The Souri area in the city of Chita is home to Souri Pond, which in turn is home to some 6,000 plum trees of 25 varieties. From mid-February to mid-March, beautiful plum blossoms come into bloom just as the Plum Blossom Festival is held with various events, delicious eats, and spectacular sights.
Can't-Lose Lottery Drawing
A lottery drawing with presents for all is held with anyone getting off at Asakura Station, Teramoto Station, or Tatsumigaoka Station with a magnetic strip commuter pass. Commute history is verified on the day of the drawing.
Location: Plum Blossom Festival Information Center
Period: Fri, Feb 23 (national holiday)–Sun, Mar 3
Tipsy Tastings
Compare the Japanese sake from Chita Peninsula's seven breweries (4 varieties for JPY 800) or enjoy a limited-time Chita Plum Wine Tasting Set (JPY 800), local craft beers, and more!
Period: Sat, Mar 2–Sun, Mar 3
Plum Tree Grove Illumination
Period: Fri, Feb 23 (national holiday)–Sun, Feb 25 and Sat, Mar 2–Sun, Mar 3
Period: Sundown–8:00 pm
#Souri Dekimono
Period: Sat, Feb 17–Sun, Feb 18; Fri, Feb 23 (national holiday)–Sun, Feb 25; Sun, Mar 3; and Sat, Mar 9–Sun, Mar 10
Note:
• Not available on Mar 2.
Okada Town Walk Bus
Period: Sat, Feb 25–Sun, Feb 25 and Sat, Mar 2–Sun, Mar 3
Special bus running between Ume no Yakata and Okada Town
| Date | : Sat, Feb 10–Sun, Mar 10, 2024 |
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| Place | : Plum tree grove around Souri Pond and the Souri Greenery and Floral Fureai Park |
| Location | : 〒478-0018 3-101 Souridai, Chita-shi, Aichi |
| Fee | : Free of charge |
| Parking | : Available Note: • Use public transportation when possible as the area around the festival venue experiences a lot of traffic congestion. |
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| Restrooms | : Available |
| Phone number | : 0562-51-5637 (Chita City Tourism Association) 0562-36-2664 (Souri Pond Plum Blossom Festival Executive Committee) |
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