Shirai Oomachi Wisteria Park
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Shirai Oomachi Wisteria Park is known as one of the best wisteria gardens in the Sanin region. From late April to mid-May, a breathtaking display of white, purple, and pink blossoms unfolds.
Overview
Shirai Oomachi Wisteria Park is a premier wisteria garden located in Shirai, Wadayama-cho, Asago City, Hyogo Prefecture. Established in 1996, this park was created through the volunteer efforts of local residents. They collected 150 wisteria rootstocks from the surrounding mountains and grafted them with scions from renowned wisteria in Wake-machi, Okayama Prefecture. The park opened in May 1999. It covers 7,000㎡, with 500m of wisteria trellises, some reaching 4m in width. From late April to mid-May, a stunning spectacle of white, purple, and pink blossoms unfolds, with some wisteria flower clusters reaching an incredible 1m 45cm in length, swaying gently in the valley breeze. The park also features a charming, hand-crafted 5m diameter water wheel and millhouse, evoking a nostalgic rural atmosphere. In April, daffodils bloom on the embankment, and in May, carp streamers against the backdrop of a 143,000㎥ irrigation pond create a magnificent scene. Surrounded by lush green mountains and filled with the sweet fragrance of wisteria, Shirai Oomachi Wisteria Park offers a refreshing escape and a taste of authentic Japanese countryside charm.
Basic Information
- Address
- 1008 Shirai, Wadayama-cho, Asago City, Hyogo Prefecture, Japan Search for tourist attractions in Hyogo
- Access
- By Car: From the Kasuga-Wadayama Road (part of the Bandan Expressway), take National Route 312 north from the Wadayama IC. Go straight at the Ippon Yanagi intersection, turn right at the Wadayama Middle School/Fujikko signal, and left at the next intersection. Continue straight for about 2km, then turn right at the following intersection. The park is about 4km further along this road. From Kyoto: Turn right before the "Drive-in Yakuno" on National Route 9. Turn left at the rotary, then slightly right at the three-way intersection in front of the temple. Turn right at the crossroad with a road mirror. The park is down the mountain after that. Please also refer to the directions from "Lairakku" (らいらっく) -> By JR Train: Take the JR Sanin Main Line or JR Bandan Line to Wadayama Station. Take a taxi from the station. Show route
- Op.Hours
- Late April to mid-May (Opening dates are subject to change depending on weather conditions).
- Cld.Days
- Closed outside of the opening period.
- Fee
- ¥500 per adult (cash only)
- INFO
- Please contact Omachi Park directly by phone for information regarding the opening period.
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