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UPCOMINGSakura· Annual
Plum Blossoms at Kairaku-en
偕楽園
Ibaraki · Kanto
Kairaku-en, one of Japan's three most celebrated gardens, is especially famous for its plum blossoms and offers nighttime illuminations during the season.
- Dates
- February 15 – March 15Dates follow the event's usual annual pattern — confirm with the organizer before you travel.
- Location
- Ibaraki · Kanto
- Nearest station
- Kairakuen Station · 1 min walk
- Crowd level
- National attendance
- Entry
- Paid admission
- Official site
- ibaraki-kairakuen.jp
Happens every year
What to expect
Experience the delicate fragrance of over 3,000 plum trees in bloom, with colors ranging from white to deep pink, set against the backdrop of the historic Kobuntei pavilion.
Best viewing tips
Visit during the evening for the magical nighttime illuminations. The best views are from the top of the Kobuntei, offering a panoramic view of the garden's plum groves.
How to get there
From Tokyo Station · ~1h 39m by car
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