Ogose Plum Grove

Ogose Bai-rin

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Ogose Plum Grove, one of the three great plum groves in the Kanto region, is a true plum paradise, with approximately 1,000 plum trees blooming across 2 hectares.

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HighlightsOne of the three great plum groves of Kanto
The "Kaishaku" tree, over 670 years old
Approximately 1,000 plum trees of various kinds, including Shiro-kaga, red plum, and Ogose-no-ume
Approximately 20,000 plum trees in full bloom during the peak season
The annual "Ogose Plum Grove Plum Blossom Festival" held from mid-February to mid-March

Basic Information

Address: 113 Doyama, Ogose-machi, Iruma-gun, Saitama Prefecture Search for tourist attractions in Saitama

Access: Take the Tobu Ogose Line (transfer at Sakado Station on the Tobu Tojo Line) or the JR Hachiko Line to Ogose Station. From there, take the Kawagoe Kanko Bus bound for Kurosan and get off at the Uebayashi-iriguchi bus stop. It's a 1-minute walk from the stop (during the plum blossom festival, there are direct temporary buses to Uebayashi-iriguchi, mainly on weekends). From the Higashimatsuyama Interchange on the Kan-etsu Expressway: 15 km From the Tsurugashima Interchange on the Kan-etsu Expressway: 16 km From the Ken-o Tsurugashima Interchange on the Ken-o Expressway: 15 km Show route

Op.Hours: 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM

Cld.Days: None

Fee: 400 yen (junior high school students and older) 300 yen (groups of 15 or more)

INFO: Parking fees apply during the Plum Blossom Festival. Parking fees: 500 yen for ordinary cars, 1,000 yen for minibuses, 1,500 yen for large buses.

HP: https://ogose-kanko.jp/tourist_attractions/ogose-bairin/

Overview

Legend says Ogose Plum Grove originated around 1350, when plum trees were planted in honor of Sugawara Michizane, following the relocation of a shrine from Kyushu's Dazaifu to the present-day Uemeien Shrine. It gained prominence as a tourist destination during the Meiji era, captivating many writers and artists. In 1901, the poet and scholar of classical Japanese literature, Sasaki Shin綱, visited and left behind the verse, “Crossing the Iruma and Korea Rivers, I’ve come from the capital, to this plum grove village.” Ogose Plum Grove covers approximately 2 hectares and features about 1,000 plum trees, including the ancient "Kaishaku" tree, which is over 670 years old, as well as Shiro-kaga, red plum, and Ogose-no-ume varieties. During the blooming season, around 20,000 plum trees, including those surrounding the grove, are in full bloom, filling the air with a sweet fragrance. The "Ogose Plum Grove Plum Blossom Festival" is held annually from mid-February to mid-March, offering various events such as a steam-powered mini train ride, local traditional music performances (hayashi), and taiko drumming. A popular attraction for children is the mini steam train, a 1/10 scale model of a JNR Class 9600 steam locomotive that once ran on the Hachiko Line. Ogose Plum Grove is a highly recommended sightseeing spot to experience the arrival of spring. It's not only a place of stunning plum blossom beauty but also carries historical significance. We highly encourage you to visit.