{"id":1109,"date":"2023-02-06T18:09:17","date_gmt":"2023-02-06T09:09:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.guidoor.jp\/yokosuka\/?post_type=news&p=1109"},"modified":"2024-05-06T05:03:24","modified_gmt":"2024-05-05T20:03:24","slug":"taura-plum-village","status":"publish","type":"news","link":"https:\/\/www.guidoor.jp\/yokosuka\/new-and-now\/taura-plum-village\/","title":{"rendered":"Taura Plum Village – A Must-Visit Destination for Plum Blossom Lovers"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Nestled in the heart of Yokosuka, Japan, the Plum Village is an enchanting<br>destination that creates a magical scene during plum blossom season.<br>Surrounded by vibrant blossoms and aromatic scents, visitors can take in<br>timeless panoramas of rural Japan and breathe in meditative moments of peace and serenity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"597\" src=\"https:\/\/www.guidoor.jp\/yokosuka\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Taura-Plum-Village_yokosuka7.jpeg\" alt=\"Plum trees of different shades blooming along the slope and views of the sea in the distance.\" class=\"wp-image-1107\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.guidoor.jp\/yokosuka\/wp_re\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Taura-Plum-Village_yokosuka7.jpeg 900w, https:\/\/www.guidoor.jp\/yokosuka\/wp_re\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Taura-Plum-Village_yokosuka7-300x199.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.guidoor.jp\/yokosuka\/wp_re\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Taura-Plum-Village_yokosuka7-768x509.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Take a Hike through the Yokosuka Plum Blossom Fields<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"602\" src=\"https:\/\/www.guidoor.jp\/yokosuka\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Taura-Plum-Village_yokosuka4.jpeg\" alt=\"People hiking through the beautiful Taura plum grove.\" class=\"wp-image-1104\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.guidoor.jp\/yokosuka\/wp_re\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Taura-Plum-Village_yokosuka4.jpeg 900w, https:\/\/www.guidoor.jp\/yokosuka\/wp_re\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Taura-Plum-Village_yokosuka4-300x201.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.guidoor.jp\/yokosuka\/wp_re\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Taura-Plum-Village_yokosuka4-768x514.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Take a hike through the breathtaking plum blossom fields of Taura Plum Village to soak up the majestic beauty of the area and immerse yourself in its calming atmosphere.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Taura Plum Village has been selected as one of the 100 best places for flowers in Kanagawa, and the Taura Plum Grove Festival is held from mid-February to mid-March when the red and white plum trees are at their best.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"602\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/www.guidoor.jp\/yokosuka\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Taura-Plum-Village_yokosuka8.jpeg\" alt=\"Plum grove seen from the viewing platform.\" class=\"wp-image-1108\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.guidoor.jp\/yokosuka\/wp_re\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Taura-Plum-Village_yokosuka8.jpeg 602w, https:\/\/www.guidoor.jp\/yokosuka\/wp_re\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Taura-Plum-Village_yokosuka8-201x300.jpeg 201w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 602px) 100vw, 602px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The view from the observatory is one of the city’s representative landscapes. Yokohama, Tokyo and Chiba can be seen from the observatory. There is also an athletic playground and a grass square for children to enjoy. There’s so much natural beauty here to soak up \u2013 you will not want to leave!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Explore Taura and experience Japanese history<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"602\" src=\"https:\/\/www.guidoor.jp\/yokosuka\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Taura-Plum-Village_yokosuka5.jpeg\" alt=\"The view of Taura plum trees and sea.\" class=\"wp-image-1105\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.guidoor.jp\/yokosuka\/wp_re\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Taura-Plum-Village_yokosuka5.jpeg 900w, https:\/\/www.guidoor.jp\/yokosuka\/wp_re\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Taura-Plum-Village_yokosuka5-300x201.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.guidoor.jp\/yokosuka\/wp_re\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Taura-Plum-Village_yokosuka5-768x514.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Yokosuka is fortunate in its natural terrain.<br>During the Edo period (1603-1868), the Edo Shogunate built the Yokosuka<br>Ironworks as a starting point for a military town.<br>In 1879, a naval mine training centre was established on the site near the<br>current JR Taura Station near Yokohama, which became the Naval Mines School in 1907.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Today, the \u201cNaval Mines School Site Monument\u201d remains within the Maritime Self-Defense Force’s Second Technical School.<br>In addition, there are many other historic and historical sites around Nagaura Port, including old warehouses of the former naval munitions department, where you can enjoy a pleasant stroll.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Attend a Taura Plum Blossom Festival & Special Event Information<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-1 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"602\" src=\"https:\/\/www.guidoor.jp\/yokosuka\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Taura-Plum-Village_yokosuka3.jpeg\" alt=\"Stunning views of clustered plum groves.\" class=\"wp-image-1103\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.guidoor.jp\/yokosuka\/wp_re\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Taura-Plum-Village_yokosuka3.jpeg 900w, https:\/\/www.guidoor.jp\/yokosuka\/wp_re\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Taura-Plum-Village_yokosuka3-300x201.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.guidoor.jp\/yokosuka\/wp_re\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Taura-Plum-Village_yokosuka3-768x514.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"602\" src=\"https:\/\/www.guidoor.jp\/yokosuka\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Taura-Plum-Village_yokosuka.jpeg\" alt=\"Many people visit and enjoy Taura Plum Blossom Festival.\" class=\"wp-image-1101\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.guidoor.jp\/yokosuka\/wp_re\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Taura-Plum-Village_yokosuka.jpeg 900w, https:\/\/www.guidoor.jp\/yokosuka\/wp_re\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Taura-Plum-Village_yokosuka-300x201.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.guidoor.jp\/yokosuka\/wp_re\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Taura-Plum-Village_yokosuka-768x514.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Enjoy Taura Plum Village even more during the annual Plum Blossom Festival, held every year around February. For this activity and other events, you can check their official website for more information and plan your visit accordingly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-very-dark-gray-color\">The flowering of the plum trees depends on the weather. Please check the<br>blooming conditions before visiting the park.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Web:<\/strong> <a href=\"http:\/\/taura.yokosuka-kanko.com\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"undefined (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">taura.yokosuka-kanko.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Special events<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Kite-flying fun<\/strong><br>12 Feb (Sun), 1pm – 2pm.<br>Location: summit of Taura Plum Village<br>In case of rain, the event will be postponed to Sunday 19 Feb<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Ikebana, Japanese kite, photo and panel exhibitions<\/strong><br>26 February (Sun), 1pm-3pm<br>Location: <a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/5qScsYcLVe3gzLxh7\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"undefined (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Taura Elementary School Gym<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Japanese folk dance performance<\/strong><br>26 February (Sun), 1pm-3pm<br>Location: <a aria-label=\"undefined (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/5qScsYcLVe3gzLxh7\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Taura Elementary School Gym<\/a><br>Japanese folk song and dance performance by the \u5317\u90e8\u6c11\u8b21\u821e\u8e0a\u9023\u5408\u4f1a\u6f14\u821e<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Information<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-background has-very-dark-gray-color has-very-light-gray-background-color\"><br><strong>When and where<\/strong><br><strong>Date<\/strong><br>Friday, February 10 – Sunday, March 5, 2023.<br><br><strong>Location<\/strong><br>Taura Plum Village<br>92, Taura Izumi-cho, Yokosuka City<br>No parking<br><br><strong>Contact<\/strong><br>Taura Administrative Centre<br>TEL: 046 861 4181<br>From 9am to 5pm<br>Excluding Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays<br><br><strong>Access<\/strong><br>Get off at “Keikyu Taura Station” or “Anjinzuka Station” on the Keikyu Line. A 40-minute walk from the station.<br><br>From “Keikyu Taura Station” or “Funakoshi” bus stop, take a bus bound for “Yasuura 2-chome” or “JR Taura Station” and get off at the “Taura Post Office” bus stop. 20-minute walk.<br><br>A 25-minute walk from Taura Station on the JR Yokosuka Line.<br><\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":1110,"template":"","news_cat":[3],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v22.9 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Taura Plum Village - A Must-Visit Destination for Plum Blossom Lovers - Yokosuka Travel Guide<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Located in Taura, Yokosuka, Japan, the Plum Village is one of the country'smost beautiful destinations for lovers of plum blossom season. 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