Takao Baigo Ume-matsuri Plum Blossom Festival 高尾梅郷梅まつり

Note: The 2024 installment of this event has already taken place.

About 1 km from JR Takao Station, there are eight plum groves along Kyu Koshu Kaido Ave and the banks of the Kobotokegawa River, from Kamikunugida-bashi Bridge to Kobotoke Pass. Together with the surrounding farmland, mountainside, and traditional residences, there are around 10,000 plum trees in the area blooming in shades of white and red. Four of these groves (Takao Plum Tree Road, Sekisho Plum Grove, Tenjin Plum Grove, and Surusashi Plum Grove) have events during the festival. One event is a stamp rally, where people who collect a commemorative stamp at each of the four plum groves can enter a raffle to win special prizes. In addition, two of the plum groves, Kogesawa Plum Grove and Surusashi Plum Grove, will remain open to the public between Saturday, March 2 and Sunday, March 17, so visitors can enjoy the sight and fragrance of the plum blossoms in season.

Note: There are no parking lots near any of the plum groves. Please use public transportation to attend the festival.