Odawara Ume Festival WHEN February 1st to 22nd WHERE Shimosoga Bairin Area, Plum Blossom Groves WHAT Shimosoga comes alive with the scents and beauty of the Japanese Ume blossoms. These famed flowers rival their more famous counterparts, the Sakura, in beauty, history, and practicality. There will be food, entertainment, and blossoms all around. Make sure …