Kawachi Wisteria Garden

The site extends across 10,000 square meters with more than twenty wisteria cultivars forming long overhead passages of cascading purple, pink and white blossoms, while observation platforms provide views across the valley and surrounding bamboo groves.

Higuchi Masao established the site in April 1977 as a personal project that developed into a recognized seasonal attraction within Kitakyushu, later reaching international audiences through social media sharing and popular culture references in the 2010s.

The site gained worldwide attention through its connection to Demon Slayer manga, whose Fukuoka-born author drew inspiration from these floral displays and depicted similar scenery in her work, attracting Japanese and international visitors to experience the referenced setting firsthand.

Entry requires advance-purchase tickets with seasonal opening from late April through early May and during the autumn maple leaf period. Daily visitor numbers are limited, so early booking is recommended, particularly for weekends and Japanese national holidays.

Two separate tunnels measuring 100 meters each present different wisteria species with staggered bloom times, allowing visitors during peak season to experience varying color intensities and fragrance profiles within the same visit, complemented by illuminated evening openings during the height of flowering weeks.

Location: Yahatahigashi-ku

Official opening: April 1977

Website: https://kawachi-fujien.com

GPS coordinates: 33.83222,130.79222

Latest update: November 27, 2025 21:01