Recommended for such people
・ I'm not interested in flowers, but I want to go if it looks amazing
・ It seems that it has recently become a sanctuary with "Kimetsu no Yaiba", but I want to know the details.
What is Ashikaga (Ashikaga) Flower Park?
Botanical garden that the world is paying attention to
Ashikaga Flower Park is a botanical garden famous for wisteria flowers in Tochigi prefecture.
The beautiful scenery has been selected as a "dream travel destination in the world" by CNN in the United States.
Even those who are not very interested in flowers should be able to enjoy the exhibition with an overwhelming amount of flowers and love. (From actual experience)
What is wisteria flower?
Wisteria flowers are a flowering tree that has been native to Japan for a long time, and often appear in Japanese classics such as Manyoshu and Genji Monogatari.
The wisteria flowers that hang down are called "Fujidana", and the wisteria shelves in the park are said to be the most beautiful in the world.
When do you recommend going?
The best time to see wisteria flowersRecommended from mid-April to mid-May.
Of course, in addition to wisteria, seasonal flowers are planted, so you can enjoy it all year round.
We are also focusing on winter illuminations and have been selected as one of the "three major illuminations in the Kanto region".
Highlights
After all, wisteria flowers
After all, the highlight is the wisteria flowers.
If there is even a little space, we will put wisteria on it, and it is planted with such momentum.
The white wisteria blooms later than the wisteria of other colors, and it was in full bloom in early May when I visited.
You can see wisteria flowers on the bridge, and wisteria flowers are blooming on the right side of the bridge.
I am thorough.
Full of seasonal flowers
Wisteria flowers are famous, but they are only a part of the site area.
In addition, seasonal flowers (plum, tulips, cherry blossoms, azaleas, rhododendrons, hydrangeas, water lilies, roses, etc.) are planted.
Everywhere you look in the park, it is filled with flowers.
The flowers that are blooming casually are also beautiful.
I don't even know the name.
Wisteria soft serve
Wisteria soft, which is rare in the world, is sold at the shop.
It smelled like wisteria, but the taste was ... Enjoy it after eating.
Souvenir corner
The souvenir corner is also quite substantial, and you can buy various plants and go home.
Pop is also full of love for plants, and it's fun just to look around.
In the sacred place of "Kimetsu no Yaiba"
Ashikaga Flower Park is also a sacred place for the blockbuster manga "Kimetsu no Yaiba".
The weakness of the main character's enemy, the demon, is the wisteria flower, which appears many times during the film.
The reason why demons dislike wisteria flowers is not mentioned in the work, but it is said that wisteria flowers are legumes.
Originally, beans were thought to have the effect of dispelling evil spirits as "mame".
The sowing of beans for Setsubun was also meaningful.
Time required and congestion
Even I, who has little knowledge of flowersXNUMX hoursIt took about.
If you like flowers, it may take longer.
I went to Golden Week, but I didn't get caught up in the crowd because I went there at the same time as the park opened.
We recommend going first thing in the morning.
Admission fee and business hours
Admission is an interesting system that varies depending on the weather on the day and the flowering situation. (300 to 1900 yen)
The opening hours also change depending on the season, so check the official website before you go.
For those who live in Tochigi prefecture, admission is free on Prefectural Citizen's Day in mid-June.
Admission fee / opening time: Ashikaga Flower Park official website
Access
It is a 90-minute walk from Ashikaga Flower Park Station, which is about 3 minutes by train from the Tokyo metropolitan area.
Access: Ashikaga Flower Park Official Website
Finally
Ashikaga Flower Park is a spot that can be recommended for people who are not interested in flowers.
If you like flowers, make sure to visit whatever you like.