牛尾梅林

So many plum trees here. During mid February when the blossoms are blooming it’s a great time to visit. Local vendors are also selling sweets, oranges, plum jelly, and plum tree branches. The view of the surrounding area is also worth this trip.

I visited on February 6, 2024. The plum blossoms bloomed for 2 to 3 minutes. The sunny plums are just blooming here and there. The best time to see them is from mid-February onwards. It is located on a small hill. There is a free parking lot that can accommodate about 30 cars. There was no toilet. The main factory of Takeshita Seika is located on the hillside. This is a long-established store that sells a long-selling ice cream stick called "Black Mont Blanc," which is quite popular in Kyushu. I thought, "Wow, this is Takeshita Seika." Even during the cold months, the plum blossoms bloom and you can feel that spring is just around the corner.

Even if it is not the season for viewing plum blossoms, if the weather is nice, you can enjoy a pleasant view.

A plum grove on top of a small mountain (hill) in Ushizu Town The climb to the summit involves passing through a narrow farm road, so be careful of pedestrians (tourists) during the plum blossom viewing season.

I remember that last year (2023) there was a lot of grass, but this year it looks like most of the grass has been mowed, which shows the efforts of the local managers. Unfortunately, yesterday's heavy rain caused many of the flowers to fall, so I can't help but feel that it was a little late, but if they had been in full bloom, it would have been a spectacular sight. We are looking forward to seeing you again next year.