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Ashikaga Flower Park in Tochigi is famous for its giant wisteria in spring, but from mid-October to mid-February it holds a large winter illumination, “The Garden of Light Flowers”. The park has its own JR station, so you can reach it by train in an evening trip from Tokyo.
Quick answer
Illumination season: mid-October to mid-February.
Tickets (as of October 21, 2026): day session adults ¥800, children ¥400; night session adults ¥1,500, children ¥800. Prices change with the flowers, so check on the day.
Getting there: JR Ryomo Line to “Ashikaga Flower Park” Station, changing at Oyama from the JR Tohoku Line (from Ueno).
Day and night sessions
| Session | Hours (as of October 21, 2026) | Adults / children |
|---|---|---|
| Day | 10:00–15:00 (tickets until 14:30) | ¥800 / ¥400 |
| Night (illumination) | 15:30–20:30, until 21:00 on weekends and holidays (tickets from 15:30) | ¥1,500 / ¥800 |
- Day and night are separate sessions with a changeover, so you need a ticket for each.
- Children’s prices are for ages 4 through elementary school.
- Admission prices and opening hours change depending on how the flowers are blooming. Check the official site on the day.
- Last ticket sales are 30 minutes before closing. Re-entry is not allowed.
- The park is open every day of the year except the third Wednesday and Thursday of February and December 31. Normal hours outside events are 10:00–17:00.
Flowers through the year
| Season | Highlight |
|---|---|
| Spring | “The Tale of Wisteria Flowers”: the wisteria season, the park’s most famous event |
| Early June to early July | Irises and hydrangeas |
| Early July to late September | Water lilies |
| Early October to mid-November | Amethyst sage and autumn roses |
| Mid-October to mid-February | Illumination: The Garden of Light Flowers |
Good to know
- Cameras are welcome, but live streaming, lighting equipment, reflectors and stepladders are not allowed. Tripods are OK if they do not block paths.
- Cosplay and wedding dresses are not allowed in the park.
- Pets such as dogs and cats are not allowed.
- The station gets very crowded on the way home, so leave a little early and top up your IC card in advance.
How to get there
- Train: take the JR Tohoku Line (Utsunomiya Line) from Ueno to Oyama, then the JR Ryomo Line to Ashikaga Flower Park Station, which opened in 2018 right by the park.
- From the Tobu Isesaki Line, change to JR at Kuki and then at Oyama, or take the Tobu Sano Line from Tatebayashi to Sano and change to the Ryomo Line. There is no shuttle bus from Tobu Ashikagashi Station.
- Car: free parking for about 300 cars normally, and about 6,000 including temporary lots in busy seasons.
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FAQ
When is the Ashikaga Flower Park illumination?
From mid-October to mid-February.
How much is Ashikaga Flower Park at night?
On October 21, 2026, the night session cost ¥1,500 for adults and ¥800 for children. Prices change with the flowers.
How do I get to Ashikaga Flower Park from Tokyo?
Take the JR Tohoku Line from Ueno to Oyama, then the JR Ryomo Line to Ashikaga Flower Park Station.
Can I use one ticket for day and night?
No. Day and night are separate sessions with a changeover.
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Sources
Prices, hours, seasons, rules and access come from Ashikaga Flower Park’s official website (checked October 21, 2026). Prices and hours change with the flowers, so please check on the day.
