Yotagaryu-Bai Plum Tree (National Nature Treasure)
Wild plum trees grow on the northern foot of Mt. Akago (Elevation: 230m) in Yota district, designated as a national nature treasure in 1933. The name "Garyu-Bai" derives from the shape of the branches which bend as if they were a dragon lying on the ground. (Ga: Lie on the ground, Ryu:a dragon, Bai: plums) The original stem died of old age, however, its branches rooted in the ground and grew into ten mature plum tees, blossoming in all their beauty every year with a pleasant scent.
○Access
Public Transportation : -
By Car : Approx. 30 minutes from Kuga IC. Or approx. 25 minutes from Kumage IC. on Sanyo Expressway
○Parking Lot
For Cars : Available (Free of charge)
For Coaches : -
Prices
Free of charge
Best Season
Late February to early March (Plum blossoms)
Contact
Opening Hours : 8:30 to 17:15 (Monday to Friday)
TEL : +81-(0)820-22-2111
FAX : +81-(0)820-23-4595