Plum Blossoms in Japan

Although they're usually overshadowed by the excitement for cherry blossom season, plum blossom festivals are equally as beautiful and worthy of a visit!

Plum Blossoms at Jonangu Shrine (城南宮) in Kyoto

Perhaps the most popular plum blossom festival in Japan (deservedly so) takes place at Jonangu Shrine in Kyoto. This is POPULAR so expect...

Bunkyo Plum Festival at Yushima Tenjin Shrine (湯島天神梅まつり)

Yushima Tenjin Shrine has been a well-known spot for plum blossom viewing for hundreds of years, and has over 300 trees spread across the...

Plum Blossom Festival at Kameida Tenjin Shrine (亀戸天神社梅まつり)

This stunning shrine is home to both a popular wisteria festival and plum blossom festival. It is also one of "The 10 Jinja of...

Mount Tsukuba Plum Blossom Festival 筑波山梅まつり

Around 1000 plum blossoms in both pink and white decorate the mountainside path of Mount Tsukuba every year around mid February to late...

Plum Blossoms in Japan

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