Saga Plum Blossom Viewing Spot – Mifunegaoka Plum Grove

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While Fukuoka Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine boasts beautiful plum blossoms,
the Mifunegaoka Plum Grove in Takeo, Saga Prefecture, is equally stunning.
Unfortunately, the weather wasn’t great, and my photography skills aren’t the best, so please bear with me~

There’s a teahouse here. (It’s on the right-hand side as you enter; this photo was taken when I was leaving.)

The expanse of the plum grove.

Plum blossoms

There’s also a stone monument here

The plum blossoms here come in two varieties: Shirokaga and Benikaga.
There are approximately 3,000 trees…
The best viewing time is from mid-February to early March each year.

That’s a brief introduction to Mifuneyama Rakuen…

Mifunegaoka Plum Grove (Official Website)

Plum Blossoms: 3,000 trees
Plum Varieties: Shirokaga, Benikaga
Admission: Free
Address: 〒843-0022 Saga Prefecture, Takeo City, Takeo Town 5166
Access: About a 7-10 minute walk from Takeo Shrine.

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