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Kawachi Wisteria Garden in Kitakyushu is famous for 22 varieties of wisteria, two flower tunnels measuring 80 and 110 metres, and a large overhead trellis. The 2026 wisteria season ended on 6 May; the next opening and ticket schedule has not yet been announced.
What makes the garden special
The private garden opened in 1977 after its founder and family spent years clearing and cultivating the hillside. Its signature sights are a roughly 1,000-tsubo wisteria trellis and two long tunnels filled with purple, white, reddish-purple and double-flowered varieties.
Current ticket system
| Adult | Current general total: ¥1,600 |
|---|---|
| At reservation | Pay ¥600 for the advance ticket |
| At entry | Pay up to ¥1,000 depending on bloom conditions |
| Children | Up to two elementary-school-age or younger children free with one adult |
The garden states that purchased tickets cannot be cancelled or changed. Sales channels and eligible dates are announced for each season, so last spring’s dates must not be reused for the next trip.
Check the official opening and ticket announcement
Hours and bloom timing
When open for wisteria, the current guide lists 08:00–18:00 and about 200 free parking spaces. Wisteria timing depends on temperature and rain, and the final entry operation may change with the season. Check official flower updates immediately before your reserved date.
Access
| Address | 2-2-48 Kawachi, Yahatahigashi Ward, Kitakyushu, Fukuoka |
|---|---|
| By car | About 20 minutes from Otani Interchange under normal conditions |
| Parking | Approximately 200 free spaces |
Public transport to the hillside is limited and seasonal access arrangements can change. Confirm the complete outbound and return route; do not assume a shuttle operates because it did in another year. Traffic can be heavy around reserved entry times.
Visitor rules
- Use the toilet near the parking entrance before entering; there is no toilet inside the garden.
- Tripods, monopods and drones are prohibited.
- Animals are not admitted.
- Wear shoes suitable for slopes; the autumn foliage route includes steeper ground.
- Do not miss your booked time while taking photos outside the entrance.
Plan a Kitakyushu day
The garden visit itself should be combined with only as much city sightseeing as transport allows. Kokura Castle, Tanga Market or Mojiko Retro are possible additions, but all require a separate drive from the mountain garden.
