Spotting the Seasonal Colors of Ashikaga Flower Park

Showing off shades of pink, purple, white, and yellow, the arrival of wisteria is a popular and nationally loved event. From April to May, you'll find sprawling trellises covered in drooping wisteria branches heavy with the weight of flowers in full bloom, including an 80-meter tunnel of white wisterias, designated as a prefectural natural treasure. Still a well-kept secret in international travel circles, the park is popular with domestic tourists, attracting 1.5 million guests each year, many hoping to stroll under the two 150-year-old wisteria trees. While you're there, be sure to sample the park's wisteria ice cream. This pastel purple treat made with wisteria flowers is as delicious as it is pretty.