Taura Plum Village – A Must-Visit Destination for Plum Blossom Lovers
Nestled in the heart of Yokosuka, Japan, the Plum Village is an enchanting
destination that creates a magical scene during plum blossom season.
Surrounded by vibrant blossoms and aromatic scents, visitors can take in
timeless panoramas of rural Japan and breathe in meditative moments of peace and serenity.
Take a Hike through the Yokosuka Plum Blossom Fields
Take a hike through the breathtaking plum blossom fields of Taura Plum Village to soak up the majestic beauty of the area and immerse yourself in its calming atmosphere.
Taura Plum Village has been selected as one of the 100 best places for flowers in Kanagawa, and the Taura Plum Grove Festival is held from mid-February to mid-March when the red and white plum trees are at their best.
The view from the observatory is one of the city’s representative landscapes. Yokohama, Tokyo and Chiba can be seen from the observatory. There is also an athletic playground and a grass square for children to enjoy. There’s so much natural beauty here to soak up – you will not want to leave!
Explore Taura and experience Japanese history
Yokosuka is fortunate in its natural terrain.
During the Edo period (1603-1868), the Edo Shogunate built the Yokosuka
Ironworks as a starting point for a military town.
In 1879, a naval mine training centre was established on the site near the
current JR Taura Station near Yokohama, which became the Naval Mines School in 1907.
Today, the “Naval Mines School Site Monument” remains within the Maritime Self-Defense Force’s Second Technical School.
In addition, there are many other historic and historical sites around Nagaura Port, including old warehouses of the former naval munitions department, where you can enjoy a pleasant stroll.
Attend a Taura Plum Blossom Festival & Special Event Information
Enjoy Taura Plum Village even more during the annual Plum Blossom Festival, held every year around February. For this activity and other events, you can check their official website for more information and plan your visit accordingly.
The flowering of the plum trees depends on the weather. Please check the
blooming conditions before visiting the park.
Special events
Kite-flying fun
12 Feb (Sun), 1pm – 2pm.
Location: summit of Taura Plum Village
In case of rain, the event will be postponed to Sunday 19 Feb
Ikebana, Japanese kite, photo and panel exhibitions
26 February (Sun), 1pm-3pm
Location: Taura Elementary School Gym
Japanese folk dance performance
26 February (Sun), 1pm-3pm
Location: Taura Elementary School Gym
Japanese folk song and dance performance by the 北部民謡舞踊連合会演舞
Information
When and where
Date
Friday, February 10 – Sunday, March 5, 2023.
Location
Taura Plum Village
92, Taura Izumi-cho, Yokosuka City
No parking
Contact
Taura Administrative Centre
TEL: 046 861 4181
From 9am to 5pm
Excluding Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays
Access
Get off at “Keikyu Taura Station” or “Anjinzuka Station” on the Keikyu Line. A 40-minute walk from the station.
From “Keikyu Taura Station” or “Funakoshi” bus stop, take a bus bound for “Yasuura 2-chome” or “JR Taura Station” and get off at the “Taura Post Office” bus stop. 20-minute walk.
A 25-minute walk from Taura Station on the JR Yokosuka Line.
