The Great Wisteria of Kuroki

Overview

The Great Wisteria of Kuroki, located in Kurokimachi, Yame City, Fukuoka Prefecture, is a designated national natural monument. Legend attributes its planting to Prince Yoshiharu, the Seisei Shogun. Despite enduring numerous battles and great fires, this tenacious wisteria, over 600 years old, continues to thrive. The sight of its blossoms overflowing across a vast 3,000-square-meter trellis is truly awe-inspiring. Reaching its peak around mid-April, the wisteria cascades down with purple flower clusters exceeding one meter in length, captivating visitors. The gentle contrast between the wisteria's pale purple and the green leaves creates an ethereal atmosphere, like something out of a dream. The sweet fragrance further stimulates the senses, promoting relaxation. Its grand scale, delicate beauty, and rich history combine to make the Great Wisteria of Kuroki a captivating tourist destination. During the blooming season, the Kuroki Great Wisteria Festival draws a large crowd from across Japan. Walking under the wisteria arch is like entering another world, enveloped in its sweet fragrance and ethereal beauty. The Great Wisteria of Kuroki offers a powerful blend of history and nature’s resilience amidst the beauty of spring blossoms.