{"id":85831,"date":"2026-04-17T13:00:39","date_gmt":"2026-04-17T04:00:39","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/?p=85831&lang=en"},"modified":"2026-04-20T10:50:12","modified_gmt":"2026-04-20T01:50:12","slug":"wisteria-guide","status":"publish","type":"guide","link":"https:\/\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/en\/guides\/wisteria-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"Fukuoka Wisteria Guide 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"

Wisteria in bloom is one of the clearest signals that spring is drawing to a close. With its trailing clusters and gentle fragrance, it creates a distinctly Japanese seasonal scene. Across Fukuoka and the wider Kyushu region, the flowers are shaped into overhead trellises, tunnels, and walkways, with each location offering a different spatial experience. In recent years, these immersive, three-dimensional displays have attracted increasing attention from international visitors.<\/p>\n

Wisteria has long held a place in Japanese cultural expression, appearing in classical literature and painting. Its signature pale purple, known as \u201cfuji-iro,\u201d remains widely recognized. In Fukuoka and beyond, wisteria trellises are often found in shrines and public parks, where they are maintained by local communities and passed down over time. Because of this, encounters with wisteria are not limited to famous spots, but can also happen unexpectedly in the course of a walk.<\/p>\n

The peak viewing period in Fukuoka typically falls between late April and early May. This year, cooler conditions have caused a slight delay. During the season, some locations host wisteria festivals or evening illuminations, offering different atmospheres throughout the day. The bloom itself is brief, usually lasting only one to two weeks, and the peak passes quickly, so timing your visit carefully is key.<\/p>\n

\u25b7Fukuoka Wisteria Guide 2026 Google Map<\/a><\/p>\n

\"Maizuru<\/p>\n

Wisteria viewing spots in Fukuoka Prefecture<\/strong>
\nMaizuru Park<\/a> | Fukuoka City
\nUmi Hachimangu Shrine<\/a> | Itoshima City
\nBuzoji Temple<\/a> | Chikushino City
\nOnakatomi Shrine<\/a> | Ogori City
\nGondo Ryokushuen Garden<\/a> | Ogori City
\nKamikusuda Tenmangu Shrine<\/a> | Miyama City
\nNakayama no Ofuji<\/a> | Yanagawa City
\nKurogi no Ofuji<\/a> | Yame City
\nJozenji Temple<\/a> | Tagawa-gun
\nKamitakaba no Ofuji<\/a> | Asakura-gun
\nJokoji Temple<\/a> | Munakata City
\nKawachi Wisteria Garden<\/a> | Kitakyushu City
\nKichijoji Temple<\/a> | Kitakyushu City<\/p>\n

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Fukuoka City <\/strong><\/h2>\n

Maizuru Park<\/h3>\n

This urban park features seasonal plantings throughout the year, with around 30 wisteria vines trained across trellises in its dedicated wisteria garden. Of these, 10 are estimated to be over 100 years old, having been relocated from Higashi Park in Hakata Ward.<\/p>\n

A wisteria festival is held during the peak bloom period, with seasonal events taking place throughout the park.<\/p>\n

\"Maizuru<\/p>\n

\u2022 Season: Late Apr. ~ early May
\n\u2022 Scale: Approx. 30 trees (10 trees are over a century old)
\n\u2022 1-4 Jonai, Chuo-ku, Fukuoka<\/a>
\n\u2022 Access: 8 min. on foot from Akasaka Subway Sta.
\n\u2022 Parking: Available (\u00a5150\/1h)
\nhttps:\/\/www.midorimachi.jp\/maiduru\/<\/p>\n

Wisteria Festival<\/strong>
\n\u2022Apr. 18 (Sat) ~ Apr. 19 (Sun) 10:00~16:00 (Canceled in case of rain)
\n\u2022 Venue: Maizuru Park wisteria garden
\nhttps:\/\/www.midorimachi.jp\/maiduru\/events\/detail\/1086<\/a><\/p>\n

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Itoshima City <\/strong><\/h2>\n

Umi Hachimangu Shrine<\/h3>\n

Set at the base of Mt. Nagatake, this shrine features a wisteria trellis that extends along the approach path into the grounds. The surrounding area is quiet and wooded, creating a calm, understated setting. The site is also closely tied to local history, with ancient burial mounds and megalithic dolmens found nearby.<\/p>\n

\"Umi<\/p>\n

\u2022 Season: Late Apr. ~ early May
\n\u2022 Scale: Approx. 200 m2 (approx. 260 year-old trees)
\n\u2022 787 Kawatsuki, Itoshima City, Fukuoka<\/a>
\n\u2022 Access: Take Community bus Shiraito Line from JR Chikuhi Line Chikuzen-Maebaru Sta., 7 min. on foot from \u201cNagaito Shisho\u201d bus stop.
\n\u2022 Parking: Available (free)<\/p>\n

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Chikushino City<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Buzoji Temple<\/h3>\n

Said to date back to the Asuka period, this temple is regarded as one of the oldest in Kyushu. Within the grounds stands a wisteria known as \u201cChoja no Fuji,\u201d an ancient tree estimated to be around 1,300 years old, producing long, trailing clusters of blossoms.<\/p>\n

During the peak season, a wisteria festival is held, including memorial services beneath the trellises and related events in the surrounding park.<\/p>\n

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\u2022 Season: Late Apr. ~ early May
\n\u2022 Scale: Approx. 200 m2 (approx. 1,300 year-old trees)
\n\u2022 621 Musashi, Chikushino City, Fukuoka<\/a>
\n\u2022 Access: 15 min. on foot from JR Futsukaichi Sta.
\n\u2022 Parking: Available (free)
\nhttps:\/\/www.chikushino.org\/blog\/2704<\/a><\/p>\n

Futsukaichi Onsen Wisteria Festival<\/strong>
\n\u2022 Apr. 19 (Sun) 10:00~16:00
\n\u2022 Venue: Tenpai Park (next to Buzoji Temple) *Free shuttle bus available<\/p>\n

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Ogori City<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Onakatomi Shrine<\/h3>\n

This shrine features a romon gate dating to the late Edo period, with the structure designated as a city cultural property. Within the grounds stands a wisteria known as \u201cShogun Fuji,\u201d estimated to be around 660 years old and designated as a Natural Monument of Fukuoka Prefecture.<\/p>\n

Spanning approximately 500 square meters, the wisteria trellis produces cascading clusters of blooms that can be enjoyed alongside the shrine\u2019s historic setting during the flowering season.<\/p>\n

\"Onakatomi<\/p>\n

\u2022 Season: Mid-April ~ early May
\n\u2022 Scale: Approx. 500 m2 (approx. 660 year-old trees)
\n\u2022 555 Fukudo, Ogori City, Fukuoka<\/a>
\n\u2022 Access: 5 min. on foot from Nishitetsu Hatama Sta.
\n\u2022 Parking: Available (free)
\nhttps:\/\/kanko-ogori.net\/fuji\/<\/a><\/p>\n

Lantern and Bamboo Light-Up<\/strong>
\n\u2022 Apr. 5 (Sun) ~ before Golden Week
\n\u2022 Temporary parking available at Fukudo Park<\/a> behind the shrine<\/p>\n

Gondo Ryokushuen Garden<\/h3>\n

At Gondo Ryokushuen, a nursery specializing in the cultivation and sale of garden plants, visitors can see the double-flowered wisteria variety \u201cYae Kokuryu.\u201d Its densely layered petals create fuller, more voluminous clusters than typical wisteria.<\/p>\n

During the peak season, a viewing platform is set up, allowing visitors to look down over the blooms from above.<\/p>\n

\"Wisteria<\/p>\n

\u2022 Season: Late Apr. ~ early May (around May 10)
\n\u2022 Scale: Approx. 352 m2 (approx. 80 year-old trees)
\n\u2022 656-3 Inoue, Ogori City, Fukuoka<\/a>
\n\u2022 Access: 18 min. on foot from Matsuzaki Sta., Amagi Railways.
\n\u2022 Parking: Available (free, several spaces)
\n\u2022 https:\/\/kanko-ogori.net\/fuji\/<\/a><\/p>\n

Miyama City<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Kamikusuda Tenmangu Shrine<\/h3>\n

This Tenmangu shrine, long central to local worship, is also known as a notable wisteria viewing spot. The wisteria within the grounds is designated as a city cultural property, with trellises extending approximately 21.3 meters east to west and 7.5 meters north to south.<\/p>\n

Clusters of purple and white blossoms hang from the branches, filling the grounds with a gentle fragrance during the flowering season. In some years, the flower clusters can reach lengths of up to one meter.<\/p>\n

\"Kamikusuda<\/p>\n

\u2022 Season: Mid-Apr. ~ early May
\n\u2022 Scale: Approx. 150 m2 (several hundred year-old trees)
\n\u2022 1264 Takata-machi Kamikusuda, Miyama City, Fukuoka<\/a>
\n\u2022 Access: Approx. 5 min. by car from JR Kagoshima Main Line Wataze Sta.
\n\u2022 Parking: Available nearby<\/a> (free)
\n\u2022 https:\/\/www.miyama-kk.com\/detail.php?c=32<\/a><\/p>\n

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Yanagawa City<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Nakayama no Ofuji<\/h3>\n

Located within the grounds of Kumano Shrine in Mitsuhashi, Yanagawa City, \u201cNakayama no Ofuji\u201d is a prefecturally designated Natural Monument. Estimated to be around 300 years old, the wisteria spreads from 10 main trunks, forming a trellis that covers approximately 1,200 square meters. During peak bloom, the cascading clusters create a canopy overhead.<\/p>\n

Wisteria is also planted in the adjacent Tachibana Ikoi no Mori Park, offering different perspectives: close-up views beneath the shrine\u2019s trellises, and broader views of the full canopy from the park side.<\/p>\n

During the flowering season, the area is illuminated at night and a festival is held, allowing visitors to enjoy the display in multiple settings.<\/p>\n

\"Nakayama<\/p>\n

\"Nakayama<\/p>\n

\u2022 Season: Mid-Apr. ~ late Apr.
\n\u2022 Scale: Approx. 1,200 m2 (over 300 year-old trees)
\n\u2022 538-1 Nakayama, Mihashi-machi, Yanagawa City, Fukuoka<\/a> (Nakayama Kumano Shrine)
\n\u2022 Access: Approx. 10 min. by car from Nishitetsu Yanagawa Sta.
\n\u2022 Parking: Available (free)
\nhttps:\/\/www.city.yanagawa.fukuoka.jp\/kanko\/meisho\/9454.html<\/a><\/p>\n

Nakayama Ofuji Festival<\/strong>
\n\u2022 Apr. 15 (Wed) ~ Apr. 28 (Tue)
\n\u2022 Light-up: Sunset ~ 21:00
\n*Temporary buses<\/a> (Nishitetsu Yanagawa Sta. – Tachibana Ikoi-no-Mori (festival venue) – JR Chikugo-Funagoya Sta.) will operate.
\n*Temporary parking will be available.
\n\u2022 Entry during the festival period: \u00a5100 (environmental maintenance fee), free for JHS and under<\/p>\n

Yame City<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Kurogi no Ofuji<\/h3>\n

Located within the grounds of Susanoo Shrine in Kurogi, Yame City, this wisteria is designated as a National Natural Monument. Estimated to be around 630 years old, its trellis extends across approximately 3,000 square meters, with countless clusters of blossoms cascading down to create a canopy-like landscape.<\/p>\n

During the flowering season, a festival is held in the surrounding area, along with evening illuminations. At peak bloom, a soft, sweet fragrance fills the air, enveloping the shrine grounds.<\/p>\n

\"Kurogi<\/p>\n

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\u2022 Season: Late Apr. ~ early May
\n\u2022 Scale: Approx. 3,000 m2 (approx. 630 year-old trees)
\n\u2022 5-2 Kurogi, Kurogi-machi, Yame City, Fukuoka<\/a>
\n\u2022 Access: 30 min. by car from Kyushu Expressway Yame IC
\n\u2022 Parking: Available (paid parking and free parking)
\nhttps:\/\/www.townkurogi-ta.jp\/<\/a><\/p>\n

Kurogi Wisteriai Festival<\/strong>
\n\u2022 Apr. 10 (Fri) ~ Apr. 26 (Sun)
\n\u2022 Light-up: 19:00~21:00
\n* Temporary parking is available.<\/p>\n

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Tagawa-gun<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Jozenji Temple<\/h3>\n

Located in Benjo, Fukuchi Town, this temple is home to a wisteria known as \u201cKojo no Fuji,\u201d named for its resemblance to a Buddha descending to welcome souls. Estimated to be over 500 years old, a single ancient tree spreads across the garden, and is designated as a Natural Monument of Fukuchi Town.<\/p>\n

During the flowering season, long clusters of blossoms hang down in full display, and at peak bloom, a gentle fragrance fills the temple grounds.<\/p>\n

\"Jozenji<\/p>\n

\"Jozenji<\/p>\n

\u2022 Season: Mid-Apr. ~ late Apr.
\n\u2022 Scale: Approx. 800 m2 (over 500 year-old trees)
\n\u2022 3624 Benjo, Fukuchi-machi, Tagawa-gun, Fukuoka<\/a>
\n\u2022 Access: 20-minute walk from Kanada Station (Heisei Chikuho Railway), or take the reservation-only<\/a> Fuku-ru Bus
\n\u2022 Parking: Available (free, approx. 50 spaces)
\nhttps:\/\/www.town.fukuchi.lg.jp\/fukuchi_trip\/spot\/1993.html<\/a><\/p>\n

Wisteria Festival<\/strong>
\n\u2022 Apr. 19 (Sun) 11:30~
\n\u2022 Light-up: Sunset ~ 21:00 *depending on blooming conditions<\/p>\n

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Asakura-gun<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Kamitakaba no Ofuji<\/h3>\n

Located within the grounds of Daijingu Shrine in Chikuzen Town, this wisteria is designated as a Natural Monument of the town. Part of the grounds has been developed as Wisteria Village Park, where trellises create an overhead canopy of cascading blooms.<\/p>\n

During the peak season, a festival and evening illuminations are held, and the site is widely enjoyed as a local flower-viewing spot.<\/p>\n

\"Kamitakaba<\/p>\n

\u2022 Season: Mid-Apr. ~ late Apr.
\n\u2022 Scale: Approx. 420 m2 (over 100 year-old trees)
\n\u2022 1793-1 Kamitakaba, Chikuzen-machi, Asakura-gun, Fukuoka<\/a>
\n\u2022 Access: 10 min. on foot from Nishitetsu \u201cKurita\u201d bus stop
\n\u2022 Parking: Available (free, 7 spaces; adjacent park will become temporary parking of approx. 50 spaces during the season)
\nhttps:\/\/www.town.chikuzen.fukuoka.jp\/<\/a><\/p>\n

Wisteria Festival<\/strong>
\n\u2022 Apr. 19 (Sun) 10:00~
\n\u2022 Light-up: Apr. 11 (Sat) ~ Apr. 24 (Fri) 18:00~22:00
\n*Dates may change depending on blooming conditions<\/p>\n

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Munakata City<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Jokoji Temple<\/h3>\n

This temple in Munakata is widely known as \u201cFuji-dera\u201d (Wisteria Temple). Wisteria trellises extend across the grounds, with three central vines designated as Natural Monuments of Munakata City.<\/p>\n

In addition to viewing the blossoms from beneath the trellises, visitors can also look down over them from an elevated platform beside the main hall. During the peak season, a wisteria festival is held, and a small \u00a5200 contribution is requested.<\/p>\n

\"Jokoji<\/p>\n

\u2022 Season: Late Apr. ~ early May
\n\u2022 Scale: Approx. 660 m2 (over 100 year-old trees)
\n\u2022 1330 Eguchi, Munakata City, Fukuoka<\/a>
\n\u2022 9:00~17:00
\n\u2022 Access: 12 min. on foot from Nishitetsu \u201cMichinoeki Munakata\u201d bus stop
\n\u2022 Parking: Available (free)
\nhttps:\/\/www.crossroadfukuoka.jp\/spot\/12567<\/a><\/p>\n

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Kitakyushu City<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Kawachi Wisteria Garden<\/h3>\n

Located in the mountains on the outskirts of Kitakyushu, this privately operated wisteria garden is known for its series of trellises and tunnel-like walkways. Spread across approximately 3,000 square meters, the wisteria is arranged by color and variety, creating layered scenes with a strong sense of depth throughout the grounds.<\/p>\n

At peak bloom, a 110-meter-long wisteria tunnel and dome-shaped structures unfold in sequence, with shifting light and color as you move through the space. Admission is by advance reservation only, with timed-entry tickets required.<\/p>\n

\"Kawachi<\/p>\n

\u2022 Open: Apr. 18, 2026 (Sat) ~ May 6, 2026 (Wed, hol) 8:00~18:00 (last entry 17:15)
\n\u2022 Scale: Approx. 3,000 m2 (over 150 year-old trees)
\n\u2022 2-2-48 Kawachi, Yahatahigashi-ku, Kitakyushu City, Fukuoka<\/a>
\n\u2022 Access: Get off the Sanji ramp or Otani ramp from Kitakyushu Expressway Route No. 4., 20 min. drive from there.
\n\u2022 Parking: Available (free, approx. 200 spaces)
\n\u2022 Free: HS and over \u00a51,600 (fee to change depending on blooming conditions), free for up to two ES students (or younger) accompanied by one adult.
\n*Tickets must be purchased in advance at official website<\/a> or convenience stores.
\nhttps:\/\/kawachi-fujien.com\/ <\/a><\/p>\n

Kichijoji Temple<\/h3>\n

This temple in Yahatanishi Ward, Kitakyushu, is known as a local wisteria viewing spot. Trellises spread across the grounds, and during peak bloom, cascading clusters form a canopy overhead, filling the space with soft shades of purple.<\/p>\n

A wisteria festival is held during the flowering season, with food stalls set up throughout the grounds.<\/p>\n

\"Wisteria<\/p>\n

\u2022 Season: Mid-Apr. ~ late Apr.
\n\u2022 Scale: Approx. 1,000 m2 (approx. 170 year-old trees)
\n\u2022 13-11 Kisshoji-machi, Yahatanishi-ku, Kitakyushu City, Fukuoka<\/a>
\n\u2022 Access: Approx. 7 min. on foot from Nishitetsu \u201cMeiji-machi Danchi\u201d bus stop
\n\u2022 Parking: Not available
\nhttps:\/\/www.city.kitakyushu.lg.jp\/yahatanishi\/file_0122.html<\/a><\/p>\n

Wisteria Festival<\/strong>
\n\u2022 Apr. 27 (Mon) ~ Apr. 29 (Wed, hol) 10:00~22:00<\/p>\n

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