With the arrival of spring, it’s the season when colorful flowers bloom in profusion. At Shimizuyama Peony Garden in Miyama City, Fukuoka Prefecture, you can enjoy a peony field that boasts one of Kyushu’s largest scales.
The sight of approximately 2,500 peonies of about 80 varieties blooming in full glory is truly breathtaking!
This time, we will introduce the attractions of Shimizuyama Peony Garden in detail, along with its highlights, access information, and surrounding information.
Highlights of Shimizuyama Peony Garden
A Stroll-Style Garden Where Colorful Peonies Bloom in Profusion
Shimizuyama Peony Garden is a 3,000 square meter stroll-style garden. Various types of peonies are planted on gentle hills.
- Early Blooming: Early to mid-April
- Mid-Blooming: Mid to late April
- Late Blooming: Late April to early May
Since the blooming periods differ, you can enjoy peonies for a long time.
Peony Seedlings Are Also on Sale!
Within the garden, there will also be a local products fair selling peony seedlings and local specialties. If you find a peony you like, you can grow it at home.
A Healing Moment in the Hometown of Himiko
Setaka Town, where Shimizuyama Peony Garden is located, is a historical area known as the “Hometown of Himiko.” How about spending a healing moment surrounded by beautiful peonies while feeling the romance of ancient times?
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Can I enter the garden with my pet?
A: Yes, you can enter with your pet. However, please be sure to keep them on a leash and take care not to bother other visitors.
Q: Are there any dining facilities in the garden?
A: There is a shop selling light meals and drinks. You can also bring your own lunch. There are rest areas in the garden.
Q: Is it possible to enter the garden in a wheelchair?
A: Yes, the garden is barrier-free and can be visited safely in a wheelchair.
Shimizuyama Peony Garden Basic Information
| Item | Content |
| Dates | April 10 (Thursday) to May 6 (Tuesday), 2025 May vary depending on blooming conditions |
| Business Hours | 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM (Last admission at 4:30 PM) |
| Admission Fee | Adults 400 yen, Free pass 600 yen, Junior high school students and younger free |
| Access | Approximately 5 minutes from Miyama-Yanagawa IC on the Kyushu Expressway<br>Approximately 10 minutes by taxi from Setaka Station on the JR Kagoshima Main Line<br>Approximately 10 minutes by car east from the Kanakuri Intersection on National Route 209 |
| Parking | Limited number of spaces. It is recommended to use the shuttle bus from “Michi-no-Eki Miyama” |
| Contact | 090-3194-7253 (Miyama City Tourism Development Council) |
Free Shuttle Bus
A free shuttle bus will operate between JR Setaka Station and Shimizuyama Peony Garden.
- Operating Period: April 10 (Thursday) to April 23 (Wednesday), 2025
Surrounding Information
- Michi-no-Eki Miyama: You can purchase local specialties and fresh vegetables.
- Shimizuyama Park: You can enjoy a panoramic view of the Ariake Sea and the Chikugo Plain from the observation deck.
- Nakayama’s Large Wisteria: The trellis of the large wisteria, which is over 600 years old, is a sight to see!
Summary
Shimizuyama Peony Garden, Kyushu’s largest peony garden. Why not immerse yourself in the world of beautiful peonies while feeling the breath of spring?