Nakayama no Ofuji: A Cascade of Wisteria
Experience the enchanting beauty of 300-year-old wisteria at Nakayama no Ofuji in Yanagawa, a floral spectacle in Fukuoka Prefecture.
Nakayama no Ofuji is a stunning wisteria trellis located within the grounds of Kumano Shrine in Yanagawa, Fukuoka. Believed to be around 300 years old, the wisteria trees create a breathtaking floral display, especially during the annual Wisteria Festival in mid to late April.
A brief summary to Nakayama no Ofuji
- 547-1 Mitsuhashimachi Nakayama, Yanagawa, Mitsuhashimachi Nakayama, Fukuoka, 832-0811, JP
- +81944-73-8111
Local tips
- Visit in mid to late April for the peak wisteria blooming season.
- Wear closed-toe shoes, as the ground can be muddy after rain.
- Arrive early to avoid crowds, especially during the Wisteria Festival.
- Check the official Yanagawa City Tourism Association website for the latest blooming information and festival details.
- Consider visiting at night to see the illuminated wisteria for a magical experience.
Getting There
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Public Transport
From Nishitetsu Yanagawa Station, take bus number 10, 16, 17, or 19 towards Mitsuhashi route at Yanagawa Mall (Youme). Get off at Nakayama (Kabushigaisha Yasunaga Mae) and walk for about 5 minutes. During the Wisteria Festival, a temporary bus service operates from Nishitetsu Yanagawa Station and JR Chikugo Funagoya Station to the Nakayama Grand Wisteria Festival site. Bus fare is approximately ¥300-500.
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Car
From the Miyama Yanagawa IC on the Kyushu Expressway, it is about 15 minutes to Nakayama no Ofuji. From Hakata Station, the drive is approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes. Use the Tachibana Recreation Forest Parking Lot. Parking is available, but it can be limited, especially during the festival. Parking fee is around ¥300-500 during the festival.
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