At Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine in Dazaifu City, Fukuoka Prefecture, which is known as a famous place for plum blossoms, the sacred tree "Tobiume" is blooming, making us feel the early arrival of spring.

Known as a famous place for plum blossoms, the sacred plum tree of Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine in Dazaifu City is said to have flown to the area in one night, yearning for Michizane Sugawara, who was sent from Kyoto to this area during the Heian period. , is called "fei plum".



On the morning of the 23rd, it was confirmed that three small white flowers were blooming one day later than last year.



Visitors were taking pictures of the flowers and buds.



A woman who visited said, "I think it will finally get warmer once the cold wave passes. I can feel the arrival of spring."



A woman who came to pray for her grandson's entrance exam said, "The flowers will bloom on the day you come, and I think it's a good start for her grandson's entrance exam."



The flying plum blossoms at Dazaifu Tenmangu will be in full bloom from the end of this month.