Enjoy the Wisteria Flower Tunnel at Ashikaga Flower Park!
About an hour and a half by train from Tokyo,
Ashikaga Flower Park is an easily accessible must-visit spot filled with breathtaking scenery perfect for photos! Covering approximately 90,000 square meters, the park offers seasonal highlights throughout the year, including beautiful wisteria in spring and dazzling illuminations in winter.
This time, Payke staff visited the park to experience the wisteria flowers at their peak from April to May!
Even in the Rain, the Wisteria Trellises Are Absolutely Stunning!
When we visited (last year), it was unfortunately a rainy day, but the park was still vibrant with purple and pink blossoms, bustling with many visitors even on a weekday.
Among the highlights was the Grand Wisteria Trellis, with over 160 years of history. The wisteria blooms cascaded down like a waterfall of flowers — truly a breathtaking sight!
The raindrops glistening on the flowers added a magical, dreamlike atmosphere.
(Source : Ashikaga Official Website)
A Perfect Spot for Instagram! The Wisteria Tunnel
As we made our way to one of the main highlights, the Wisteria Tunnel, a soft, sweet fragrance filled the air, instantly putting us in a relaxed, soothing mood.
As one of the most popular spots often seen on Instagram, it was no surprise to see many people taking photos there. Of course, we made sure to snap plenty of pictures too! (The photos shown are from last year.)
By the way, since the blooming period varies slightly depending on the color of the wisteria, we recommend checking the Ashikaga official website for the latest blooming updates before you visit!
Soft serve ice cream and warabi mochi made with wisteria flowers (Source : Ashikaga Official Website)
Inside the park, you’ll find restaurants and souvenir shops offering exclusive treats you can only enjoy here—like sweets made with wisteria flowers!
(Source : Ashikaga Official Website)
There’s also a wide variety of flower-themed goods and uniquely Japanese souvenirs — it’s hard not to get carried away and splurge a little!
Access
Getting to Ashikaga Flower Park is easy — it’s just a short walk from Ashikaga Flower Park Station on the JR Ryomo Line!
It’s also about an hour and a half from Tokyo by train or car, making it a perfect destination for a day trip.
If you’re planning to visit Japan between April and May, this is definitely a spot you’ll want to add to your itinerary!
Admission Fees
Ticket prices vary depending on the blooming status of the flowers. During the peak wisteria season, adult tickets generally range from 900 to 2,300 yen, and children’s tickets from around 500 to 1,200 yen.
It’s a good idea to check and purchase your tickets in advance through the Ashikaga official website!
During busy periods, arriving early is highly recommended!
Summary
Ashikaga Flower Park is a healing spot filled with the condensed beauty of Japan’s four seasons.
Our Payke staff had a truly wonderful experience here, and we highly recommend it to anyone visiting Japan!
Surrounded by flowers in full bloom, take the opportunity to immerse yourself in the breathtaking beauty of Japanese nature.