The Enchanting Kawachi Fujien: A Floral Paradise

Getting There

• Car

  If you're driving to Kawachi Fujien, start by heading northeast on Route 3 from central Kawachi. Continue straight for about 15-20 minutes, following signs for Yahatahigashi Ward. Once you reach the intersection near Kawachi Station, turn right onto Route 201. Continue for another 5 minutes, and then turn left onto 2 Chome Kawachi where you will find Kawachi Fujien at the address 2 Chome-2-48 Kawachi, Yahatahigashi Ward, Kitakyushu, Fukuoka. Parking is available on-site, but be aware that there may be a small parking fee.

• Public Transportation - Train

  To reach Kawachi Fujien via public transportation, first, make your way to Kawachi Station on the JR Kagoshima Line. From there, take the train towards Kokura Station. After one stop, disembark at Yahata Station. The train ride takes approximately 10 minutes. From Yahata Station, take a taxi to Kawachi Fujien, which is about a 10-minute drive away, costing around 1,500 yen. Alternatively, if you prefer walking, it’s about a 30-minute walk from the station to the garden.

• Public Transportation - Bus

  You can also take a bus from Kawachi Station. Board the bus heading to Yahatahigashi Ward and get off at the Kawachi Fujien stop, which is the closest stop to the garden. The bus ride takes about 15 minutes and costs around 300 yen. From the bus stop, it’s a short 5-minute walk to the entry of Kawachi Fujien. Make sure to check the bus schedule ahead of time as the frequency may vary.