Where to See the Best Wisteria Blooms in Japan This Spring

"I was struck by the park's Kibana wisteria tunnel, and learned it houses more than 350 different wisteria trees including a celebrated Great Wisteria over 150 years old that blooms in shades from violet to pink, purple, white, and bright yellow; the grounds also feature more than 5,000 azalea bushes, peak bloom runs mid-April to mid-May, admission ranges from 900 to 2,100 yen for adults and 400 to 1,100 yen for children depending on the day, the wisteria are lit up at night, and the park even offers wisteria-themed soft serve and other goodies." - Talia Avakian Talia Avakian Talia Avakian is a lifestyle reporter based in Los Angeles with a love for outdoor excursions, off-the-beaten-path local finds, remote and historic hotels, and innovations in food. She was previously the digital news reporter for Travel + Leisure. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines