Plum Blossom Spots You Can Visit from Tokyo

Here are plum blossom spots you can enjoy on a day out from Tokyo. Seasons are typical and shift with the weather each year. Check journey times and routes on each official site or a route planner before you go.

Yushima Tenmangu (Bunkyo, Tokyo)

A shrine in central Tokyo that is easy to drop in on. A plum festival is usually held in February and March.

Ogose Bairin (Saitama)

A long-established plum grove set in a peaceful countryside landscape.

Soga Bairin (Odawara, Kanagawa)

A large plum grove where Mount Fuji can be seen on clear days.

Atami Baien (Shizuoka)

Known for early-blooming ume, so the season starts earlier than at many other spots. Easy to combine with a hot-spring stay.

Kairakuen (Mito, Ibaraki)

One of Japan's three great gardens, planted with ume of many varieties. A plum festival is usually held in February and March.

The usual best season for each spot is on our plum blossom calendar.