The "ume" plum blossoms attract all kinds of visitors to Shukkei-en Garden in downtown Hiroshima. (Photo: GetHiroshima)

Feb 7, 2013 - 1 min read

Shukkeien Plum Blossoms

Harbingers of spring in downtown Hiroshima

Community writer

After the New Year festivities, the wait for spring, heralded by Japan's famous cherry blossoms, can seem long and cold. In mid to late February, however, beautiful "ume" plum blossoms provide some welcome color and cheer. In Hiroshima, there is no better place to enjoy the plum blossoms than at Shukkei-en Garden, which has over 100 plum trees clustered together.

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By Paul Walsh

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The "ume" plum blossoms attract all kinds of visitors to Shukkei-en Garden in downtown Hiroshima. (Photo: <a href="http://www.gethiroshima.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow">GetHiroshima</a>)

In early February Shukkei-en Garden's "ume" plum tree grove is still firmly in the grip of winter. (Photo: <a href="http://www.gethiroshima.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow">GetHiroshima</a>)

Closer inspection reveals signs of life. (Photo: <a href="http://www.gethiroshima.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow">GetHiroshima</a>)

Signs of spring in the snow. (Photo: <a href="http://www.gethiroshima.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow">GetHiroshima</a>)

The winter cold begins to wane. (Photo: <a href="http://www.gethiroshima.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow">GetHiroshima</a>)

Color and new life burst from within. (Photo: <a href="http://www.gethiroshima.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow">GetHiroshima</a>)

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Shukkeien Garden

2-11 Kaminoboricho, Naka Ward, Hiroshima, 730-0014 (Map) (Directions)

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