The cherry blossom season passes when Japan welcomes a variety of colorful summer flowers. Wisteria in Japanese transliteration called Fuji, has the same name as Mount Fuji (Fuji) the great symbol of Japan. Wisteria are woody vines and belong to the legume family. This characteristic flower is currently grown most in Japan, Korea, China.

In Japan, not only the old cherry blossom trees have been planted for thousands of years, but the wisteria flowers are also blooming, there are giant trees with the age of more than a hundred years. Japanese culture honors the meaning of wisteria flowers, expressing eternal and eternal love not only for couples but also to spiritual motherhood.

Here are the best places to see wisteria flowers in Japan:

Ashikaga Flower Park (Tochigi)

Ashikaga Flower Park in Tochigi Prefecture was among the top 10 international tourist destinations voted by CNN in 2014. About 2 hours by train from Tokyo, Ashikaga Park is a popular Japanese summer tourist destination for flower viewing. wisteria in full bloom. 

Wisteria flowers here are planted on trellises, hanging to the ground to create wisteria tunnels 80m long. Wisteria flowers come in a variety of colors, typically purple, white and pink, creating a colorful campus that attracts visitors from all over the world. 

In particular, the Ashikaga Flower Park also owns an old wisteria tree that is over 150 years old. Wide canopy with a diameter of nearly 1,000m, this old tree is a tourist attraction from all over the world to admire and rest. At night, the old wisteria tree at Ashikaga Park is more prominent with the shimmering lights blending with the vibrant flowers to create a unique sight.

Kawachi Wisteria Garden (Fukuoka)

Kawachi Wisteria Garden is located on the hills south of central Kitakyushu. Kawachi is famous for the wisteria flowers that bloom in the summer with beautiful and beautiful colors. This garden is only open to visitors around April, May and during the maple leaf season of Japan.

Kawachi Wisteria Garden is located on the hills south of central Kitakyushu (Photo: Live Japan). 

This Japanese summer tourist spot is most prominent when it owns 2 tunnels about 100 meters long made of wisteria trees of different types and colors. From primitive colors such as purple, pink to white wisteria flowers, shimmering beautiful yellow. These flower groups form a giant roof on high, visitors can easily visit the flower tunnel in brilliant summer. 

In recent years, the Kawachi Wisteria Garden attracts a large number of domestic and international tourists during the summer season - the golden time in Japanese tourism.

Mandaraji Temple (Aichi)

Mandaraji Temple was built in the early 14th century, following the wishes of Emperor Go-Daigo - Japan’s 96th emperor. This place is located in the Bihoku, Aichi areas and follows the Seizan Jodo Buddhist school. 

Around April, Mandaraji Temple is famous for its summer wisteria (Photo: Live Japan). 

Around April, Mandaraji Temple is famous for its summer wisteria. There are 12 different types of wisteria flowers lying on vines that hang down to the ground, creating a stunning sight. 

In addition, during the summer at Mandaraji Temple, more than 200 peony flowers bloom. Visit the famous Japanese summer tourist destination and enjoy a variety of flowers!

Kameido Tenjin Shrine (Tokyo)

Located in the heart of Tokyo, Kameido Tenjin Shrine is a summer tourist destination in Japan that cannot be missed when you want to enjoy the beauty and wisteria colors. Every April, Kameido Tenjin Shrine is splendid with colorful wisteria flowers. 

Located in the heart of Tokyo, Kameido Tenjin Shrine is a summer tourist destination in Japan not to be missed (Photo: Live Japan). 

Around the temple grounds, there are 3 special bridges leading the way to the main hall. Each tree represents the past, present, and future. When walking around, visiting these bridges, visitors will see firsthand the magical beauty of the sparkling wisteria trees surrounding them. Joining the Japan Summer Tour is the easiest way to visit Kameido Tenjin Shrine and enjoy Japan’s typical Fuji flowers.