can’t see very well in this final photo is all the fishies in the canal. The water is very clear, so you can see all the big buggers and little guys all swimming around.
