Bunkyo Ume Matsuri (Plum Festival) at Yushima Tenmangu
Medium crowdKantoTokyo, Tokyo
Date
Early February to early March (2027 dates not yet announced)
Region
Kanto
About this festival
The Bunkyo Ume Matsuri takes place at Yushima Tenmangu (Yushima Tenjin) shrine in Bunkyo City and centers on about 300 plum trees, most of them white. Bunkyo City says it is held every year from early February to early March, and the 2025 and 2026 editions both ended on March 8. The program has included taiko drumming, outdoor tea ceremonies, a mikoshi procession and regional product fairs.
Highlights
- โAbout 300 plum trees, mostly white
- โStage performances including taiko drumming
- โOutdoor tea ceremonies, regional product fairs and a mikoshi procession
- โGrounds lit at night during the festival
Getting There
Yushima Station (Tokyo Metro Chiyoda Line), Exit 3, about 2 minutes on foot
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