The plum festival of "Takao Baigo", the plum groves dotted along the Kobotoke River and the old Koshu Kaido road, with about 10,000 ume trees. The 47th edition was held on Saturday, March 14 and Sunday, March 15, 2026.
Food stalls line four of the groves, and there are a stamp hike around the groves and events such as yosakoi dancing. The groves are linked on foot, so you can make a hike of it. From the north exit of JR Takao Station, take a bus bound for "Kobotoke" and get off at the stop nearest each grove ("Konaji" for Yuhodo Bairin, "Hikage" or "Oshimo" for Kogesawa Bairin, and so on). Yuhodo Bairin is about 10 minutes on foot from Takaosanguchi Station on the Keio Line.
There is no parking at the groves, and the lanes around them are residential, so walk in single file. Enquiries: Takao Baigo Plum Festival Committee (080-6758-1187).
Dates are based on the organizers' announcements and may change with the weather or the bloom. Please check the official information before you go.
