Plum Blossoms, the herald of spring — KYOTO VISITOR'S GUIDE
WEBFeb 21, 2022 · Every year on February 25th, a grand festival to commemorate Sugawara’s spirit is held at the shrine. The festival is called Baika-sai or Plum Blossom Festival, as Sugawara especially loved the plums. In the precinct of the shrine, there is a huge plum orchard with about 2,000 plum trees of 50 different kinds.
Japanese Plum Trees: First Blossoms of the Year
WEBMar 8, 2023 · Japanese gardens and parks are colored with plum trees’ rose 🌹-hued blossoms, and sometimes white or yellow flowers, depending on the species, and a strong, characteristic perfume is wafting into the air.
Plum Trees Past and Present: “Plum Garden at Kamata”
WEBApr 24, 2018 · In the late Edo period, Kamata’s Umeyashiki plum garden was considered alongside the famous plum orchard of Kameido as one of the finest plum blossom viewing spots in the city. Today, part of...
Plum Blossoms in Japan | Ume Matsuri 2025 - Kyuhoshi
WEBMay 22, 2024 · Japan attracts thousands of tourists during the plum blossom season (from early February to mid March). This is the time when ume matsuri are held in many parts of Japan. Mito’s ume matsuri in Ibaraki Prefecture is one of the top places to see plum blossom in Japan.
Fukuoka Plum Blossom Guide 2024 | Fukuoka Now
WEBJan 29, 2024 · The dedicated plum orchard is a sight to behold, showcasing about 170 plum trees spanning 16 varieties, including those prized for their fruit as well as ornamental bloomers. Beyond the floral attractions, the park is well-equipped with leisure amenities like a dog run and a BBQ plaza.
Plum blossoms: 10 best places to see them - CNN
WEBJul 12, 2017 · Those cherry blossoms get all the glory. But Japan’s plum blossoms have a charm all their own. Here are 10 of the best places to see them.
Kanabotoke Plum Orchard | Shirakami Sanchi | Visit Shirakami …
WEBKanabotoke Plum Orchard. Enjoy plum blossom viewing at the largest plum park in Akita prefecture. Kanabotoke Plum Orchard (Kanabotoke Ume Koen in Japanese) is a 5.3-hectare park with approximately 2000 plum trees of five varieties; Tougorou, Koshi-no-ume, Shirakaga, Bungo, and Nankou-ume.
Plum Blossoms in Japan: When and where to see Japanese plum …
WEB7. Ikegami Plum Orchard 池上梅園 Credit: 4Travel. The Ikegami Plum Garden offers a variety of seasonal expressions and atmospheres. Many plum trees, which are also the flower of Ota Ward, are planted on the slopes of the park’s hills and ridges.
Flowering Plum Orchard (after Hiroshige) - Van Gogh Museum
WEBVan Gogh accurately reproduced the composition but made the colours much more intense. He replaced the black and grey of Hiroshige's tree trunk with red and blue tones. He also added the two orange borders with Japanese characters for a decorative and exotic effect.
15 Best Places to See Plum Blossoms in Japan 2024
WEBNov 15, 2021 · There are various locations across Japan where you can admire the plum blossoms to the fullest. Here is our list of the 15 best places to see plum blossoms in Japan! Plum Blossom Viewing Spots in Japan 1. Kairakuen Garden (Ibaraki) Kairakuen is a beautiful Japanese-style garden located in the heart of Mito city, Ibaraki prefecture.
Skip to content