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The ”Ume Festival” is held every year in Umekoji Park, Kyoto, and visitors can stroll through the Ume Komamichi, which is normally inaccessible! In this issue, we will introduce information on the events of the Ume Festival.
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Ume blossoms in Umekoji Park
Plum blossoms in Umekoji Park
Blooming Status 2024
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Basic Information
| Events | Umekoji Park Ume Festival (Ume Festival) |
| Schedule | Saturday, February 17 – Sunday, March 3, 2024 |
| Number of ume trees | Approximately 150 trees (14 varieties) |
| Admission | Free for strolling |
| Lighting up | None |
| Parking lot | Omoiyari Parking Lot ” for the vulnerable (handicapped, elderly, etc.) |
| Location: 56-3 Hachijo Bomon-cho, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto, 600-8836 | 56-3 Hachijobomon-cho, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto 600-8836 |
| TEL: 075-352-2500 | 075-352-2500 |
| Official website | https://www.kyoto-ga.jp/2024/02/03_1307.html |
Take a stroll along Umekomichi, which is usually closed to visitors
Umekoji Park has a plum grove on the southeast side of the lawn, which was established in 2000 to commemorate the 120th anniversary of Shimogyo Ward’s establishment.
During the Plum Blossom Festival, the ” Plum Blossom Path,” which is usually fenced off, is open for visitors to freely enjoy a stroll.
How to access
- Short walk from Umekoji-Kyoto Nishi Station on the JR and Sagano Lines
- Approx. 15 min. walk from Kyoto Station Central Exit.
