Yoshino Baigō, Flower garden in Ome, Japan
Yoshino Baigō is a flower garden in Ome that stretches for several kilometers along the Tama River and holds thousands of plum trees. The trees display white and red blossoms during the flowering season, creating a colorful landscape across the riverbank.
The garden developed as a local initiative to plant plum trees along the riverbank, gradually growing into the expansive area seen today. A major turning point came in 2009 when virus disease struck many trees, requiring intervention to prevent further spread.
The site hosts a plum blossom festival featuring traditional music ensembles and performers in historical costumes who dance through the grounds. These celebrations are central to how the community marks the season and gathers together.
The garden is best explored on foot, with multiple entry points along the river for different sections. Comfortable walking shoes are recommended as the path stretches for several kilometers across uneven terrain.
The garden is an ongoing restoration project, with numerous young trees replanted after disease control measures removed many mature specimens. Finding and propagating the original plum varieties proved challenging, making the replanting effort a living experiment in recovery.
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