Mid Feb
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Souri Pond Plum Festival 2025

Seasonal beauty at this yearly event

Kim Bergström   - 1 min read
Venue : Souri Pond, Aichi When : Mid Feb - Mid Mar 2025

Each year, Aichi's Souri Pond hosts a plum blossom festival to celebrate the impressive 6000 plum trees in 25 different varieties found on the grounds here. They have been planted in such a way that there are early, mid, and late-blooming types, allowing visitors to enjoy their beauty for a longer timeframe.

The plum trees are illuminated after dark on certain dates during the event
The plum trees are illuminated after dark on certain dates during the event (Photo: Aichi Prefecture)

Admission to the event is free of charge.

Getting there

Souri Pond is located approximately 10 minutes by taxi from Nagaura Station, which is served by the Meitetsu Tokoname Line.

For those who opt to drive, the venue is around 30 minutes from the central Nagoya area, and on-site parking is available.

Kim Bergström

Kim Bergström @kim.b

Almost 12 years living in Asia. Passionate about Japan's off-the-beaten-path spots, family-friendly travel, flower events (all of them!) and the amazing tea culture here.  🍵🌼🌸