Five Flowery Spring Blossoms in Mie

The arrival of spring paints Mie Prefecture in a tapestry of colors, and it is not merely cherry blossoms that steal the spotlight; a symphony of vibrant blossoms grace the landscape. Mie blooms into a flora fiesta, where plum blossoms and the striking appearance of rape blossoms also join the seasonal celebration. To guide you through this blossoming spectacle, here are 5 of the best places to see these enchanting displays of beautiful blossoms. Each location has its own unique qualities, inviting you to witness the magic of spring in Mie.

Written by Jason Daniels

-Table of Contents-

・Inabe Plum Grove—Plum Blossoms

・Suzuka Forest Garden—Plum Blossoms

・Miyagawa Tsutsumi—Cherry Blossoms

・Ueno Park—Cherry Blossoms

・Saiku–Rape Blossoms

・Wrap-up

Inabe Plum Grove—Plum Blossoms

The plum grove from the viewing platform

In bloom from late February to early March

Nestled in Inabe City Agricultural Park, this 38-hectare plum grove boasts plum trees and a garden filled with flowering plum blossoms. Relish the spectacle of white, cherry-red, pink, and red hues from the viewing platform. Not only are plum blossoms aesthetically pleasing, but their sweet fragrance also announces the arrival of spring. A plum festival typically graces the park from late February.

Details https://www.kankomie.or.jp/en/report/detail_248.html

Suzuka Forest Garden—Plum Blossoms

100-year-old tree and 30 types of plum blossoms

At night the garden takes on an otherworldly appearance

In 2014, Suzuka Forest Garden blossomed into Japan's top weeping plum garden. Crafting the beauty of weeping plum trees is a vital element of Japan's traditional gardening vibe. This haven aims to preserve and spread the art of cultivation, nurturing around 200 plum trees, and among them stands Kureha Shidare, Japan's oldest weeping plum tree. March kicks in the magic – envision weeping plum trees transformed into pink snow-covered Christmas trees. And when night falls, the enchanting illumination turns the scene into pure magic.

Details https://www.kankomie.or.jp/en/report/detail_249.html

Miyagawa Tsutsumi—Cherry Blossoms

Cherry trees line the path

The blue sky in contrast with the pink cherry blossoms

Stroll along the Miyagawa River, flowing northwest of the outer shrine of Ise Jingu, and you're hit with a kilometer-long cherry tree bonanza called Miyagawa Tsutsumi every late March. Famous cherry blossoms include Someiyoshino and Yamazakura, and this spot is so beautiful it earned a place as one of the 100 best cherry blossom viewing spots in Japan by the Japan Cherry Blossom Association with about 700 trees in full bloom. Stroll along the tree-lined promenade or have a hanami picnic at Miyagawa Tsutsumi Park for an up-close encounter with beauty.

Details https://en.ise-kanko.jp/miyagawa-sakura/

Ueno Park—Cherry Blossoms

The chalk-white matches the pale cherry blossoms below

The castle keep of Iga Ueno Castle, a landmark of Iga City in Iga Ueno Park, stands on a tall and magnificent wall and is among Japan's tallest and most beautiful in Japan. The entire park is a popular spot for viewing cherry blossoms as the chalk-white castle and the pale cherry blossoms are a must-see and are worth visiting on their own. Other popular attractions in the park include the Iga-ryu Ninja Museum, the Basho Memorial Museum, and the Haiseiden, built in honor of Matsuo Basho, the haiku master from Iga.

Details https://www.kankomie.or.jp/en/report/detail_308_1.html

Saiku–Rape Blossoms

The Ise-Shima Liner among the blossoms

Saiku is a national historic site in Meiwa-cho, Taki County, Mie Prefecture. The fields of rape blossoms are in full bloom from late February every year. Just looking at the field of rape blossoms will fill you with energy. There are many opportunities for photography with the contrasting colors and lines of the sky and railroad crossing the rape blossom field, giving you ample chance for an epic photo time. If you visit in the fall, the area transforms into a pink field of cosmos flowers, making this destination spectacular no matter the season.

Details https://www.kankomie.or.jp/en/report/detail_267.html

Wrap-up

In Mie Prefecture, a vibrant floral spring canvas unfolds through an array of blossoms that extend beyond the famed cherry blossoms. These five spots: The Inabe Plum Grove, Suzuka Forest Garden, Miyagawa Tsutsumi, Ueno Park, and Saiku offer a diverse and enchanting spectacle of nature's beauty. Spring's the jam in Mie, and these spots are where it's at. Don't sleep on the blooming season – hit up these excellent places and soak in all the floral magic that Mie has to offer!