The ume (plum) garden of Kitano Tenmangu Shrine, which decorates the shrine grounds every year in early spring, will be open to the public until March 14 (Sun.). The plum garden has been redecorated from last year to this year, and a 5 to 6 meter-high observatory overlooking the plum blossoms has been built," said Mr. Horikawa, the gonneigi (chief priest) of the garden. Mr. Horikawa, the chief priest, said, "The paths in the ume garden have been widened to make it easier to walk around. The paths in the plum garden have been widened to make it easier to walk, and the number of plum trees has been increased, and a beach has been created. About 50 varieties of ume (plum trees) of various colors and flower shapes, including white ume, red ume, and wax gourd, are in full bloom.

*Openings and closings will be determined according to conditions. Please note that the opening hours may be subject to change due to the effects of the Corona Disaster.
We ask for your understanding and cooperation in implementing measures to prevent the spread of corona infection at the Ume Garden reception desk and in the garden and tea stores. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation.

Open to the public: Saturday, January 30 - Sunday, March 14, 2021
Hours/9:00-16:00