The 72th Atami Baien Plum Festival
2015/12/18
Opened in 1886, Atami Baien is the earliest place every year in Japan to enjoy plum flowers. During late November to early December, the first wave of plum flower arrives here.
There are 59 types of 472 plum trees in the garden, including some old trees that had been planted hundred years ago. The trees gradually became blossom in three stages, early-blossom, mid-term-blossom, and final-blossom. Beautiful scenes of plum flowers can be enjoyed throughout the whole flowering season.
There are also footbath facility and souvenir shop in the garden.
On some days, you can even enjoy traditional Gisha dance shows, Rakugo and free Amazake (traditional sweet, low- or non-alcohol).
Information
| Event name | The 72th Atami Baien Plum Festival |
|---|---|
| Place | Atami Bairin (Plum Garden) |
| Address | 8-11 Baien-cho, Atami, Shizuoka |
| Period | January 9th (Sat.) to March 6th (Sun.), 2016 8:30 am to 4 pm |
| Participation fees | – 300 yen for adults – 200 yen for groups with at least 11 people – 100 yen for Atami residents or tourists stay at Atami (certificates required) – Free for students of junior high school or younger * Charge applies only for plum festival periods, the garden are free to enter during other periods. Charge applies for Jan. 23rd (Sat.) to March 6th (Sun.), 2016. |
| Contact | 0557-85-2222 (Atami Tourism Association) |
| Getting there | – Take a bus for Ainohara Danchi from the bus terminal of Atami Station for approx. 15 minutes -> get off at Baien.
– Take a train of JR Ito Line from Atami Station for approx. 3 minutes -> get off at Kinomiya Station, walk from there for approx. 10 minutes. |
| Website | http://www.ataminews.gr.jp/event/141/ |
* Please make sure the info you see is the latest info before visiting the place.
