Flower Stage Shifts from Wisteria to Rose Garden: '500 Varieties, 2500 Bushes of Brilliant Roses Soon to be in Full Bloom!'

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  • Flower Stage Shifts from Wisteria to Rose Garden: '500 Varieties, 2500 Bushes of Brilliant Roses Soon to be in Full Bloom!'
  • Ashikaga Flower Park is set to host the 'Rose Garden ~Spring Rose Festival~' as 500 varieties and 2500 bushes of spring roses are expected to bloom earlier than usual. The event will coincide with the full bloom of 'Kibana Fuji' and include night illuminations and flamenco live performances.
  • Source: PR Times
  • Date: May 5, 2026

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Ashikaga Flower Park is set to host the 'Rose Garden ~Spring Rose Festival~' as 500 varieties and 2500 bushes of spring roses are expected to bloom earlier than usual. The event will coincide with the full bloom of 'Kibana Fuji' and include night illuminations and flamenco live performances.

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Ashikaga Flower Park is set to host the 'Rose Garden ~Spring Rose Festival~' as 500 varieties and 2500 bushes of spring roses are expected to bloom earlier than usual. The event will coincide with the full bloom of 'Kibana Fuji' and include night illuminations and flamenco live performances.
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Ashikaga Flower Resort Co., Ltd. (Head office: 906-13 Tanakamachi, Ashikaga City, Tochigi Prefecture; Representative: Koichiro Hayakawa) operates Ashikaga Flower Park. The park has decided to simultaneously hold the 'Rose Garden ~Spring Rose Festival~' as spring roses are soon to be in full bloom.

Due to many warm days from April to early May, the peak viewing season for roses has come 4 to 5 days earlier than usual this year.

During the currently held 'Fuji no Hana Monogatari' (Tale of Wisteria Flowers), the 'Kibana Fuji' (Yellow Wisteria) is in full bloom, allowing visitors to enjoy a rainbow-colored world along with spectacular roses and refreshing clematis.
Furthermore, night illuminations will be held until May 31 (Sunday), where you can enjoy a fantastic collaboration of flowers and light.

Opening Hours:
1. Until May 6 (Wednesday): 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM (Night Illumination held)
2. May 7 (Thursday) - May 17 (Sunday): 8:00 AM - 8:30 PM (Night Illumination held)
3. May 18 (Monday) - May 24 (Sunday): 9:00 AM - 8:30 PM (Night Illumination held)
4. May 25 (Monday) - May 28 (Thursday): 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
5. May 29 (Friday) - May 31 (Sunday): 9:00 AM - 8:30 PM (Night Illumination held)

Rainbow-colored world of Kibana Fuji and splendid roses

You can enjoy the rainbow-colored world of Kibana Fuji (best viewing until mid-May) and splendid roses.

◆Roses

◆Rare Kibana Fuji in Japan
[Best Viewing Period] Until mid-May

◎Until May 31 (Sunday), a collaboration of flowers and light, night illumination will be held.

The 120-meter long screen reflecting on the water surface is a masterpiece!

◆Other Flowers in Bloom

Clematis

Clematis adds color to the early summer garden.
Its diverse flower forms are also captivating.

◆Events

A flamenco live performance, 'Rose and Flamenco Festival 2026,' will be held for two days on May 23 (Saturday) and 24 (Sunday).

Please enjoy the passionate flamenco surrounded by the scent of roses.

◆Admission is free (park admission fee applies separately).

◆Performance Schedule:

May 23 (Saturday)
[Part 1] 2:30 PM - 2:50 PM
[Part 2] 3:30 PM - 3:50 PM
[Part 3] 4:30 PM - 4:50 PM
[Part 4] 7:00 PM - 7:20 PM

May 24 (Sunday)
[Part 1] 11:30 AM - 11:50 AM
[Part 2] 1:30 PM - 1:50 PM
[Part 3] 2:30 PM - 2:50 PM
[Part 4] 3:30 PM - 3:50 PM

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Ashikaga Flower Park is set to host the 'Rose Garden ~Spring Rose Festival~' as 500 varieties and 2500 bushes of spring roses are expected to bloom earlier than usual. The event will coincide with the full bloom of 'Kibana Fuji' and include night illuminations and flamenco live performances.

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Ashikaga Flower Park is set to host the 'Rose Garden ~Spring Rose Festival~' as 500 varieties and 2500 bushes of spring roses are expected to bloom earlier than usual. The event will coincide with the full bloom of 'Kibana Fuji' and include night illuminations and flamenco live performances.

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PR Times: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000067.000029452.html | May 5, 2026