Kitano-Tenman-gu Shrine grounds offer you to 50 kinds of 2000 plum tree blossoms. You can enjoy walking through the plum grove paths inside the plum garden and have some tea on the stools while admiring the blossoms. They look beautiful when they are in full bloom and the Plum’s sweet smell comes from the colorful blossoms.

There is an illumination event on weekends. Visitors can enjoy fantastic atmosphere with beautifully illuminated plum blossoms at Kitano Tenmangu-gu Shrine.

Kitano-Tenmangu（北野天満宮）

Address : Bakurocho, Kamigyo Ward, Kyoto, 602-8386

Access : Kyoto City Bus number 50 or 101 from JR Kyoto station to Kitano Tenmangumae

Hours : 9:00 to 16:00

Admission : 1200 yen

Lit-up : Sunset to 20:00 (on Fri, Sat, Sun between FEB 23 to MAR 17)