(Place of scenic beauty)Tsukigase Plum Grove
The flower that first brings us the feeling of early spring is plum blossoms. The Satsuki River flows through the center of Tsukigase, a famous spot for plum blossoms, creating a beautiful valley, and about 10,000 plum trees line both banks. This area is called ``Tsukigase Baikei'' and was designated as a scenic spot in 1921. During the season, you can see people strolling along the river to see the plum blossoms. There are also people walking along the path along Shinpukuji Temple and Tenjin Shrine, admiring the dazzling sight of countless plum blossoms blooming. While taking a break, you can enjoy plum gourmet food, rice cakes, mountain delicacies, tea, and more at the shop. It takes about 1 hour by car from central Nara City to Tsukigase Bairin, or about 1.5 to 1 hour 50 minutes by bus from JR/Kintetsu Nara Station. Why not go on a short trip while also taking a walk?
Detailed information
| Address | Tsukigaseoyama, Nara City |
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| Inquiry | Inquiries regarding flowering status / Tsukigase Tourist Hall TEL: 0743-92-0300, FAX 0743-92-0556 / Nara City Tsukigase Administration Center TEL 0743-92-0131 FAX 0743-92-0320 |
| Flower-Viewing | Best time to see plum blossoms: Mid-February to March |
| Access & Bus Stop | [By car] ○30km from Nara City via Yagyu (approx. 60 minutes) ○From Osaka/Nagoya to East/West Meihan Expressway ⇒Meihan National Highway: Approximately 7km from Satsukibashi IC, Harita IC, Shirakashi IC (approximately 90 minutes from Osaka, Approximately 120 minutes from Nagoya) ○From Kyoto, take R24 ⇒ R163 ⇒ Prefectural Route 753 for approximately 68 km (approximately 100 minutes) [By train/bus] From Nara City ○ Approximately 1 hour by Nara Kotsu Bus from JR Nara Station or Kintetsu Nara Station Time: 10 minutes ○ JR Nara Station ⇒ Approximately 40 minutes from JR Kansai Main Line Tsukigaseguchi Station (transfer at Kamo Station) ⇒ 20 minutes by Mie Kotsu bus (total 1 hour 20 minutes) *The frequency of buses between Kamo and Kameyama will be reduced, so please take the Please be careful when following. For details, contact JR West From Iga City ○ Approximately 30 minutes by Mie Kotsu bus from Kintetsu Nabari Station/Kikyougaoka Station ○ Approximately 30 minutes by Mie Kotsu Bus from Kintetsu Uenoshi Station |