Plum Blossom Blooming Information in Nara – 2026

Plum Blossom Spots in Nara City & Blooming Status

Here are some places in Nara City where you can enjoy plum blossoms, along with the latest blooming conditions.


Last Updated: March 16, 2026


Bloom Status
— Buds / Beginning to bloom
△ 30% bloom
〇 50% bloom
◎ Best viewing
× End of season (petals falling)

Blooming Status

Kataoka Plum Grove
× End of season
Kataoka Plum Grove
Tsukigase Plum Valley
◎ Best viewing
Tsukigase Plum Valley
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Nara Palace Site Historical Park
× End of season
Nara Palace Site Historical Park
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Oiwake Plum Grove
× End of season
Oiwake Plum Grove
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The Museum of Yamato Bunkakan
× End of season
The Museum of Yamato Bunkakan
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Map

  • Kataoka Plum Grove
  • Tsukigase Plum Valley
  • Nara Palace Site Historical Park
  • Oiwake Plum Grove
  • The Museum of Yamato Bunkakan

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Event to enjoy plum blossoms

Tsukigase Baikei Plum Blossom Festival /Tsukigase
Tsukigase, located in the eastern part of Nara City, is one of Japan's leading plum blossom spots. About 10,000 bright red a…
Tsukigase Baikei Plum Blossom Festival /Tsukigase
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Plum Blossom Viewing Festival/Oiwake Plum Grove
The "Kanbai-kai" (Plum Blossom Viewing Festival) is held at Oiwake Plum Grove, located in the western part of Nara Cit…
Plum Blossom Viewing Festival/Oiwake Plum Grove
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