Must see! World-class beauty! Introducing SuzukaCity [Suzuka Forest Garden Weeping Plum Festival], which is celebrating its 10th anniversary.

this year 10th anniversary of opening It is one of the traditional Japanese gardening cultures that welcome the Suzuka Forest Garden is a weeping plum "Tailoring technology" This is a research cultivation farm with the aim of continuation and dissemination of From Saturday, February 17th to late March It will be◎

There are approximately 200 famous plum trees that have been passed down through the generations with craftsmanship and history, including the Kurehashidare, which is a representative variety with double blooms. The beautiful weeping plum blossoms with the Suzuka Mountains in the background are a must-see!

The best time to see the flowers is expected to be from late February to mid-March, so it looks like the flowers will bloom a little earlier than usual.
The plum blossoms are dark in color when they bloom, but the color gradually changes to a lighter color, and towards the end you can enjoy a carpet of plum petals, so you'll want to visit again and again!

*As of February 21st, they are at their peak ♪ Come early!

This year, there will also be fog appearsa zone where as a new effect...! A delicate mist made from water that enhances the vitality of living things is said to be emitted throughout the day towards the weeping plum blossoms, and it looks like it will be a fantastical effect at night ◎
I am also excited about this unprecedented attempt♪

In addition, at the Suzuka Forest Garden, there are floating flowers with Christmas roses floating in front of the stalls, bamboo lanterns that bring out the charm of weeping plums, Christmas roses and daffodils that bloom at the same time of year, dainty Japanese butterflies, and azaleas that reach their peak at the end of the season. You can also enjoy seasonal flowers, so please enjoy them as well◎

*Due to the growth of weeping plums and seasonal flowers, some flowers have been transplanted with different light conditions, orientation, and location, so you can enjoy the changes from last year.

The trees are ​lit up at night to coincide with the blooming, and the gorgeous scenery during the day turns into a magical world at night.

This year's illumination will begin on February 18th (Sunday) and will be open until 8:30 pm.
Please check here for details♪

[Suzuka Forest Garden Official Homepage]

*I want to enjoy it both during the day and at night! For those who say so, we recommend purchasing a 1-day pass for +500 yen, which allows you to enter and exit freely on the same day.

The spectacular garden attracts many photographers from both within and outside the prefecture. There are areas within the park where tripods can be used, so please be sure to check and refrain from using them on trails outside of these areas.

*This map is from last year. There are some changes this year, including a change in the position of the Christmas rose.

* Available areas may change depending on how crowded it is. Please be sure to check locally.

Also, please refrain from staying for long periods of time to take photos or taking your spot early, as this may be a nuisance to other customers. Please remember to be considerate of those around you when taking photos.

A recommended product that you can buy at the store is a hand cream packed with research into FFC, which is gentle on the skin! This product faithfully reproduces the scent of plum blossoms, and comes in two types: a moist type with a white plum scent and a refreshing type with a weeping plum scent.
I also love using this hand cream because it's easy to use, such as the refreshing type when I'm at work and the moist type after doing housework, and it's a non-greasy yet moisturizing hand cream.
Also, the plum udon that comes with dashi soup seems to be very popular...! Please buy it♪

Starting in March, you can also purchase snacks from the kitchen truck, including camellia konnyaku and mitarashi dango. Please relax and enjoy the garden over lunch.

●Location
151-2 Yamamotocho SuzukaCity City, Mie Prefecture

●Business hours
From Saturday, February 17th to late March
From 9:00 to 16:00
Illumination days are from 9:00 to 20:30 (last entry until 8:00 pm)
*The schedule may change without notice due to flowering conditions, weather, etc. Please note

●Entrance fee
General, students 700 yen to 1800 yen
Elementary school students half price
Preschool children free
*Admission fee varies depending on the flowering situation.

●Transportation access

・If you come by car
About 3km (about 5 minutes) from Higashi-Meihan Expressway "Suzuka IC"
Approximately 3km (approximately 5 minutes) from Shin-Meishin Expressway "Suzuka PA Smart IC (*ETC only)"
*There are few restrooms in the garden and there are days when it gets crowded, so we recommend that you use SA, PA, etc. when visiting.

・If coming by train
21km from Kintetsu Yokkaichi Station (Kintetsu Nagoya Line) (about 40 minutes by taxi)
Approximately 22km from JR Yokkaichi Station (JR Kansai Line) (approximately 40 minutes by taxi)
Approximately 10km from Kintetsu Komono Station (Kintetsu Yunoyama Line) (approximately 25 minutes by taxi)

・If you come by special bus
Operates from February 23, 2024 (Friday/Holiday) to March 17, 2024 (Sunday).
There are two flights a day (10:20 and 13:30), and the journey takes approximately 40 minutes.
Light-up buses (departing at 5:30 p.m.) will also operate on Saturdays and Sundays in March during this period.
The fare for the special bus is 800 yen one way (400 yen for children).

●Parking space
Approximately 200 units, free of charge

●Contact information
Research cultivation farm Suzuka Forest Garden
059-371-1777

●Official website (flowering information, business information)

[Suzuka Forest Garden]  Official homepage]

Suzuka Forest Garden is celebrating its 10th anniversary this year, and I get the impression that the number of visitors from outside the prefecture is increasing every year. You may be able to enjoy the park early in the morning or before closing time when there are fewer people.

We would like everyone to experience the spectacular scenery that can only be seen with wonderful traditional techniques!

In the report article below, we will be proud of the world! We are introducing all the famous weeping plum blossom spots in north-central Mie Prefecture!

We have put together information on the spectacular plum orchards in the prefecture, including the Suzuka Forest Garden, so please take a look!