Kinoshitazawa Plum Grove (Takao Plum Village)|A beautiful plum grove in the mountains

Kinoshitazawa Plum Grove (Takao Plum Village)|A beautiful plum grove in the mountains

Charms and Highlights of Kinoshitazawa Plum Grove (Takao Plum Village)

The Kinoshitazawa Plum Grove (Takao Plum Village) is a beautiful plum grove spreading out in the mountains of Takao. In spring, plum blossoms, mainly white plum blossoms, fill the mountain slopes, making it a recommended spot to enjoy the peaceful scenery spreading out in the midst of nature. The neat rows of plum trees and the view of the plum grove spreading out on the mountain slope are very worth seeing, and visitors can take their time while strolling and admiring the plum blossoms. The plum grove is usually open to the public for a limited time in March, and visitors can enjoy viewing the plum blossoms while feeling the arrival of spring in the quiet atmosphere of the mountain village.

Key points for photography

The point of photographing the Kinoshitazawa Plum Grove is to capture the beauty of the spread of the plum grove and the regular line of trees by photographing the entire slope from a short distance away, since plum trees are neatly arranged on the mountain slope. In the morning, light shines on the mountain slope and the plum blossoms appear bright, so if you are conscious of the contrast between light and shadow, you can create an impressive photograph. In addition, a telephoto lens can compress the plum trees lining the slopes to show a powerful view of the plum blossoms blooming densely together.

Best viewing and photography timing

Best Season

Recommended times

Morning, noon

Access & Basic Information (Check Before Shooting)

Item Details
Address Near 1288-3 Uratakao-cho, Hachioji City, Tokyo
subject Chinese plum
Admission fee None
Admission Time Yes
Parking lot None (by bus or on foot)
Restroom Yes

The day I visited this place in the past

Route taken on March 8, 2026

2026

Kinoshitazawa Plum Grove (Takao Plum Village)|Scenery of plum grove spreading in the mountains

This photo was taken at the Kinoshitazawa Plum Grove (Takao Plum Village) to capture the view of the mountain plum grove spreading out over the fence, and to capture an impressive view of plum blossoms in their natural habitat.
2026

Kinoshitazawa Plum Grove (Takao Plum Village)|A plum grove with impressive light and shadow

This photo was taken at the Kinoshitazawa Plum Grove (Takao Umego), aiming for the moment when the light shines on the plum grove, and considering the contrast between light and shadow, I tried to balance the yin and yang.
2026

Kinoshitazawa Plum Grove (Takao Plum Village)|A view of the spreading plum grove from afar

This photo was taken at the Kinoshitazawa Plum Grove (Takao Plum Village) from a slightly remote and distant location to capture the view of the plum grove spreading across the entire mountain as an expansive landscape.
2026

Kinoshitazawa Plum Grove (Takao Plum Village)|White plum blossoms catching the morning light

This photo was taken at the Kinoshitazawa Plum Grove (Takao Umego), where white plum blossoms in the plum grove were just beginning to show in the morning light.
2026

Kinoshitazawa Plum Grove (Takao Plum Village)|Slope of white plum trees in the light

This photo was taken at the Kinoshitazawa Plum Grove (Takao Plum Village) to show the light shining on the white plum trees spreading on the mountain slope.
2026

Kinoshitazawa Plum Grove (Takao Plum Village)|Scenery of road, fence and white plum trees

This photo was taken at the Kinoshitazawa Plum Grove (Takao Plum Village), showing the road, fence, and white plum trees from outside the plum grove.
2026

Kinoshitazawa Plum Grove (Takao Plum Village)|Plum grove of white plum trees in the back

This photo was taken at the Kinoshitazawa Plum Grove (Takao Plum Village) from the back of the road to show the plum grove on the mountain slope with many white plum trees in bloom.
2026

Kinoshitazawa Plum Grove (Takao Plum Village)|Gravel Road and Plum Grove Scenery

This photo was taken at the Kinoshitazawa Plum Grove (Takao Plum Village), with a view of the gravel road and plum grove from a slightly pulled back position.
2026

Kinoshitazawa Plum Grove (Takao Plum Village)|Colorful plum grove over the fence

This photo was taken at the Kinoshitazawa Plum Grove (Takao Umego), showing the colorful plum grove on the slope visible through the fence.
2026

Kinoshitazawa Plum Grove (Takao Plum Village)|Plum grove with light and shadow

This photo was taken at the Kinoshitazawa Plum Grove (Takao Umego) to show the sunlit and shadowed areas in the plum grove.
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