[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!

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.

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.

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."

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.

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.

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.