Public Service Announcement for Yokohama City

4th February 2026

This week, I’ll be introducing some plum blossom viewing spots in Yokohama City.

First up, is Sankeien in Naka Ward’s Honmoku. The garden has long been famous for its plum blossoms, with approximately 500 trees producing some truly beautiful blooms.

Particularly recommended are the rare “Garyobai”, whose shape resembles a dragon crawling on the ground, and “Ryokugakubai”, a gift from the Chinese city of Shanghai.

Visitors can also see the Sugita-ume, a variety that was widely cultivated in the Sugita area of Isogo Ward.

Sankeien will hold its plum blossom viewing event from Saturday 7th February - Tuesday 3rd March. On weekends and national holidays during the event period, hot barley tea will be provided free of charge, and from Sunday 8th - Sunday 15th February, there will also be a plum bonsai exhibition.

Next, let us tell you about Kohoku Ward’s Okurayama Park.

This park is home to around 220 plum trees of 46 varieties, from early blooming plum trees to late blooming ones, so the blossoms can be enjoyed for an extended period. 

On Saturday 21st and Sunday 22nd February, the Okurayama Plum Blossom Viewing event will be held. 

A special stage will be set up, with a variety of performances planned, including Japanese traditional dance and taiko, so visitors can enjoy Japanese culture.

A local high school tea ceremony club will hold an open-air tea ceremony too, so visitors can enjoy making tea while admiring the plum blossoms.

There will also be sales of Okurayama plum sake, 'Ume no Kaori', and stalls set up by the local shopping street.

Please come to Yokohama to enjoy the plum blossom season!