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Tanigawa Plum Grove

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Tanigawa Plum Grove

One of Kyushu’s leading plum blossom spots, counted among the region’s three great plum gardens.

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Located in Tachibana-machi, Yame City, about 1 hour by car from central Fukuoka City, this plum grove is known as one of Kyushu’s three great plum gardens. Around 20,000 white plum trees are planted across vast rolling hills spanning Approx. 800,000 hectares, and the best viewing season comes every year from mid to late February.

During the Yume Tachibana Plum Blossom Viewing Festival, visitors can enjoy not only strolling through the spectacular plum grove in full bloom, but also food stalls, local farm products, specialties, and stage events. A special nighttime illumination event is also held, where lights from lanterns made from around 3,000 bamboo stalks flicker inside a tunnel usually used as a wine cellar, creating a magical atmosphere.

Because the plum grove is on private property, entry is normally prohibited. It is open to the public only during the Yume Tachibana Plum Blossom Viewing Festival, so be sure to check the event dates before visiting. There is no parking for private vehicles near the venue, so taking the temporary shuttle bus from the Tachibana Branch of Yame City Hall is recommended.

Highlights

  • A plum grove spanning Approx. 800,000 hectares, famous as one of Kyushu’s three great plum gardens.
  • Around 20,000 white plum trees burst into bloom every February.
  • The Yume Tachibana Plum Blossom Viewing Festival is held here.
  • Enjoy a variety of events, including enchanting bamboo lanterns, dazzling tunnel illuminations, and stalls selling local produce and gourmet food.
  • As it is private property, it is open to the public only during the Yume Tachibana Plum Blossom Viewing Festival.

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  • During the event period, there are also stalls selling local produce and food

    During the event period, there are also stalls selling local produce and food

  • A magnificent bloom worthy of one of Kyushu’s three great plum gardens

    A magnificent bloom worthy of one of Kyushu’s three great plum gardens

  • The Bamboo Lights, World of Light and Fantasy event is also held at the same time

    The Bamboo Lights, World of Light and Fantasy event is also held at the same time

Official FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions have been vetted and answered directly by each listing.

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Is there free Wi-Fi available in the area?
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No, there is not.

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Are there coin lockers?
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No, there are not.

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Are there restrooms?
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Yes, there are two locations.

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Is there a smoking area?
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Yes, there is one location.

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Are there any sightseeing spots nearby?
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The Yame Bonbori Festival is held during the same period, and a shuttle bus is in operation.

Reviews

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    A whole hillside of blooming plum trees feels really soothing.
    It’s not too crowded, so you can walk around slowly and take photos without feeling packed in. The floral scent is light and pleasant, but it’s not the kind of place that makes you go wow right away. If you’re already in the area and visit during plum blossom season, it’s definitely nice. Making a special trip just for this probably depends on the person.

Details

Name in Japanese
谷川梅林
Postal Code
834-0074
Address
1784 Tanigawa, Tachibana-machi, Yame, Fukuoka
Phone
0943-23-5143 (Regional Promotion Section, Tachibana Branch, Yame City)
Closed on
As this is private property, entry is prohibited outside the Yume Tachibana Plum Blossom Viewing Festival period
Hours
10:00am–4:00pm
Admission
Free
Access
20 minutes by car from Yame IC or Hirokawa IC on the Kyushu Expressway
Temporary buses operate from the Tachibana Branch of Yame City Hall during the Yume Tachibana Plum Blossom Viewing Festival (there is no parking for private vehicles nearby)
Official website
Official website (Japanese)
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