Kyoto Plum Blossoms, Ume tree

The information about Kyoto Plum Blossoms is presented here. In Kyoto, there are popular spots to see the plum blossoms such as Kitano Tenmangu Shrine, Umenomiya Taisha Shrine, Zuishin-in Temple, Jonangu Shrine, Kyoto Gyoen, Nijo Castle, Umekoji Park, Kyoto Botanical Garden and Aodani Bairin (plum grove). Generally, the best time to see the plum blossoms in Kyoto is from early February to late March. However, it is depends on the climate of the year.

• Northern Kyoto City
• Eastern Kyoto City
• Central Kyoto City
• Western Kyoto City
• Southern Kyoto City and Yamashina
• Nearby Cities

【Basic knowledge of Plum Blossoms】

In general, the best time to see the plum blossoms is earlier when the spring temperature is high, and later when the spring temperature is low. In Kyoto, the best time to see the plum blossoms is from early February to late March. The Japan Meteorological Agency predicts the time of plum blossoms using white plum tree as the standard tree. When the standard tree has 5 to 6 flowers, it is in bloom.

【Plum Blossoms Spots in Northern Kyoto City (洛北)】

In northern Kyoto City, the best time to see the plum blossoms is usually from mid-February. At Kamigamo Shrine, red, white, and weeping plum trees are planted. At Kyoto Botanical Garden, about 150 plum trees of 60 species are planted in the ume grove, including YoKihi, Tamagaki-shidare, and Tamabotan. Incidentally, the Kyoto Botanical Garden enshrines Nakaragi Shrine, a branch of Kamigamo Shrine.
（Below are the best times to see the plum blossoms every year. The best time to see this year may be a little earlier or later.）
●Kamigamo Shrine (上賀茂神社): mid-February to mid-March★World Heritage
●Kyoto Botanical Garden (京都府立植物園): mid-February to late March
●Takaragaike Park (宝が池公園): late February to mid-March

【Plum Blossoms Spots in Eastern Kyoto City (洛東)】

In eastern Kyoto City, the best time to see the plum blossoms is usually from early February. At Shimogamo Shrine, there is a successor to the plum tree that was the model for Korin Ogata’s “Kohakubai-zu Byobu (Red and White Plum Blossoms Screen, National Treasure). At Chishaku-in Temple, red and white plum trees are planted along the approach and in the ajisai-en (hydrangea garden) behind Kondo. At Hoju-ji Temple, red, white, weeping, and oshukubai plum trees are planted in the precincts.
（Below are the best times to see the plum blossoms every year. The best time to see this year may be a little earlier or later.）
●Shimogamo Shrine (下鴨神社): early February to early March★World Heritage
●Heian Jingu Shrine (平安神宮): early February to early March
●Konkai Komyo-ji Temple (金戒光明寺): early to late March
●Otoyo Shrine (大豊神社): early to mid-March
●Chishaku-in Temple (智積院): mid-February to mid-March
●Hoju-ji Temple (法住寺): early to late March
●Kiyomizu-dera Temple (清水寺): mid-March★World Heritage

【Plum Blossoms Spots in Central Kyoto City (洛中)】

In central Kyoto City, the best time to see the plum blossoms is usually from early February. At Kyoto Gyoen, about 250 plum trees of about 20 species are planted, including Kurokino-ume, white, and red plum trees. Admission to Kyoto Gyoen is free. At Kitano Tenmangu Shrine, about 1,500 plum trees of 50 species are planted in the Bai-en (Plum Garden)) and other areas, including Tsuki-no-katsura, Beniwakonbai and black trees. Nijo Castle has a plum grove in the southwestern part of the castle, where about 130 plum trees are planted.
（Below are the best times to see the plum blossoms every year. The best time to see this year may be a little earlier or later.）
●Kyoto Gyoen (京都御苑): mid-February to mid-March
●Nijo Castle (二条城): mid-February to mid-March
●Kitano Tenmangu Shrine (北野天満宮): mid-February to mid-March
●Kosho-ji Temple (興正寺): mid-February to mid-March
●Umekoji Park (梅小路公園): early February to early April

【Plum Blossoms Spots in Western Kyoto City (洛西)】

In western Kyoto City, the best time to see the plum blossoms is usually from mid-February. At Umenomiya Taisha Shrine, about 550 plum trees of about 35 species are planted in the Shinen (garden), including Kurehashidare, Shirobotan, Omoinomama, Kasagano, Kaga-hakubai, Yokihi, and Fujibotan-shidare plum trees.
（Below are the best times to see the plum blossoms every year. The best time to see this year may be a little earlier or later.）
●Daikaku-ji Temple (大覚寺): early to mid-March
●Umenomiya Taisha Shrine (梅宮大社): mid-February to mid-March
●Tenryu-ji Temple (天龍寺): early to mid-March
●Ryoan-ji Temple (龍安寺): mid-February to mid-March

【Plum Blossoms Spots in Southern Kyoto City (洛南) and Yamashina (山科)】

In southern Kyoto City and Yamashina, the best time to see the plum blossoms is usually from early February. At Jonangu Shrine, about 150 red and white weeping plum trees are planted in Raku-suien (garden) and other areas. At Zuishin-in Temple, about 200 light red Hanezu-no-ume plum trees are planted in the Ono-baien (plum garden) and other areas. At Kaju-ji Temple, Garyu-no-robai (old plum tree) transplanted from the Kyoto Imperial Palace are planted.
（Below are the best times to see the plum blossoms every year. The best time to see this year may be a little earlier or later.）
●Jonangu Shrine (城南宮): late February to late March
●Kaju-ji Temple (勧修寺): early to late February
●Zuishin-in Temple (隨心院): mid-March to late March

【Plum Blossoms Spots in Nearby Cities (京都市外)】

In nearby cities, the best time to see the plum blossoms is usually from late February. At Aodani Bairin (Plum Grove), about 10,000 plum trees are planted. At Nagaoka Tenmangu Shrine, about 200 plum trees are planted around Honden and Hachijoga-ike Pond and in the adjacent Nagaoka Park Bairin (plum grove).
（Below are the best times to see the plum blossoms every year. The best time to see this year may be a little earlier or later.）
●Aodani Bairin (青谷梅林): late February to late March
●Nagaoka Tenmangu Shrine (長岡天満宮): mid-March to late March
●Mimuroto-ji Temple (三室戸寺): mid-February to late March
●Ayabe City Bairin Park (綾部市梅林公園): early to mid-March
●Ikimi Tenmangu Shrine (生身天満宮): mid-February to late March
●Uji City Botanical Park (宇治市植物公園): late February to mid-March
●Shokado Garden (松花堂庭園): late February to early March
【Kyoto Plum Blossoms Remarks】
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