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Local Ume Specialties & Souvenirs

Ume treats to try and souvenirs to take home around famous plum spots, checked against the official information of each spot.

Kyoto

Kitano Tenmangu Shrine

Ofukuume: New Year good-luck umeboshi made from the shrine's own plums, offered from Dec 13 (about 6 plums for ¥700, while stocks last). Traditionally taken in hot water or tea on New Year's Day

Source: kitanotenmangu.or.jp(2026.10.02)

Kyoto

Jonangu Shrine

Tsubaki-mochi, a confection handed down from the Heian period (sold during the festival)

Source: www.jonangu.com(2026.10.02)

Wakayama

Minabe Plum Grove

Kishu Nanko ume products such as umeboshi and umeshu, and "Katayama no imomochi" (potato rice cakes)

Source: minabebairin.com(2026.10.02)

Fukuoka

Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine

Umegae-mochi: grilled rice cakes filled with sweet red bean paste, sold at more than 30 shops along the approach (¥150 each according to Dazaifu City)

Source: www.city.dazaifu.lg.jp(2026.10.02)

Sales periods and prices may change. Please check the official information before you go.

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