Ashikaga Flower Park

Located in Tochigi Prefecture, Japan, Ashikaga Flower Park was once selected by American CNN as one of the top ten dreamy travel destinations in the world. It is the only place in Japan that made the list. During the months of April and May when the wisteria flowers bloom, the park hosts the Great Wisteria Festival, where over 350 wisteria trees blossom at the same time, creating a spectacular sight. It is said that wisteria is an ancient flowering plant in Japan, and there is even a wisteria tree that is over 150 years old, which has been designated as a national natural monument. The sea of wisteria flowers during the day is like a dreamy fairyland, and at night, the wisteria flowers, illuminated by lights, are recognized as a Japanese night view heritage known as 'Night Wisteria'. CNN even compared it to the Tree of Souls in Avatar, making it feel like being in a forest wonderland, leaving visitors in awe. Ashikaga Flower Park Address: 607 Hamama-cho, Ashikaga City, Tochigi Prefecture

#Ashikaga Flower Park, located in Tochigi Prefecture, Japan, is renowned for its stunning wisteria displays. Spanning 94,000 square meters, the park features an array of seasonal flowers, including roses, hydrangeas, and azaleas. Its centerpiece is the Great Wisteria Festival, where massive wisteria vines form breathtaking tunnels and cascading canopies, illuminated at night for a magical experience. The park also boasts a spectacular display of winter lights. With its diverse floral exhibits changing throughout the year, Ashikaga Flower Park offers a captivating, colorful retreat for nature enthusiasts and photographers alike. #Flower #Japan #Ashikaga

Awarded with the golden prize of being the number one illumination display in all of Japan, Ashikaga Flower Park offers a truly spectacular and enjoyable evening walking under all the magical lights. With gardens of thousands of blinking lights, their original wisteria light tunnels, and other lit-up themed sets, Ashikaga Flower Park is a definite must-visit for their illuminations at nighttime. The park can be most easily accessed from Tokyo. All you have to do is take the Tohoku Shinkansen from Tokyo Station to Oyama Station (a 42 minute journey that costs ¥3860), and then take the JR Ryomo Line from Oyama Station to Tomita Station (a 13 minute journey that costs ¥580). Ashikaga Flower Park is then a short 13 minute walk away from the station. If you have the JR pass, the whole journey is covered by it, so it is definitely a place very worth visiting if you are staying in Tokyo and have the JR pass. #christmastrip

The best time to view the flowers at the Ashikaga Flower Park Wisteria Festival is when over 350 wisteria plants of various colors, such as purple, white, and pink, will bloom in succession during the festival. Among them, the giant purple wisteria trellis, which spreads out like a canopy, is particularly breathtaking. The curtains of wisteria flowers sway in the wind alongside azaleas, reminiscent of the Tree of Souls from the movie Avatar, creating a dreamy and romantic atmosphere. Wisteria Festival 2024 Dates: April 13 to May 15, 2024 Address: 607 Hasama-cho, Ashikaga City, Tochigi Prefecture, Ashikaga Flower Park

#cherryblossom2024 I came to this flower park in April , when the most popular Wisteria flower in this park starts blooming. I was very lucky I visited this park when it was sunny day, not raining at all (it was rainy season). There is a lot of different types flower, you can enjoy seeing it while walking or sitting on the bench. Apparently there is a souvenir shop that selling flowers too, they are available in a little pot or even seed if you want to plant it yourself. There is also a restaurant that is selling a limited time Wisteria themed ice cream, they said it's a combination of vanilla and Wisteria flower.

#japantrip My visit to Ashikaga Flower Park was a kaleidoscope of colors and a symphony of scents! This enchanting park in Tochigi, Japan, is a floral wonderland. As I strolled through the gardens, I was mesmerized by the vibrant blooms of wisteria, azaleas, and peonies. The delicate petals and intricate details of each flower left me in awe. The park's serene atmosphere and picturesque paths invited me to linger and savor the beauty around me. With each step, my senses came alive, and my heart filled with joy. Ashikaga Flower Park is a must-visit for anyone seeking a tranquil and breathtakingly beautiful experience amidst nature's splendor.