Suzuka Forest Garden features a collection of precious weeping Japanese plum trees. Many of them are Kureha Shidare and some are classified in the largest class in Japan. This is a research and cultivation farm that enables the Japanese traditional cultivation skills to be handed on to future generations. The garden is open to the public only while the plum trees are blooming in the early spring. In the night time illumination period, you can enjoy a spectacular view of about 200 magnificent plum trees in bloom lit up beautifully.
Open from Saturday, 21 February until late March, 2026
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Visitor Information
| Opening Period |
From Saturday, 21 February until late March, 2026
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| Opening Hours |
Night time illumination period: 9:00 to 20:30 (Outside the illumination period: 9:00 to 16:00)
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| Entrance Fees |
Adult: 2,000 per person (Entrance fees vary from 700 to 2000 yen depending on the condition of the flowers in bloom.) Child (7-12 years): Half price per person Child (under 7 years): Free
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| One-day Pass |
One-day Pass (Entrance fee not included)
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| Location |
Suzuka Forest Garden (Operating Company: Akatsuka Garden Co., Ltd.) Address: Yamamoto-cho 151-2, Suzuka, Mie 519-0315
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| Phone | 059-371-1777 |
| Parking |
Parking for approximately 200 standard passenger cars (free of charge)
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| Restrooms |
Temporary restrooms are available both inside and outside the garden. (One multipurpose restroom is available inside the garden, wheelchair-accessible.) |
| Wheelchairs |
Free wheelchairs are available for loan.
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| Requests to Visitors |
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| Health and Safety Measures |
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Access
Suzuka Forest Garden is located away from major railway stations. If you are traveling by train, we recommend using a shuttle bus (operating on selected dates from JR and Kintetsu Yokkaichi Stations), a taxi, or a rental car.
If you are traveling by car, the garden is approximately a 5-minute drive from the nearest expressway interchanges.
By Train & Taxi 
Kintetsu Yokkaichi Station is the most centrally located and convenient of the three stations. Shuttle buses are available from JR and Kintetsu Yokkaichi Station on selected dates. (*JR Yokkaichi station and Kintetsu Yokkaichi station are 1km apart)
Please note that taxis are not stationed at the garden. If you plan to arrive by taxi, we recommend arranging your return taxi in advance.
Shuttle Bus
During certain dates within the garden’s opening period, temporary shuttle buses are operated by Mie Kotsu Co., Ltd. (departing from JR Yokkaichi Station via Kintetsu Yokkaichi Station).
The shuttle bus for 2026 will operate from Saturday, February 21 to Sunday, March 15.
JR Yokkaichi Sta. Bus stop 1
Kintetsu Yokkaichi Sta. Bus stop 2
Highlight
Miharashidai (Lookout Point)
The best spot to view the entire garden and the Suzuka mountain range that forms the perfect background including Mt. Shaka on a clear day.
Shidare Plum flaked in snow
Only once in a few years do the blooming of the plum trees and a snowfall coincide. The rose-colored plum blossoms stand out over the silvery backdrop.
Japanese garden layout “Mitate”
It incorporates techniques seen in Japanese gardens since ancient times, such as “Tsurushima (Crane Island)・Kamejima (Turtle Island)” and “Mt. Horai“ to express islands and mountains.
Tennoryu (Dragon of the Heavens) and Chinoryu (Dragon of the Earth)
The Garden features Kureha Shidare most prominently with magnificent specimens such as Tennoryu and Chinoryu, which are estimated to be over 100 years old and considered as the most ancient type in Japan.
Garyubai
It was named “Garyubai“ because it looks like a dragon crawling on the ground.
Genkai Tsutsuji
It is one of the earliest varieties of rhododendrons and blooms at the same time as weeping plums. White and dark pink flowers make the Garden even more gorgeous.
Suzuka Forest Garden cultivates approximately 30 varieties of plum trees, including weeping plums and upright-growing plums.
Kureha Shidare
Typically blooming from the middle of February until early March, Kureha features medium-sized pink blossoms around 2.5 cm with multilayered petals. At full bloom the flower edges turn white.
Shirataki Shidare
This early blooming plum features a flourish of multilayered petals that can be enjoyed longer. The flowers gradually transform from a reddish color into a whitish flower as blooms progress.
Naniwa Shidare
The flowers are bright in color and stand out well. It is characterized by a slightly purplish red color. This is the last weeping plum tree that blooms in the garden.
Fujibotan Shidare
Typically blooming longer, this is a popular variety to be grown at home in containers. Fujibotan features medium-sized pink blossoms with multilayered petals. Before blooming the buds are a purplish color.
Kagoshima Beni
This flower features medium-sized deep red blossoms around 2.5cm. The petals are flat and the plentiful stamen are also the same deep red color. This is a very popular representative of the red plum.
Omoi-no-Mama
Typically blooming later, from the end of February until mid March.They bloom in an amazing variety of colors, including pink, red and white on every single tree.It is a popular variety in the garden.
Official Video: Spectacular weeping Japanese Plum trees of Suzuka Forest Garden
Featured Video by Mie Prefecture Tourism Federation (*Drone footage was filmed with permission)
FAQ
We have prepared answers to various questions you may have regarding your visit to our garden in the FAQ below.(*This FAQ is displayed using automatic translation tools. Some expressions may differ from the original Japanese text.)
The blooming of Kureha Shidare is affected by weather and other factors. When planning your visit, please refer to the past blooming status .
Akatsuka Garden Company
For All Life on Earth
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