Yugawara Plum Blossom Grove (Makuyama Park)

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This park is located in Yugawara Town, Ashigarashimo County. This park, noted for its beautiful plum blossoms, is famous for the Plum Banquets, held during the peak season every year around early February to mid-March. During the plum season, many events are planned including Nogaku plays and night lighting of the blossoms which draws many couples and viewers. One can also enjoy the plum flavor soft-serve ice cream, only available at the Yugawara Plum Grove.

Spot details

Yugawara Plum Blossom Grove (Makuyama Park)

Address: Kanagawa Pref. Ashigarashimogunyugawaramachi Kajiya 951-1 Map
Area: Odawara / Manazurumachi / Yugawara Area
Phone: 0465632111
Hours: [Plum banquet period] 9:00-16:00
Closed: open everyday
Fees: [Admission fee]Free
[Plum banquet period]200yen
Parking Lot: Available(About300spaces)
※Charge during the Plum Banquet period
Credit Card: Not available

Information Sources: NAVITIME JAPAN

Review

Fantastic Place for Plum Blossom in Late February-Early March

Reviewed : 2019.03.01

Yugawara is a quieter sister town to Atami, where the Tokaido Shinkansen stops. Makuyama Park, a famed spot for plum blossom in late February and early March, is located in one of the two valleys...
Beautiful place.

Reviewed : 2018.03.15

Beautiful ume flowers. Nice weather. Not crowded. Peaceful. Definitely worth the trip. But a long walk to bus stop if you dont drive.
Great Experience!!!

Reviewed : 2017.02.15

So beautiful and so close to the train station. We got there by bus from the train station which took about 10-15 minutes. Great outdoor activity! We walked around the plum trees (there are a lot...