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Mito, Japan

Plum Before Cherry at Kairakuen

10 Feb 2027 – 31 Mar 2027

Book by 27 Nov 2026 Access: open

Where to see it

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Kairakuen in Mito holds a hundred plum varieties that flower in late February and March, weeks ahead of any cherry. Plum blossom carries a strong scent, which cherry does not.

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