From spring to early summer, a trip to Japan offers the chance to see magnificent wisteria flowers alongside cherry blossoms.

Among the various wisteria viewing spots throughout Japan, we particularly recommend Tochigi Prefecture, located near Tokyo! We'd like to introduce Tochigi Prefecture, a region that boasts beautiful scenery comparable to popular areas near Tokyo like Kamakura and Hakone, and offers a unique travel experience.

Tochigi



Located approximately 2 hours north of Tokyo, Tochigi is a city where you can encounter historic shrines and temples, as well as majestic waterfalls and beautiful nature. Here are three key highlights of traveling in Tochigi:

· Ashikaga Orihime Shrine : A shrine dedicated to Orihime, known as the deity of relationships and matchmaking, featuring an impressive seven-colored rainbow torii gate.
· Ashikaga Flower Park : A representative flower-themed park in Japan where approximately 1,000㎡ of wisteria flowers create a spectacular view from around April to May every year.
· Ichigo no Sato : An experiential strawberry farm where you can directly harvest and taste Tochigi Prefecture's specialty, strawberries.



Furthermore, the Great Wisteria Festival at Ashikaga Flower Park in Tochigi is being held from April 12th to May 18th, 2025!

This festival allows you to have a fantastical experience, as if traveling into a fairy tale, surrounded by wisteria flowers that fill the sky. The Great Wisteria Festival, full of various food and attractions, will also feature nighttime illuminations from April 19th, offering a breathtakingly beautiful night view.


Tochigi One-Day Tour



· Tour Time : 08:00 AM ~ 06:00 PM (approximately 10 hours)
· Tour Itinerary : Ashikaga Orihime Shrine, Ashikaga Flower Park, Ichigo no Sato (Strawberry Farm)

There's a tour departing from Tokyo that allows you to visit Tochigi's representative attractions: Ashikaga Orihime Shrine, Ashikaga Flower Park, and Ichigo no Sato all in one day! This tour, which departs with a minimum of 4 people, offers a unique Japanese travel experience with a charm different from what you can find in Tokyo.



The tour departing from Tokyo Station or Shinjuku Station to Tochigi Prefecture first visits Ashikaga Orihime Shrine. After enjoying a light stroll through the serene atmosphere of the shrine with its unique seven-colored torii gates, you will visit Ashikaga Flower Park! The Great Wisteria Festival is held at Ashikaga Flower Park, a beautiful park year-round, from April 12th to May 19th. During this period, you can witness a magnificent view of approximately 350 wisteria trees in full bloom, including a wisteria tree over 160 years old.



The final stop is Ichigo no Sato (Strawberry Village), Japan's premier strawberry kingdom, where you will have free time. Here, you can enjoy strawberry picking, cafes themed around strawberries, and souvenir shops. WAUG guarantees the lowest price for this tour! Prepare for a unique day trip near Tokyo at the most affordable price.

· Regular Price : $90.5
·  WAUG Special Price : $65.04

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