Hekinan-City Koto Garden Wisteria Festival
Date: Apr 11,2026(Sat) ～ Apr 29(Wed)
Floral scents lure eventgoers into a botanical paradise
The trellised wisterias of Koto Garden are beloved by the citizens of Hekinan and take center stage during the Wisteria Festival, held from mid- to late April. Over one and a half meters of blossom bunches decorate the 1,000-square-meter area, painting it in floral hues and wafting fragrant scents through the air.
During the event period, lanterns light up the night in addition to other fun-filled festivities.
Lantern illumination
• Date and time: Sundown–9:00 pm, every day during the event period
Tea ceremony
Relax in an extraordinary way as you sip a cup of matcha green tea at Koto Garden, gazing upon wisterias.
• Date and time: 10:00 am–3:00 pm; Sun, Apr 19, 2026
• Fee: JPY 650/seat (includes Japanese sweets)
• Host: Munezane Kobayashi, Urasenke Tea Ceremony School
Note:
• Tea ceremony held at the Washizuka Community Center should rainy weather occur.
Vocal concert
Enjoy a diverse array of numbers from pop to oldies.
• Date and time: 6:00 pm–7:00 pm; Sun, Apr 19, 2026
• Singer: Asahi Ishizaki
Namba lantern illumination
The city of Hekinan's traditional red Namba lanterns, reminiscent of chili peppers, light up Koto Garden for one night only. A bubble-blowing performance and surreal atmosphere grace this year's festivities!
• Date and time: Sundown–around 9:00 pm; Sat, Apr 25, 2026
Note:
• Canceled should rainy weather occur.
#EggsTodayToo with Hekinan Stamp Scavenger Hunt
A stamp scavenger hunt letting you delight in eggs is held in concert with the flower festival. Twenty-nine establishments around the city participate, letting you get a stamp with an order of egg cuisine. Get three stamps to enter a drawing for incredible prizes. There's even a Flower Festival Bonus Stamp at the festival venue!
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Event info
| Date | Sat, Apr 11–Wed, Apr 29 (national holiday), 2026 |
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| Time | Light display: Sunset–9:00 pm |
| Location | Koto Garden |
| Location | 〒447-0029 3-36 Nihongi-machi, Hekinan-shi, Aichi |
| Price | Free of charge Note: • Prices are subject to change. Check the official site, etc. for the most up-to-date information. |
| Parking | Available (approx. 50 spaces in three locations: Koto Garden West Parking Lot, in front of Koto Garden, and at the Washizuka Community Center) |
| Inquiries | • 0566-95-9894 (Hekinan Tourism Association) • 0566-41-0270 (Koto Garden) |
Note: This page may not be current due to update time differences between site databases.
Should accuracy be critical, please verify this information using a direct source, whenever possible.
DIRECTIONS
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- By public transportation
- From Meitetsu Hekinan-Chuo Station, transfer to the Kurukuru Bus and get off at Kotoen-Nishi Bus Stop. Walk 1 min.
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- By car
- Available (approx. 40 spaces available at Koto Garden West Parking Lot and the Washizuka Community Center)
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