Atami Plum Blossom Garden

Atami Plum Blossom Garden

PARK

Atami Plum Blossom Garden which opened in 1886 is famous for having some of the earliest plum blossoms (ume) in Japan. With 469 plum trees of 60 varieties and the first trees blossom from late November to early December, make sure to check out the different seasons for the blooming blossoms! The park is also famous for its Autumn foliage.

There is a paid car park available. Pets are also allowed within the park, as long as they are kept on a lead.

Review

If you happen to be in the area during the blossoming seasons then I definitely recommend dropping by. Parking can be a bit of a hassle as the park is very famous and many people travel from both inside and outside the area just to see the plum blossoms. During this period other areas offering parking (for a fee) so you may be able to find parking slightly further from the park if you’re prepared to walk a little.

I recommend starting off at the museum entrance and working your way round. The park offers multiple routes but I think ending on the museum is definitely the best route to go, although if you plan on seeing the other sights in the area (such as the Kinomiya Shrine) then I recommend taking the front entrance.

ADDRESS

Atami Plum Garden,
8-11 Baiencho,
Atami,
Shizuoka Prefecture,
413-0032

+81557866218 (Japanese only)
https://www.city.atami.lg.jp/shisetsu/bunka/1002057/1002058.html (Japanese only – google translated English available)

RECOMMENDED ROUTE:

If you don’t have a car you can take the Shinkansen to Odawara and switch to the Tokaido Line and alight at Kinomiya Station. The park is a short walk from there.