The Wisteria Tree At Ashikaga Flower Park Is Regarded As One Of The Most Beautiful In The World

If you think that the beautiful country of Japan only has cherry blossom (sakura) flowers to boast then you’re wrong. Japan is also home to the most beautiful wisteria tree in the world – the Ashikaga wisteria tree. Standing in full bloom and proud in Ashikaga Flower Park in Tochigi, Japan, it’s almost hard to believe that this gorgeous tree is almost 150 years old. Considered the most beautiful of its kind in the world, the Ashikaga wisteria tree is at its full bloom in spring. So, the best time to visit it is from mid-April to mid-May.

During this period, this long-enduring wisteria tree produces purple fragrant flowers. Its branches are supported by beams to create overhanging vines that makes a stunning flower umbrella.

Japanese people revere wisteria (fuji in Japan) as much as the sakura. For them, wisteria gives a symbolic representation of love and beauty. Furthermore, its long life also gives symbolic representation of immortality and victory. Millions of tourists flock to Japan particularly in spring season to see breathtaking sakura and wisteria bloom. One of the most popular flower parks in the country is the Ashikaga Flower Park.

This flower park features different varieties of wisteria trees. These trees produce flowers in different colors – purple, blue, white, pink, and yellow. When they are in full bloom, the entire park turns into an enchanting paradise radiating with different hues.

 

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The Ashikaga wisteria tree in full bloom during spring season

 

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However, one particular tree stands the largest and the oldest among other wisteria trees in the park. The Ashikaga wisteria tree is undoubtedly the main attraction in the park. And this is due to its long-standing history and splendid purple flowers. If you visit the Ashikaga Flower Park now, you’re likely to see the venerable wisteria tree with lush, green vines without the flowers.

But your visit won’t go to waste because the park puts on a massive winter illumination display. Colorful LED lights in the forms of wisteria will be hanging from the vines, just like the real flowers. And visitors are allowed to wander through the elaborate exhibition.

Ashikaga Flower Park featuring an elaborate illumination display in winter season

 

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If you missed to see the Ashikaga wisteria tree in full bloom, here are some captures of its enchanting beauty in spring. But if you really want to see this alluring scenery in person, you already know where to go for the next spring trip.

 

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