Wakaryōume "Kabutoume" is in season. Where does its name come from? Yonekura-ji Temple, Amakusa City.
The "Kabutoume" (Horn Plum), a natural monument designated in Kumamoto Prefecture, is currently in full bloom in Amakusa City.
The place where the plum blossoms are in full bloom is Enkeiji Temple in Hamazaki, Amakusa City.
"Kabuto-ume" (Helm Plum) derives from a legend that about 400 years ago, the wife of a samurai from Amakusa, Kiyoyasu Kinokuni, challenged the army of Kato Kiyomasa while wearing armor and a helmet. According to the story, her helmet became entangled in a plum branch, and she was subsequently killed.
Because the branches spread out to 11 meters while the height is only 3 meters, it looks like a dragon is lying down, and thus it is called "Wakuryō-ume" (Sleeping Dragon Plum).
For several years, the higanbana (a type of lily) has been treated for root rot by digging trenches in the soil to improve drainage, but this year, it has bloomed many more white flowers compared to last year.
The flowers that started to bloom this month have suddenly blossomed into full bloom due to last week's warmth, and for the next week or so, you can enjoy their lovely appearance.
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