A two-day plum festival at Bairin Park in Gifu City. The 73rd edition was held on Saturday, March 7 and Sunday, March 8, 2026, from 10:00 to 15:00. Entry is free.
The park has 1,300 ume trees of 50 varieties, including "Yokihi". In 2026 there were a children's sketching contest, taiko drumming, a kendama class and miniature steam train rides. A D51 steam locomotive is also on display in the park.
From JR Gifu Station or Meitetsu Gifu Station, take a Gifu Bus towards Kitaisshiki and walk 3 minutes from the "Bairin Koen-mae" stop. There is no car park at the park. Enquiries: Gifu Plum Festival Committee (058-240-6530).
Dates are based on the organizers' announcements and may change with the weather or the bloom. Please check the official information before you go.
