Over 350 Wisteria Trees and 5000 Azaleas in Full Bloom! "The Tale of Wisteria ~Great Wisteria Festival 2026~" Opens April 11, 2026!
Ashikaga Flower Park will open the "Great Wisteria Festival 2026" on April 11. Due to early blooming of the wisteria, the illumination period has been advanced to start on April 15.
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Ashikaga Flower Resort Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: 906-13 Tanakacho, Ashikaga City, Tochigi Prefecture; Representative: Koichiro Hayakawa), which operates Ashikaga Flower Park, will hold "The Tale of Wisteria ~Great Wisteria Festival 2026~" starting Saturday, April 11.
The Great Wisteria bloomed about a week earlier than last year, with April 8 being the blooming day.
Since it is expected that the peak viewing time will also be earlier overall, we have decided to advance the period of the fantastic nighttime illumination.
**Before Change**
[Period] Illumination Period: Saturday, April 18, 2026 - Wednesday, May 20
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**After Change**
[Period] Illumination Period: Wednesday, April 15, 2026 - Wednesday, May 20
[Hours]
1. April 11 (Sat) - April 14 (Tue) 9:00 - 18:00
2. April 15 (Wed) - April 17 (Fri) 8:00 - 20:30
3. April 18 (Sat) - May 6 (Wed) 7:00 - 21:00
4. May 7 (Thu) - May 17 (Sun) 8:00 - 20:30
5. May 18 (Mon) - May 20 (Wed) 9:00 - 20:30
* The event period and business hours are subject to change depending on the blooming status.
* You can check the current status of the flowers from the link below.
https://www.ashikaga.co.jp/parkdayori/flower.php
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**"The Tale of Wisteria" where wisteria colors change like a picture scroll**
**◎ Pale Pink Wisteria (dazzling cherry blossom colored wisteria)**
[Typical Peak Time] Mid to late April
The pale pink wisteria bloomed on Monday, April 6, a week earlier than last year.
It is thought that it will reach its peak in a few days, earlier than usual years!
The Great Wisteria bloomed about a week earlier than last year, with April 8 being the blooming day.
Since it is expected that the peak viewing time will also be earlier overall, we have decided to advance the period of the fantastic nighttime illumination.
**Before Change**
[Period] Illumination Period: Saturday, April 18, 2026 - Wednesday, May 20
↓
**After Change**
[Period] Illumination Period: Wednesday, April 15, 2026 - Wednesday, May 20
[Hours]
1. April 11 (Sat) - April 14 (Tue) 9:00 - 18:00
2. April 15 (Wed) - April 17 (Fri) 8:00 - 20:30
3. April 18 (Sat) - May 6 (Wed) 7:00 - 21:00
4. May 7 (Thu) - May 17 (Sun) 8:00 - 20:30
5. May 18 (Mon) - May 20 (Wed) 9:00 - 20:30
* The event period and business hours are subject to change depending on the blooming status.
* You can check the current status of the flowers from the link below.
https://www.ashikaga.co.jp/parkdayori/flower.php
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**"The Tale of Wisteria" where wisteria colors change like a picture scroll**
**◎ Pale Pink Wisteria (dazzling cherry blossom colored wisteria)**
[Typical Peak Time] Mid to late April
The pale pink wisteria bloomed on Monday, April 6, a week earlier than last year.
It is thought that it will reach its peak in a few days, earlier than usual years!