The wisteria cascades at Ashikaga Flower Park truly deserve their reputation as a “world-class view”! When the century-old giant wisteria are in full bloom, they hang down from the massive trellises like waterfalls. When the breeze blows, you’re surrounded by romantic waves of purple, with a light floral fragrance in the air. It’s such a stunning experience that you completely lose track of time.
It’s definitely a breathtaking sight you should see at least once in your life, but the crowds are a major challenge. Especially during wisteria season, not only is the traffic heavy, but it’s also really hard to find a seat at the restaurants and food stalls inside the park. Even just waiting in line for food can take quite a while.
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