[Real-life location of Demon Slayer] Visit the enchanting wisteria blooms at Mount Fujikasane!
In this article I will introduce the real-life location of hit manga Demon Slayer:Kimetsu no Yaiba!
Contents
- What is Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba?
- What is Mount Fujikasane?
- How to get to Ashikaga Flower Park
- Visit a real-life location at Ashikaga Flower Park
- Bonus Track
What is Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba?
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba is a manga by Koyoharu Gotouge, serialized in Shueisha’s Weekly Shonen Jump from 2016 to 2020. The story follows a boy whose family is slaughtered by demons, and his journey joining the Demon Slayer Corps to avenge his family and turn his demonized sister back into a human. It captivates readers with its unique characters, intricate psychological depictions, epic battle scenes, emotional depth, and occasional humor.！
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What is Mount Fujikasane?
Mount Fujikasane is where the final selection for joining the Demon Slayer Corps takes place. Captured demons are confined here, unable to escape due to the wisteria flowers that bloom year-round, which demons despise. The condition for passing the final selection is to survive for seven days on this mountain.
In this article I will introduce Ashikaga Flower Park, which is said to be the model for Mount Fujikasane!
How to get to Ashikaga Flower Park
Ashikaga Flower Park is a magnificent floral theme park in Ashikaga City, Tochigi Prefecture, selected by CNN as one of the “10 Dream Destinations in the World.” The nearest station is Ashikaga Flower Park Station on the JR Ryomo Line. From Tokyo, you can get there by train, Shinkansen, bus, or car.
This time, we’re departing from Shinjuku by bus! (Visit date: April 30th, 2024)
After you enjoy some shopping you can take the bus from the outlet to Sano Station (which takes about 25 minutes). From there take the JR Ryomo Line to Ashikaga Flower Park Station (which takes about 7 minutes).
Visit a real-life location at Ashikaga Flower Park
First, check the map of the park!
The park’s iconic wisteria comes in varieties such as “pale pink wisteria,” “purple wisteria,” “white wisteria,” and “yellow wisteria,” with slightly different blooming times, offering different floral displays with each visit. According to the official site, the blooming season is from mid-April to mid-May, with the flowers blooming in the order of pale pink, purple, white, and yellow.
In addition to wisteria, you can enjoy vividly colored blossoms.
Ashikaga Flower Park – Foods
The park takes about two hours to leisurely walk around. If you’re tired, take a break and enjoy some delicious food!
You’ll get hooked on the delicious flavour of the tofu-based yuba nuggets with grated ponzu sauce!
Ashikaga Flower Park – Night View
As it gets dark you can see the gardens light up!
Ashikaga Flower Park – Souvenirs
Many tourists visit in the evening when the lights are on so it’s recommended to buy souvenirs before sunset.
That concludes this article on the real-life location behind Demon Slayer: Kimetsu No Yaiba! Be sure to read the manga thoroughly and visit the sacred sites of Mount Fujikasane for yourself!
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Reference Images:
[1] Ryoji Gotouge, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Vol. 1 Kindle Edition, VIZ Media: SHONEN JUMP, 2018, cover
[2] Ryoji Gotouge, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Vol. 1 Kindle Edition, VIZ Media: SHONEN JUMP, 2018, p.157
[3] Ryoji Gotouge, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Vol. 1 Kindle Edition, VIZ Media: SHONEN JUMP, 2018, p.159
[4] Ryoji Gotouge, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Vol. 1 Kindle Edition, VIZ Media: SHONEN JUMP, 2018, p.171
