"92 years old, I will come again next year." Famous plum blossom spot opened in the 30th year of Meiji. Early-blooming weeping plum blossoms are in full bloom. Mount Fuji's Wu-Rou-en (Immortality Garden) in Yamanashi Prefecture.

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A conversation about seasonal flowers.

The early-blooming variety of plum trees is in full bloom at "Furouen," a famous plum tree spot in Kofu City.

Yamagaki Yuka Anchor: "The plum blossoms shine in a cloudless blue sky! They are so cute and soothing."

In 1897, the famous plum garden "Furouen," which was opened in the 30th year of the Meiji era.

50,000 square meters, equivalent to one Tokyo Dome, features about 30 types of plum trees, totaling 2,000 trees. Right now, early-blooming Hanchuumei and weeping plum trees are in full bloom.

Among them, "Touji Bai" (Winter Solstice Plum) is characterized by its elegant white single blossoms. This tree is over 100 years old and is the oldest in the garden, exuding a sense of vitality from its flowers and trunk.

On the 19th, tourists came from inside and outside the prefecture.

Tourists said: "Wonderful", "Mount Fuji is also beautiful, and it's nice weather", "At 92 years old, I thought I would come again next year".

In addition, the shop sells famous pickled plums, as well as for the first time this year, "tsuboyaki yakiimo" (pot-baked sweet potatoes).

Nishiwa Reporter: "Rich sweetness! It's moist and will surely become addictive." Tachibana Takao of Furokuen: "I would like you to enjoy it together with the fragrance of ume. Please come by from now on, including the three-day holiday."

The plum blossoms at Furo-en will reach their peak bloom at the end of this month and can be enjoyed until the end of next month.

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