The best place to see wisteria in Kasukabe
Wisteria Garden is located in Kasukabe City, Saitama Prefecture, and is widely known as "Ushijima no wisteria. In the garden, long drooping clusters of wisteria flowers create a beautiful purple curtain, creating an elegant scene unique to spring. The wisteria's historical appearance gives it a strong sense of presence, and the color of the flowers, as well as the spread of the branches and the wisteria trellis as a whole, are also highlights of the garden. This is a recommended spot not only for those who want to enjoy wisteria flowers in the Kanto area, but also for those who want to photograph spring flower scenery and a typical Japanese sense of the season.
Key points for photography
The key to photographing wisteria is to compose your shots with an awareness of the flow of the wisteria clusters and the depth of the wisteria trellis. Shooting from the bottom of the wisteria trellis, looking up at the wisteria as if looking down from above, will give the wisteria a powerful effect as if it is pouring down from overhead, as well as a beautiful three-dimensional effect with the overlapping flower clusters. By placing a large flower cluster in the foreground and overlapping the expanse of the wisteria trellis in the background, you can create a picture that looks as if it is enveloped by a purple curtain. Also, by placing the branches of the entire wisteria from a slightly off-center position, you can convey a stately atmosphere that reminds us of the long history of the wisteria. Aiming for soft morning light will help bring out the wisteria's pale purple color naturally and create a calm spring landscape photograph.
Best viewing and photography timing
Best Season
春
Recommended times
Morning, noon
Access & Basic Information (Check Before Shooting)
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Address | 786 Ushijima, Kasukabe City, Saitama Prefecture |
| subject | wisteria flower |
| Admission fee | Yes |
| Admission Time | Yes |
| Parking lot | Yes |
| Restroom | Yes |
