Our company will start a plum blossom Hanami tour with a photographer in February
Our company will start a plum blossom Hanami tour with a photographer in February Spring in Japan is not only about cherry blossom viewing. Another emblem of spring is the plum blossom viewing, which also heals the hearts of visitors with its beauty and fragrance. Plum blossoms bloom from late January to late April, heralding the arrival of spring before the cherry blossoms, as the flowers of ‘early spring.’ The general language of plum blossoms includes ‘elegance,’ ‘nobility,’ ‘patience,’ and ‘loyalty,’ and the Japanese deeply love their grace. Plum blossom viewing in Japan can be particularly enjoyed in urban areas and historic sites. For example, the ‘Ume Matsuri‘ (Plum Festival) held at Yushima Tenmangu Shrine in Tokyo is an excellent opportunity to enjoy plum blossoms in the city center. In 2023, it was held from February 8th to March 8th, captivating visitors with the beautiful landscape created by the plum trees. The festival is scheduled for the same dates in 2024. Also famous is the ‘Mito no Ume Matsuri‘ (Mito Plum Festival) at Kairakuen in Ibaraki Prefecture, which took place from February 11th to March 19th, delighting visitors with numerous plum trees in bloom. The 2024 festival is scheduled