Kawagoe & Hiki · Nature
Ogose Plum Grove
The fragrance of plum trees with centuries of history.
Tradition traces this grove to plum trees brought from Dazaifu in the medieval period. Around 1,000 trees grow across two hectares. The festival from mid-February to mid-March brings miniature steam-train rides and local products; walking trails around Ogose lead to places such as Kuroyama’s three waterfalls.
Plan your visit
- Getting there
- About 15 min by bus from Ogose Station (JR Hachiko or Tobu Ogose Line)
- From Tokyo Station
- About 115–155 minTokyo → Ikebukuro → Tobu Tojo Line to Sakado → Tobu Ogose Line to Ogose → bus to Bairin-iriguchi → about 1 min on foot
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- Opening hours
- Open during the plum festival. The 2026 season ran 14 February–15 March, 08:30–16:00, and has ended. Check official announcements for the next season. Ask before planning access outside the festival period.
- Admission
- 2026 festival admission: ¥500 for junior-high age and above, reduced to ¥300 from 9 March. Check official announcements for next season’s price.
- Time to enjoy
- 1 hour
- Best time
- Mid-February–mid-March
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Opening hours and events may change. Please check the latest details before visiting.
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