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Enjoy the wisteria scenery at Ashikaga Flower Park
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Japan's spring flowers are cherry blossoms, but there are also many other flowers such as azaleas, plums, and peaches. Among them, wisteria is considered to be an ancient Japanese flower, and its beauty is even mentioned in the Manyoshu. Wisteria was loved by the Japanese for its elegance, and is an...
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Ashikaga Flower Park is a flower and light paradise located in the southern part of Tochigi Prefecture. 90 minutes by car from the metropolitan area, and 90 minutes to sightseeing spots such as Nikko, Kinugawa Onsen, and Ikaho Onsen, making it extremely convenient to access. In the garden of about 100,000 square meters, the year is divided into 8 stages, and you can enjoy the flowers that are the main characters of each season. The symbol of the garden is the 160-year-old large wisteria tree, which covers approximately 1,000 square meters. From mid-April to mid-May, when the wisteria are in full bloom, an event called "Fuji no Hana Monogatari" will be held, and the area will be lit up at night. Every year from mid-October to mid-February, the illumination "Light Flower Garden" is held. The grand scale of the illumination, which has been certified as one of Japan's top three illuminations, and the work with the motif of flowers expressed with light create a fantastic world.
What is Ashikaga Flower Park?
Ashikaga Flower Park is a flower theme park located in Ashikaga City, Tochigi Prefecture, 90 minutes from Tokyo.
The year is divided into eight themes, allowing you to enjoy the flowers of each season.
The most famous event is the "Fuji no Hana Monogatari" event that we will introduce this time.
This is a popular event where you can enjoy over 350 wisteria flowers, and there will also be night illuminations during the event.
The area of the large wisteria is as much as 1000㎡.
During “Fuji no Hana Monogatari,” you can see wisteria flowers everywhere you look.
Types of wisteria and best time to see them
The best time to see wisteria flowers is from mid-April to mid-May, but the timing varies depending on the type.
At Ashikaga Flower Park, the best time to see wisteria is in four colors and five types: pale red, purple, white, and yellow.
As the name ``Fuji no Hana Monogatari'' suggests, you can enjoy the changing colors of wisteria flowers for about a month, just like a picture scroll.
Let's take a look at the types and the best time to see each!
Light red wisteria: Mid-April to late April
The first one to reach its peak is the ``Usu Beni Wisteria'', which is characterized by its cute cherry blossom-colored petals.
Benches are installed under the wisteria trellis, so you can relax and enjoy the wisteria.
When you look at the light red wisteria swaying in the gentle spring breeze, you will be so mesmerized that you will forget the passage of time.
Big wisteria: Late April to early May
The big wisteria, the symbol of Ashikaga Flower Park, is at its best in late April.
The large wisteria, which has been designated as a natural monument by Tochigi Prefecture, is 160 years old and boasts an area of 1000 square meters.
Due to its beauty, it was the only place in Japan to be selected by CNN as one of the world's top 10 dream travel destinations in 2014.
Please come and see 80,000 bunches of elegant purple flowers falling from the sky, a beauty that has taken the world's breath away.
Yaekokuryu: Late April to early May
This is "Yaekuro Ryufuji". It has double flowers, which is rare among existing wisteria, and is designated as a natural monument by Tochigi Prefecture.
The flowers, which consist of many petals, look like heavily ripened grapes. It's so adorable.
White wisteria: around early May
Tochigi Prefecture Designated Natural Monument "White wisteria" is making a white wisteria tunnel with a length of 80m.
White wisteria has a stronger scent than other wisteria. The tunnel is filled with the sweet and refreshing scent of white wisteria.
Kibana Wisteria: Early May to mid-May
The bright yellow Kibana wisteria completes "Fuji no Hana Monogatari".
Since Kibana wisteria is native to Europe, it is difficult to grow in hot and humid areas.
At Ashikaga Flower Park, you can enjoy the Kibana wisteria tunnel under the strict management and environmental protection of the staff.
The bright yellow flowers match perfectly with the blue sky! Just looking at it will cheer you up.
The illuminated wisteria flowers are even more mysterious!
During the period of "Fuji no Hana Monogatari", it will be lit up at night.
The light up at night is fantastic, and its beauty has been certified as a night view heritage of Japan.
You will surely be overwhelmed by the appearance of the wisteria at night, which has changed from the daytime.
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With the water mirror effect, it is not "Mirror Fuji" but "Mirror Fuji".
The beauty of Usubeni Bridge is like a scene from a movie
A tunnel of white wisteria wrapped in a solemn atmosphere
Kibana wisteria tunnel shining in the night light
More than 5,000 azaleas are also in full bloom
A photo of bright azaleas, purple wisteria and white wisteria.
More than 5,000 azaleas reach their peak around the same time as wisteria.
The sight of bright azaleas in full bloom under the bright sunshine is a must-see!
information
Period: Mid-April to mid-May (varies depending on the blooming conditions of flowers)
Access by train: 3-minute walk from Ashikaga Flower Park Station on the JR Ryomo Line
Access by car: [Tohoku Expressway] Approximately 20 minutes from Sano Fujioka IC
[Kita-Kanto Expressway] Approximately 15 minutes from Izuruhara Smart IC, approximately 17 minutes from Sanodanuma IC
Official website: https://www.ashikaga.co.jp/fujinohana_special2023/jp/index.html
Ashikaga Flower Park is a flower and light paradise located in the southern part of Tochigi Prefecture. 90 minutes by car from the metropolitan area, and 90 minutes to sightseeing spots such as Nikko, Kinugawa Onsen, and Ikaho Onsen, making it extremely convenient to access. In the garden of about 100,000 square meters, the year is divided into 8 stages, and you can enjoy the flowers that are the main characters of each season. The symbol of the garden is the 160-year-old large wisteria tree, which covers approximately 1,000 square meters. From mid-April to mid-May, when the wisteria are in full bloom, an event called "Fuji no Hana Monogatari" will be held, and the area will be lit up at night. Every year from mid-October to mid-February, the illumination "Light Flower Garden" is held. The grand scale of the illumination, which has been certified as one of Japan's top three illuminations, and the work with the motif of flowers expressed with light create a fantastic world.
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