Day trip 20240209 Ashikaga Flower Park

Japan saw another 3-day weekend in February. I decided to save Monday as a rest day and start taking day trips on Friday night since I wanted to go see light shows this time around. The lights at the flower park is one of the most well-known winter illumination shows. 

I got myself another 3-day train pass, booked seats on express trains, and got advance tickets before I went to the park. The light show starts after dark, so the timing was perfect going after work. I had to change trains part way to get on a local train. That's cool since I like to get the chance to ride different trains. 

The park was much smaller than I thought it would be, so it didn't take long to get the lay of the land. I went through and enjoyed the lights in the various themes, and since these displays start from late November, of course, there's a Xmas-themed section. The park boasts a 150-year-old wisteria tree, which attracts viewers from all over Japan and tourists visiting Japan.

The lights were so pretty. I was awed, especially the ones made to look like wisteria. I went around the park about twice, enjoying every minute until closing time. The train back was pulling in soon after closing time, so it was perfect. 

One thing I like about express trains that I ride til the last stop is that I can totally pass out without worrying missing my stop. Plus, I can ride in comfort.