Top 8 places to see plum blossoms in Tokyo
- Published on : 03/02/2026
- by : Phoebe
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Plum blossom
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Announcing the end of winter, plum trees in bloom mark the return of fine weather. Discover the best places in the capital to enjoy them!
1.Hanegi Park
In the Setagaya district, Hanegi Park is famous for its 600 plum blossom trees. Every year, from mid-February to early March, it hosts the Setagaya Ume Matsuri, an event where you can admire the beauties of spring, while enjoying food stalls and traditional performances. A festival not to be missed if you're in the capital!
PRACTICAL INFORMATION
ADDRESS: 4 Chome-38-52 Daita, Setagaya City, Tokyo 155-0033
ROUTE: 15-minute train ride from Shinjuku station via Odakyu line
FLORATING PERIOD: mid-February to early March
Plum trees in Hanegi Park (Tokyo)
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2.Yushima Tenman-gu Shrine
Founded in 458, in the heart of the Bunkyo district, Yushima Tenman-gu Shrine (also known as Yushima Tenjin) is famous for its 300 plum trees, closely linked to the cult of Sugawara no Michizane, a poet associated with spring flowers.
In February, the atmosphere is both spiritual and festive, as the shrine fills with visitors praying for academic success while enjoying the flowers. During the festival , tea ceremonies, traditional music concerts and plum wine tastings are also held in the shade of the blossoming trees.
PRACTICAL INFORMATION
ADDRESS: 3 Chome-30-1 Yushima, Bunkyo City, Tokyo 113-0034
ROUTE: 3-minute walk from Yushima Station on the Chiyoda subway line
FLORATING PERIOD: mid-February to early March
Yushima Tenjin Plum Festival (Tokyo)
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3.Kameido Tenjin Shrine
Often compared to the Dazaifu Tenman-gu of Kyushu kameido Tenjin Shrine is prized for its wisteria and plum trees, which create a harmonious contrast with the vermilion architecture of the site. Photographers will also appreciate the Tokyo Skytree in the background.
PRACTICAL INFORMATION
ADDRESS: 3 Chome-6-1 Kameido, Koto City, Tokyo 136-0071
ROUTE: 10 minutes from Kameido station on the Chuo-Sobu line
FLORATING PERIOD: mid-February to early March
Kameido Tenjin
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Kameido Tenjin
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4.Ikegami Plum Garden
Located on a hill in the Ōta district, Ikegami Plum is a garden dedicated to plum trees: it boasts more than 30 different varieties, allowing you to observe a varied bloom, spread over several weeks. Thanks to its sloping topography, the garden offers beautiful views of the trees in bloom - a treat for photography enthusiasts!
PRACTICAL INFORMATION
ADDRESS: 2 Chome-2-13 Ikegami, Ota City, Tokyo 146-0082
ROUTE: 10 minutes from Nishi-magome station on the Asakusa subway line
FLORATING PERIOD: early February to mid-March
Ikegami Plum Garden
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5.Koishikawa Korakuen Garden
Built in the edo period, Koishikawa Korakuen is one of the oldest landscaped gardens in Tokyo. Although it's best appreciated for its momiji in autumn, the garden is also home to some pretty plum trees near its central pond. Their blossoms are often among the earliest in the city, making Koshikawa Korakuen a good place to observe the first signs of spring in February.
PRACTICAL INFORMATION
ADDRESS:1 Chome-6-6 Koraku, Bunkyo City, Tokyo 112-0004
ROUTE: opposite Korakuen station on the Marunouchi subway line
FLORATING PERIOD: early to late February, peak mid-month
Plum Festival (Koishikawa Korakuen)
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6.Kyu Shiba Rikyu Garden
Like the previous garden, Kyu Shiba Rikyu is not necessarily the most popular garden when it comes to plum trees. However, this former daimyo garden offers a few groves in bloom from the first days of February. We love the peaceful atmosphere and the contrast of the flowers with the surrounding skyscrapers.
PRACTICAL INFORMATION
ADDRESS: 1 Chome-4-1 Kaigan, Minato City, Tokyo 105-0022
ROUTE: opposite Hamamatsucho station on the Yamanote line
FLORATING PERIOD: early to late February
Kyu Shiba Rikyu
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7.Ome Umeno Park
In Ome, west of Tokyo, Umeno Park is one of the region's largest plum sites, with over 1,000 trees spread over natural slopes. Flowering here is slightly later than in central Tokyo, making it an excellent option for extending the plum season. We love the contrast between the flowers and the surrounding mountains.
PRACTICAL INFORMATION
ADDRESS: 4 Chome-533 Baigo, Ome, Tokyo 198-0063
ROUTE: near Hinatawada station on the Ome line
FLORATING PERIOD: late February to late March
Ome Umeno
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8.Fuchu Plum Grove Park
At the heart of the park of the Fuchu Local History Museum of Forest(Kyodo-no-Mori), this vast garden boasts over 1,100 plum trees, divided into almost 60 different varieties. Every year, during the flowering season, the site organizes its Plum Festival, an event accompanied by tea ceremonies, night-time illuminations and traditional entertainment. An attractive alternative to Tokyo's large central parks.
PRACTICAL INFORMATION
ADDRESS: 6 Chome-32 Minamicho, Fuchu, Tokyo 183-0026
ROUTE: 20 minutes from Fuchuhommachi station on the Musashino line
FLORATING PERIOD: mid-February to early March
Plum blossom
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