Fukuoka Nokonoshima Island Park tour: Wagyu BBQ & flower hills

Cook Wagyu at your own pace while flower-covered hills roll down to Hakata Bay

A day tour from Fukuoka to Nokonoshima Island Park combines a 10-minute ferry ride, a flower-filled park with animals to feed, a traditional village with a toy store and pottery studio, and a Wagyu BBQ lunch you cook yourself. The tour includes round-trip ferry and park entry, an air-conditioned vehicle, and a soft drink and ice cream. A live guide speaks English, Spanish or French, and pickup from your hotel is included.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Nokonoshima Island Park

• Bus to port
• 10min ferry to Noko Island
• Enter park through guest gates
• Play 9 hole Noko golf or visit flower hills
• Pet rabbits and feed goats
• Visit old village and toy store
• Eat Noko udon or see crafts
• Change into traditional Yukata
• Stroll main flower garden
• Enjoy views of Hakata Bay
• Have sumibiaki BBQ lunch and cold drink
• Wander with ice-cream
• Shop souvenirs
• Return by bus and ferry

The experience

The bus collects you from your hotel and drives straight to the ferry terminal for a 10-minute crossing to Noko Island on the Sakura ferry. The deck opens onto panoramic views of Fukuoka and Hakata Bay as you approach. Once through the park gates, the route splits: go left for a 9-hole golf course, or right toward the flower-covered rolling hills where you can pet rabbits and feed goats. The old village sits further along, its Meiji-era toy store and pottery studio tucked between traditional craft workshops where you can watch artisans at work.

Before lunch, you change into a traditional summer yukata and walk through the main flower garden with views across the bay. The park's famous sumibiaki BBQ lunch happens in the house overlooking the water. You cook your Wagyu at your own pace, with a cold drink included. After eating, the afternoon is unstructured: wander back to favorite spots, claim a private bench, grab an ice cream cone, or browse the souvenir shop. The return ferry leaves when you're ready, and the bus takes you back to the city.

What’s included

• Round-trip ferry and park entry.
• air-conditioned vehicle with hotel pickup.
• Wagyu BBQ lunch (or udon noodles or Teishoku lunch, depending on your option), a cold drink and one soft-serve ice cream.
• a live guide in English, Spanish or French.
• all fees and taxes.

Options for this experience

3 options

Noko Udon Noodles, HandmadeGuide in English, Spanish or French · 10:00Original udon noodles and tea; pickup is included

Teishoku Lunch from Colors of JapanGuide in English, Spanish or French · 10:00Lasting 4 hours, this tour serves a choice of traditional Japanese teishoku lunch (no BBQ) with a soft drink; a vegetarian lunch is available if you give advance notice when booking. The West Fukuoka and Momochi beach bus views include the Fukuoka fish market, Momochi cyber park, Fukuoka Dome, Fukuoka Tower and Momochi beach. The island tour bus includes pickup.

Wagyu Lunch from Colors of JapanGuide in English, Spanish or French · 10:00Lasting 4 hours, this is a full day of striking views at Noko Golf, with nature walks, animal petting, garden strolls, a BBQ lunch and a nostalgic village. The BBQ lunch is an Island Parks charcoal set of chicken, beef, seafood and vegetables; a vegetarian set can be provided if requested in advance. The West Fukuoka and Momochi beach bus views take in the Fukuoka fish market, Momochi cyber park, Fukuoka Dome, Fukuoka Tower and Momochi beach. The island tour bus includes pickup.

You pick the guide language when booking.

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 10:00

Book up to2d before

AgesAdult (16 to 64 years) · Senior (65 to 90 years) · Youth (11 to 15 years) · Child (6 to 10 years) · Infant (under 6): free

GroupUp to 40

Live guideEnglish, Spanish and French

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 11 days ago

Good to know

Moderate physical effortWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller-friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearbyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Noko Island Park

Is this one for you?The self-paced BBQ and unstructured afternoon suit families with young children or anyone who wants to move slowly through the park rather than follow a fixed itinerary. Moderate fitness is needed for walking the flower hills and navigating the village on foot.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish and French.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (11 to 15 years); Child (6 to 10 years); Infant (under 6): free.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

How long does the whole tour take from pickup to drop-off?

The tour runs 4 to 6 hours total, including the ferry crossing, time in the park and the drive to and from your hotel.

What's included in the Wagyu BBQ lunch?

Wagyu BBQ lunch, a cold drink and one soft-serve ice cream cone are included. You cook the Wagyu yourself at your table in the BBQ house. Vegetarian meals can be arranged if you request them at booking.

Can I choose what to do during the day, or is the schedule fixed?

The morning route is guided (ferry, village, flower garden and yukata change), but after lunch the afternoon is yours. You can revisit any part of the park, sit on a private bench, or explore at your own pace before heading back to the ferry.

What is the Meiji-era village like?

The nostalgic village holds a traditional toy store and pottery studio where you can watch craftspeople at work. You can also stop for handmade Noko udon noodles or browse traditional arts and crafts shops.

Is the park accessible for wheelchairs or strollers?

Yes. All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible, motorized wheelchairs are available, and infants can ride in a pram or stroller. The ferry and vehicle are also wheelchair accessible.

Do I need to book a specific lunch option in advance?

Yes. At checkout you choose between Wagyu BBQ lunch, handmade Noko udon noodles, or a Teishoku lunch set. Other food and alcohol beyond your chosen meal are out of pocket.