Ume Plum Koan We are the only smoked plum manufacturer in Japan that continues to make smoked plums without changing the manufacturing method handed down to Nara Tsukigase about 700 years ago. Smoked plum is a processing of Ume plum fruit, which was introduced to Nara as a medicine by the Sui and Tang envoys about 1,300 years ago. It was introduced to Tsukigase as a mordant for safflower dyeing during the Nanboku Dynasty about 700 years ago. From the late Edo period to the early Meiji period, it was peak season as a mordant for red for cosmetics, and as many as 400 smoked plum manufacturers and it, but the demand for smoked plum plummeted due to the invention of chemical dyes. In the early Showa period, there were only a few manufacturers, and after the end of the war, Ume Plum Koan became the sole manufacturer. At Ume Plum Koan, we Cultivation Ume Plum, Rice, vegetables, and food processing in a vast land area of 30,000 square Rice meters and a rich Nature full of greenery. This area, the Ume Plum of Tsukigase, was originally planted for the purpose of smoked plum cultivation, but the beauty of the Ume in full bloom shining on the Valleys of the Satsukigawa river and the river surface Fascination people, and it became the first scenic spot in Japan. During the Ume Plum Festival period from February ~ the end of March, you can Fun Meals and cherry blossom viewing at Our stores at the pier seats with a superb view of the scent of Ume Plums. In the sixth year of Reiwa, we built a new Nara Beni Workshop. It is a Japan building that incorporates Japan craftsmanship everywhere. You can experience safflower dyeing using smoked plum in a workshop where you can feel the delicate and advanced technology and Japan beauty. We hope that this experience will be an opportunity for you to rediscover the wonders of Japan culture. When you look at the colors of the Nature that change every day and the sea of clouds in the early morning that spreads across the Tsukigase Valleys, you feel as if you are in the Ume Plum Minamoto Township. Early Spring light, quiet fresh greenery, fruitful autumn and winter aroma. At that time, I work seasonally, and live in the harsh but warm Nature of Tsukigase.

~A special time streams in Biharuso~ Iga's best traditional Japanese restaurant Mr. Chubei Soga of "Tomochu" A building built with elegance Showa 45 In this scenic spot Most of the things that were relocated as they were. It is the current "Biharuso Annex" Away from everyday life Inside the quaint building Time slows down Slowly stream Also this Annex built at the top of the Valleys The scenery that spreads all over is just "Scenic" What you get in such an Annex is Making the most of the umami of the ingredients For miso soup stock Shiitake mushrooms and vegetables from Tsukigase The owner used Wild boar meat. "Specialties Botan Nabe" Smell is not bad at all. Loved by men and women of all ages Popular Gastronomical delicacies By all means, at least once this Buildings, Scenery, Cuisine I want you to enjoy a blissful time Biharuso Nara City Tsukigase Oyama 78-2

2024 (Reiwa 6)Tsukigase Bumekei Ume Plum Festival Competition Photos Gold Prize Nobuko Naka Village "Tsukigase Wanpao" It will be a poster for next year's Tsukigase Bumekei Ume Plum Festival! This year, we Restrooms available many applications! We look forward to seeing you again next year many Tsukigase Tourist Association many applications!

Nice to meet you all and welcome to COOL JAPAN VIDEOS! Tsukigase Tourist Association. Best regards for introducing the charm of Tsukigase, Nara City, Nara Prefecture! ◆◆◆ What is Tsukigase, Nara City, Nara Prefecture? Tsukigase, Nara City, Nara Prefecture (Tsukigase) is the easternmost region of Nara Prefecture, bordered by Kyoto Prefecture Minami Yamashiro Village to the north, Mie Prefecture Iga City to the east, and Yamanobe County Yamazoe Village to the south. It has a population of about 1,200 people (as of April 2024) and has a quiet and calm atmosphere. One of the most famous plum blossom spots in Japan, during the season when the Plum blossoms is in full bloom, many tourists Visit. ◆◆◆ Access to Tsukigase, Nara City, Nara Prefecture ・Bus About 80 minutes from JR Nara Station to Tsukigase Plum Grove ・Automobile About 50 minutes from Nara to Tsukigase Plum Grove About 100 minutes from Kyoto to Tsukigase Plum Grove ◆◆◆ History of Tsukigase, Nara City, Nara Prefecture Tsukigase has been known as a famous place for famous plum blossoms since ancient times. It is said that Plum trees was planted in the Shinpukuji Temple Precincts of the Oyama in 1205, and then in 1331, a woman in the emperor's entourage smoked the Plum Fruits, and smoked plum the many Ume Plum was planted Spread Tsukigase how to make "ubai". The beautiful landscape of Tsukigase's Plum trees was designated as Japan's first scenic spot in 1922. ◆◆◆ Popular Sightseeing spots in Tsukigase, Nara City, Nara Prefecture ◇Tsukigase Bumekei (Tsukigase Plum Grove) About 10,000 trees Plum blossoms along the Valleys of the Satsukigawa river beautifully dye it red and white. Plum blossoms are in full bloom from February to March every year, and you can see the stunning scenery. Ume Gorge is maintained with walking paths, and about 200,000 tourists enjoy the Plum blossoms every year. ◇Lake Tsukigase Lake Tsukigase is an artificial lake formed by the Takayama Dam, and you can enjoy the beautiful scenery of the four seasons. Cherry blossoms in Spring, fresh greenery in summer, Autumn leaves in autumn, snowy scenery in winter, and Worth visiting all year round Hiking courses are also maintenance in the surrounding area, where you can enjoy Hiking and Cycling. ◇Ume no Sato Tsukigase Onsen Ume no Sato Tsukigase Onsen is a Hot Spring facilities surrounded by beautiful Nature of Tsukigase. From the Hot Spring, you can see the scenery of the four seasons, especially the beautiful scenery of the Plum trees blooming in Spring, which was designated as the first scenic spot in Japan. From the open-air bath, you can overlook the Iga Basin and spend a luxurious time. Ume Kokoro Restaurant serves dishes made with local ingredients. ◇Tsukigase Onsen Fureai Ichiba The Interactive Market is a Direct sales shop where you can find Fresh Local Agricultural Products and Specialty Products. Tsukigase's Specialty Products, Yamato tea and umeboshi, are popular. It is a recommended spot to look for Souvenirs of Tsukigase sightseeing. ◇Romantopia Tsukigase Romantopia Tsukigase is a comprehensive facility where you can fully enjoy the Nature of Tsukigase. maintained campsites and Barbecue facilities, it is ideal for Use in Families and group. You can also enjoy tea picking, hand-rubbing tea, konjac making, Pounding rice cakes, Tea making experiences, and traditional craft Tradition classes. ◇Lakeside Village Tsukigase The Lakeside Village Tsukigase is a tourist facilities surrounded by majestic Nature, and Events such as Ume Plum Festival, cherry blossom Festival, New Tea Festival, maple Festival, and jumbo pumpkin Festival are Held in throughout the year. Fresh Local produce can be purchased at the Direct sales. Popular at the Shokudo, the "daily set meal" that focuses on local vegetables and handmade dishes is very popular. ◆◆◆ Events and Festivals in Tsukigase, Nara City, Nara Prefecture ◇Tsukigase Ume Festival The Tsukigase Ume Festival, Held in every year from February to March at Tsukigase Bumekei, is a major Events visited by many tourists. Events are held in various places The first Tsukigase Plum Museum. Enjoy about 10,000 bright red and white plum trees. ◆◆◆ Specialty products of Tsukigase, Nara City, Nara Prefecture ◇ Yamato tea Tsukigase has long been known as a famous production area of Yamato tea. Yamato tea made in the Yamato Highlands at an Elevation of 400 Meters has a refreshing flavor and good aroma. ◇Umeboshi There are many Processed Ume Products Restrooms available in the Tsukigase, such as "Ume Plum Shiso Rolls", "Ume chocolate", and "Ume syrup" using Tsukigase Ume Plum. Among them, Tsukigase's umeboshi is said to be rich in flavor and good for health, and has been loved by many people since ancient times. ◆◆◆Tourist Information of Tsukigase, Nara City, Nara Prefecture Tsukigase, Nara City, Nara Prefecture is a region colored by beautiful nature and rich history. In particular, the beautiful Ume in full bloom in the Spring season is a superb view that many people should see. We will send out special offers on Tsukigase sightseeing in Nara City, Nara Prefecture on COOL JAPAN VIDEOS, so please follow us! Photo courtesy of Yasunori Okamoto

A scene at Yuki Shrine in Tsu City, Mie Prefecture. Since many Umejiro visit the Yuki Shrine every year, many photographers were visit this year as well. I've had a relationship with Umejiro since last year, and I was able to take a picture of it again this year. It just so happened that I got a line of sight when I clicked the shutter, so it was my favorite one. It has become a piece that feels dignified from the cute Umejiro. ＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊ Shooting location: Yuki Shrine, Tsu City, Mie Prefecture Shooting date and time: February 24, 2024 10:00 ＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊

The city today The Ume Plum Ume Plum Shrine is in full bloom.

【Osaka Castle Ume Plum Park】 February 23, 2024 Flowering Information: Except for the weather, it is a cherry blossom viewing day Osaka Castle Umegorin Park 2/23/2024 Flowering information: Cherry blossom viewing day except for the weather

【大阪城 梅林公園】 昨日➡2024年2/22 開花情報：全ての品種が見頃 samuraihonor.com Osaka Castle Umegorin Park Yesterday ➡ 2/22/2024 Flowering information: All varieties are in full bloom.

[Isehara flower information] 2.19 Isehara on a rainy day. Flowers are blooming here and there under the influence of warm weather. ・ Kawazu cherry blossoms along the Shibuta River ... Beginning to bloom ・ Kawazu cherry blossoms in Maruyama Castle Park ... Full bloom ・ Ume plum tree in the sports park ... Full bloom ・ Hyuga Yakushi's Ume Plum Tree ... Blooms for about 5 minutes ・ Okame cherry blossoms along the Oyama Shindo ... Buds The weather doesn't seem to be very good this week, and I'm worried that the flowers will last until the next sunny day, but let's hope we can take pictures under the blue sky!

Kamakura Thirteen Buddhist Pilgrimage Executive Committee] The 13th (2024) Ume Plum Kamakura Special Visit (Notice) During the period from February 14 (Wednesday) to March 27 (Wednesday), 2024, temples and shrines in Kamakura will Implementation special worship [limited number of people by application], [no application required = first-come, first-served worship reception on the day], [free worship without application], and [Kamakura 13 Buddha pilgrimage with monks]. Why don't you touch the charm of temples and shrines that are different from usual in Kamakura in early spring with the scent of Ume plums? Temples and shrines marked with "Application required" can only be visited by those who have applied (a participation certificate will be sent). Please note that temples and shrines that say "Reception on the day" also have a capacity. (Special visits to Kaizoji Temple are free to visit, so there is no capacity.) ） * Application for participation in "Special Worship by Application" is only a round-trip postcard. * The application deadline is 8 days before each event date (round-trip postcards will be sent to the Executive Committee). * Please refrain from making inquiries to each temple and shrine.

Yugawara Ume Plum Forest "Ume Plum Festival" held! !! Japan's largest Yugawara Ume Plum Forest was created by taking advantage of the beautiful nature at the foot of the majestic Makuyama Mountain, which is also a geosite. In the Yugawara Ume Plum Forest, about 4,000 red Ume Plum and White Ume Plum trees bloom like a "Ume Plum Carpet", and the park is enveloped in a faint Ume Plum scent. The sight of the whole area filled with red and white Ume plums will take your breath away. 【Period】2024 (Reiwa 6) February 3 (Sat) ~ March 10 (Sun) 【Venue】Makuyama Park 【Admission fee】 200 yen (15 years old and over *excluding junior high school students) * Guests who stay lodging nights at a lodging-night facility in the town may be able to enter the park free of charge. (Please check with the lodging facility.) ） * Free even if you present your Yugawara Town Resident ID.

[Odawara Flower Garden] 2024 Gather! Kimono girls! ~In the garden where Ume plum blossoms bloom, she transforms into a "kimono girl"~ You can easily wear a kimono with our kimono rental and dressing service. Family and friends are also welcome! On the day of the event, there is also a great service for those who come to the park in a kimono! Please ♪ enjoy the Ume Plum Garden, which boasts the largest number of varieties in the Kanto region, and the arrival of Spring to your heart's content in gorgeous Japanese attire

[Odawara Flower Garden] 2024 Ume Plum Festival ~About 300 varieties and 500 plum trees are in full bloom~ The "Ume Plum Garden of the Mountain Stream" is a colorful Ume Plum Garden that boasts the largest number of varieties in the Kanto region, with about 500 Ume plum trees of about 300 varieties planted from early to late blooming. This year's theme is "The Shape of Flowers ~The Individual Charm Created by Petals~". Here are the differences in the shape of the flowers and the way they bloom for each variety. Please enjoy the beauty of the delicate Ume plum. In 2024, keep an eye on Ume Plum! This year's theme is "Red Ume Plum ~Bright Flower Ume Plum~", and we will focus on Ume Plum. The difference between "red Ume plum" and "white Ume plum" is not the color of the flower, but the color of the pith when the trunk of the tree is cut. This year, we will focus on surprisingly unknown ways to distinguish them and the characteristics of "Ume Plum". Please enjoy the charm of "Red Ume Plum" at the quiz rally and explanation board set up in the Ume Plum Garden.

【Ikuta Ryokuchi】 Ume plum flowering (notice) A few Ume plum blossoms have bloomed, usually from mid-February to early March. This year, Ume plums seem to tend to bloom a little later. There is a Ume Plum Garden in Ikuta Ryokuchi, and some people come for a walk to enjoy the Ume Plum blossoms during the flower season. In the Ume Plum garden of Ikuta Ryokuchi, a Ume Plum garden of about 2,500 square meters, red Ume Plum and white Ume Plum such as Michishirube and Fujibotan compete for beauty. 【 Ikuta Ryokuchi Ume Plum Garden 】 Area:2500 ㎡ Number of varieties: 25 (as of February 3, 2023) Number of bottles: 86 Contact: 〒214-0032 Kanagawa Prefecture Kawasaki City Tama-ku Masugata 7-1-4 Contact: Ikuta Ryokuchi East Exit Visitor Center Tel: 044-933-2300

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The weeping plum blossoms are in full bloom, one of the most famous plum blossom spots in Japan. Speaking of Nagoya City Agricultural Center in spring, it is also famous as a famous place for plum blossoms. The young grass, powerful plum branches, and red and white weeping plum blossoms were adorable, and I couldn't help but stop. Spring was still shallow, and the whole area was filled with an enchanting plum scent.

Kanzaki Plum Garden in Higashi-ku, Okayama City is located on a hill called Yurakuyama in Kanzaki Town, and together with the adjacent Kanzaki Ryokuchi, there are about 500 plum trees of more than 20 types, and you can enjoy red plum, white plum, and weeping plums.

This is a plum garden taken early in the morning in Nara Prefecture. Hikari inserted and it was very cold, but it was a beautiful place.

At the beginning of spring, the plum blossoms in the Suzuka forest are a masterpiece. This year, I took a picture of the end of the year when the flowers began to fall.

This is also the Koto plum forest. There were many varieties. It's hard to take pictures of plums... If it's cherry blossoms, they're blooming, so it's deceptive. (laughs)

The plum garden of Shishimagahara, which is related to Sugawara Michishin, is very beautiful. I really like the dark pink flowers ?.

The plums with drooping branches are very beautiful. Kokokubun Shrine in Imabari City, Ehime Prefecture is in full swing ?? of spring Still, it doesn't seem to have anything to do with dogs. It's more dumplings ? than flowers.

Koto Bailin, this is a photo I took a while ago. I went to this famous plum spot for the first time this year, but apparently there was no time for full bloom this year. I went there three times, but no matter when I went, I thought, "When is the best time to see it?" Looking forward to next year.

I happened to encounter a mejiro in the plum grove of Osaka Castle. I ? felt spring

At Koto Plum Grove in Nishinomiya City, Hyogo Prefecture. It is a famous place for plum groves and plum gardens in the local area, but there is news that this year it will end without reaching full bloom.

Drooping plum blossoms that were blooming in the plum garden. The scenery I saw when the evening light overlapped was peaceful.

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Tears spilled over my eyes at the beauty of the plum blossoms. Location: Tsurumi Ryokuchi Park (Osaka)