Ashikaga Flower Park

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.