Kurogi in Yame is known for its thousands of beautiful wisteria, which create gorgeous purple curtains of flowers. Susano Shrine, where the festival will be held, boasts of wisteria approximately 620 years old. These wisteria are designated a natural monument of Japan. Browse stalls selling local products and stay until evening for the wisteria light up (18:30~22:00).
For more details, click here for our Fukuoka Wisteria Guide 2019.
• 4/16 (Tue.) ~ 5/6 (Mon., hol.)
• Free entry
• Susano Shrine
• 5-2 Kurogi-machi Kurogi, Yame City, Fukuoka
• 0943-42-9190 (Kurogi Tourism Association)
• http://townkurogi.saloon.jp/