The purple curtains are fantastic! Fujioka City's scenic spot where wisteria blooms in full glory: "Fuji no Saku Oka"

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The purple curtains are fantastic! Fujioka City's scenic spot where wisteria blooms in full glory: "Fuji no Saku Oka"

Fuji no Saku Oka is known as one of the best parks in the Kanto region for its spectacular wisteria views. We will introduce the facilities of Fuji no Saku Oka, the best time to see the wisteria, events, and how to get to the park.

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Gunma Prefecture is located in the center of Japan, northwest of Tokyo. It is known for its hot springs, ski resorts, and abundant nature that can be enjoyed just a short distance from Tokyo. Gunma is dotted with attractive hot springs surrounded by beautiful natural scenery such as mountains, marshes, and lakes. It is therefore ideal for those who want to relax away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life and enjoy outdoor activities to refresh their mind. Meanwhile, in small cities where the traditions of sericulture and crafts remain strong, you can immerse yourself in Japanese culture. It takes about an hour to get to Takasaki City, Gunma's central transportation hub from Tokyo by Shinkansen, so you can enjoy sightseeing on a day trip. However, you can also immerse yourself in the charm of Gunma by staying for several days in a wide range of accommodations.

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What is "Fuji no Saku Oka"?

Fuji no Saku Oka is a park themed around wisteria, which was designated the flower of Fujioka City in 1979, and is known as one of Gunma's leading spring tourist destinations.

The approximately 2.3 hectare garden includes the Fuji Fureai Hall, which has a permanent wisteria exhibition, the Fuji Sample Garden, where 45 varieties of wisteria are planted, the Fuji Trellis Square, which has a 350m-long wisteria trellis, and the Lawn Square, where moss phlox are planted.

Fuji Fureaikan

The exterior of Fuji Fureaikan<br>
The exterior of Fuji Fureaikan

The Fuji Fureaikan is the symbol of the wisteria hill.

The permanent exhibition area introduces wisteria from three main perspectives: visual, analytical, and trivia.

There are also large photo panels of wisteria, so you can see what the garden looks like even in the off-season.

Permanent exhibition hall in Fuji Fureai Hall<br>
Permanent exhibition hall in Fuji Fureai Hall

Fuji Sample Garden

Mid-April to late April

The purple curtains are fantastic! Fujioka City's scenic spot where wisteria blooms in full glory: "Fuji no Saku Oka"

45 varieties of wisteria are planted on the gentle slope. Not only do the flower colors and shapes vary depending on the variety, including purple, white, and pink, but the branches also have a variety of shapes, allowing you to enjoy a variety of wisteria flowers.


The purple curtains are fantastic! Fujioka City's scenic spot where wisteria blooms in full glory: "Fuji no Saku Oka"

Fuji shelf square

Late April to early May

The purple curtains are fantastic! Fujioka City's scenic spot where wisteria blooms in full glory: "Fuji no Saku Oka"

Within the park, a 350-meter-long wisteria trellis surrounds the hill in a corridor that you can walk under. When in full bloom, you can stroll around gazing up at the wisteria, enveloped in a sweet fragrance. Some wisteria have long dangling clusters over 1 meter high, known as "Kyushaku wisteria," while others are short and small like grape clusters, and come in a variety of colors from light to dark.

Grass Square

The purple curtains are fantastic! Fujioka City's scenic spot where wisteria blooms in full glory: "Fuji no Saku Oka"

Next to Fuji Fureai Hall is a grassy plaza with Moss Phlox planted around the stone steps in the center.

The Moss Phlox is in full bloom from early April to early May , so you can view it together with the wisteria flowers.

On sunny days, we recommend laying a picnic sheet on the grass and relaxing for a feeling of openness.

Fuji Festival, an event held on the hill where wisteria blooms

The purple curtains are fantastic! Fujioka City's scenic spot where wisteria blooms in full glory: "Fuji no Saku Oka"

On the hill where wisteria blooms, the Fuji Festival is held from mid-April to early May, when the wisteria flowers are at their best.

Although it depends on the weather that year, the best time to see the flowers is around Golden Week.

The park also hosts events such as a Fujioka product market, wisteria sales, and outdoor concerts, which you can enjoy along with the wisteria flowers.

During the festival, the area is lit up after sunset, creating a fantastical sight that is different from the daytime.

    Mid-April to early May
    Admission fee: Free
The purple curtains are fantastic! Fujioka City's scenic spot where wisteria blooms in full glory: "Fuji no Saku Oka"

Facility guide for "Fuji no Saku Oka Fuji Fureaikan"

The purple curtains are fantastic! Fujioka City's scenic spot where wisteria blooms in full glory: "Fuji no Saku Oka"

Fuji Hill

Admission is free.

Fuji Fureaikan

Address: 2690-7 Fujioka, Fujioka City, Gunma

TEL/FAX: 0274-22-8111

Opening hours: 9:00am - 4:00pm

Closed: Tuesdays (or the following day if the Tuesday falls on a public holiday), New Year's holiday (December 25th to January 7th)

Parking: 11 standard-sized cars

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How to get to "Fuji Hill"

JR Gunma Fujioka Station. This station is on the JR East Hachiko Line and opened on July 1, 1931. It is characterized by the onigawara (rough tile) decoration on the front entrance of the station building.<br>
JR Gunma Fujioka Station. This station is on the JR East Hachiko Line and opened on July 1, 1931. It is characterized by the onigawara (rough tile) decoration on the front entrance of the station building.

When taking the train from Tokyo Station

The nearest station to Fujino Saku Oka is JR Gunma Fujioka Station .

If you are traveling by train from Tokyo Station, take the JR Ueno-Tokyo Line (bound for Takasaki) to Kuragano Station. The journey takes about 1 hour and 50 minutes. The fare is 1,980 yen one way.

Next, take the JR Hachiko Line (bound for Kodama) from Kuragano Station to Gunma Fujioka Station. The journey takes about 10 minutes. The fare is 210 yen one way.

The city loop bus (Megurun) runs from Gunma Fujioka Station. Take the city loop bus clockwise from Gunma Fujioka Station and get off at Mikabo Miraikan 3rd Parking Lot. The journey takes about 15 minutes. The fare is 100 yen. It takes about 5 minutes on foot from Mikabo Miraikan 3rd Parking Lot to Fujino Saku Oka.

summary

"Fuji Hill" is decorated with many flowers in the warm season, and especially in spring, when the wisteria flowers are in full bloom, you can enjoy the wisteria corridor. Another great thing is that there is no admission fee.

If you visit during wisteria season, be sure to take lots of photos with your camera or smartphone. You're sure to capture a memorable shot.

Let the wisteria flowers soothe you and refresh your mind.

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Gunma Prefecture

Gunma

Gunma Prefecture is located in the center of Japan, northwest of Tokyo. It is known for its hot springs, ski resorts, and abundant nature that can be enjoyed just a short distance from Tokyo. Gunma is dotted with attractive hot springs surrounded by beautiful natural scenery such as mountains, marshes, and lakes. It is therefore ideal for those who want to relax away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life and enjoy outdoor activities to refresh their mind. Meanwhile, in small cities where the traditions of sericulture and crafts remain strong, you can immerse yourself in Japanese culture. It takes about an hour to get to Takasaki City, Gunma's central transportation hub from Tokyo by Shinkansen, so you can enjoy sightseeing on a day trip. However, you can also immerse yourself in the charm of Gunma by staying for several days in a wide range of accommodations.

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