Setagaya Plum Blossom Festival

Looking for a vast garden of plums in a relatively relaxed neighborhood setting? Check out the Setagaya Plum Blossom Festival (Setagaya Ume Matsuri).

What happens?

The Setagaya Plum Festival takes place at Hanegi Park, a small park located in a residential area.

The park has about 670 plum trees. There is also a spot from which, if it’s a clear day, you can see Mount Fuji framed by plum blossoms.

On weekends during this festival, vendors sell plum-themed food, such as madeleines and jelly. There will also be some performances.

Schedule 2026

The festival typically takes place from February until early March. For updates on the blooming situation, take a look at the official website.

Stalls and attractions run on Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays, with food stalls, tea corners, plant and gardening markets, and rotating stage events throughout the grounds.

Complimentary matcha is served from 10 a.m. on Saturdays February 7, 14, 21, and 28, while a more formal outdoor and indoor matcha tea ceremony takes place on Sunday, February 22. The festival closes with an outdoor sencha tea ceremony on Sunday, March 1 from 10 a.m.

Stage performances are held throughout the festival, beginning with taiko on Saturday, February 7, followed by additional taiko and rakugo-style performances on Saturday, February 14. Stage events also run on Sunday, February 8; Wednesday, February 11 (public holiday); Saturday, February 21; and Sunday, February 22, with appearances by local community groups.

Hands-on and cultural activities include haiku workshops on Sunday, February 8 at 11:00 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. (advance booking required), children’s craft workshops on February 11, and traditional rice-cake pounding on Sunday, February 22 at 10:30 a.m., 12 p.m., and 1:30 p.m.

There will be free amazake served on Sunday, February 15 at 11:30 a.m. and 2 p.m.