徳島県·特産品
Wisteria of Ishii
Ishii Town is beloved as the 'Town of Wisteria,' and wisteria has been designated as the town's official flower. Every spring, the 'Wisteria Festival' is held, attracting many visitors from both within and outside the prefecture to see the wisteria trellises in full bloom with purple and white flower clusters. At Chifuku-ji Temple, the main venue, there is a massive tree over 200 years old; when it reaches its peak bloom, a magnificent sight unfolds as flower clusters hang down up to one meter. The wisteria sightseeing course, which includes visits to Do-gaku-ji and Tokuzo-ji temples, is also popular. Specialty products inspired by the town's symbol, wisteria, are produced, adding color to the region. The seasonal spring tradition, where purple wisteria trellises sway in the breeze and a sweet fragrance drifts through the air, is a beautiful way to enjoy the season unique to Ishii Town. When the flowering season arrives, its beauty naturally makes visitors pause in their tracks.
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