Atami Plum Blossom Garden Plum Blossom Festival The Atami Plum Blossom Festival will be held from January 6 (Sat.) to March 3 (Sun.), 2024, and will feature 469 plum trees of 60 varieties, including some that are more than 100 years old. Red, white, and light red plum trees will welcome you. In this issue, we will introduce the highlights of the Atami Plum Garden Plum Festival and various events such as footbaths. The 80th Atami Plum Blossom Festival leaflet
The Beginning of Atami Plum Garden
The Atami Plum Garden was built as a walking park in conjunction with "Kyuukaikan," Japan's first hot spring medical treatment facility, after Nagayo Sensai, a Ministry of Home Affairs official, advocated that "hot springs are effective against illnesses not only because of the salt and iron contained in them but also because of the appropriate exercise" (from "Atami Fudoki" Plum Garden Record). The park was built as a promenade park in conjunction with the country's first hot spring medical treatment facility, the Kyuukan. The park has a long history dating back to 1886, and is an important part of Atami, which prospered as a hot spring resort.
In commemoration of the Japan-Korea summit meeting held in Atami in 2000 between then Prime Minister Yoshiro Mori and President Kim Dae-jung of the Republic of Korea, the garden was completed in 2002, incorporating the traditional style and techniques of the Republic of Korea. Korean Garden
The "Atami Plum Blossom Festival" is fun no matter how many times you visit.
Plum trees in Atami Plum Garden bloom in order of early, mid, and late blooming, depending on the variety. Therefore, during the Plum Blossom Festival, different varieties of plums bloom at different times, making the scenery of the plum garden look different! It is fun to visit many times during the Ume Festival.
In 2023, the plums were 5-6 minutes in bloom on February 14, at their best on February 17, and at 3 minutes in bloom on March 7. Atami Plum Blossom Garden Plum Blossom Festival
Amazake (sweet sake) service and musical performances
During the ume (plum) festival, street performances and free amazake (Japanese sweet sake) and ume (plum) tea services will be offered. Enjoy various events with ume blossoms in the background!
Everyday during the festival Street performance (Central Square, Gazebo)
■Sundays and national holidays during the festival 10:00~ Free sweet sake service (Central Square) 13:00~ Free plum tea service (Central Square) *First 200 people to arrive. The event will end as soon as they are gone.
Please see the flyer below for details. Atami Plum Blossom Garden Plum Blossom Festival Schedule Other events will be held depending on the day, such as Atami Geigiren Geigi Performance (Monday, Jan. 8 (national holiday) and Friday, Feb. 23 (national holiday)) and Sword Dance (Sunday, Feb. 4). Atami Geigiren Performance (last year) Sword Dance (last year's performance)
Footbath available only at the Ume Festival
During the Plum Blossom Festival, footbaths with free-flowing spring water will be available for a limited time. Located at the back of the Korean Garden, it is just right for a foot rest! After walking a lot in the ume garden, take a break and relax in the footbath.
If you do not have a towel, you can purchase one at the footbath. Footbath in Atami Plum Garden
Atami Sakura Itogawa Cherry Blossom Festival" held on the same day
The Atami Sakura Itogawa Cherry Blossom Festival is held on the same day in the same city of Atami. Visitors can enjoy early-blooming Atami cherry blossoms along Itokawa River, which flows through the center of the city. Atami cherry trees were brought to Atami by Italians in the Meiji era (1868-1912), along with lemon trees and date palms, and were planted in many places in the city. It is designated as a "city tree" by Atami City. Atami Cherry Blossoms During the Cherry Blossom Festival, free sakura tea service (Saturdays, Sundays, and national holidays) and sword dance (Saturday, February 3) will be held. In 2023, the cherry blossoms were in full bloom at the 6th minute on January 26, at their best on February 3, and had begun to fall on February 15.
It is fun to visit festivals where you can view cherry blossoms! Schedule for the "Atami Cherry Blossom Itogawa Cherry Blossom Festival
Early Spring in Atami
We have introduced the Atami Plum Garden, which has much to see and do. Why don't you take a leisurely stroll surrounded by plum blossoms, well-protected against the cold?
Outline of Atami Plum Blossom Festival
Period: January 6, 2024 (Sat.) - March 3, 2024 (Sun.) Opening hours: 8:30 - 16:00 (free admission after hours) Admission fees: - General admission: 300 yen - Atami citizens and Yugawara town residents: 100 yen - Please show proof of address or Atami citizen facility use card. Atami citizens and residents of Yugawara town: 100 yen ・Atami city guests: 100 yen ・Please show proof of accommodation (reservation sheet, receipt, etc.). Group discount (11 or more people) 200 yen * Junior high school students and younger are free. The park is open free of charge outside of the above opening hours. *There is a fee only during the above plum festival period.
Location
8-11 Umezono-machi, Atami City, Shizuoka Prefecture, 413-0032
Access
Take the bus bound for Umezono/Ainohara at Atami Station (platform 1), about 15 minutes. Get off at "Umezono" bus stop and walk about 2 minutes.
10 min. walk from "Kurumiya" station on the Ito line
About 10 minutes from Atami Station by car
*The contents and services in this article are subject to change.
*All images are for reference only.
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