田浦梅の里, Public park in Yokosuka, Japan.
Taura no Ume no Sato is a park in Taura Izumi-machi, Yokosuka, covering about 6,000 square metres and holding more than 2,700 plum trees. It combines the Taura Bairin grove with the adjacent Taura Ryokuchi green space. Daffodils along the paths are another feature, best seen from January to March.
The grove began in 1934, when local volunteers planted 700 plum trees to celebrate the birth of the Crown Prince, now Emperor Emeritus Akihito. Around 1982 the city also began planting plums in the adjacent Taura green space, enlarging the grove. The name Taura no Ume no Sato came to cover both areas together.
This location is recognized as the only plum grove on the Miura Peninsula and appears on Kanagawa's list of 100 notable flower destinations. Visitors come to experience the sight of blooming trees and walk among the flowering branches during the spring season.
The park is easily accessible by public transit from JR Taura Station or Keikyu Taura Station with short walks afterward. Comfortable walking shoes are recommended since visitors often spend time exploring the grounds and enjoying the views.
The grounds feature athletic facilities and climbing structures such as nets, pipes, and climbing hills that add a play element to the visit. These installations make the location more than just a flower destination and provide visitors with varied activities to enjoy.
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