Kawachi Fujien Wisteria Garden
Open by month
Closed in January. New Year (Dec 29 – Jan 3): closed.
Closed in February.
Closed in March.
Open in April — at its best. Wisteria tunnels (late April–early May).
Open in May — at its best. Wisteria tunnels (late April–early May).
Closed in June.
Closed in July.
Closed in August.
Closed in September.
Closed in October.
Open in November — at its best. Wisteria tunnels (late April–early May).
Partly closed in December: some days or parts are closed — see the official site. New Year (Dec 29 – Jan 3): closed.
Checked against the official site on 2026-10-15.
A private wisteria garden in Kitakyushu with about 22 varieties. Its 80 m and 110 m wisteria tunnels are the highlight, and some 700 maple trees turn red in autumn.
Nearby
- Mt. Sarakura Night View ≈ 15 min by car
- Imperial Steel Works Former Head Office Viewpoint ≈ 30 min by car
- Kokura Castle ≈ 45 min by car
- Ganryujima Island ≈ 45 min by car
- Kaikyo Yume Tower ≈ 45 min by car
Travel times are rough estimates by car.
- Best time
- April, May, November — Wisteria tunnels (late April–early May)
- Getting there
- About 20 min by car from Otani or Sanji IC (Kitakyushu Urban Expressway); no public transport nearby
Easier with a tour or car - Fee
- Wisteria: adults ¥1,600 (¥600 dated advance ticket plus up to ¥1,000 on site, depending on bloom). Autumn leaves: adults ¥500. Up to 2 children (elementary or younger) free per adult
- Booking
- Wisteria season: buy a date-and-time-slot ticket in advance (web or convenience store). No tickets are sold on site and entry is refused without one (official). official ↗
- Good to know
- Open only in wisteria season (late Apr–early May, 8:00–18:00) and autumn-leaf season (mid-Nov–early Dec, 9:00–17:00). Wisteria season requires a dated advance ticket (none sold on site)
- Time needed
- 1 h
Checked against the official Japanese website on 2026-10-15. Report outdated info