Kawachi Wisteria Garden, Flower garden in Yahatahigashi-ku, Japan.
The garden spans 10,000 square meters with more than 20 wisteria varieties creating long tunnels of cascading purple, pink, and white blooms.
Founded by Higuchi Masao in April 1977, the garden expanded from a personal project into a renowned seasonal attraction within Kitakyushu.
The garden gained recognition through its connection to Demon Slayer manga, as the author from Fukuoka drew inspiration from these floral displays.
The garden requires advance-purchase tickets and opens seasonally from late April to early May and again during the autumn maple leaf period.
Two 100-meter tunnels display multiple wisteria species forming a natural canopy with viewing platforms overlooking the valley and bamboo groves.
Location: Yahatahigashi-ku
Official opening: April 1977
Website: https://kawachi-fujien.com
GPS coordinates: 33.83222,130.79222
Latest update: March 26, 2025 12:42
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