Minabe Bairin

The Minabe Bairin contains 80,000 plum trees on a small mountain slope, creating a blanket of white and pale pink flowers during winter.

The grove has developed into a primary agricultural site in Japan, establishing Minabe as one of the country's leading producers of plums.

The white and pink plum blossoms mark the initial signs of seasonal change in Japanese traditions, preceding the arrival of spring cherry blossoms.

Visitors reach the grove by taking the JR Limited Express Kuroshio train to Minabe Station, followed by a local Ryujin bus during blossom season.

Local farmers maintain the tradition of producing pickled plums from the Nanko-Ume variety, which grows exclusively in this region.

GPS coordinates: 33.78322,135.34397

Latest update: March 7, 2025 23:03