[Saitama] Kanto's Three Greatest Plum Groves! Can you take a steam locomotive around the plum grove?

📝 Overview The Ogose Plum Grove in Ogose Town, Iruma County, Saitama Prefecture, is one of the three great plum groves in the Kanto region, along with Mito Kairakuen and Atami Plum Grove. On the vast 2-hectare site, there are about 1,000 plum trees of 33 varieties, including the ancient tree Kaisetsu, which is over 670 years old, Shirakaga, Yae Kanko, and Ogose Beniume, planted. ✨ Recommended points * A wide variety of plum blossoms At Ogose Plum Grove, you can enjoy a wide variety of plum blossoms, including white plums, red plums, and weeping plums. The plum blossoms bloom at different times, from early to late, so you can enjoy them for a long period of time. * The scent of plums Ogose Plum Grove is also known for the wonderful scent of its plum blossoms. As soon as you step into the garden, you will be enveloped in the sweet and gentle scent of plums, which will soothe you. * History The history of Ogose Plum Grove is long, and it is said that it originated in around 1350 when plum trees were planted in honor of Sugawara no Michizane when Kosugi Tenmangu Shrine (now Umezono Shrine) was separated from Dazaifu in Kyushu. You can enjoy the plum blossoms while feeling the history. 👀Here's what you should pay attention to! * Ogose Plum Grove Plum Festival The Ogose Plum Grove Plum Festival is held every year from mid-February to mid-March. During this period, the park is bustling with various events and stalls. * Mini SL During the festival, a mini SL runs through the park. This is a popular event for families with children. * Hiking trails There are also hiking trails around Ogose Plum Grove. You can enjoy hiking while admiring the plum blossoms. ℹ️Information * Address: 113 Doyama, Ogose-machi, Iruma-gun, Saitama * Access: * About 30 minutes on foot from Ogose Station on the Tobu Ogose Line * About 20 minutes by car from Tsurugashima IC on the Kan-etsu Expressway * Opening hours: 9:00-17:00 * Fees: * Adults: 300 yen * Junior high school students and younger: Free 🖋️Summary Ogose Plum Grove is a famous plum spot representing Saitama Prefecture, where you can enjoy a wide variety of plum blossoms and their fragrance. Please visit once and feel the arrival of spring. We are providing information on tourist spots all over the country! Please check out our other articles! #Seasonal places in Japan #Domestic travel