Kairakuen: Plum Blossoms and More

Explore plum blossoms, bamboo forests, and history

Hana Joy Mar 23, 2013 - 1分鐘閱讀時間

Plum blossoms are the main attraction in the spring

Drinking from this spring (though not allowed) is supposed to help one's eyesight

Even though they don't blossom like the plum trees, the bamboo grove was truly spectacular

There are a lot of places to enjoy a picnic and take in the scenery

Kairakuen is one of the most famous gardens in Japan. It is most well-known for its plum blossoms, which bloom in March.The ume (plum) soft serve ice cream alone is enough to make me want to brave the crowds there again. It is perfectly tangy, full of plum flavor, and has little bits of plum mixed in. The park itself is big enough to find a few unpopulated nooks to reflect on the true beauty of the scenery. A great day trip from Tokyo. For more information, check out this great article or this photo story, both done by other contributors.

Hana Joy @hana.joy

I'm working here in Japan as a member of the Japan Exchange and Teaching Program (JET). Originally from the Northern California area, I am a recent graduate with a degree in International Affairs.Living in Japan provides the opportunity for unique and continued insights into the local flavor of a...