The Exciting Beauty of Ohori Koen (Park), Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan

 Ohori (Koen) Park is one of the tourist destinations in Fukuoka Prefecture of Kyushu Island, Japan. The landscaping and the deigns of the park is so amazing and you will never forget this place. If you ever visited this place then you would agree in this regard but if you have never been there then please jot this place in your to go list.

When you get off at the train station at Ohori Koen, you will not miss the Park which is located just right beside the exit gates from the train station. The park is more a rounded like shaped in terms of landscaping where the foot path is  guided by a stream of flowing water artificially pumped right around the park. The surrounding areas is so wonderful with its landscape

Most Japanese people  as well as International people of all ages, inclusive of young and old, couples and singles, able and disable  really love to visit this place. You would hardly see this place empty at one time. The Visitors to that place really love to spend some good time there  wanting to do some form of activities for pleasure and have more fun there. 

There are many activities you can chose to do while at the park. You can walk across the bridge to the island and enjoy the beauty of the island or you can just be a photographer by capturing colorful fish in the ponded water  or various species of birds at the park etc...  You may also want to just have lunch there while enjoying the beautiful views of the park and the list goes on..

One of the most interesting thing that you can try is boat riding at the park. You can choose which type of boat you want but the experience is so exciting. You can take a boat and go around by yourself or in groups to see the places and have more fun there. This is more enjoyable and more fun. 

If you are fascinate about this place you can go and enjoy the beauty of the place and experience some new activities out there. You will surely enjoy.

Below are glimpse of photos taken at the park during fall season - 2020

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Hiking at Kayasan Mountain Top at Itoshima, Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan

 Kayasan Mountain is one of the National Park in Itoshima City  within the Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan.

It is one of the many National  Parkes in Fukuoka Prefecture. Many people like to go for hiking at Kayasan. As you go through the pathway either up or down, you would see wild animals, birds, insects and the beautiful flowers and trees of various species that are so beautiful and attractive which decorates the park. This unexplainable experience  is so welcoming and fascinating.

Climbing up the mountain is a challenge so as coming down which you might need a walking stick to aid you hiking but when you reach the top, its amazing views will definitely make you forget about everything and the first think you want is a photo shoot of either the view or  pose for a photo to have the that view as your background.  Your mind will be refreshed with the fascinating views on both sides of the mountain top coupled with the fresh breeze from the sides of the mountain.

You will have the luxury of options to pose for photos at all directions to have which side of the city to be your background. The view at the apex is unbelievable and really breath taking. The view would make you feel like never wanting to go back from where you came from and its not a joke.

Its worth hiking by yourself then hearing stories from other people including this article. It is recommended you visit this place if you are planning for trips to visit places for pleasure. Its worth trying than never.

Below pictures are some of the photos taken by Kysuhu International Students who took their time off from studies to spend their weekend at Kayasan Mountain (October 6,2020).

Hikers at Kayasan Apex

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Pacific Islands Students from Kyushu University Congratulating Fellow PhD Graduating Student - Agape Papali'i from Samoa

 Friends who becomes family

Faafetai tele lava, thank you so much, Vinaka Vakalevu & Tanq tru for bringing the Island spirit to today’s Graduation!! Got me ... missing home so bad!!

I was okay until I saw you guys coming up . Made my graduation so so special today and unforgettable one. Appreciate you all,

Umm see you guys tomorrow for our cleaning session !

PC: Margie Takala, September 2020

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Agape Feuna'i PapaLi'i

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