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Wisteria made of light
The Miracle Wisteria plays out a bloom in light, from first flowers to falling petals, like spring wisteria in winter.
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The wisteria lights at the 20th Flower Fantasy in 2021; a file photo. · Report image rightsAshikaga · JapanFestivals & traditions
2026.10.17 — 2027.02.14 · Happening now
Wisteria in bloom, in light, on a winter night.
Ashikaga Flower Park Flower Fantasy 2026–27
Ashikaga Flower Park’s winter illumination, Flower Fantasy, reaches its 25th edition from 17 October 2026 to 14 February 2027. More than five million lights, almost all LEDs, dress the 100,000 square-metre park; it has been named one of Japan’s three great illuminations for the third time, and in November 2025 won the top annual prize at the International Illumination Awards. Its signature scenes are the Miracle Wisteria, which plays out a bloom in light from first flowers to falling petals; the Earth for Everyone, doubled in its reflection on the water; and Snow World, a mural of light across a hillside with snowmen and snowflakes. The theme changes through the season: Christmas from late November to late December, and winter peonies from New Year’s Day.
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A REASON TO GO
A REASON TO GO
Ashikaga Flower Park2026.10.17 — 2027.02.14Festivals & traditionsTicket required
FIND YOUR REASON
What draws you to this experience?
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An earth on the water
The Earth for Everyone doubles its light in the water, with animals and plants in lights all around the globe.
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Snowmen on the hillside
Snow World covers a hillside in a mural of light, with snowmen out on a wintry mountain.
Festivals & traditionsA LITTLE CLOSER
A closer look.
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MAKE IT YOUR EXPERIENCE
Does this fit what you are looking for?
This could be for you if you are…
- Lovers of lights and night views
- Families with children
Before you decide
Closed on 31 December.
The station is crowded on the way home; come early.
No food, pets or drones in the park.
FIND YOUR PLACE
Explore the layout. Plan your route.
This season’s illumination layout is not out yet.
Open official guide ↗FROM AN IDEA TO A PLAN
Make a plan that works for you.
Dates & times
2026.10.17 — 2027.02.1417 October 2026 to 14 February 2027 (Japan time), closed 31 December. Evenings 3.30–8.30pm (to 9pm at weekends and on holidays); from 7 November to 3 January, to 9pm on weekdays and 9.30pm at weekends and on holidays. Lights on about 5pm (about 4.30pm from 7 November to 3 January).
Asia/TokyoMore programme details
- Wisteria made of light
- An earth on the water
- Snowmen on the hillside
Venue & travel
Ashikaga Flower ParkAshikaga Flower Park station on the JR Ryomo Line is at the gate; drivers have free parking for 40 coaches and 300 cars.
Entry & companions
Evening admission is 1,500 yen for adults and 900 yen for children; day and evening are separate admissions, with evening tickets sold in the shopping area. Closed on 31 December. Ashikaga Flower Park station gets very crowded on the way home, so the park suggests coming early and topping up your transit IC card. No food, pets or drones may be brought in.
Tickets & access
Adults 1,500 yen (evening)
Confirm accessibility services and companion policies with the organiser before travel.
Sources & image credits
Dates and entry details refer to this edition; individual sessions may differ.
Miyuki Meinaka · CC BY-SA 4.0 Image source
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The wisteria lights at the 20th Flower Fantasy in 2021; a file photo.
Information checked on 2026-10-18
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