Suzuka forest garden — Attraction in Suzuka

If you’re looking for a breathtaking floral experience in Japan, Suzuka Forest Garden is a must-visit destination. Located in Mie Prefecture, this hidden gem is renowned for its mesmerizing ume (Japanese plum) blossoms, which create a dreamlike atmosphere every spring.

Unlike the more commonly known cherry blossoms, ume flowers bloom earlier, painting the garden in shades of pink, white, and deep red. What makes Suzuka Forest Garden truly special is its collection of ancient weeping plum trees, some over 100 years old. Their gracefully arching branches, covered in delicate petals, form enchanting tunnels of color, making it feel like you’ve stepped into a fairytale.

The best time to visit is between mid-February and early March when the trees are in full bloom. Walking through the garden, you’ll be surrounded by the subtle fragrance of ume, adding to the serene and romantic ambiance. The well-maintained pathways, traditional wooden structures, and carefully curated landscape make this spot perfect for photographers, nature lovers, and anyone seeking a peaceful retreat.

Whether you’re capturing the beauty of the blossoms, enjoying the gentle fragrance, or simply soaking in the tranquility, Suzuka Forest Garden offers a truly unforgettable experience. If you’re planning a trip to Japan in early spring, don’t miss the chance to witness one of the country’s most beautiful...

Definitely check their social media for the flowering status before going. We went during full bloom and it was like someone threw up pink vomit everywhere. The ticket price changes according to the flowering status. We took the designated bus from Yokkaichi train station on (pamphlet on their website, it is not easy to find the bus stand, the station staff who was such an angel, walked with us to show us, you have to cross roads to get there) and it was an 800yen ride. Remember to buy your return ticket too!! Take note of the bus times as we missed the return bus and had to wait for the last bus 3+hours later in the cold. Approached staff for help and they offered to help call the taxi company, the estimated price to the bus station would be 10,000yen... There were small food stalls inside with seating, but your ticket is per entry and you can't reenter to wait (and be warm) unless you buy another ticket. This is great for pictures but this is not a picnic place, you take pics and leave. Staff was friendly, you can only use CASH at the souvenir shop!!!!! It was a worthwhile visit as Japan is not fully open to all countries yet so there was no tourist tour buses. Think 2024 onwards will be waaaaaay...

Visited it on March 6th. It was full bloom but few trees were a bit gloomy, I wish I could visit it few days earlier. Overall, there were cherry bloosom trees too and the view of the pink weeping plum blossoms were amazing! It was expensive but you can't find such good collection of trees in other parks. I was happy to visit it in suh short time.

I would suggest to visit Inabe Bairin plum blossom too, that is more natural and has beautiful mountain view but you need to have sufficient amount of time to walk around and enjoy the 4000trees. Unfortunately, I could...