Atami Ume-en (Atami Plum Garden)

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This park offers stunning seasonal views, from early-blooming plum blossoms to late autumn foliage. Enjoy a stroll through the grounds, featuring a footbath, a Korean garden, and the Nakayama Shinpei Memorial Hall.

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HighlightsHome to some of Japan's earliest blooming plum blossoms
Features some of Japan's latest autumn leaves
The Plum Festival showcases 469 plum trees of 60 varieties
Relax in a soothing footbath
Explore the captivating Korean Garden and Nakayama Shinpei Memorial Hall

Basic Information

Address: 8-11 Ume-encho, Atami, Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan Search for tourist attractions in Shizuoka

Access: ■Take a bus bound for "Aino-hara Danchi" from JR Atami Station. It's about a 15-minute ride. Get off at the "Ume-en" stop. ■Take the Ito Line from JR Atami Station for about 3 minutes and get off at JR Kumiya Station. It's about a 10-minute walk from the station. Show route

Op.Hours: No entrance time restrictions (illumination only during the Momijimatsuri festival). *During the Umematsuri festival, there are paid time slots.

Cld.Days: Open every day

Fee: Free (paid only during the Umematsuri festival) General: ¥300, Group (11 or more people): ¥200, Citizens/Villa owners/Guests staying in the city: ¥100, Junior high school students and younger: Free

INFO: Parking is available only during events (100 spaces, paid)

HP: http://www.city.atami.lg.jp/shisetsu/bunka/1002057/1002058.html

Overview

Atami Ume-en, located in Atami City, Shizuoka Prefecture, is renowned as a park boasting some of Japan's earliest blooming plum blossoms and latest autumn leaves. Situated on a gentle, sloping 4.4-hectare site along the Hatsukawa River, west of JR Kumiya Station and alongside Shizuoka Prefectural Road 11 (Atami Kaido), in the mountainous area of central Atami City, the garden features 472 plum trees of 59 varieties (272 early-blooming, 104 mid-blooming, and 96 late-blooming), approximately 380 maple trees, 134 pine and camphor trees, and a diverse range of other plants. From early January to early March, the "Ume Matsuri" (Plum Festival) showcases the vibrant blossoms of 469 plum trees across 60 varieties. The park is bathed in a festive atmosphere. From May to June, the fresh greenery shines, and from mid-November to early December, the autumn leaves paint the mountain in brilliant hues. Within the garden, visitors can relax in a footbath (available only during the plum and autumn leaf festivals), explore the Korean Garden, and visit the Nakayama Shinpei Memorial Hall. The Korean Garden was created in 2001 to commemorate the Japan-Korea summit held in Atami in 2000, where Prime Minister Keizo Obuchi and President Kim Dae-jung visited the garden. Established in 1886, following a proposal by Senzai Nagayo of the Ministry of the Interior in 1885, Atami Ume-en represents a significant aspect of Atami's culture, flourishing as a renowned hot spring resort. Offering breathtaking seasonal beauty and a glimpse into history and culture, Atami Ume-en is a must-see destination when visiting Atami.