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[April 12, 2024] When will wisteria flowers bloom in Mie Prefecture? We'll introduce you to the best places to see wisteria in Mie Prefecture along with information on the best time to see them!
掲載日：2023.04.12
In Mie Prefecture, wisteria flowers usually bloom from mid-April. This year, the flowers are blooming later than usual, possibly due to the fluctuations in temperature, but they are expected to bloom as temperatures rise this weekend.
At famous wisteria spots in Mie Prefecture, the best time to see the wisteria in 2024 is expected to be around late April to early May.
The long, drooping flower clusters are reminiscent of hanging chandeliers and pale purple curtains, and exude a moist, Japanese atmosphere. Wisteria flowers are also known for their sweet fragrance, and have been loved by people for a long time.
Why not spend a lovely spring day under the wisteria trellises arranged in various shapes?
We will introduce you to the flowering times, locations, and transportation access to the famous wisteria spots in Mie Prefecture that you definitely cannot miss this spring.
Click here for the wisteria flowering status in 2024 Mie flower calendar
About the special feature on famous wisteria spots in Mie Prefecture
In famous wisteria spots in Mie Prefecture, wisteria flowers are expected to begin blooming one after another from mid-April.
Why not enjoy the different wisteria spots, such as the Red Hill Heather Forest Wisteria Garden and Kazahaya no Sato in TsuCity, which will open this weekend, or the wisteria blooming on the temple trellises at Taiganji Temple in KameyamaCity and Taikoji Temple in IseCity?
In the special feature on famous wisteria spots in Mie Prefecture, we will introduce famous wisteria spots in Mie Prefecture, along with information on the best time to see them, access, and more!
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Kazahaya no Sato Wisteria Festival (TsuCity)
Opening period: Saturday, April 13, 2024 to Monday, May 6, 2024
As of April 12, 2024: Bud
* Expected to bloom from this weekend
Kazahaya no Sato is located in the hills around the 3.8km-circumference Kazahaya Pond, and is a popular flower spot where seasonal flowers such as plum blossoms and hydrangeas bloom in full glory.
During wisteria season, 10 kinds of wisteria, including "Kokuryuu Wisteria," "Shirakobi Tan Wisteria," "Shikobi Tan Wisteria," and "Red Wisteria," bloom on the wisteria trellises and standing trees in the 58,000m2 garden. During the period, you can enjoy "Kazahaya Teahouse" and "kitchen cars" set up, and "bring your own lunch" on the lawn or around the wisteria trellis.
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RedHilForestofHisa “Wisteria Garden” (TsuCity)
Opening period: Friday, April 12, 2024 to early May
As of April 12, 2024: Bud
* Expected to bloom from this weekend
RedHilForestofHisa Wisteria Garden is home to 22 famous wisteria trees from the foot of Mount Fuji. Wisteria in a variety of colours, including white, pink and purple, bloom in full bloom.
The gentle fragrance and beautiful shape of wisteria, such as the Nagafuji, which has flower clusters that grow to nearly 100cm, and the Shiranoda Wisteria, which has rows of white flowers, swaying in the breeze, create a spectacular sight that is quintessentially Japanese.
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Wisteria at Taikoji Temple (IseCity)
Expected to bloom from around April 20, 2024
*This year, the flowers are blooming late, so we can enjoy them until around Golden Week.
At Taikoji Temple, located at the east foothills of Mt. Otonashi in IseCity, the wisteria are at their best from late April every year.
Within the grounds, there is an old wisteria tree known as "Ryujin Fuji," and the elegant sight of the pale purple flowers blooming on the wisteria trellis captivates all who visit. This year is the Year of the Dragon, so be sure to come and enjoy the "Ryujin Fuji."
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Wisteria in Nohara Rural Park (Taiki Town, TaikiTown)
As of April 18, 2024: Bud
Nohara Rural Park is home to a wisteria trellis that is approximately 60 meters long. The wisteria flowers are in full bloom from late April to early May every year. The purple flowers blooming in profusion on the trellis are beautiful, and the park also has playground equipment, making it a perfect place for families to spend time.
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Wisteria at Matsusaka Park (Matsuzaka Castle Ruins) (MatsusakaCity)
As of April 12, 2024: Bud
Matsusaka Castle, built by Gamou Ujisato, no longer has any buildings, only its magnificent stone walls remaining.
The wisteria here is an ancient tree that is over 300 years old. During the peak season, the wisteria clusters hang down, over 60 centimeters in length, and when you go under the wisteria trellis, you are enveloped in an indescribable sweet fragrance.
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Takenari Dainichido Gohyakurakan Arhats Wisteria Festival (KomonoTown)
Gohyakurakan Fuji Festival: Sunday, April 21, 2024
As of April 12, 2024: Bud (approximately 10 cm long)
*Expected to bloom around April 20th
Gohyakurakan are stone gods and Buddhas lined up together on a small mound of earth. ``Arhat'' refers to a saint who is worthy of respect and alms.
The wisteria trellis in the precincts is usually at its best around the end of April, and tea parties are held under the wisteria trellis during the wisteria festival.
Check out the highlights in Mie's special feature on famous wisteria spots!
In addition to this, there are many other famous wisteria spots in Mie Prefecture.
Enjoy this famous wisteria viewing spot from late April to early May.
For more details, see the special feature on famous wisteria spots in Mie.