Press release -
Ashikaga Flower Park Celebrates 20 Years of Spectacular Seasonal Light-Ups
Just 70 Minutes North of Tokyo by Tobu Railways, this 25-Acre Floral Fantasia is Recognized as One of Japan’s Top Three Winter Illumination Spots.
This year (2021) marks the 20thAnniversary of Winter Illuminations at Ashikaga Flower Park. The nearly 100,000 square meter / 25-acre floral fantasia, just 70-minutes north of Tokyo via Tobu Railways, has been ranked by General incorporated association YAKEI Convention & Visitors Bureau as the top place in Japan for viewing seasonal light-ups for six consecutive years! It was also selected as one of the “Three Great Illuminations in Japan” by Night View Summit 2017 and “Three Great Illuminations in the Kanto region” by Night View Summit 2018. This year, there are more than 5 million illuminations, utilizing more than 5 million LED, power-saving-environmentally-friendly bulbs.
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Light-Up Schedule
- Dates: Saturday, October 16, 2021 to Monday, February 14, 2022
- Times: 3:30 to 8:30pm weekdays, until 9:00 pm on Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays. Nighttime Illuminations will start from 4:30 pm (from Nov. 13 until the beginning of January, After January the illuminations run until 9:00 and 9:30 pm respectively)
- · Closed: December 31, 2021
Daytime Schedule (no light-up): 11 am to 3 pm
Night Club Admission Fee: 1,100 yen adults; 600 yen children
Exhibition Schedule
- October 16th to Mid-November: “Collaboration of illuminations and Flowers” – Fusion of Lights and Amethyst Sage–
- Late November-Late December:“Flower Park Christmas” – Christmas Fantasy–
- · New Year's Day-February 14th: “New Year Illumination” –Co-starting Lights and Winter Peonies–
This Year’s Theme: “Fantasy to Light Flower Garden 2021”
Specific Highlights
- Complete renewal of the "Flower Castle," which has been extremely popular since its introduction in 2017.
- "Hikari no Hanachozu" is being exhibited for a limited time (until November 28) as a sponsorship project for the 100th anniversary of Ashikaga City! Enjoy colorful flower arrangements in finger bowls during daytime and illuminations in the night.
- “Hiikari no Fuji no Hana Monogatari” – The Tale of Wisteria Illuminations–, the enchanting story of the blooming wisteria in spring, from first buds, to full bloom and the dance of the petals falling to the ground will move you deeply.
- Special Light-up Anniversary cuisine at the restaurant (open until 30 minutes before the park closes.)
Access via Tobu Railways
Take Tobu Iseaki Line from Asakusa Station in Tokyo to Tobu Ashikagashi Station. Then Ashikaga City Bus (40 minutes) OR taxi (20 minutes), followed by a 5-minute walk.
About Ashikaga Flower Park
Ashikaga Flower Park opened in 1968 and in addition to it wonderland of illuminations in winter, it is notable for its 350 Wisteria Trees, some as old as 160 years, which bloom early April to early May, weather depending. CNN chose this park as one of “Dream Destinations for 2014.
