Ōme Plum Park (青梅市梅の公園, ''Ōme-shi Ume no Kōen'') is a public park located in the Baigō district of

Ōme, Tokyo is a Cities of Japan, city located in the Western Tokyo, western portion of the Tokyo Metropolis, Japan. , the city had an estimated population of 131,128, and a population density of 1300 persons per km2. The total area of the city is . Ge ...

, Japan. The park is renowned for its large collection of

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trees and is a popular destination for plum blossom viewing during early spring.

History

The Baigō area has long been associated with plum trees. In the early 2010s, a disease significantly damaged many of the original trees. In 2016, a large-scale replanting effort was initiated. By 2019, around 1,200 new plum trees representing 144 varieties had been planted, helping to restore the park's reputation as one of Tokyo's premier

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locations.

Features

Ōme Plum Park is home to approximately 1,200 plum trees, including early-, mid-, and late-blooming varieties, which allow for a prolonged viewing season from February to March. The park's hillside location offers scenic views of the surrounding area, and seasonal flowers such as wintersweet, narcissus, and azaleas add to its appeal.

Yoshino Baigō Ume Matsuri

Every year from late February to late March, the park serves as the main venue for the Yoshino Baigō Ume Matsuri (Plum Blossom Festival), a seasonal celebration featuring local music, dance performances, and food stalls.

Access

Ōme Plum Park is located at 4-527 Baigō, Ōme City, Tokyo. It is approximately a 15-minute walk from

Hinatawada Station is a passenger railway station located in the city of Ōme, Tokyo, Japan, operated by the East Japan Railway Company (JR East). Lines Hinatawada Station is served by the Ōme Line, located 21.4 kilometers from the terminus of the line at Tachik ...

on the

Ōme Line The is a railway line operated by East Japan Railway Company (JR East) in western Tokyo, Japan. It links Tachikawa and the Chūō Line with the town of Okutama. Many Chūō Line trains operate via the Ōme Line to Ōme Station, providing a ...

External links

Ōme City Official Website
(Japanese)

References