Plum blossom at Osaka Castle

Some 1250 plum trees representing 95 varieties stand in one of the largest gardens of its kind in Osaka The trees usually begin flowering early from the end of January and are trimmed into short, wide shapes so that visitors can enjoy them easily without casting their eyes up.

 

 

 Plum is also beautiful and has more color comparing than Cherry blossom.

 

 

 

Full bloom of the day recent years are 

16th March, 2015
12th March, 2015

10th March, 2015
18th March, 2015
14th March, 2015

 

It's coming soon!! Don't miss it!:D

 

Access: 10minutes walk from JR/Subway Morinomiya station