The long corridor of pink wisterias

Ashikaga Flower Garden & Nikko (Japan Part 3)

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April 22nd 2018
Two years ago I saw a picture on the internet of a 150 year old giant purple wisteria flower at Ashikaga Flowering Garden. I felt in love with it and know I had to go there to see it with my own eyes. Wisteria blooms late April and early May so I scheduled Ashikaga as one of our last stop in Japan. From Nikko, it took two trains and an hour and half ride to Ashikaga. One can also reach it from Tok ... read more

Asia » Japan » Tochigi » Nikko

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In 1603, a Tokugawa shogunate (military dictatorship) ushered in a long period of isolation from foreign influence in order to secure its power. For 250 years this policy enabled Japan to enjoy stability and a flowering of its indigenous culture. Fol... ... read more