Things to do in August 2025 near Tokyo
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The Famous Ashikaga Flower Park Wisteria
ふじのはな物語 – あしかがフラワーパーク （足利市）
Swim through purple, pink, white, and yellow Ashikaga Flower Park Wisteria flowers
Last updated by Angus M
on May 2, 2025
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DATE
2025
: 12th April (Sat) to 18th May (Sun)
*Illumination days 19th April (Sat) -18th May (Sun)
*Illumination days 19th April (Sat) -18th May (Sun)
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*All dates & activities are subject to change due to weather and/or unforeseen circumstances.
*Information last checked on 2025-02-11
TIME & SCHEDULE
(2024 season)
Normal open hours:
9:00 am – 6:00 pm
Illumination days (20th April – 12th May):
8:00 am – 8:30 pm*
*Special night viewing until 8:30 pm.
*Evening tickets are available for purchase.
*Click here for information about the award-winning Illuminations at Ashikaga Flower Park from October to mid-February.
*All dates & activities are subject to change due to weather and/or unforeseen circumstances.
*Information last checked on 2025-02-11
COST
Prices for 2024
1 DAY tickets:
900-2,100yen (Adult), 500-1,100 (Child)
Evening Tickets:
700-1,900 yen (Adult), 400-1000 yen (Child)
*Evening tickets are for the illumination days, valid from 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm (1DAY tickets include evening viewing)
*Information last checked on 2025-02-11
How to enjoy the Ashikaga Flower Park Wisteria?
Picturesque scenery (Great for Instagram pics!)
Magical day out
Fun for couples
Great girls day out
Enjoy with a group of friends
Fun for the family
Good for Solo travelers
Wander around flowers
Enjoy for 2-3 hours
🌺Come enter a dreamy waterfall of
Ashikaga Flower Park's Wisteria 📸
Chosen as a Dream Destination by CNN Travel!
Come walk through an 80-meter tunnel under the wisteria blossoms and enjoy the soft, sweet scent! 🌺🌺
The great wisteria is one of the most talked about spring treasures in Japan, so don’t miss the opportunity to see it up close! During the season, Ashikaga Flower Park also has special evening viewing when the wisterias are all lit up against the beautiful night sky! 💐🌙✨
With over 350 wisteria trees spanning over 94,000 square meters, it’s is a great place to spend a spring day in Japan and feel the purple, pink, white, and yellow flowers shower over you!
What to do nearby Ashikaga Flower Park ?
Culture
Ashikaga Gakko / Kurita pottery museum / Orihime shrine
Unique experience
Rent a Kimono near Ashikaga Station and walk around the town
Enjoy food
Coco farm winery / ‘Potato Yakisoba’ noodles / Eat Sano Ramen in Sano
Family fun
Strawberry picking near the park / Visit the outlet mall in Sano
'Ashikaga City'
(learn more about this area)
Visit Ashikaga city to enjoy Wisteria at Ashikaga Flower Park, the historical Ashikaga Gakko, Bannaji temple, and Coco Farm winery.
Places to EAT in Ashikaga City
Places to STAY in Ashikaga City
Western Style Hotel
There are many western-style budget hotels in Ashikaga.
Ryokan (Japanese Style Hotel)
There are not many Japanese style Ryokans in Ashikaga.
Holiday rental (Airbnb)
There are a few nice holiday homes and airbnbs available in the area.
Access
(How to get to Ashikaga Flower Park's Wisteria)
How to get there
Public Transport
1hr 30min from Tokyo (via Oyama sta) by train.
(only a 3min walk from JR Ashikaga Flower Park Station)
Car
1hrs 45min drive from Tokyo area by car.
Location & Address
Address
607 Hasamacho, Ashikaga-shi, Tochigi Pref. Japan 329-4216
〒329-4216 栃木県足利市迫間町607
Access from Tokyo
By Public Transport
Via JR Ashikaga Flower Park Station
Take the JR Ryomo Line to Ashikaga Flower Park station. The park is right in front of the station.
We recommend using a travel app like Google Maps or Japan Transit Planner to find train times.
By Car
Via Sano-Fujioka IC on the Tohoku Expressway
If driving from the south (Tokyo), drive 18 min from Sano-Fujioka IC on the Tohoku Expressway (Tohoku Jidoshado).
Via Sano-Tanuma IC on the Kitakanto Expressway
If driving from the east or north, drive 12 min from Sano-Tanuma IC on the Kitakanto Expressway (Kitakanto Jidoshado).
Via Ashikaga IC on the Kitakanto Expressway
If driving from the west, drive 15 min from Ashikaga IC on the Kitakanto Expressway (Kitakanto Jidoshado).
We recommend using a travel app like Google Maps or Japan Transit Planner to find train times.
Contact Details (Event Organizer)
For information about this event, please contact the Ashikaga Flower Park directly.
Tel: +81 (0)284-91-4939
Websites
Japanese Event Website (External Link – Japanese)
English Event Website (Internal Link – English)
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