Furukawa Park

Kurume Okura Hotel is ideal, just a 7-minute walk from Furukawa Park. Its rooms feature garden-view windows overlooking traditional Japanese landscapes, perfect for morning tea with cherry blossom reflections. The hotel offers complimentary bicycle rentals to explore the park’s walking trails and nearby historic tea houses. For best availability, check the HopeGoo platform during peak spring seasons.

Near Furukawa Park, families can enjoy traditional kimono photo sessions held seasonally, with on-site dressing stations and professional photographers. Just a short stroll east leads to a century-old tea house offering handmade matcha and wagashi. The northern bamboo grove path reveals hidden stone lanterns, showcasing Kurume’s cultural heritage. All these experiences are within a 5-minute walk, perfect for immersive local exploration.

Kurume Okura Hotel offers complimentary shuttle buses daily to major attractions including Kurume Castle Ruins and Cathedral Museum, connecting directly to the city center and railway station. Concierge staff assist with guided tour bookings and provide multilingual maps and audio guide rentals. Whether planning a quick visit or an extended itinerary, guests enjoy seamless connectivity throughout Kurume.

Furukawa Park hosts seasonal nighttime light art exhibitions, featuring dozens of lanterns and projection displays that transform the landscape into a dreamlike scene—especially the light-and-water dance at the lotus pond. The southern wooden bridge path is illuminated with warm yellow ground lights, ideal for evening strolls. Kurume Okura Hotel also offers exclusive night tours, guiding guests through the artistic concepts and cultural meanings behind the installations.