Ashikaga Flower Park
About This Destination
Ashikaga Flower Park is a 100,000-square-meter garden in Tochigi Prefecture, most famous for its wisteria displays. The centerpiece is a 150-year-old Great Wisteria tree, designated a Tochigi Prefecture natural treasure, whose sprawling canopy covers an area the size of 600 tatami mats. From mid-April to mid-May, over 350 wisteria trees bloom in cascading curtains of purple, white, pink, and yellow. The park features eight seasonal garden themes throughout the year, ensuring something is always in bloom. In winter, the park transforms into one of Japan's top three illumination events, with millions of LED lights creating dazzling displays. A dedicated JR train station, Ashikaga Flower Park Station, is just a three-minute walk from the entrance.
Location
Prefecture: Tochigi
Address: Ashikaga, Tochigi, Japan
Nearest Station: Ashikaga Flower Park Station
Closed: No regular closing day, but closed on the third Wednesday and Thursday of February and on 31 December. The park may also close for equipment inspections.
Hours note: Regular hours are 10:00 to 17:00, but admission fees and hours change with how the flowers are blooming. During the planned illumination from 17 October 2026 to 14 February 2027, the park opens 15:30 to 20:30 on weekdays and 15:30 to 21:00 on weekends and holidays. Ticket sales end 30 minutes before closing.
Best time to visit: Mid-April to mid-May for the giant wisteria tunnels; winter for one of Japan's largest illuminations
Visitor Information
Credit Cards: Accepted
Food Options: Park restaurants serve wisteria-themed soft-serve ice cream and bento boxes. Local Tochigi strawberry desserts available seasonally. Gift shop sells wisteria sweets.
Access
Tochigi, Japan
Get DirectionsFrequently Asked Questions
How do I get to Ashikaga Flower Park?
The JR Ryomo Line's 'Ashikaga Flower Park' Station is right next to the gates, about 1.5 to 2 hours from Tokyo via Oyama or Kumagaya.
What is Ashikaga Flower Park famous for?
Its 160-year-old great wisteria, a single tree whose canopy spreads over 1,000 m², plus an 80 m white-wisteria tunnel, blooming roughly mid-April to mid-May, and one of Japan's biggest winter illuminations.
How much is admission?
Prices float with the bloom, roughly ¥400 to ¥2,200 depending on the season and flower condition. Evening light-up tickets during wisteria season are sold separately.
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