Ashikaga Flower Park

Ashikaga Flower Park is a botanical garden in Ashikaga featuring extensive planted areas with many flowering trees and vines trained over metal frameworks. The garden is organized with different sections, each displaying seasonal blooms throughout the year.

The park was established in 1968 as a green space and underwent major renovation in 1997 to enhance its horticultural focus. This transformation shifted the site toward becoming a dedicated flower garden.

The park serves as a gathering place where people come together to celebrate the blooming season, following a long-standing Japanese tradition of flower viewing. Visitors experience how the gardens bring communities together during this time of year.

The grounds are easy to walk through with paths connecting different garden areas, and there are benches and shaded spots for resting. Plan visits during the main flowering periods when the plants are at their fullest display.

Growing in the park is a wisteria vine over 150 years old that forms an extensive overhead canopy. This ancient plant stands out as one of the most remarkable natural features visitors encounter.

Location: Ashikaga

Inception: 1997

Official opening: 1968

Website: https://ashikaga.co.jp

GPS coordinates: 36.31500,139.52203

Latest update: December 14, 2025 20:50