Setagaya Plum Blossom Festival

The first signs of spring in Tokyo are the blooming of plum blossoms, also known as ume. Hanegi Park in Setagaya hosts an annual plum blossom festival where visitors can enjoy the natural beauty of 650 plum trees, including 230 red plum and 420 white plum varieties. The festival also offers traditional Japanese tea ceremonies, amazake tasting, and hands-on art and craft activities. Food booths are available on-site. Even outside of the plum blossom season, the park is adorned with cherry blossom trees and azalea bushes, making it a great destination for a springtime visit. It is worth noting that the festival dates may vary slightly from year to year, but generally take place from the first week of February to the first week of March.