{"id":899,"date":"2026-02-02T10:11:03","date_gmt":"2026-02-02T01:11:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mktaxi-japan.com\/kyoto\/?post_type=article&p=899"},"modified":"2026-02-20T14:41:52","modified_gmt":"2026-02-20T05:41:52","slug":"best-places-to-see-plum-blossoms-southern-kyoto-area","status":"publish","type":"article","link":"https:\/\/mktaxi-japan.com\/kyoto\/articles\/best-places-to-see-plum-blossoms-southern-kyoto-area\/","title":{"rendered":"Best Places to See Plum Blossoms: Southern Kyoto area"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Among Kyoto\u2019s four seasons, plum blossoms are very popular, after spring cherry blossoms and autumn leaves.
Plum blossoms brighten early spring, and their beauty and scent have attracted visitors to Kyoto for a long time.
However, unlike cherry blossoms and autumn leaves, Kyoto is in the off-season from February to March, so it is not very crowded.
Many people who know Kyoto well say that plum blossoms are better than cherry blossoms if you want a calm and slow flower-viewing trip.\u3000\u3000\u3000\u3000\u3000\u3000\u3000\u3000\u3000\u3000\u3000\u3000\u3000\u3000\u3000\u3000\u3000\u3000\u3000\u3000\u3000\u3000\u3000\u3000\u3000\u3000\u3000\u3000\u3000\u3000\u3000Now, here are some recommended plum blossom spots.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In Raku-nan, the southern area of Kyoto, there are many famous plum blossom spots. One of the most popular is Jonangu Shrine, known for its weeping plum trees, which are even as popular as Kitano Tenmangu Shrine. You can also find beautiful views here that you can only see in this area.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine (Minami Ward) | Late February to mid-Marc<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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A weeping plum garden on the back approach<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Fushimi Inari Taisha has a weeping plum garden that is not well known.
It is about 100 meters up from the entrance of the back approach, behind the Shakado Hall in the Kihokyo Soshinen garden.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The elevation is about 55 meters, about the same as the Senbon Torii area. In the large grounds of Fushimi Inari Taisha, it is in an easy-to-reach location.
During the best season for the weeping plum trees, you can spot red and white blossoms from the back approach, so you should be able to find it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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It is not a large open area, but there are about 20 weeping plum trees. They usually reach their best season from late February to mid-March<\/strong>.
There are also benches, so you can relax and enjoy the plum blossoms.
Because it is a hidden spot, it is usually not very crowded.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Visitor Information<\/strong>
Hours: Open during the daytime (any time)
Admission: Free entry to the shrine grounds
TEL: 075-641-7331
Address: 68 Fukakusa Yabunouchicho, Fushimi-ku, Kyoto
Access: Right near JR \u201cInari\u201d Station
Kihokyo Soshinen Garden: About a 6-minute walk from JR \u201cInari\u201d Station<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jonangu Shrine (Fushimi Ward) | Late February to mid-March<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Plum blossoms that will change how you see them: a garden full of weeping plums<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Jonangu Shrine is a recommended spot where you can enjoy plum blossoms that feel quite different from other places in Kyoto, such as Kitano Tenmangu Shrine.
The main star here is the weeping plum<\/strong>.
In Jonangu\u2019s garden, the weeping plums usually start blooming in mid-February, in an area called \u201cHaru no Yama\u201d (Spring Mountain)<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Every year in late February<\/strong>, the weeping plum trees start to reach their best season.
At Jonangu Shrine, the Weeping Plum and Camellia Festival<\/strong> is held from around late February to mid-March<\/strong>.
In 2026<\/strong>, it is scheduled for Wednesday, Feb 18 to Sunday, Mar 22<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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As the name \u201cWeeping Plum and Camellia\u201d suggests, not only the 150 weeping plum trees but also camellias\u201432 varieties\u2014are a main highlight.
The scene of fallen Jonan camellia petals under the weeping plum trees is one of Jonangu\u2019s most famous and popular views.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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At Jonangu Shrine, several types of weeping plum trees are planted, including pink and white varieties.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Visitor Information<\/strong>
Hours: 9:00\u201316:30 (last entry 16:00)
Admission: Adults \u00a51,000 \/ Elementary school students \u00a5600
TEL: 075-623-0846
Address: 7 Nakajima Tobarikyu-cho, Fushimi-ku, Kyoto
Access: About a 15-minute walk from Kintetsu \/ Subway \u201cTakeda\u201d Station<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Zuishin-in Temple (Yamashina Ward) \u2014 Mid to late March<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Late-blooming red plum blossoms known as \u201cHanezuno Ume\u201d<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Ono Plum Garden at Zuishin-in Temple is the latest-blooming plum garden in Kyoto.
The plum blossoms here are called \u201cHanezuno Ume\u201d and are closely linked to Ono no Komachi.
There are about 200 plum trees, mainly double-petaled red plums, and they usually start to bloom slowly in March<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The current Ono Plum Garden was developed into its present form after World War II.
Most of the \u201cHanezuno Ume\u201d plum trees in Ono Plum Garden are the variety called \u201cMaya Koubai\u201d (Ma<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cHanezuno Odori\u201d is held on the last Sunday of March<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

At Zuishin-in Temple, \u201cHanezuno Odori<\/strong>\u201d is held every year on the last Sunday of March<\/strong>.
Long ago, local children had a tradition of dancing to a folk children\u2019s song related to \u201cHyakuya-gayoi.\u201d Inspired by that, this event started as a new tradition in 1973<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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In 2026, Ono Plum Garden will be open from March 7 (Sat) to March 22 (Sun)<\/strong>.
In 2026, the \u201cHanezuno Odori\u201d performance will be held on March 29<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Visitor Information<\/strong>
Hours: 9:00\u201316:30
Admission: Temple visit \u00a5500 \/ Plum garden \u00a5500 \/ Combo ticket \u00a5800
TEL: 075-571-0025
Address: 35 Ono Goryo-cho, Yamashina-ku, Kyoto
Access: About a 5-minute walk from Subway \u201cOno\u201d Station<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ono Plum Garden Opening (2026 info)<\/strong>
Period: Mar 7, 2026 (Sat) \u2013 Mar 22, 2026 (Sun)
Hours: 9:00\u201316:00
Garden entry: \u00a5300<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Conclusion<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Throughout the year, plum blossoms are the next most popular after cherry blossoms and autumn leaves. However, compared with cherry blossoms and autumn leaves, there is not much information about plum blossoms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But MK Taxi sightseeing drivers have a lot of knowledge about plum blossoms, too.
We introduced four places this time, but each driver also has their own personal recommendations.
They can guide you not only in Kyoto, but across the Kansai region as well. With an MK sightseeing charter taxi, you can enjoy Kyoto\u2019s plum blossoms to the fullest.
Why not try a different kind of Kyoto trip with a professional guide and driver?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For sightseeing in Kyoto, leave it to MK\u2019s chartered sightseeing taxi.<\/strong>
Your private driver is a Kyoto expert who handles both transport and guiding.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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