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One of Japan's premier destinations for plum blossoms with 10,000 vibrant red and white plum trees
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Tsukigase, located in the eastern part of Nara City, is one of Japan's premier destinations for plum blossoms. Approximately 10,000 vibrant red and white plum trees line the Satsuki River valley, referred to as "Tsukigase Plum Grove" (Tsukigase Plum Valley). The Ume Matsuri (Plum Festival) is held annually in February and March. During this period, various events take place at different locations, including the Tsukigase Ume Museum, where food stalls and teahouses serve treats such as plum ice cream and udon with pickled plums. It takes about one hour by car from central Nara to Tsukigase, while taking the bus requires approximately 1 hour to 1 hour and 50 minutes from JR/Kintetsu Nara Station.
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General Information
- Address
- Tsukigaseoyama, Nara City, Nara
- contact details
- For inquiries about the current flowering status, contact the Tsukigase Plum Museum in Nara City at 0743-92-0300 (Tsukigase Tourism Association Office).
For additional assistance, reach out to the Tsukigase Administrative Center in Nara City at 0743-92-0131. - Access
- [By train/bus]
〇 Approximately 80 minutes by Nara Kotsu bus from JR Nara Station/Kintetsu Nara Station
〇 Approximately 30 minutes by Mie Kotsu bus from Iga Railway Uenoshi Station
[By car]
〇 About 50 minutes from Nara via Yagyu
〇 About 100 minutes from Kyoto on National Route 24/National Route 163
〇 About 90 minutes from Osaka on the Nishi-Meihan Expressway/Meihan National Highway, exit at Satsukibashi IC, then about 5 minutes on local roads
〇 About 100 minutes from Nagoya on the Higashi-Meihan Expressway/Meihan National Highway, exit at Satsukibashi IC, then about 5 minutes on local roads
*Travel time for both buses and cars may vary based on road conditions. - Website
