Recommended spots and event information for plum blossoms in Okayama [February 2024]
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It's finally the best time to see plum blossoms. This time, we will introduce recommended plum spots along with their attractive characteristics. Why not go out and feel the breath of spring? (Photos are from the past)
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Okayama Prefecture is located in the Chuo of Western Japan, and is known as the "Land of Sunshine" due to its warm climate and little rain throughout the year. It is conveniently located halfway between famous tourist spots such as Kyoto, Osaka, and Hiroshima, and is also the gateway to Shikoku via the Great Seto Bridge. Okayama is also known as the "Fruit Kingdom," and the fruits that grow in the warm climate of the Seto Inland Sea and sunshine are of the highest quality in terms of sweetness, aroma, and flavor. You can enjoy seasonal fruits such as white peaches, Muscat grapes, and Pione grapes! Okayama is also home to world-famous tourist spots such as Okayama Castle, Okayama Korakuen Garden, one of Japan's three most famous gardens, and Kurashiki Bikan Historical Quarter, which are renowned for their history, culture, and art!
1. Handayama Botanical Garden (Kita Ward, Okayama City)
Handayama Botanical Garden is famous for its cherry blossoms, but it also has plum blossoms! It's great to be able to see so many different types, and it's recommended to enjoy the uniqueness of each one. There is a sign with the name and characteristics of each plum written on it, so please enjoy the differences between each plum. It's located in the city of Okayama, so it's easily accessible, making it an easy plum spot.
[Handayama Botanical Garden]
Location: 3-1 Hokaiin, Kita-ku, Okayama City, Okayama Prefecture
TEL: 086-252-4183 Business hours: 9:00-16:30 (Admission until 16:00)
Closed: Tuesdays (the next day if it is a public holiday), December 29th to January 3rd
Fare: 310 yen for adults, 125 yen for children Transportation
Access (car): Approximately 15 minutes from Sanyo Expressway Okayama IC
Access (public): Approximately 15 minutes walk from JR Hokaiin Station
Flowering period: Usually late January to early March
The plum grove near the top of the mountain and the weeping plum trees in the western flowerbed are beautiful, but there are also plum trees scattered throughout the park. The photo is of a single white plum. As of February 11, 2024, the red winter red plums are at their peak. The flowers of the weeping plums in the west flower bed are starting to unravel, and it looks like they will be able to be enjoyed for a long time.
This is Yae's white plum.
There is also double red plum.
As of February 9, 2024, the Japanese cypress was still blooming. You can feel refreshed with a nice scent. In addition to plums, you can enjoy other flowers such as Japanese peach and daffodil.
Plum fruit from June last year
Plum trees that bloom at this time of year will bear fruit around June. Last year, plum fruit was on sale in June, and I purchased 1 kg.
I tried making umeboshi using the ``handayama botanical garden plum fruit'' that I purchased. The beautiful plum blossoms you see at this time of year can be made into delicious pickled plums! When I think about it, I feel deep emotion. Plums are good to look at and good to eat.
Handayama Botanical Garden Event Information (2/21)
Handayama Botanical Garden ``Let's look at plums and early spring flowering trees'' After learning about the types of plums and points of observation in a classroom lecture, we will observe the actual plums in the garden. If you look at plums after learning about them, your understanding will deepen, and you will see them in a different way, which will make you enjoy them many times more.
Date: Wednesday, February 21, 2024
Event time: 13:30-15:00
Participation fee: Free *Admission fee required
Capacity: 15 people (first come first served)
Application required: Reception by phone TEL: 086-252-418
3*Rain or shine
2. Kanzaki Plum Garden (Higashi Ward, Okayama City)
Kanzaki Plum Garden has a plum grove with about 500 plum trees of over 20 varieties. The sight of so many plum blossoms blooming on the vast grounds is a sight to behold. The unique feature is that you can look down on the plum orchard from the top of the hill. On the day of the Plum Festival, you can see many people enjoying the plum blossoms. It gives me a warm feeling to think that all the strangers are here to enjoy the plum blossoms just like us.
[Kanzaki Baien]
Address: 2322 Kanzaki-cho, Higashi-ku, Okayama City, Okayama Prefecture
TEL: 086-946-0545
Access (car): Approximately 5 minutes from Saidaiji IC on the Okayama Blue Line
Access (public): From JR Saidaiji Station, take the bus bound for Ushimado via Kanzaki for about 20 minutes, get off at “Kanzakiguchi” and walk for about 10 minutes.
Flowering period: Usually mid-February to early March
Taihaku Promotion Plum Festival
This year, the plum festival will be held for the first time in four years. There will be food stalls and matcha seats will be set up inside the plum garden, so the hustle and bustle will return.
[Taihaku Promotion Plum Festival]
Event period: Sunday, February 18, 2024
Event time: 10:00-15:00
Venue: Kanzaki Ryokuchi Park area
TEL: 086-946-0545 (Taihaku Promotion Plum Festival Executive Committee)
3. Umenosato Park (Tsuyama City)
This is Umenosato Park, which is characterized by a plum grove that covers the entire mountain area. This plum garden is “looking up” in contrast to the “looking down” Kanzaki plum garden. The best time to see them is usually around mid-March, so it is recommended for those who have missed the plum blossoms in the southern part of the prefecture, or for those who want to enjoy them even more.
[Umenosato Park]
Location: Kamishiro, Tsuyama City, Okayama Prefecture
TEL: 0868-57-2075 (Tsuyama City Kamishiro Umenosato Management Association)
Access (car): Approximately 10 minutes from Chugoku Expressway Innosho IC or approximately 20 minutes from Yonago Expressway Kuze IC
Access (public): Approximately 15 minutes by taxi from JR Mimasakachiyo Station
Flowering period: Usually mid-March to late March
plum tunnel
As you go up the mountain path, there are plum blossoms on both sides, making it look like a tunnel. Although there are many rows of cherry blossom trees, it is only at Ume no Sato Park that you can enjoy the tunnel row of plum trees.
Tsuyama City Kojiro Umenosato Park Plum Festival
The Plum Festival is also held, with a variety of events. They also sell pickled plums and plum jam, which you can buy as souvenirs. This is additive-free umeboshi that you don't often see. I also bought it and enjoyed it at home.
[Tsuyama City Jindai Umenosato Park Plum Festival]
Event period: February 17th (Saturday) to March 24th (Sunday), 2024
Venue: Tsuyama City Jindai Umenosato Park
4. Kanshoji Temple (Yakage Town)
I have introduced plum gardens so far, but the last one is a temple. This is Kanshoji Temple in Yakage Town. The highlight is, of course, the ``Garyubai'' tree, which is said to be over 200 years old. *The 2020 Plum Festival has been canceled due to construction work on the grounds, but viewing is free. Address: 3663 Yokotani, Yakage-cho, Oda-gun, Okayama PrefectureTEL: 0866-82-1049 (Kanshoji Plum Festival Support Association)
Garyu plum
“Garyubai” has a long history of 200 years. Please take your time to look at the beautiful branches and feel the accumulation of time.
in conclusion
What did you think.・If you want to casually enjoy various kinds of plums and flowers, go to Handayama Botanical Garden.If you want to look down, go to Kanzaki Plum Garden.If you want to look up, go to Ume no Sato Park. Each of the Kanshoji temples has its own charm, so be sure to give them a try!
Okayama Prefecture is located in the Chuo of Western Japan, and is known as the "Land of Sunshine" due to its warm climate and little rain throughout the year. It is conveniently located halfway between famous tourist spots such as Kyoto, Osaka, and Hiroshima, and is also the gateway to Shikoku via the Great Seto Bridge. Okayama is also known as the "Fruit Kingdom," and the fruits that grow in the warm climate of the Seto Inland Sea and sunshine are of the highest quality in terms of sweetness, aroma, and flavor. You can enjoy seasonal fruits such as white peaches, Muscat grapes, and Pione grapes! Okayama is also home to world-famous tourist spots such as Okayama Castle, Okayama Korakuen Garden, one of Japan's three most famous gardens, and Kurashiki Bikan Historical Quarter, which are renowned for their history, culture, and art!
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