The purple flower tunnel is so dreamy!Top 5 wisteria spots in Japan

By MOOK Scenic Spots Editorial Department

Every year after Japan’s spring cherry blossom season ends, the wisteria flowers begin to bloom. Delicate clusters of pale purple blossoms hang from wisteria trellises. Whether swaying in the breeze or illuminated romantically at night, they are the most beautiful scenery of the season.

1. Tochigi Prefecture - Ashikaga Flower Park
Once selected by CNN as one of the world’s top ten dreamlike scenic spots, Ashikaga Flower Park boasts a 150-year-old Great Wisteria, over 350 wisteria plants, and more than 5,000 azaleas competing in beauty. In addition, there is a flower tunnel made up of white and yellow wisterias, with a blooming period of about one month — truly a dreamlike sight. The blooming season runs from April 18 to May 20, and the night illumination period is from April 21 to May 13. The vast sea of flowers spanning 1,000 square meters captivates both domestic and international tourists.It features up to 2.1 million bulbs to create a garden of light. 

Event Period: 2018/04/18 (Wed) – 2018/05/20 (Sun)
Event Location: Ashikaga Flower Park (607 Semma, Ashikaga City)
Business Hours: 7:00 - 18:00
Admission: Adults 900 JPY - 1,800 JPY / Children 500 JPY - 900 JPY

Lighting Decoration Period: 2018/04/21 (Sat) – 2017/05/13 (Sun)
<>Business Hours: 17:30 - 21:00
<>Admission: Adults 600 JPY - 1,500 JPY / Children 300 JPY - 800 JPY

Transportation Info: About a 13-minute walk from Toride Station on the JR Ryomo Line
※ During the event period, there will be paid shuttle buses from Tobu Ashikaga Station.

2. Tokyo - Kameido Tenjin Shrine
Starting in late April, Tokyo’s wisteria enters its blooming season. For those looking to enjoy wisteria, Kameido Tenjin Shrine, known as the “No. 1 Wisteria Viewing Spot in Tokyo,” is a great choice. The shrine’s wisterias, some over 340 years old, bloom beautifully around the Shinji Pond, with approximately 94 wisteria trees creating a romantic scene.