Kairakuen|A gorgeous spring scene of plum groves lined with red and white plum trees

2026March 2026MarchKairakuenChinese plumblooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)Ibaraki prefecture (Kantou area)
Scenery of a plum grove with beautiful color contrasts of red and white plum blossoms blooming side by side at Kairakuen Garden

This photograph shows a beautiful scene of red and white plum blossoms blooming side by side in Kairakuen Garden. The contrast of colors is very gorgeous, and the scenery shows the charm of Kairakuen, which is known as a famous plum blossom viewing spot.

Date & TimeMarch 1, 2026 *There is a photo diary.
photographerwithout batting an eyelid
LocationKairakuen
Address1-3-3, Tokiwa-machi, Mito City, Ibaraki Prefecture
Photography EquipmentCanon EOS R
lensCanon EF70-200mm F2.8L IS II USM
F value2.8
suspended solids1/1000s
ISO100
Shooting route on the same dayMt. Tsukuba Plum Grove →directional marker or indicatorUmezono Park (Tsukuba City) →directional marker or indicatorIbaraki Prefectural Museum of History →directional marker or indicatorKairakuen →directional marker or indicatorKoudoukan →directional marker or indicatorIbaraki Prefecture

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