Name: Akima Plum Grove Festival 2026
Start: 2026-02-14T05:04+09:00
End: 2026-03-31T05:04+09:00
Location: Akima Plum Grove

Last Updated on March 10, 2026

The picturesque Akima Plum Grove in Gunma Prefecture is preparing to welcome visitors for its highly anticipated annual Plum Grove Festival.

As one of the largest plum blossom sites in the Kanto region, the area features approximately 35,000 trees that are expected to create a stunning natural display of white and pink petals across the rolling hills.

The festival provides a significant boost to the local community of Annaka City, where the groves have been cultivated for decades both for their beauty and their fruit production.

Attendees will have the opportunity to wander through the extensive network of walking trails while enjoying the delicate fragrance of the blossoms that signals the arrival of the spring season.

Local vendors are scheduled to set up stalls throughout the festival grounds to offer traditional snacks and specialized plum products, including pickled plums and local preserves.

Special events and cultural performances are planned to coincide with the peak blooming period, offering a comprehensive look at the agricultural traditions of the Gunma countryside.

The Akima Plum Grove is easily accessible for those traveling from nearby urban centers, and organizers have arranged for designated parking areas and shuttle services to accommodate the expected crowds.

Photography enthusiasts are encouraged to arrive early to capture the morning light reflecting off the vast expanse of flowering trees that cover the landscape.