Meijian Green Plum Wine Case Studies on the Development and Operation of the World’s Top Five Plum Gardens; An Analysis of Global Plum Garden Development Models and Integrated Industry Innovation Pathways
For many years, Bottle Planet has been committed to the development of the green plum wine industry, while also closely focusing on plum cultivation and the growth of plum gardens. This article analyzes five of the world’s most renowned plum gardens,Yushima Tenjin Plum Garden , Yongtai Meijian Plum Garden , Kairakuen Garden , Pingwu Meijian Ancient Green Plum Garden , and Kitano Tenmangu Shrine. examines their successful practices, and aims to provide insights and practical experience to support Bottle Planet in developing its own plum gardens.
Yushima Tenjin Plum Garden, Japan: Integrating Plum Blossom Viewing with Festivals, Prayer Culture, and Nearby Attractions
Garden Overview: Yushima Tenjin Plum Garden, located in Yushima Tenjin Shrine, Bunkyo Ward, Tokyo, Japan, has about 300 plum trees—mostly Shirokaga white plums dating back to the Edo period—and is a popular spot for plum viewing and prayers.
Yushima Tenjin Plum Garden has successfully become Japan’s most famous destination for plum blossom viewing by combining flower appreciation with festival activities, prayer culture, and nearby attractions.
1.Enhancing the viewing experience through events: The garden hosts tea ceremonies, markets, performances, and creative stalls each February–March to enrich the plum blossom festival.
2.Combining plum viewing with prayer activities: The garden combines plum viewing with prayers, amulets, and ema, offering visitors a meaningful experience.It keeps the core idea while shortening the text.
3.Attracting tourists through nearby attractions:In central Tokyo, the garden is close to attractions like the University of Tokyo and Ueno Park.
Yongtai MeijianPlum Garden, Fujian, China: Operating the Plum Garden Through Brand-Based Management, Integrating Blossom Viewing, Interactive Experiences, and the Green Plum Industry
Garden Overview:Located in Yongtai County, Fuzhou, Yongtai Meijian Plum Garden is a famous green plum production and viewing area. Covering 58,000 mu, it produces nearly 100,000 tons of plums annually and attracted over one million visitors during the 2026 blossom season (Fuzhou Daily, 2026 )
https://www.xuexidajun.com/fuzhou/1796291.html
Using a brand-led strategy, the garden combines flower viewing, interactive experiences, and the green plum industry into an immersive scenic area.
1. Enhancing ornamental value and quality through large-scale cultivation: Standardized planting has improved both visual appeal and product quality. In 2026, Yongtai partnered with Meijian Green Plum Wine, introducing high-standard orchards and expansive blossom fields for a more impressive viewing experience.
2. Creating immersive experiences: In January 2026, Jiemian News reported that Meijian Green Plum Wine and Yongtai’s cultural tourism authorities launched China’s first offline plum garden art exhibition, featuring interactive installations, fragrance experiences, and themed displays for visitors to enjoy plum culture.
https://www.jiemian.com/article/13868888.html
3. Integrating industry and tourism: Yongtai Meijian Plum Garden offers plum viewing and green plum experiences, including picking, preserved products, and wine-making. In February 2026, China Daily reported that Meijian Green Plum Wine launched the “Yongtai Li” green plum wine, showcasing local culture and expanding the garden’s influence. Meijian also helped establish a green plum industrial park and tourism park, creating a full “plum blossom economy” ecosystem.
https://fj.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202602/02/WS69800a1ba310942cc499dbb4.html
Kairakuen Garden, Mito, Japan: Scientifically Cultivating Plum Trees While Preserving Historical Landscapes and Integrating Cultural Activities
Garden Overview: Kairakuen Garden, located in Mito City, Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan, has over 3,000 plum trees of more than 100 varieties. As one of Japan’s Three Great Gardens, it is also one of the largest plum gardens in the country, attracting around 1 million visitors annually.
Through scientific plum cultivation and cultural activities, Kairakuen Garden combines flower viewing with cultural and historical experiences.
1.Scientific planting layout enhances visitor experience: The garden organizes plum trees by early, mid, and late-blooming varieties, allowing visitors to enjoy different stages of plum blossoms throughout the spring season.
2.Integrating cultural activities strengthens the festival atmosphere: The garden regularly hosts the Mito Plum Blossom Festival, tea ceremonies, traditional performances, and photography events, allowing visitors to appreciate Japanese garden culture and traditional festival ambience alongside the blossoms.
Pingwu MeijianAncient Green Plum Garden, Sichuan, China: Upgrading Ancient Plum Forests from Traditional Orchards into a Comprehensive Garden with Ecological, Cultural, and Tourism Value
Garden Overview:
Located in Pingwu County, Sichuan, the Pingwu Meijian Ancient Green Plum Garden is Asia’s largest high-altitude plum area, with over 1 million trees across 11,000 mu, including 1,000+ mu of century-old trees. In August 2025, Phoenix News reported that hundreds of thousands visit each spring, and the integrated industry generates an annual output of 100 million yuan.
https://hebei.ifeng.com/c/8lcWa1PiOU7
The Pingwu Meijian Ancient Green Plum Garden preserves ancient plum trees and turns traditional orchards into a garden with ecological, cultural, and tourism value.
1. Protecting ancient plum trees: In March 2025, Xinhua News reported that Meijian Green Plum Wine, with Nanjing Agricultural University’s Education Development Foundation, launched the “Meijian · China Ancient Plum Guardians” fund. By purchasing fallen fruit and creating tree health records, the program protects ancient trees while supporting local farmers and encouraging community stewardship.
https://www.news.cn/app/20250331/0a515984197c42bf8cc265f3d3fce2f6/c.html
2. Highlighting the historical and cultural stories of ancient plum trees to enhance visitor appeal.With 600 years of plum cultivation, the garden records each ancient tree’s history and shares stories from locals and scholars. Visitors can tour the forests and experience plum picking, dried plum making, and wine-making, making it a key tourist attraction.
3. Creating sightseeing routes for ancient plum trees to promote scenic operations.In collaboration with Meijian Green Plum Wine, the garden created visitor trails connecting ancient tree clusters and produces wine from naturally fallen fruit. Combined with the Plum Blossom Festival, picking experiences, and plum-product sales, the garden offers a diversified tourism model of sightseeing, cultural engagement, and product experiences.
Kitano Tenmangu Plum Garden, Kyoto, Japan: Combining Plum Blossoms with History, Culture, and Religious Tradition
Garden Overview:
Kitano Tenmangu Plum Garden, located in Kamigyo Ward, Kyoto, is one of Japan’s most famous plum blossom spots. The garden has around 1,500 plum trees of dozens of varieties and attracts hundreds of thousands of visitors each year during the flowering season.
1.Sharing legendary stories: The garden highlights the tales behind the plum blossoms. Kitano Tenmangu Shrine honors Sugawara no Michizane, the god of learning, with interpretive signs, storytelling, and commemorative events.
2.Festivals and cultural activities: During the annual Plum Blossom Festival, the shrine hosts a ceremonial offering of selected plum branches, explains the cultural and legendary significance of plum trees, and invites maiko and geiko in traditional kimono to perform tea ceremonies for visitors.
3.Harmonizing architecture and landscape: Historic structures like pagodas, stone lanterns, and torii gates blend with blooming plum trees, with walking paths guiding visitors to enjoy both scenery and architecture.
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