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Nakayama Ofuji

中山大藤

The large flower clusters are beautiful! Yanagawa City is proud of its famous tree, designated as a natural monument by the prefecture.

The “Nakayama Ofuji" (Grand Wisteria) is about 300 years old and is located at Nakayama Kumano Shrine in Yanagawa City.
The wisteria, which is designated as a natural monument by the prefecture, is said to have been planted and nurtured by “Man-san,” a local liquor store owner in the Edo period (1603-1868), who brought back the seeds of the Fuji tree from Noda, Osaka. The trees are carefully nurtured by the local preservation society and other related people, and when they are in full bloom, the whole area is enveloped in a sweet fragrance.
The magnificent arch of wisteria over the shrine's stone bridge is a sight to behold and an excellent photo spot. At night, the shrine is illuminated to create a romantic atmosphere, making it a great place for couples.
The Nakayama Grand Wisteria Festival is held at the shrine and Tachibana Ikoinomori Park around mid to late April when the flowers are in bloom. Numerous food stalls will be lined up, and live jazz performances, photo contests, and sales of agricultural and specialty products will be held. Tables and chairs are laid out under the wisteria trellises, where visitors can relax and enjoy viewing the wisteria flowers.

*Please be sure to also enjoy the Shimizuyama Botanen Festival (Miyama City), which is held around the same time. Shuttle buses (free of charge) will be running between “Nakayama Grand Wisteria” and “Shimizuyama Botan Garden” during the festival period. Please see the flyer below for the timetable.

Basic Information

Address (Japanese) 832-0811　福岡県柳川市三橋町中山538-1（中山熊野神社境内）・中山547-1（立花いこいの森公園）
Address 538-1 Nakayama (precincts of Nakayama Kumano Shrine)/547-1 Nakayama (Tachibana Ikoinomori Park), Mitsuhashi-cho, Yanagawa-shi, Fukuoka
Telephone Number 0944-77-8563（Nakayama Grand Wisteria Festival Executive Committee (Yanagawa City Tourism Division)）
Contact For inquiries about the pre-event, contact Yanagawa City Chamber of Commerce 0944-73-8111
Event Days Mid to late April every year
Festival period
Open Wisteria trellis lighting ends at 21:00
Price free
Car Park Available (please use the Tachibana Ikoinomori parking lot)
*Temporary parking is available during the Nakayama Grand Wisteria Festival.
Access About 12 minutes by car from Nishitetsu Yanagawa Station on the Nishitetsu Tenjin Omuta Line
About 15 minutes from the Miyama Yanagawa IC on the Kyushu Expressway
*During the Nakayama Grand Wisteria Festival, a temporary bus service (charged) is available from Nishitetsu Yanagawa Station and JR Chikugo Funagoya Station.
Website Yanagawa City Tourism Association Official Website
Fukuoka Wisteria & Azalea Viewing Spots Special Feature
Related articles Nakayama Grand Wisteria Festival flyer
Remarks *The best time to see the flowers is subject to change depending on the weather. Please check the latest information before visiting.
*Parking is limited. Please use temporary buses (charged) for visitors other than shuttle buses.

＊Information on facilities is subject to change. Please check each official website for the latest information.

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