Yoshino Baigo Plum Blossom Festival (Ume Matsuri)

Feb 21, 2026 at 9:00am ~ Mar 22, 2026 at 8:00pm

Held at Yoshino Baigo Plum Garden in Ome City, the Yoshino Baigo Plum Festival marks ten years since the area’s plum trees were replanted following large-scale removal due to disease. Once known as one of Tokyo’s major plum blossom destinations, the area is steadily reclaiming its status as a seasonal flower spot.

During the festival period, visitors can view the growing plum trees while enjoying related events such as guided walks, stamp rallies, food stalls and local market activities. A pre-opening program celebrating the 10th anniversary of the replanting will also be held from February 14 to 20.

Information

Start: Feb 21st 2026 at 9:00am

End: Mar 22nd 2026 at 8:00pm

Umeno Park

https://www.omekanko.gr.jp/event/8659/

Arden Kreuzer

San Diego-born, Tokyo-based Arden is a writer and editor with a master’s in International Relations from Waseda University. With a background in sociology, East Asian history and journalism, she brings a thoughtful, cross-cultural lens to her work. As a senior editor at Metropolis Magazine, Arden works across print, digital and social media platforms, covering everything from cultural deep-dives to international affairs. Rain or shine, she can often be found on a terrace in one of Tokyo’s shitamachi neighborhoods, observing the everyday details that make the city so compelling.