Those cherry blossoms get all the glory. But Japan’s plum blossoms have a charm all their own. Here are 10 of the best places to see them.

The best shrines, temples, parks and festivals featuring Tokyo's most beautiful white and pink plum blossoms. Tuesday 28 January 2025. Share. Copy Link. Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email WhatsApp.

Plum Blossoms Herald Spring in Japan. While cherry blossoms are often seen as the quintessential Japanese flower, the plum blossom once signaled the arrival of spring.Introduced from China around ...

Visitors can enjoy plum-themed snacks, including plum Daifuku — mochi with white bean paste — plum kombucha and pickled plums, starting at 650 yen (about $4.23). Nearby vendors offer drip ...

Centered around Ogata Korin's "Red and White Plum Blossoms" screens and Kyoto ceramicist Nonomura Ninsei's "Tea-leaf Jar With a Design of Wisteria" — both Edo Period (1603-1868) works — this ...

Those cherry blossoms get all the glory. But Japan’s plum blossoms have a charm all their own. Here are 10 of the best places to see them.