What do you expect to do in the month of March in Japan? Even though Japan is great to visit anytime, March is exceptional in many ways. In Hokkaido, March […]
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7 Best Places to See Plum Blossom in Tokyo
Plum blossom or Ume is a delicate flower that starts to bloom in early February in Japan. Whether you believe it or not that Tokyo is home to some of […]
Plum Blossom (Ume) in Kyoto | Travel Guide 2025
One of the highly notable spring blossoms in Japan is certainly plum blossom. In Japanese it’s known as “Ume.” The flower is uniquely beautiful and often overshadowed by the legendary […]
Plum Blossom Festival at Kitano Tenmangu Shrine
Viewing plum blossom at Kitano Tenmangu Shrine is a must thing to do in Kyoto during early spring. My every visit to this historic shrine was fabulous with lots of […]
Odawara Ume Matsuri 2025 | Visit Kanagawa
Odawara Ume Matsuri is a Japanese early spring festival, held in Odawara city of Kanagawa Prefecture. This is one of the most popular annual events in Kanagawa and top plum […]
12 Best Places to See Plum Blossom in Japan
If you are planning to Japan in early spring to see beautiful plum blossoms, then you should be familiar with the best ume spots, which are scattered across Japan. I […]
Plum Blossoms in Japan | Ume Matsuri 2025
Japanese plum (ume) blossoms bring an important message for all of us that spring is coming very soon. It appears in late winter when snow starts melting. Significantly it has […]